Honorable Mario Gallegos Jr., Chair, Senate Committee on S/C on Flooding & Evacuations
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB1827 by Gallegos (Relating to inspections of flood-prone areas by political subdivisions.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Water Code to authorize a political subdivision to enter and inspect property in a flood-prone area at any time to determine if the property is in compliance with the law, ordinances, orders, or rules.
Local Government Impact
There could be costs to a political subdivision associated with inspecting properties, but the amounts would vary depending on whether the area was located in a flood-prone area and the number of inspections conducted. It is assumed that a political subdivision would inspect property only if sufficient resources were available to conduct the inspections; therefore, no significant fiscal impact is anticipated statewide.