LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 22, 2013 TO: Honorable Abel Herrero, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB765 by King, Phil (Relating to the disposition of certain misdemeanor offenses committed by a holder of a commercial driver's license.), As Introduced Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for HB765, As Introduced: an impact of $0 through the biennium ending August 31, 2015. While the overall fiscal impact to state administrative costs would not be significant, the enactment of the bill could result in a loss of federal-aid highway funds and federal Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program funds to the state.
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 22, 2013
TO: Honorable Abel Herrero, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB765 by King, Phil (Relating to the disposition of certain misdemeanor offenses committed by a holder of a commercial driver's license.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Abel Herrero, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB765 by King, Phil (Relating to the disposition of certain misdemeanor offenses committed by a holder of a commercial driver's license.), 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
HB765 by King, Phil (Relating to the disposition of certain misdemeanor offenses committed by a holder of a commercial driver's license.), As Introduced
HB765 by King, Phil (Relating to the disposition of certain misdemeanor offenses committed by a holder of a commercial driver's license.), As Introduced
Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for HB765, As Introduced: an impact of $0 through the biennium ending August 31, 2015. While the overall fiscal impact to state administrative costs would not be significant, the enactment of the bill could result in a loss of federal-aid highway funds and federal Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program funds to the state.
Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for HB765, As Introduced: an impact of $0 through the biennium ending August 31, 2015.
While the overall fiscal impact to state administrative costs would not be significant, the enactment of the bill could result in a loss of federal-aid highway funds and federal Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program funds to the state.
General Revenue-Related Funds, Five-Year Impact: Fiscal Year Probable Net Positive/(Negative) Impact to General Revenue Related Funds 2014 $0 2015 $0 2016 $0 2017 $0 2018 $0
2014 $0
2015 $0
2016 $0
2017 $0
2018 $0
All Funds, Five-Year Impact: Fiscal Year Probable Revenue (Loss) fromFederal Funds555 2014 ($49,294,983) 2015 ($75,902,415) 2016 ($75,902,415) 2017 ($75,902,415) 2018 ($75,902,415)
Fiscal Year Probable Revenue (Loss) fromFederal Funds555 2014 ($49,294,983) 2015 ($75,902,415) 2016 ($75,902,415) 2017 ($75,902,415) 2018 ($75,902,415)
2014 ($49,294,983)
2015 ($75,902,415)
2016 ($75,902,415)
2017 ($75,902,415)
2018 ($75,902,415)
Fiscal Analysis
The bill would amend the Transportation Code to allow certain individuals who hold a commercial driver license to be eligible for defensive driving to dismiss a violation of state law or ordinance, provided it did not occur in a commercial motor vehicle. The bill would take effect September 1, 2013.
The bill would amend the Transportation Code to allow certain individuals who hold a commercial driver license to be eligible for defensive driving to dismiss a violation of state law or ordinance, provided it did not occur in a commercial motor vehicle.
The bill would take effect September 1, 2013.
Methodology
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) indicates the provisions of the bill could place Texas out of compliance with Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, which may result in a loss of federal-aid highway funds and federal Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MSCAP) funds. DPS estimates the potential losses from federal-aid highway funds would be up to 5 percent of the total funds received in the first year of non-compliance ($26,208,017 in fiscal year 2014) and up to 10 percent in fiscal year 2015 and subsequent years ($52,428,469). Non-compliance could also result in a complete withdrawal of federal MCSAP funds ($23,076,966 in fiscal year 2014 and $23,473,946 in fiscal year 2015). The total amount of potential losses to federal funds would be up to $49,284,983 in fiscal year 2014 and up to $75,902,415 in fiscal year 2015 and subsequent years.
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) indicates the provisions of the bill could place Texas out of compliance with Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, which may result in a loss of federal-aid highway funds and federal Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MSCAP) funds.
DPS estimates the potential losses from federal-aid highway funds would be up to 5 percent of the total funds received in the first year of non-compliance ($26,208,017 in fiscal year 2014) and up to 10 percent in fiscal year 2015 and subsequent years ($52,428,469).
Non-compliance could also result in a complete withdrawal of federal MCSAP funds ($23,076,966 in fiscal year 2014 and $23,473,946 in fiscal year 2015).
The total amount of potential losses to federal funds would be up to $49,284,983 in fiscal year 2014 and up to $75,902,415 in fiscal year 2015 and subsequent years.
Technology
None.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 405 Department of Public Safety, 601 Department of Transportation
405 Department of Public Safety, 601 Department of Transportation
LBB Staff: UP, JAW, KKR, AG, AI, ESi, GG
UP, JAW, KKR, AG, AI, ESi, GG