Honorable Wayne Smith, Chair, House Committee on County Affairs
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB176 by Bailey (Relating to the authority of certain counties to enact noise regulations; providing a criminal penalty.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would authorize a county with a population of more than 3.3 million to regulate noise and sound levels. Based on the 2000 U.S. Census, the population criteria applies only to Harris County.
Local Government Impact
Because the bill would not have statewide impact on units of local government of the same type or class, no comment from this office is required by the rules of the House/Senate as to its probable fiscal implication on units of local government.