LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 18, 2017 TO: Honorable Charles Perry, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB550 by Guillen (Relating to sound-producing devices on vessels.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend a portion of the Parks and Wildlife Code to require all vessels to have a whistle or other sound producing device prescribed by the Coast Guard. The bill exempts this provision from the penalties imposed upon those who fail to comply with other safety equipment requirements. The bill would take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds majority vote of the members in both houses; otherwise it would take effect on September 1, 2017. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:802 Parks and Wildlife Department LBB Staff: UP, SZ, MWl
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
May 18, 2017
TO: Honorable Charles Perry, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB550 by Guillen (Relating to sound-producing devices on vessels.), As Engrossed
TO: Honorable Charles Perry, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB550 by Guillen (Relating to sound-producing devices on vessels.), As Engrossed
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
HB550 by Guillen (Relating to sound-producing devices on vessels.), As Engrossed
HB550 by Guillen (Relating to sound-producing devices on vessels.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend a portion of the Parks and Wildlife Code to require all vessels to have a whistle or other sound producing device prescribed by the Coast Guard. The bill exempts this provision from the penalties imposed upon those who fail to comply with other safety equipment requirements. The bill would take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds majority vote of the members in both houses; otherwise it would take effect on September 1, 2017.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 802 Parks and Wildlife Department
802 Parks and Wildlife Department
LBB Staff: UP, SZ, MWl
UP, SZ, MWl