LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 77th Regular Session April 18, 2001 TO: Honorable Patricia Gray, Chair, House Committee on Public Health FROM: John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB509 by Moncrief (Relating to an asbestos survey before issuance of a building permit to renovate or demolish certain buildings.), As Engrossed ************************************************************************** * No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. * ************************************************************************** The bill would require that a person obtaining a building permit must provide evidence that an asbestos survey of all parts of the building affected by the planned renovation or demolition has been completed by a person licensed to conduct the survey and certification from a licensed engineer or architect confirming the safety of the materials and that all affected parts of the building are asbestos-free. All costs would be incumbent on the person seeking the permit. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JK, SD, DB