LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 22, 2011 TO: Honorable Brandon Creighton, Chair, House Committee on State Sovereignty, Select FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB298 by Berman (Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend statute and exempt the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation. In particular, a firearm, firearm accessory or ammunition manufactured in Texas that remains within the borders of Texas and has not traveled in interstate commerce would not be subject to federal law or federal regulation, including registration. The bill also provides that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) shall defend a Texas citizen whom the federal government attempts to prosecute for violation of federal law. It is anticipated that any additional costs associated with implementation of the legislation could be absorbed within existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:302 Office of the Attorney General LBB Staff: JOB, KM, JM
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 22, 2011
TO: Honorable Brandon Creighton, Chair, House Committee on State Sovereignty, Select FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB298 by Berman (Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Brandon Creighton, Chair, House Committee on State Sovereignty, Select
FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB298 by Berman (Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.), As Introduced
Honorable Brandon Creighton, Chair, House Committee on State Sovereignty, Select
Honorable Brandon Creighton, Chair, House Committee on State Sovereignty, Select
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB298 by Berman (Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.), As Introduced
HB298 by Berman (Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend statute and exempt the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation. In particular, a firearm, firearm accessory or ammunition manufactured in Texas that remains within the borders of Texas and has not traveled in interstate commerce would not be subject to federal law or federal regulation, including registration. The bill also provides that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) shall defend a Texas citizen whom the federal government attempts to prosecute for violation of federal law. It is anticipated that any additional costs associated with implementation of the legislation could be absorbed within existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 302 Office of the Attorney General
302 Office of the Attorney General
LBB Staff: JOB, KM, JM
JOB, KM, JM