LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 7, 2021 TO: Honorable Bryan Hughes, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB18 by Creighton (Relating to authority of the governor and certain political subdivisions to regulate firearms, ammunition, knives, air guns, explosives, and combustibles and certain associated businesses during certain disasters and emergencies.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Texas Government Code to limit the authority of the governor and certain political subdivisions to prohibit or restrict manufacturing, distribution, wholesale, supply, retail, or access to firearms or ammunition during a disaster or emergency.The Office of the Governor, the Department of Public Safety, and the Texas Department of Emergency Management all indicate that they could absorb the costs associated with the bill within current resources. Local Government ImpactNo significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 300 Trusteed Programs - Gov, 405 Department of Public Safety, 575 TX Division of Emergency Management LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, SMAT, LCO, HGR LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 7, 2021 TO: Honorable Bryan Hughes, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB18 by Creighton (Relating to authority of the governor and certain political subdivisions to regulate firearms, ammunition, knives, air guns, explosives, and combustibles and certain associated businesses during certain disasters and emergencies.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Bryan Hughes, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB18 by Creighton (Relating to authority of the governor and certain political subdivisions to regulate firearms, ammunition, knives, air guns, explosives, and combustibles and certain associated businesses during certain disasters and emergencies.), As Introduced Honorable Bryan Hughes, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs Honorable Bryan Hughes, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board SB18 by Creighton (Relating to authority of the governor and certain political subdivisions to regulate firearms, ammunition, knives, air guns, explosives, and combustibles and certain associated businesses during certain disasters and emergencies.), As Introduced SB18 by Creighton (Relating to authority of the governor and certain political subdivisions to regulate firearms, ammunition, knives, air guns, explosives, and combustibles and certain associated businesses during certain disasters and emergencies.), 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 Texas Government Code to limit the authority of the governor and certain political subdivisions to prohibit or restrict manufacturing, distribution, wholesale, supply, retail, or access to firearms or ammunition during a disaster or emergency.The Office of the Governor, the Department of Public Safety, and the Texas Department of Emergency Management all indicate that they could absorb the costs associated with the bill within current resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 300 Trusteed Programs - Gov, 405 Department of Public Safety, 575 TX Division of Emergency Management 300 Trusteed Programs - Gov, 405 Department of Public Safety, 575 TX Division of Emergency Management LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, SMAT, LCO, HGR JMc, SMAT, LCO, HGR