LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 17, 2009 TO: Honorable Kip Averitt, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1121 by Hegar (Relating to the retrieval and waste of game birds, game animals, fish, and oysters; providing a penalty.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Parks and Wildlife Code to include the "possession of" a game bird, game animal, or fish to the offense of knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal intent failing to keep the edible portion in an edible condition, as defined by the bill. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), under current provisions the offense only applies to a person "taking" a game bird, game animal, or fish. Additionally, the bill would add oysters to the list of animals included in the offense. TPWD indicates implementing bill provisions would have no fiscal implication to the department. 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, WK, TB
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 17, 2009
TO: Honorable Kip Averitt, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1121 by Hegar (Relating to the retrieval and waste of game birds, game animals, fish, and oysters; providing a penalty.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Kip Averitt, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources
FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: SB1121 by Hegar (Relating to the retrieval and waste of game birds, game animals, fish, and oysters; providing a penalty.), As Introduced
Honorable Kip Averitt, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources
Honorable Kip Averitt, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
SB1121 by Hegar (Relating to the retrieval and waste of game birds, game animals, fish, and oysters; providing a penalty.), As Introduced
SB1121 by Hegar (Relating to the retrieval and waste of game birds, game animals, fish, and oysters; providing a penalty.), As Introduced
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 include the "possession of" a game bird, game animal, or fish to the offense of knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal intent failing to keep the edible portion in an edible condition, as defined by the bill. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), under current provisions the offense only applies to a person "taking" a game bird, game animal, or fish. Additionally, the bill would add oysters to the list of animals included in the offense. TPWD indicates implementing bill provisions would have no fiscal implication to the department. The bill would take effect September 1, 2009.
The bill would amend the Parks and Wildlife Code to include the "possession of" a game bird, game animal, or fish to the offense of knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal intent failing to keep the edible portion in an edible condition, as defined by the bill. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), under current provisions the offense only applies to a person "taking" a game bird, game animal, or fish. Additionally, the bill would add oysters to the list of animals included in the offense. TPWD indicates implementing bill provisions would have no fiscal implication to the department. 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, WK, TB
JOB, WK, TB