LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 29, 2009 TO: Honorable Craig Estes, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture & Rural Affairs FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1584 by Harris (Relating to the penalties associated with violations of laws pertaining to a deer breeder permit.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Parks and Wildlife Code relating to the penalties associated with the violation of laws pertaining to a deer breeder permit. The bill would require the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission to adopt and periodically update guidelines to be used in determining the penalty for a violation; to review the penalties typically imposed at the time the guidelines are adopted or updated; and to create a penalty matrix that specifies the penalty the commission considers appropriate, and the circumstances justifying the revocation of a permit. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department indicates the bill would not result in a 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 29, 2009 TO: Honorable Craig Estes, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture & Rural Affairs FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1584 by Harris (Relating to the penalties associated with violations of laws pertaining to a deer breeder permit.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Craig Estes, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture & Rural Affairs FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB1584 by Harris (Relating to the penalties associated with violations of laws pertaining to a deer breeder permit.), As Introduced 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 SB1584 by Harris (Relating to the penalties associated with violations of laws pertaining to a deer breeder permit.), As Introduced SB1584 by Harris (Relating to the penalties associated with violations of laws pertaining to a deer breeder permit.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Parks and Wildlife Code relating to the penalties associated with the violation of laws pertaining to a deer breeder permit. The bill would require the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission to adopt and periodically update guidelines to be used in determining the penalty for a violation; to review the penalties typically imposed at the time the guidelines are adopted or updated; and to create a penalty matrix that specifies the penalty the commission considers appropriate, and the circumstances justifying the revocation of a permit. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department indicates the bill would not result in a 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