LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 29, 2011 TO: Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1787 by Patrick (Relating to the information provided by a peace officer before requesting a specimen to determine intoxication.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Transportation Code to require an officer to inform a person orally and in writing prior to requesting a person to submit to the taking of a specimen and if the person refuses, the officer may apply for a warrant authorizing the specimen to be taken involuntarily. The bill would take effect September 1, 2011. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JOB, ESi, TP LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 29, 2011 TO: Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1787 by Patrick (Relating to the information provided by a peace officer before requesting a specimen to determine intoxication.), As Introduced TO: Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB1787 by Patrick (Relating to the information provided by a peace officer before requesting a specimen to determine intoxication.), As Introduced Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board SB1787 by Patrick (Relating to the information provided by a peace officer before requesting a specimen to determine intoxication.), As Introduced SB1787 by Patrick (Relating to the information provided by a peace officer before requesting a specimen to determine intoxication.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Transportation Code to require an officer to inform a person orally and in writing prior to requesting a person to submit to the taking of a specimen and if the person refuses, the officer may apply for a warrant authorizing the specimen to be taken involuntarily. The bill would take effect September 1, 2011. The bill would amend the Transportation Code to require an officer to inform a person orally and in writing prior to requesting a person to submit to the taking of a specimen and if the person refuses, the officer may apply for a warrant authorizing the specimen to be taken involuntarily. The bill would take effect September 1, 2011. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JOB, ESi, TP JOB, ESi, TP