LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 24, 2013 TO: Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1120 by Riddle (Relating to the duties of the Texas Crime Stoppers Council to encourage individuals to report criminal activity related to trafficking of persons.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. This bill would amend Government Code, Section 414.005 by directing the Texas Crime Stoppers Council to create a program that encourages individuals to report criminal activity related to the trafficking of persons and financially rewards those persons if the report substantially contributes to an arrest or apprehension. The Office of the Governor indicates the provisions of the bill can be implemented within existing resources. This bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of each house; if not, it will take effect on September 1, 2013. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:301 Office of the Governor LBB Staff: UP, ESi, EP, CK, KKR LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 24, 2013 TO: Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1120 by Riddle (Relating to the duties of the Texas Crime Stoppers Council to encourage individuals to report criminal activity related to trafficking of persons.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1120 by Riddle (Relating to the duties of the Texas Crime Stoppers Council to encourage individuals to report criminal activity related to trafficking of persons.), As Engrossed Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB1120 by Riddle (Relating to the duties of the Texas Crime Stoppers Council to encourage individuals to report criminal activity related to trafficking of persons.), As Engrossed HB1120 by Riddle (Relating to the duties of the Texas Crime Stoppers Council to encourage individuals to report criminal activity related to trafficking of persons.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. This bill would amend Government Code, Section 414.005 by directing the Texas Crime Stoppers Council to create a program that encourages individuals to report criminal activity related to the trafficking of persons and financially rewards those persons if the report substantially contributes to an arrest or apprehension. The Office of the Governor indicates the provisions of the bill can be implemented within existing resources. This bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of each house; if not, it will take effect on September 1, 2013. This bill would amend Government Code, Section 414.005 by directing the Texas Crime Stoppers Council to create a program that encourages individuals to report criminal activity related to the trafficking of persons and financially rewards those persons if the report substantially contributes to an arrest or apprehension. The Office of the Governor indicates the provisions of the bill can be implemented within existing resources. This bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of each house; if not, it will take effect on September 1, 2013. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 301 Office of the Governor 301 Office of the Governor LBB Staff: UP, ESi, EP, CK, KKR UP, ESi, EP, CK, KKR