LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 25, 2015 TO: Honorable Joseph Pickett, Chair, House Committee on Transportation FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB823 by Wu (Relating to criminal liability for certain federal motor carrier safety regulation violations; increasing a criminal penalty.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Transportation Code to create a Class C misdemeanor for certain offenses under the section that relate to tires, brakes, and load securement and are a violation of certain federal regulations. The offense is punishable by a fine of $150 to $500. Local Government Impact There could be an increase of revenue from the establishment of a minimum fine amount; however, no significant fiscal impact is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: UP, AG, SD, EK LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 25, 2015 TO: Honorable Joseph Pickett, Chair, House Committee on Transportation FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB823 by Wu (Relating to criminal liability for certain federal motor carrier safety regulation violations; increasing a criminal penalty.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Joseph Pickett, Chair, House Committee on Transportation FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB823 by Wu (Relating to criminal liability for certain federal motor carrier safety regulation violations; increasing a criminal penalty.), As Introduced Honorable Joseph Pickett, Chair, House Committee on Transportation Honorable Joseph Pickett, Chair, House Committee on Transportation Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB823 by Wu (Relating to criminal liability for certain federal motor carrier safety regulation violations; increasing a criminal penalty.), As Introduced HB823 by Wu (Relating to criminal liability for certain federal motor carrier safety regulation violations; increasing a criminal penalty.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Transportation Code to create a Class C misdemeanor for certain offenses under the section that relate to tires, brakes, and load securement and are a violation of certain federal regulations. The offense is punishable by a fine of $150 to $500. Local Government Impact There could be an increase of revenue from the establishment of a minimum fine amount; however, no significant fiscal impact is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: UP, AG, SD, EK UP, AG, SD, EK