LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 29, 2009 TO: Honorable Craig Estes, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture & Rural Affairs FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1805 by Kuempel (Relating to the use of laser sighting devices by hunters who have certain documented disabilities.), As Engrossed No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Parks and Wildlife Code to allow hunters with specific documented disabilities the ability to use a laser sighting device on a firearm, when assisted by a person with a hunting license who is not physically disabled. The bill would define a disability in these circumstances as rendering the individual incapable of using a traditional firearm sighting device. A physician's certification of the extent of the disability is sufficient documentation under this provision. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the bill would have no fiscal implication to the department. The bill would take immediate effect with two-thirds the vote of all members. Otherwise, the bill would take effect September 1, 2009. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:802 Parks and Wildlife Department LBB Staff: JOB, SD, TB
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 29, 2009
TO: Honorable Craig Estes, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture & Rural Affairs FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1805 by Kuempel (Relating to the use of laser sighting devices by hunters who have certain documented disabilities.), As Engrossed
TO: Honorable Craig Estes, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture & Rural Affairs
FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB1805 by Kuempel (Relating to the use of laser sighting devices by hunters who have certain documented disabilities.), As Engrossed
Honorable Craig Estes, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Honorable Craig Estes, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture & Rural Affairs
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB1805 by Kuempel (Relating to the use of laser sighting devices by hunters who have certain documented disabilities.), As Engrossed
HB1805 by Kuempel (Relating to the use of laser sighting devices by hunters who have certain documented disabilities.), As Engrossed
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Parks and Wildlife Code to allow hunters with specific documented disabilities the ability to use a laser sighting device on a firearm, when assisted by a person with a hunting license who is not physically disabled. The bill would define a disability in these circumstances as rendering the individual incapable of using a traditional firearm sighting device. A physician's certification of the extent of the disability is sufficient documentation under this provision. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the bill would have no fiscal implication to the department. The bill would take immediate effect with two-thirds the vote of all members. Otherwise, the bill would take effect September 1, 2009.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 802 Parks and Wildlife Department
802 Parks and Wildlife Department
LBB Staff: JOB, SD, TB
JOB, SD, TB