LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 18, 2017 TO: Honorable Geanie W. Morrison, Chair, House Committee on Transportation FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3061 by Guillen (Relating to operating a motor vehicle while another person is occupying the trunk; creating a criminal offense.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Transportation code prohibiting operating a vehicle while a person is occupying the trunk. The bill would create a Class C misdemeanor for violating the provisions of the bill.The bill would take effect September 1, 2017. 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, AG, GG, BM, JGA
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 18, 2017
TO: Honorable Geanie W. Morrison, Chair, House Committee on Transportation FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3061 by Guillen (Relating to operating a motor vehicle while another person is occupying the trunk; creating a criminal offense.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Geanie W. Morrison, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB3061 by Guillen (Relating to operating a motor vehicle while another person is occupying the trunk; creating a criminal offense.), As Introduced
Honorable Geanie W. Morrison, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
Honorable Geanie W. Morrison, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB3061 by Guillen (Relating to operating a motor vehicle while another person is occupying the trunk; creating a criminal offense.), As Introduced
HB3061 by Guillen (Relating to operating a motor vehicle while another person is occupying the trunk; creating a criminal offense.), 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 prohibiting operating a vehicle while a person is occupying the trunk. The bill would create a Class C misdemeanor for violating the provisions of the bill.The bill would take effect September 1, 2017.
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, AG, GG, BM, JGA
UP, AG, GG, BM, JGA