Honorable Angie Chen Button, Chair, House Committee on Urban Affairs
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB849 by Fallon (Relating to requirements for new or increased municipal fees.), As Engrossed
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Local Government Code to require certain notices regarding fees in proposed budgets of municipalities and would require that adoption of a budget that includes estimated revenue from a new fee or the increase of an existing fee would require a separate vote of the governing body.
Local Government Impact
The fiscal implications of the bill on municipalities cannot be determined at this time