LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 12, 2013 TO: Honorable Ryan Guillen, Chair, House Committee On Culture, Recreation & Tourism FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1718 by Guillen (Relating to the eligibility of certain terminally ill individuals to purchase a resident hunting license.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Parks and Wildlife Code to allow a terminally ill person participating in an event sponsored by a charitable nonprofit organization, to be considered a "resident" for the purposes of a hunting license. The designation would have to be approved by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) director. TPWD indicates it does not anticipate any significant costs or revenue loss under bill provisions. The bill would be effective September 1, 2013. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:802 Parks and Wildlife Department LBB Staff: UP, KJo, TB LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 12, 2013 TO: Honorable Ryan Guillen, Chair, House Committee On Culture, Recreation & Tourism FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1718 by Guillen (Relating to the eligibility of certain terminally ill individuals to purchase a resident hunting license.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Ryan Guillen, Chair, House Committee On Culture, Recreation & Tourism FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1718 by Guillen (Relating to the eligibility of certain terminally ill individuals to purchase a resident hunting license.), As Introduced Honorable Ryan Guillen, Chair, House Committee On Culture, Recreation & Tourism Honorable Ryan Guillen, Chair, House Committee On Culture, Recreation & Tourism Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB1718 by Guillen (Relating to the eligibility of certain terminally ill individuals to purchase a resident hunting license.), As Introduced HB1718 by Guillen (Relating to the eligibility of certain terminally ill individuals to purchase a resident hunting license.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Parks and Wildlife Code to allow a terminally ill person participating in an event sponsored by a charitable nonprofit organization, to be considered a "resident" for the purposes of a hunting license. The designation would have to be approved by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) director. TPWD indicates it does not anticipate any significant costs or revenue loss under bill provisions. The bill would be effective September 1, 2013. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 802 Parks and Wildlife Department 802 Parks and Wildlife Department LBB Staff: UP, KJo, TB UP, KJo, TB