LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 7, 2021 TO: Honorable James White, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2746 by Ellzey (Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of use of laser pointers; increasing a criminal penalty.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Penal Code as it relates to the criminal offense of use of a laser pointer. Under the provisions of the bill, if a person knowingly directs a light from a laser pointer at a uniformed safety officer and causes bodily injury, the offense would be enhanced from a Class C misdemeanor to a state jail or third degree felony depending on the specific circumstances of the offense. The Office of Court Administration indicates the modifications outlined in the bill's provisions would not result in a significant fiscal impact. This analysis assumes implementing the provisions of the bill addressing felony sanctions would not result in a significant impact on the demand for state correctional resources. Local Government ImpactAccording to the Texas Association of Counties the bill as introduced would not have a significant fiscal impact on counties. Source Agencies: b > td > 212 Office of Court Admin LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, DKN, LM, SPA
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 7, 2021
TO: Honorable James White, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2746 by Ellzey (Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of use of laser pointers; increasing a criminal penalty.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable James White, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety
FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB2746 by Ellzey (Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of use of laser pointers; increasing a criminal penalty.), As Introduced
Honorable James White, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety
Honorable James White, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB2746 by Ellzey (Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of use of laser pointers; increasing a criminal penalty.), As Introduced
HB2746 by Ellzey (Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of use of laser pointers; increasing 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 the Penal Code as it relates to the criminal offense of use of a laser pointer. Under the provisions of the bill, if a person knowingly directs a light from a laser pointer at a uniformed safety officer and causes bodily injury, the offense would be enhanced from a Class C misdemeanor to a state jail or third degree felony depending on the specific circumstances of the offense. The Office of Court Administration indicates the modifications outlined in the bill's provisions would not result in a significant fiscal impact. This analysis assumes implementing the provisions of the bill addressing felony sanctions would not result in a significant impact on the demand for state correctional resources.
The bill would amend the Penal Code as it relates to the criminal offense of use of a laser pointer. Under the provisions of the bill, if a person knowingly directs a light from a laser pointer at a uniformed safety officer and causes bodily injury, the offense would be enhanced from a Class C misdemeanor to a state jail or third degree felony depending on the specific circumstances of the offense.
The Office of Court Administration indicates the modifications outlined in the bill's provisions would not result in a significant fiscal impact. This analysis assumes implementing the provisions of the bill addressing felony sanctions would not result in a significant impact on the demand for state correctional resources.
Local Government Impact
According to the Texas Association of Counties the bill as introduced would not have a significant fiscal impact on counties.
Source Agencies: b > td > 212 Office of Court Admin
212 Office of Court Admin
LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, DKN, LM, SPA
JMc, DKN, LM, SPA