LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 27, 2009

TO:	Honorable Jim Keffer, Chair, House Committee on Energy Resources
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB1973 by Ellis (Relating to the creation and duties of the state energy savings performance contract advisory council.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Although this bill would not make an appropriation, it would establish the basis for an appropriation.

This bill would amend the Government Code and create the State Energy Performance Contract Advisory Council with 11 members appointed by the Comptroller.  The Comptroller’s office indicates that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed within existing state resources.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

304 Comptroller of Public Accounts

LBB Staff:

JOB, SD, KK, JM