Honorable John Kuempel, Chair, House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB3329 by Paddie (Relating to regulation of electricians by local governments.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Occupations Code by prohibiting a municipality or region from collecting a permit, registration, administrative, or any other fee from a licensed electrician. The bill would allow a municipality or region to collect a building permit fee.
The bill would take effect September 1, 2017.
Local Government Impact
According to the Texas Municipal League, the fiscal impact to municipalities is not anticipated to be significant.