LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 8, 2009

TO:	Honorable Kip Averitt, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB1420 by Orr (Relating to the regulation of the transportation of oil and gas drill cuttings; providing a criminal penalty.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would create an offense (Class B Misdemeanor) for operating a motor vehicle used to transport a load of oil and gas drill cuttings generated from a closed loop drilling waste operation if the load is not equipped and maintained in a manner that prevents the drill cuttings from escaping from the vehicle or being deposited on a public road or highway by the vehicle.

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

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LBB Staff:

JOB, SD, SZ, TL