Honorable Robert Talton, Chair, House Committee on Urban Affairs
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB92 by Rodriguez (Relating to legislative lobbying by a housing authority; imposing a criminal penalty.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would restrict a housing authority from paying for lobbying expenses and would make a violation a Class A misdemeanor. The bill would apply only to an offense committed on or after the effective date of the bill, which would be September 1, 2005.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.