Honorable Allan Ritter, Chair, House Committee On Natural Resources
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1339 by Ritter (Relating to the authority of certain water districts to hold meetings by teleconference or videoconference.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Chapter 551 of the Government Code to authorize certain water districts to hold a meeting by telephone or video conference call under specified circumstances and would require that such meetings be visible and audible to the public; be recorded by audio and video; and have two-way audio and video communications.
Local Government Impact
There could be significant costs to certain water districts related to the additional conference call requirements; however, the amounts would vary depending on the number of meetings held, and the current procedures and technical equipment available. It is assumed that a water district would only hold a conference call meeting if sufficient resources were available or the additional requirements would not result in a significant negative fiscal impact.