LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 5, 2011 TO: Honorable Craig Estes, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture & Rural Affairs FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1450 by Guillen (Relating to a study regarding tort liability arising from a volunteer's operation of a Parks and Wildlife Department vehicle.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would require the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to conduct a study relating to tort liability arising from volunteer services. TPWD would need to consult with various entities in conducting the study, including the Office of the Attorney General. The study would be submitted to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker and other legislators no later than December 1, 2012. This analysis assumes costs of conducting and issuing the study can be absorbed within TPWDs existing resources. Accordingly, no significant fiscal implication is anticipated. The bill provisions would expire on September 1, 2013. The bill would take immediate effect if the bill receives two-thirds the vote of all members in both houses. Otherwise, the bill would take effect September 1, 2011. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:802 Parks and Wildlife Department LBB Staff: JOB, SZ, TB, KM LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 5, 2011 TO: Honorable Craig Estes, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture & Rural Affairs FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1450 by Guillen (Relating to a study regarding tort liability arising from a volunteer's operation of a Parks and Wildlife Department vehicle.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Craig Estes, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture & Rural Affairs FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1450 by Guillen (Relating to a study regarding tort liability arising from a volunteer's operation of a Parks and Wildlife Department vehicle.), 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 HB1450 by Guillen (Relating to a study regarding tort liability arising from a volunteer's operation of a Parks and Wildlife Department vehicle.), As Engrossed HB1450 by Guillen (Relating to a study regarding tort liability arising from a volunteer's operation of a Parks and Wildlife Department vehicle.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would require the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to conduct a study relating to tort liability arising from volunteer services. TPWD would need to consult with various entities in conducting the study, including the Office of the Attorney General. The study would be submitted to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker and other legislators no later than December 1, 2012. This analysis assumes costs of conducting and issuing the study can be absorbed within TPWDs existing resources. Accordingly, no significant fiscal implication is anticipated. The bill provisions would expire on September 1, 2013. The bill would take immediate effect if the bill receives two-thirds the vote of all members in both houses. Otherwise, the bill would take effect September 1, 2011. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 802 Parks and Wildlife Department 802 Parks and Wildlife Department LBB Staff: JOB, SZ, TB, KM JOB, SZ, TB, KM