LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 21, 2015 TO: Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2589 by Phelan (Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for assaulting a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Penal Code as it relates to the offense of aggravated sexual assault. The bill would create a separate subdivision for and provide a definition of disabled individuals. Aggravated sexual assault is a first degree felony with a minimum term of imprisonment in certain circumstances. This analysis assumes implementing the provisions of the bill would not result in a significant impact on state correctional agencies. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: UP, KJo, LM
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
May 21, 2015
TO: Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2589 by Phelan (Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for assaulting a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty.), As Engrossed
TO: Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB2589 by Phelan (Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for assaulting a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty.), As Engrossed
Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB2589 by Phelan (Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for assaulting a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty.), As Engrossed
HB2589 by Phelan (Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for assaulting a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty.), 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 Penal Code as it relates to the offense of aggravated sexual assault. The bill would create a separate subdivision for and provide a definition of disabled individuals. Aggravated sexual assault is a first degree felony with a minimum term of imprisonment in certain circumstances. This analysis assumes implementing the provisions of the bill would not result in a significant impact on state correctional agencies.
The bill would amend the Penal Code as it relates to the offense of aggravated sexual assault. The bill would create a separate subdivision for and provide a definition of disabled individuals. Aggravated sexual assault is a first degree felony with a minimum term of imprisonment in certain circumstances. This analysis assumes implementing the provisions of the bill would not result in a significant impact on state correctional agencies.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
LBB Staff: UP, KJo, LM
UP, KJo, LM