LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 13, 2009 TO: Honorable Edmund Kuempel, Chair, House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB617 by Isett (Relating to the possession of certain quantities of alcoholic beverages in a dry area.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code by repealing Section 101.32, removing the statutory provision indicating prima facie evidence of intent to sell through possession of more than one quart of liquor or more than 24 twelve-ounce bottles of beer in a dry area. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote of all the members in each house, otherwise it would take effect on September 1, 2009, and the bill would apply regardless of when the offense was committed, but only for trials commencing on or after the effective date. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and the Department of Public safety indicate the bill will have no fiscal impact to either agency. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:405 Department of Public Safety, 458 Alcoholic Beverage Commission LBB Staff: JOB, JRO, GG, ESi
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 13, 2009
TO: Honorable Edmund Kuempel, Chair, House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB617 by Isett (Relating to the possession of certain quantities of alcoholic beverages in a dry area.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Edmund Kuempel, Chair, House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures
FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB617 by Isett (Relating to the possession of certain quantities of alcoholic beverages in a dry area.), As Introduced
Honorable Edmund Kuempel, Chair, House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Honorable Edmund Kuempel, Chair, House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB617 by Isett (Relating to the possession of certain quantities of alcoholic beverages in a dry area.), As Introduced
HB617 by Isett (Relating to the possession of certain quantities of alcoholic beverages in a dry area.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code by repealing Section 101.32, removing the statutory provision indicating prima facie evidence of intent to sell through possession of more than one quart of liquor or more than 24 twelve-ounce bottles of beer in a dry area. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote of all the members in each house, otherwise it would take effect on September 1, 2009, and the bill would apply regardless of when the offense was committed, but only for trials commencing on or after the effective date. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and the Department of Public safety indicate the bill will have no fiscal impact to either agency.
The bill would amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code by repealing Section 101.32, removing the statutory provision indicating prima facie evidence of intent to sell through possession of more than one quart of liquor or more than 24 twelve-ounce bottles of beer in a dry area. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote of all the members in each house, otherwise it would take effect on September 1, 2009, and the bill would apply regardless of when the offense was committed, but only for trials commencing on or after the effective date.
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and the Department of Public safety indicate the bill will have no fiscal impact to either agency.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 405 Department of Public Safety, 458 Alcoholic Beverage Commission
405 Department of Public Safety, 458 Alcoholic Beverage Commission
LBB Staff: JOB, JRO, GG, ESi
JOB, JRO, GG, ESi