Honorable Dan Patrick, Lieutenant Governor, Senate
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB744 by Kolkhorst (Relating to a tree planting credit to offset tree mitigation fees imposed by a municipality. ), As Passed 2nd House
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Local Government Code to require a municipality that imposes a fee for tree removal must allow the person to apply for a credit for tree planting to offset the amount of the fee.
The bill would take effect immediately if it receives two-thirds vote in each chamber; otherwise it would take effect September 1, 2017.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.