LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 2, 2011 TO: Honorable Tommy Williams, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB787 by Kuempel (Relating to abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, discarded, and inoperable aircraft and vessels.), As Engrossed No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Transportation Code to authorize a law enforcement agency to remove, preserve, store, and dispose of abandoned aircraft, and to collect reasonable fees for storage for not more than 10 days. If the abandoned motor vehicle is not claimed, the owner or lienholder waives all rights and consents to the sale of the item with proceeds going towards the cost of the auction and other related expenses. The bill also adds the definition of a junked vehicle which includes a motor vehicle, aircraft, or watercraft that does not have a current license plate, inspection, or a registered federal aircraft identification number. The fiscal impact to a local law enforcement agency would vary depending on the number of abandoned aircraft and the costs associated with removing, storing, and disposing the aircraft; however, it is not anticipated to be significant. The bill would also amend portions of the Parks and Wildlife Code relating to the title for abandoned vessels, as defined by the bill. After seven days, an individual may apply for a certificate of title for an abandoned vessel, which the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) may process after the applicant meets certain conditions. To the extent the bill would result in a change in TPWD procedures to process certificates for title applications, the duties reasonably can be absorbed within the departments existing resources. The bill would take effect September 1, 2011. Local Government Impact The fiscal impact to a local law enforcement agency would vary depending on the number of abandoned aircraft and the costs associated with removing, storing, and disposing the aircraft; however, it is not anticipated to be significant. Source Agencies:802 Parks and Wildlife Department, 405 Department of Public Safety LBB Staff: JOB, TB, KJG, TP
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
May 2, 2011
TO: Honorable Tommy Williams, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB787 by Kuempel (Relating to abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, discarded, and inoperable aircraft and vessels.), As Engrossed
TO: Honorable Tommy Williams, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security
FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB787 by Kuempel (Relating to abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, discarded, and inoperable aircraft and vessels.), As Engrossed
Honorable Tommy Williams, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security
Honorable Tommy Williams, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB787 by Kuempel (Relating to abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, discarded, and inoperable aircraft and vessels.), As Engrossed
HB787 by Kuempel (Relating to abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, discarded, and inoperable aircraft and vessels.), As Engrossed
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Transportation Code to authorize a law enforcement agency to remove, preserve, store, and dispose of abandoned aircraft, and to collect reasonable fees for storage for not more than 10 days. If the abandoned motor vehicle is not claimed, the owner or lienholder waives all rights and consents to the sale of the item with proceeds going towards the cost of the auction and other related expenses. The bill also adds the definition of a junked vehicle which includes a motor vehicle, aircraft, or watercraft that does not have a current license plate, inspection, or a registered federal aircraft identification number. The fiscal impact to a local law enforcement agency would vary depending on the number of abandoned aircraft and the costs associated with removing, storing, and disposing the aircraft; however, it is not anticipated to be significant. The bill would also amend portions of the Parks and Wildlife Code relating to the title for abandoned vessels, as defined by the bill. After seven days, an individual may apply for a certificate of title for an abandoned vessel, which the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) may process after the applicant meets certain conditions. To the extent the bill would result in a change in TPWD procedures to process certificates for title applications, the duties reasonably can be absorbed within the departments existing resources. The bill would take effect September 1, 2011.
Local Government Impact
The fiscal impact to a local law enforcement agency would vary depending on the number of abandoned aircraft and the costs associated with removing, storing, and disposing the aircraft; however, it is not anticipated to be significant.
Source Agencies: 802 Parks and Wildlife Department, 405 Department of Public Safety
802 Parks and Wildlife Department, 405 Department of Public Safety
LBB Staff: JOB, TB, KJG, TP
JOB, TB, KJG, TP