LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 9, 2009 TO: Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB400 by Herrero (Relating to the dismissal of a charge of unlawfully parking a vehicle in a space designated specifically for persons with disabilities.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Transportation Code to require a court to dismiss a charge for not displaying a handicap plate or placard while parked in a marked handicap parking space if certain criteria are met. In addition, the bill would authorize a court to dismiss a charge of unlawfully parking a vehicle in a parking space designated for handicap parking if the defendant's vehicle displays an appropriate placard that has been expired for more than 60 days. Except for repeat offenses, which carry a higher punishment, the offense is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $250 or more than $500. Dismissal of charges would result in a slight revenue loss if a fine would have otherwise been imposed. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JOB, KJG, DB
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
May 9, 2009
TO: Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB400 by Herrero (Relating to the dismissal of a charge of unlawfully parking a vehicle in a space designated specifically for persons with disabilities.), As Engrossed
TO: Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security
FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB400 by Herrero (Relating to the dismissal of a charge of unlawfully parking a vehicle in a space designated specifically for persons with disabilities.), As Engrossed
Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security
Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB400 by Herrero (Relating to the dismissal of a charge of unlawfully parking a vehicle in a space designated specifically for persons with disabilities.), As Engrossed
HB400 by Herrero (Relating to the dismissal of a charge of unlawfully parking a vehicle in a space designated specifically for persons with disabilities.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Transportation Code to require a court to dismiss a charge for not displaying a handicap plate or placard while parked in a marked handicap parking space if certain criteria are met. In addition, the bill would authorize a court to dismiss a charge of unlawfully parking a vehicle in a parking space designated for handicap parking if the defendant's vehicle displays an appropriate placard that has been expired for more than 60 days. Except for repeat offenses, which carry a higher punishment, the offense is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $250 or more than $500. Dismissal of charges would result in a slight revenue loss if a fine would have otherwise been imposed.
The bill would amend the Transportation Code to require a court to dismiss a charge for not displaying a handicap plate or placard while parked in a marked handicap parking space if certain criteria are met. In addition, the bill would authorize a court to dismiss a charge of unlawfully parking a vehicle in a parking space designated for handicap parking if the defendant's vehicle displays an appropriate placard that has been expired for more than 60 days.
Except for repeat offenses, which carry a higher punishment, the offense is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $250 or more than $500. Dismissal of charges would result in a slight revenue loss if a fine would have otherwise been imposed.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
LBB Staff: JOB, KJG, DB
JOB, KJG, DB