LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 27, 2015 TO: Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1317 by Menéndez (Relating to the prosecution of the offense of improper photography or visual recording.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Penal Code to remove certain improper photography or visual recording intent criteria. The offense of improper photography or visual recording is currently punishable as a state jail felony. The Office of Court Administration anticipates no significant fiscal impact to the state court system as a result of implementing the provisions of the bill. This analysis assumes 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:212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council LBB Staff: UP, KJo, LM, ESi, TB LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 27, 2015 TO: Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1317 by Menéndez (Relating to the prosecution of the offense of improper photography or visual recording.), As Introduced TO: Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB1317 by Menéndez (Relating to the prosecution of the offense of improper photography or visual recording.), As Introduced 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 SB1317 by Menéndez (Relating to the prosecution of the offense of improper photography or visual recording.), As Introduced SB1317 by Menéndez (Relating to the prosecution of the offense of improper photography or visual recording.), 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 Penal Code to remove certain improper photography or visual recording intent criteria. The offense of improper photography or visual recording is currently punishable as a state jail felony. The Office of Court Administration anticipates no significant fiscal impact to the state court system as a result of implementing the provisions of the bill. This analysis assumes the provisions of the bill would not result in a significant impact on state correctional agencies. The bill would amend the Penal Code to remove certain improper photography or visual recording intent criteria. The offense of improper photography or visual recording is currently punishable as a state jail felony. The Office of Court Administration anticipates no significant fiscal impact to the state court system as a result of implementing the provisions of the bill. This analysis assumes 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: 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council LBB Staff: UP, KJo, LM, ESi, TB UP, KJo, LM, ESi, TB