LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 6, 2023 TO: Honorable Charles Perry, Chair, Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2063 by Talarico (Relating to required informed consent before a dog or cat may be boarded at a kennel and left unattended; providing a civil penalty.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would prohibit certain kennel owners or operators boarding or providing services to a dog or cat at the kennel from leaving the animal unattended without an employee present unless the kennel owner or operator provides written notice to the owner of the animal and the owner of the animal provides a signed document consenting to the action. The bill would establish a civil penalty to be imposed for failure to comply with the notice requirements.The Office of Court Administration indicates no significant fiscal impact to the state court system is anticipated. While it is assumed that any state revenue impact would not be significant, it would be dependent on the number of violations committed. Local Government ImpactNo significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, SZ, LBO, ESch LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 6, 2023 TO: Honorable Charles Perry, Chair, Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2063 by Talarico (Relating to required informed consent before a dog or cat may be boarded at a kennel and left unattended; providing a civil penalty.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Charles Perry, Chair, Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2063 by Talarico (Relating to required informed consent before a dog or cat may be boarded at a kennel and left unattended; providing a civil penalty.), As Engrossed Honorable Charles Perry, Chair, Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Honorable Charles Perry, Chair, Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB2063 by Talarico (Relating to required informed consent before a dog or cat may be boarded at a kennel and left unattended; providing a civil penalty.), As Engrossed HB2063 by Talarico (Relating to required informed consent before a dog or cat may be boarded at a kennel and left unattended; providing a civil penalty.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would prohibit certain kennel owners or operators boarding or providing services to a dog or cat at the kennel from leaving the animal unattended without an employee present unless the kennel owner or operator provides written notice to the owner of the animal and the owner of the animal provides a signed document consenting to the action. The bill would establish a civil penalty to be imposed for failure to comply with the notice requirements.The Office of Court Administration indicates no significant fiscal impact to the state court system is anticipated. While it is assumed that any state revenue impact would not be significant, it would be dependent on the number of violations committed. The Office of Court Administration indicates no significant fiscal impact to the state court system is anticipated. While it is assumed that any state revenue impact would not be significant, it would be dependent on the number of violations committed. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, SZ, LBO, ESch JMc, SZ, LBO, ESch