LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 9, 2015 TO: Honorable Larry Phillips, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1179 by Geren (Relating to the duties of certain law enforcement officials under procedures regulating the making or transfer of firearms.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Government Code to create a new subchapter which would create a certification process to comply with Title 27, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 479, which relates to machine guns, destructive devices, and certain other weapons. The Department of Public Safety and the Office of Court Administration have indicated that implementation of the bill's provisions could be absorbed within agency resources.The bill would take effect September 1, 2015. Local Government Impact The fiscal impact may vary based on size and resources of local law enforcement departments. For example, the Mineral Wells Police Department reported significant costs associated with implementing the provisions of the bill. The department would require an additional staff member and new office space for total cost of $101,619 for the first year. Approximately, $57,533 would be required for staffing, training, and equipment each year thereafter. Revenue generated from fees associated with certification would be insignificant. Source Agencies:212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 405 Department of Public Safety LBB Staff: UP, ESi, AI, RCa, JAW, KVe
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 9, 2015
TO: Honorable Larry Phillips, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1179 by Geren (Relating to the duties of certain law enforcement officials under procedures regulating the making or transfer of firearms.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Larry Phillips, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB1179 by Geren (Relating to the duties of certain law enforcement officials under procedures regulating the making or transfer of firearms.), As Introduced
Honorable Larry Phillips, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety
Honorable Larry Phillips, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB1179 by Geren (Relating to the duties of certain law enforcement officials under procedures regulating the making or transfer of firearms.), As Introduced
HB1179 by Geren (Relating to the duties of certain law enforcement officials under procedures regulating the making or transfer of firearms.), 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 Government Code to create a new subchapter which would create a certification process to comply with Title 27, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 479, which relates to machine guns, destructive devices, and certain other weapons. The Department of Public Safety and the Office of Court Administration have indicated that implementation of the bill's provisions could be absorbed within agency resources.The bill would take effect September 1, 2015.
Local Government Impact
The fiscal impact may vary based on size and resources of local law enforcement departments. For example, the Mineral Wells Police Department reported significant costs associated with implementing the provisions of the bill. The department would require an additional staff member and new office space for total cost of $101,619 for the first year. Approximately, $57,533 would be required for staffing, training, and equipment each year thereafter. Revenue generated from fees associated with certification would be insignificant.
Source Agencies: 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 405 Department of Public Safety
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 405 Department of Public Safety
LBB Staff: UP, ESi, AI, RCa, JAW, KVe
UP, ESi, AI, RCa, JAW, KVe