LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 7, 2017 TO: Honorable Geanie W. Morrison, Chair, House Committee on Transportation FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB520 by Turner (Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense and providing penalties.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Transportation Code to create offenses associated with the use of wireless communication devices while operating a motor vehicle. Under the provisions of the bill, the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) and certain political subdivisions would be required to post signs notifying drivers of the fines associated with the specific offense. Sections 545.424 (a), (b), and (f), 545.425, and 545.4252, Transportation Code, are repealed. An offense under this bill is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $100. If the individual has been previously convicted of the same offense, the offense would be punishable by a fine of not more than $200.The LBB estimates any state costs associated with implementing the provisions of this bill could be absorbed within existing resources. Local Government Impact The bill does not preempt a local rule, ordinance, or regulation that is consistent or more stringent. A city that does not currently have a ban may experience a positive fiscal impact. The fiscal impact would vary by locality and would depend on the number of offenses committed and the amount of the fine issued.The City of Georgetown anticipates no significant fiscal impact from the provisions of the bill. Source Agencies:212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 601 Department of Transportation LBB Staff: UP, AG, GG, BM
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 7, 2017
TO: Honorable Geanie W. Morrison, Chair, House Committee on Transportation FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB520 by Turner (Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense and providing penalties.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Geanie W. Morrison, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB520 by Turner (Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense and providing penalties.), 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
HB520 by Turner (Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense and providing penalties.), As Introduced
HB520 by Turner (Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense and providing penalties.), 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 Transportation Code to create offenses associated with the use of wireless communication devices while operating a motor vehicle. Under the provisions of the bill, the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) and certain political subdivisions would be required to post signs notifying drivers of the fines associated with the specific offense. Sections 545.424 (a), (b), and (f), 545.425, and 545.4252, Transportation Code, are repealed. An offense under this bill is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $100. If the individual has been previously convicted of the same offense, the offense would be punishable by a fine of not more than $200.The LBB estimates any state costs associated with implementing the provisions of this bill could be absorbed within existing resources.
Local Government Impact
The bill does not preempt a local rule, ordinance, or regulation that is consistent or more stringent. A city that does not currently have a ban may experience a positive fiscal impact. The fiscal impact would vary by locality and would depend on the number of offenses committed and the amount of the fine issued.The City of Georgetown anticipates no significant fiscal impact from the provisions of the bill.
Source Agencies: 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 601 Department of Transportation
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 601 Department of Transportation
LBB Staff: UP, AG, GG, BM
UP, AG, GG, BM