LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 18, 2021 TO: Honorable Nicole Collier, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3205 by Ellzey (Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for committing certain offenses while wearing a mask or military-style gear.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Penal Code to increase the punishment for certain offenses committed while wearing a mask or military-style clothing from the punishment prescribed for the conviction to the next higher category of offense. The enhancement would apply only if the conviction is for the Class C or B misdemeanor offense of disorderly conduct, rioting punishable as a Class B misdemeanor, or the Class C misdemeanor offense of obstructing a highway or other passageway.According to the Office of Court Administration, no significant fiscal impact to the state court system is anticipated. Local Government ImpactNo significant fiscal impact to local government is anticipated.A Class C misdemeanor is punishable by a fine of not more than $500. In addition to the fine, punishment can include up to 180 days of deferred disposition. 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 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. Costs associated with confinement as a result of the enhancement could likely be absorbed within existing resources, and revenue gain from fines imposed and collected is not anticipated to have a significant fiscal implication. Source Agencies: b > td > 212 Office of Court Admin, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, DKN, CMA, ANE
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 18, 2021
TO: Honorable Nicole Collier, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3205 by Ellzey (Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for committing certain offenses while wearing a mask or military-style gear.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Nicole Collier, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB3205 by Ellzey (Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for committing certain offenses while wearing a mask or military-style gear.), As Introduced
Honorable Nicole Collier, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Honorable Nicole Collier, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB3205 by Ellzey (Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for committing certain offenses while wearing a mask or military-style gear.), As Introduced
HB3205 by Ellzey (Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for committing certain offenses while wearing a mask or military-style gear.), 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 to increase the punishment for certain offenses committed while wearing a mask or military-style clothing from the punishment prescribed for the conviction to the next higher category of offense. The enhancement would apply only if the conviction is for the Class C or B misdemeanor offense of disorderly conduct, rioting punishable as a Class B misdemeanor, or the Class C misdemeanor offense of obstructing a highway or other passageway.According to the Office of Court Administration, no significant fiscal impact to the state court system is anticipated.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal impact to local government is anticipated.A Class C misdemeanor is punishable by a fine of not more than $500. In addition to the fine, punishment can include up to 180 days of deferred disposition. 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 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. Costs associated with confinement as a result of the enhancement could likely be absorbed within existing resources, and revenue gain from fines imposed and collected is not anticipated to have a significant fiscal implication.
Source Agencies: b > td > 212 Office of Court Admin, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts
212 Office of Court Admin, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts
LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, DKN, CMA, ANE
JMc, DKN, CMA, ANE