LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION February 20, 2013 TO: Honorable Tryon D. Lewis, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB487 by Bell (Relating to liability of certain persons assisting in hazardous or dangerous situations.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend sections of the Local Government Code to authorize a municipality or a county to accept voluntary assistance in hazardous or dangerous situations relating to fire safety and protection. The bill would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to clarify that an owner or licensed operator of construction or other heavy equipment would not be liable for an act or omission that is not reckless or intentional, that occurs while providing voluntary assistance to a municipality or a county. Local Government Impact There could be a fiscal impact to a municipality or a county in hazardous or dangerous situations; however, those amounts would vary depending on the severity of the act or omission which resulted in damages that a volunteer would not be liable for reimbursing to the local entity. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: UP, CL, TP
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
February 20, 2013
TO: Honorable Tryon D. Lewis, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB487 by Bell (Relating to liability of certain persons assisting in hazardous or dangerous situations.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Tryon D. Lewis, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB487 by Bell (Relating to liability of certain persons assisting in hazardous or dangerous situations.), As Introduced
Honorable Tryon D. Lewis, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Honorable Tryon D. Lewis, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB487 by Bell (Relating to liability of certain persons assisting in hazardous or dangerous situations.), As Introduced
HB487 by Bell (Relating to liability of certain persons assisting in hazardous or dangerous situations.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend sections of the Local Government Code to authorize a municipality or a county to accept voluntary assistance in hazardous or dangerous situations relating to fire safety and protection. The bill would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to clarify that an owner or licensed operator of construction or other heavy equipment would not be liable for an act or omission that is not reckless or intentional, that occurs while providing voluntary assistance to a municipality or a county.
Local Government Impact
There could be a fiscal impact to a municipality or a county in hazardous or dangerous situations; however, those amounts would vary depending on the severity of the act or omission which resulted in damages that a volunteer would not be liable for reimbursing to the local entity.
Source Agencies:
LBB Staff: UP, CL, TP
UP, CL, TP