LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 25, 2013 TO: Honorable Abel Herrero, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1701 by Farrar (Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend Chapters 85 and 163 of the Health and Safety Code and repeal Section 21.06 of the Penal Code relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct. The bill would also remove the current requirement that language about homosexual conduct be included in educational materials related to HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases targeted to persons less than 18 years of age. The Department of State Health Services indicates implementation of the bill could be implemented within existing resources.The bill would take effect immediately if a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of the Legislature is received. Otherwise, the bill would take effect on September 1, 2013. Local Government Impact It is currently a Class C misdemeanor to engage in same-sex sexual intercourse. A Class C misdemeanor is punishable by a fine of not more than $500. Lost revenue from reduced fines imposed and collected is not anticipated to have a significant fiscal impact. Source Agencies:537 State Health Services, Department of LBB Staff: UP, CH, KKR, ESi, NB
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 25, 2013
TO: Honorable Abel Herrero, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1701 by Farrar (Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Abel Herrero, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB1701 by Farrar (Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct.), As Introduced
Honorable Abel Herrero, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Honorable Abel Herrero, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB1701 by Farrar (Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct.), As Introduced
HB1701 by Farrar (Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Chapters 85 and 163 of the Health and Safety Code and repeal Section 21.06 of the Penal Code relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct. The bill would also remove the current requirement that language about homosexual conduct be included in educational materials related to HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases targeted to persons less than 18 years of age. The Department of State Health Services indicates implementation of the bill could be implemented within existing resources.The bill would take effect immediately if a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of the Legislature is received. Otherwise, the bill would take effect on September 1, 2013.
Local Government Impact
It is currently a Class C misdemeanor to engage in same-sex sexual intercourse. A Class C misdemeanor is punishable by a fine of not more than $500. Lost revenue from reduced fines imposed and collected is not anticipated to have a significant fiscal impact.
Source Agencies: 537 State Health Services, Department of
537 State Health Services, Department of
LBB Staff: UP, CH, KKR, ESi, NB
UP, CH, KKR, ESi, NB