LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 17, 2017 TO: Honorable Joseph Pickett, Chair, House Committee on Environmental Regulation FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1619 by Shine (Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain outdoor burning violations.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Water Code relating to offenses associated with the outdoor burning of certain materials. Local Government Impact A Class A misdemeanor is punishable by a fine of not more than $4,000, confinement in jail for a term not to exceed one year, or both. A Class B misdemeanor is punishable by a fine of not more than $2,000, confinement in jail for a term not to exceed 180 days, or both. A Class C misdemeanor is punishable by a fine of not more than $500.Costs associated with enforcement, prosecution and confinement could likely be absorbed within existing resources. Revenue gain from fines imposed and collected is not anticipated to have a significant fiscal implication. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: UP, SZ, GG, BM, KVe, SD, EK
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 17, 2017
TO: Honorable Joseph Pickett, Chair, House Committee on Environmental Regulation FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1619 by Shine (Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain outdoor burning violations.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Joseph Pickett, Chair, House Committee on Environmental Regulation
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB1619 by Shine (Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain outdoor burning violations.), As Introduced
Honorable Joseph Pickett, Chair, House Committee on Environmental Regulation
Honorable Joseph Pickett, Chair, House Committee on Environmental Regulation
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB1619 by Shine (Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain outdoor burning violations.), As Introduced
HB1619 by Shine (Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain outdoor burning violations.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Water Code relating to offenses associated with the outdoor burning of certain materials.
Local Government Impact
A Class A misdemeanor is punishable by a fine of not more than $4,000, confinement in jail for a term not to exceed one year, or both. A Class B misdemeanor is punishable by a fine of not more than $2,000, confinement in jail for a term not to exceed 180 days, or both. A Class C misdemeanor is punishable by a fine of not more than $500.Costs associated with enforcement, prosecution and confinement could likely be absorbed within existing resources. Revenue gain from fines imposed and collected is not anticipated to have a significant fiscal implication.
Source Agencies:
LBB Staff: UP, SZ, GG, BM, KVe, SD, EK
UP, SZ, GG, BM, KVe, SD, EK