LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 78TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 7, 2003

TO:	Honorable Kenny Marchant, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs
FROM:	John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB2041 by Ellis (Relating to legislative review and gubernatorial suspension of certain rules of state agencies.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend procedural rule-making items; such as, legislative review and gubernatorial suspension of certain rules of state agencies.  Under current law, the Governor may suspend rules only in the event of a declared natural disaster or similar emergency.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:	301 Office of the Governor, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 307 Secretary of State, 454 Department of Insurance
LBB Staff:	JK, RR, MS, RG