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F I S C A L I M P A C T R E P O R T

SPONSOR	Martinez		DATE TYPED	2/10/04		HB
SHORT TITLE		Study State Ambient Air Quality Standards				SB	253/aSCONC
					ANALYST		Wilson

APPROPRIATION

Appropriation Contained		Estimated Additional Impact		Recurring or Non-Rec	Fund Affected
FY04	FY05	FY04	FY05
	$400.0			Non-Recurring	General Fund

SOURCES OF INFORMATION

LFC Files

SUMMARY

Synopsis of SCONC Amendment

The Senate Conservation Committee amendment requires the study to incorporate all requirements under the Air Quality Control Act, including the use of credible scientific evidence. In addition, ED must determine the scope and design of the study through a process that involves the public. ED must report the status of expenditures to the appropriate interim legislative committee not later than November 15, 2005.

Synopsis of Original Bill

Senate Bill 253 appropriates $400 thousand from the General Fund to the Environment Department (ED) to study State ambient air quality standards.

Significant Issues

The results of this study may require funding to ameliorate any negative findings.

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS

The appropriation of $400.0 contained in this bill is a non-recurring expense to the General Fund. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of Fiscal Year 2006 shall revert to the General Fund.

ADMINISTRATIVE IMPLICATIONS

ED should be able to fulfill the requirements of this bill with existing staff.

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