Bill: SB 628, 83(R) - 2013

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Yes Neutral Neutral Neutral Positive Neutral

Author(s)

Kirk Watson

Bill Caption

Relating to the creation of regional emergency communications districts.

Fiscal Notes

LBB notes: estimated loss of fee collected revenue deposited into General Revenue-Dedicated Account No. 5050 (GR-D 5050) of $12,964,000 in fiscal year 2014, $12,876,000 in fiscal year 2015, $12,798,000 in fiscal year 2016, $12,730,000 in fiscal year 2017,and $12,670,000 in fiscal year 2018. CSEC also estimates the creation of the related regional emergency communication districts would result in a decrease in expenditures out of GR-D 5050 of $8,918,000 each fiscal year. The bill would provide revenue to the CAPCOG region equal to the amount generated from the 9-1-1 fee. The fee would not change and the impact to a local citizen would remain the same. With the establishment of the district, the CAPCOG region would be able to build a system (NG911) better and faster than with current appropriations, but the amount is difficult to quantify.

Bill Analysis

Summary: This legislation makes statutory changes consistent to allow for the creation of a digital 9-1-1 service in the Travis county region. This bill creates shared authorities of financing and stipulates boundaries and outlines equipment and operation obligations and standards.    

Analysis: SB 628 is an identical companion to HB 1124, which we supported. This legislation would affect Travis County and surrounding counties (Capital Area Council of Governments) jurisdiction. This is essentially authorizing a multi-county agreement in order to upgrade current 9-1-1 service. It authorizes the joint administration and sharing of bonds and liens to finance the new system. This legislation is a regional issue and more of a local control issue. Because this legislation removes certain preventative statutes it is positive on our limited government principle. 


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