LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 78TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

March 16, 2003

TO:	Honorable Bill Ratliff, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM:	John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB735 by Lindsay (Relating to local government officials serving on state boards.), As Introduced

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would allow an individual who holds an elected or appointed local government office to be appointed to the governing body of a state agency if the person meets eligibility requirements. The person would not be allowed to receive compensation, but would be eligible to be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official functions of the governing body of the state agency.

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

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:
LBB Staff:	JK, RR, DLBa