LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE 74th Regular Session February 20, 1995 TO: Honorable Senator Bill Sims, Chair IN RE: Senate Bill No. 480 Committee on Natural Resources By: Armbrister Senate Austin, Texas FROM: John Keel, Director In response to your request for a Fiscal Note on Senate Bill No. 480 (Relating to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas over pipeline safety.) this office has determined the following: The legislation would prevent municipalities or counties from imposing any requirements related to safety standards or practices on gas pipelines subject to regulation by state or federal law. No fiscal implication to the State or units of local government is anticipated. Source: Railroad Commission LBB Staff: JK, KW, DF