LEGISLATIVE FISCAL OFFICE
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note On: HB 549 HLS 21RS 880
Bill Text Version: ENROLLED
Opp. Chamb. Action:
Proposed Amd.:
Sub. Bill For.:
Date: June 6, 2021 2:06 PM Author: MCCORMICK
Dept./Agy.: Public Safety, State Office
Subject: Reporting Hazardous Materials Under the Right-to-Know Law Analyst: Patrice Thomas
ENVIRONMENT/HAZ MATERIAL EN NO IMPACT See Note Page 1 of 1
Modifies definitions relative to hazardous materials reporting under the Right-to-Know Law
In present law, the Right-To-Know Law provides for the reporting of unauthorized releases from natural gas pipelines and
establishes a reportable quantity of 1,000 pounds. Proposed law provides that natural gas pipelines: (1) are to be
considered "facilities" under the Right-To-Know law and subject to the reporting requirements under the Right-to-Know Law;
and (2) are not to be treated as "transport vehicles" or subject to reporting requirements under the laws regarding
hazardous materials transportation and motor carrier safety. Proposed law changes the definition of "owner or operator"
with the existing definition of "facility" as well as makes "facility" inclusive of pipelines, by referring to hazardous materials
"in" a facility rather than "at" a facility.
EXPENDITURES 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
REVENUES 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
EXPENDITURE EXPLANATION
There is no anticipated direct material effect on governmental expenditures as a result of this measure. The proposed law
changes definitions regarding natural gas pipelines under the existing Right-To-Know law on hazardous materials
information. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) reports that pipeline companies are already reporting the correct way.
To the extent that this measure increases reporting, the department reports that it can handle any workload increases with
existing staff and resources.
REVENUE EXPLANATION
There is no anticipated direct material effect on governmental revenues as a result of this measure.
Senate Dual Referral Rules House
13.5.1 >= $100,000 Annual Fiscal Cost {S & H} 6.8(F)(1) >= $100,000 SGF Fiscal Cost {H & S}
Alan M. Boxberger
13.5.2 >= $500,000 Annual Tax or Fee 6.8(G) >= $500,000 Tax or Fee Increase
Change {S & H} or a Net Fee Decrease {S} Staff Director


Statutes affected:
HB549 Original: 30:2363(7)
HB549 Engrossed: 30:2363(7)
HB549 Enrolled: 30:2363(7)
HB549 Act : 30:2363(7)