LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 13, 2013 TO: Honorable Craig Estes, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3279 by Morrison (Relating to the uprooting of seagrass plants; creating an offense.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Parks and Wildlife Code relating to the uprooting of seagrass plants. Under bill provisions, an individual may not uproot or dig out any rooted seagrass through the use of a propeller unless the individual has been issued a commercial license or permit issued by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD); or as granted by the General Land Office though a coastal lease. Violation of bill provisions would be a Class C Parks and Wildlife misdemeanor. TPWD indicates any duties resulting in costs or any violations resulting in revenue under bill provisions are not anticipated to have a significant fiscal implication on the department. The bill would take effect September 1, 2013. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:802 Parks and Wildlife Department LBB Staff: UP, SZ, KJo, SD, TB
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
May 13, 2013
TO: Honorable Craig Estes, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3279 by Morrison (Relating to the uprooting of seagrass plants; creating an offense.), As Engrossed
TO: Honorable Craig Estes, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB3279 by Morrison (Relating to the uprooting of seagrass plants; creating an offense.), As Engrossed
Honorable Craig Estes, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Honorable Craig Estes, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB3279 by Morrison (Relating to the uprooting of seagrass plants; creating an offense.), As Engrossed
HB3279 by Morrison (Relating to the uprooting of seagrass plants; creating an offense.), As Engrossed
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 relating to the uprooting of seagrass plants. Under bill provisions, an individual may not uproot or dig out any rooted seagrass through the use of a propeller unless the individual has been issued a commercial license or permit issued by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD); or as granted by the General Land Office though a coastal lease. Violation of bill provisions would be a Class C Parks and Wildlife misdemeanor. TPWD indicates any duties resulting in costs or any violations resulting in revenue under bill provisions are not anticipated to have a significant fiscal implication on the department. The bill would take effect September 1, 2013.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 802 Parks and Wildlife Department
802 Parks and Wildlife Department
LBB Staff: UP, SZ, KJo, SD, TB
UP, SZ, KJo, SD, TB