LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
 
FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
 
April 28, 2009

TO:
Honorable Edmund Kuempel, Chair, House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures
 
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
 
IN RE:
SB1410 by Jackson, Mike (Relating to the licensing and regulation of plumbers.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Occupations Code relating to the licensing and regulation of plumbers including requiring certain licensees to operate under the supervision of a responsible master plumber.  The bill would require the Board of Plumbing Examiners to issue orders to enforce the provisions of the bill.  Based on analysis provided by the agency, any costs associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within existing resources.


Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.


Source Agencies:
456 Board of Plumbing Examiners
LBB Staff:
JOB, JRO, CH