SRC-AXB S.B. 1371 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 1371 By: Duncan Infrastructure 4/22/1999 As Filed DIGEST Currently, overweight truck operators who disregard vehicle loading laws cost the state of Texas millions of dollars per year in road damage and safety-related issues. Higher fines for offenses could deter repeat offenders. S.B. 1371 increases criminal penalties for violating certain vehicle weight limitations, and creates provisions for the fine's deposit. PURPOSE As proposed, S.B. 1371 increases criminal penalties for violating certain vehicle weight limitations, and creates provisions for the fine's deposit. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Sections 621.506(b) and (g), Transportation Code, to increase fine amounts, which are punishments for offenses under this Section. Creates an exception from the requirement that 50 percent of a fine must be sent to the comptroller, regarding the distance an offense occurred in relation to an international border. SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 1999. Makes application of this Act prospective. SECTION 3.Emergency clause.