Honorable Paul Bettencourt, Chair, Senate Committee on Local Government
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1154 by Jetton (Relating to a requirement that certain political subdivisions cause certain financial and operating information to be posted on an Internet website.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code to require certain political subdivisions to post certain information on the internet.
The bill would also require that the Special Purpose District (district) Public Information Database at the Comptroller's office include for every special purpose district the internet website address, if the district maintains an Internet website; or the internet website(s) used by the district to comply with Section 2051.153 of the Government Code and Section 26.18 of the Tax Code, if the district does not maintain an Internet website.
The Comptroller's office and the Secretary of State indicate that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed using existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 307 Secretary of State