Honorable Brian Birdwell, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1346 by Thompson, Ed (Relating to the eligibility requirements for the diesel emissions reduction incentive program.), Committee Report 2nd House, Substituted
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code to permit the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to establish minimum percentages at or above 55 percent on the amount of vehicle miles or hours of operation required for vehicles travelling within a nonattainment area or affected county that are associated with a diesel emissions reduction incentive program grant. Based on the analysis of TCEQ, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.