LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 2, 2023 TO: Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SJR44 by Huffman (Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons and requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary to ensure the person's appearance in court as required and the safety of the community, law enforcement, and the victim of the alleged offense.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated, other than the cost of publication. The cost to the state for publication of the resolution is $204,406. It is assumed that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed using existing resources. 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, DDel, MW, BH
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 2, 2023
TO: Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SJR44 by Huffman (Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons and requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary to ensure the person's appearance in court as required and the safety of the community, law enforcement, and the victim of the alleged offense.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: SJR44 by Huffman (Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons and requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary to ensure the person's appearance in court as required and the safety of the community, law enforcement, and the victim of the alleged offense.), As Introduced
Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
SJR44 by Huffman (Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons and requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary to ensure the person's appearance in court as required and the safety of the community, law enforcement, and the victim of the alleged offense.), As Introduced
SJR44 by Huffman (Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons and requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary to ensure the person's appearance in court as required and the safety of the community, law enforcement, and the victim of the alleged offense.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated, other than the cost of publication. The cost to the state for publication of the resolution is $204,406.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated, other than the cost of publication. The cost to the state for publication of the resolution is $204,406.
It is assumed that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed using existing resources.
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, DDel, MW, BH
JMc, DDel, MW, BH