LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 78TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 10, 2003

TO:	Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce
FROM:	John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB1296 by Noriega (Relating to small business development programs of navigation districts and port authorities.), As Engrossed

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would require navigation districts and port authorities when seeking bids for purchases or contracts to indicate whether a small business development program adopted by the port commission or navigation district applies to the purchase and, if so, where a copy of the program requirements may be obtained.

The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds in each house; otherwise, it would take effect September 1, 2003.

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

LBB Staff:

JK, JRO, RR, DLBa