LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 77th Regular Session April 27, 2001 TO: Honorable Steven Wolens, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs FROM: John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1642 by Hinojosa (Relating to equal rights in the enjoyment of public accommodations; providing a penalty.), As Introduced ************************************************************************** * No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. * ************************************************************************** Local Government Impact Local units of government could be negatively impacted by the bill if they have facilities that are not in compliance with the stipulations of the bill. Units of local government could be found guilty of a criminal offense and assessed a fine. Civil damages and attorney's fees could also be assessed against units of local government. Fiscal significance would vary depending upon the size of the county, municipality, or district, the number of suits filed, and the number of facilities out of compliance. Source Agencies: 302 Office of the Attorney General, 303 General Services Commission, 701 Texas Education Agency LBB Staff: JK, RB, SC, DW