LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 76th Regular Session March 19, 1999 TO: Honorable Steven Wolens, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs FROM: John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB890 by Hamric (relating to the regulation of fireworks by certain counties; providing a criminal penalty), As Introduced ************************************************************************** * No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. * ************************************************************************** Local Government Impact There are no significant costs to counties expected. A county prohibiting fireworks could save costs associated with inspecting fireworks stands. The savings would depend on the number of fireworks stands currently being inspected by the county. Since the bill provides that a violation of a fireworks prohibition would be a Class C misdemeanor, a county could levy fines against violators, potentially resulting in the recovery of some costs associated with fireworks-related incidents. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JK, BB, TL