LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 20, 2015 TO: Honorable Charles Perry, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB970 by Perry (Relating to the failure to handle certain animals in accordance with rules of the Texas Animal Health Commission; imposing a criminal penalty.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend portions of the Agriculture Code relating to animal disease control. The bill would expand the criteria for the commission of an offense relating to handling livestock and fowl to include animals that have been exposed to certain diseases or the movement of which is restricted by rules adopted by the Animal Health Commission. Based on the analysis of the Animal Health Commission, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:554 Animal Health Commission LBB Staff: UP, SZ, MWl
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 20, 2015
TO: Honorable Charles Perry, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB970 by Perry (Relating to the failure to handle certain animals in accordance with rules of the Texas Animal Health Commission; imposing a criminal penalty.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Charles Perry, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: SB970 by Perry (Relating to the failure to handle certain animals in accordance with rules of the Texas Animal Health Commission; imposing a criminal penalty.), As Introduced
Honorable Charles Perry, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Honorable Charles Perry, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
SB970 by Perry (Relating to the failure to handle certain animals in accordance with rules of the Texas Animal Health Commission; imposing a criminal penalty.), As Introduced
SB970 by Perry (Relating to the failure to handle certain animals in accordance with rules of the Texas Animal Health Commission; imposing a criminal penalty.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend portions of the Agriculture Code relating to animal disease control. The bill would expand the criteria for the commission of an offense relating to handling livestock and fowl to include animals that have been exposed to certain diseases or the movement of which is restricted by rules adopted by the Animal Health Commission. Based on the analysis of the Animal Health Commission, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 554 Animal Health Commission
554 Animal Health Commission
LBB Staff: UP, SZ, MWl
UP, SZ, MWl