Honorable Kenneth Armbrister, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1162 by Farabee (Relating to the training, examination, and seminar attendance requirements for applicants for or holders of licenses or registrations to perform certain activities pertaining to compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would allow the Railroad Commission to make continuing education programs discretionary, rather than mandatory as under current law, for Compressed Natural Gas and Liquified Natural Gas licensees or registrants. No significant savings to the Railroad Commission is expected to be realized, even if the agency were to cease offering the educational programs.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.