LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 15, 2015 TO: Honorable Robert Nichols, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2722 by Goldman (Relating to prohibition of the operation and sale of certain motor vehicles resembling authorized emergency vehicles; creating a criminal offense.), As Engrossed No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Transportation Code to prohibit an individual from operating a motor vehicle that resembled an authorized emergency vehicle unless the individual uses the vehicle to provide emergency services as authorized by law. The bill puts forth criteria of a motor vehicle that could lead a reasonable person to believe that the vehicle is an authorized emergency vehicle. The bill would create a Class C misdemeanor if a person violates the Chapter. The bill would prohibit a political subdivision or a private person from selling or transferring an authorized emergency vehicle to certain parties unless all equipment or insignia is removed. A person who sells or transfers an authorized emergency vehicle in violation of the section is liable for damages proximately caused by the use of that vehicle during the commission of a crime. The bill provides exceptions. Local Government Impact A Class C misdemeanor is punishable by a fine of not more than $500. Costs associated with enforcement and prosecution could likely be absorbed within existing resources. Revenue gain from fines imposed and collected is not anticipated to have a significant fiscal impact. In addition to the fine, punishment can include up to 180 days of deferred disposition. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: UP, EK, AG, SD
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
May 15, 2015
TO: Honorable Robert Nichols, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2722 by Goldman (Relating to prohibition of the operation and sale of certain motor vehicles resembling authorized emergency vehicles; creating a criminal offense.), As Engrossed
TO: Honorable Robert Nichols, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB2722 by Goldman (Relating to prohibition of the operation and sale of certain motor vehicles resembling authorized emergency vehicles; creating a criminal offense.), As Engrossed
Honorable Robert Nichols, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation
Honorable Robert Nichols, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB2722 by Goldman (Relating to prohibition of the operation and sale of certain motor vehicles resembling authorized emergency vehicles; creating a criminal offense.), As Engrossed
HB2722 by Goldman (Relating to prohibition of the operation and sale of certain motor vehicles resembling authorized emergency vehicles; creating a criminal offense.), As Engrossed
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Transportation Code to prohibit an individual from operating a motor vehicle that resembled an authorized emergency vehicle unless the individual uses the vehicle to provide emergency services as authorized by law. The bill puts forth criteria of a motor vehicle that could lead a reasonable person to believe that the vehicle is an authorized emergency vehicle. The bill would create a Class C misdemeanor if a person violates the Chapter. The bill would prohibit a political subdivision or a private person from selling or transferring an authorized emergency vehicle to certain parties unless all equipment or insignia is removed. A person who sells or transfers an authorized emergency vehicle in violation of the section is liable for damages proximately caused by the use of that vehicle during the commission of a crime. The bill provides exceptions.
Local Government Impact
A Class C misdemeanor is punishable by a fine of not more than $500. Costs associated with enforcement and prosecution could likely be absorbed within existing resources. Revenue gain from fines imposed and collected is not anticipated to have a significant fiscal impact. In addition to the fine, punishment can include up to 180 days of deferred disposition.
Source Agencies:
LBB Staff: UP, EK, AG, SD
UP, EK, AG, SD