Honorable John Zerwas, Chair, House Committee on Appropriations
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB68 by Nelson (Relating to strategic fiscal reviews of state agencies and programs.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Government Code to require the Legislative Budget Board (LBB) to perform a strategic fiscal review for all agencies currently the subject of Sunset Advisory Commission review under Government Code, Chapter 325. The bill would require the LBB to submit a report of the findings of the strategic fiscal review performed under the requirements of the bill by September 1st of even-numbered years to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Senate Finance Committee, and the House Appropriations Committee.
It is assumed that implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished utilizing existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.