LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 77th Regular Session April 24, 2001 TO: Honorable Rene Oliveira, Chair, House Committee on Ways & Means FROM: John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB1168 by Madla (Relating to authorizing counties to order a referendum on the increase or decrease of flood control taxes or the use of funds generated by flood control taxes.), As Engrossed ************************************************************************** * No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. * ************************************************************************** Local Government Impact The bill would authorize a commissioners court to order a referendum on the question of whether to increase or decrease flood control taxes or whether to fund a proposed flood control project. Costs incurred would be for conducting the referendum vote. Based on the cost per registered voter to hold an election in a sample of cities and counties, the average cost per registered voter is $0.91. No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JK, SD, DB