Honorable John Cyrier, Chair, House Committee on Culture, Recreation & Tourism
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2065 by Lucio III (Relating to the use of general revenue appropriations for the artificial reef program.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Parks and Wildlife Code to allow the Legislature to appropriate money from General Revenue for salaries and benefits of state employees implementing the state artificial reef plan. Although the bill would not make an appropriation, it would establish the basis for an appropriation. The bill would take effect immediately upon a two-thirds vote, or on September 1, 2019.
Based on analysis of the Parks and Wildlife Department and the Comptroller of Public Accounts, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provision of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 802 Parks and Wildlife Department