Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB1511 by Averitt (Relating to liability for damages caused by a leak from or a malfunction or the improper operation or modification of a liquefied petroleum gas system or related equipment.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would provide limits on the liability of persons licensed to install and service liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems and related equipment, where damage caused by a leak results from a malfunction or improper operation, and the licensed person servicing the LPG system and related equipment does not have control over its operation or use. The bill is not expected to have a significant fiscal impact on the Railroad Commission.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.