Honorable Eddie Lucio, Jr., Chair, Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB2212 by Taylor (Relating to the maintenance and operation of certain projects by certain drainage districts.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Acts of the 57th Legislature, 1962, to authorize certain drainage districts to enter into certain partnership agreements with the United States Army Corps of Engineers. The bill would authorize entry into a public-private partnership to fund a local share of the costs of the operation and maintenance of projects undertaken. The bill would require a biennial report from districts to the General Land Office (GLO) and the Legislature on expenditures of state money for any project.
While the bill requires a report on any expenditures of state funds the bill does not create an obligation for any action on the part of GLO or the Legislature in response to this required report.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated from this bill. Preparing the required report to GLO and the Legislature on any expended state funds could likely be accomplished using existing local resources.