LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 77th Regular Session May 16, 2001 TO: Honorable Juan Hinojosa, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence FROM: John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB1701 by Staples (Relating to the use of previous convictions in the punishment of certain repeat and habitual felony offenders.), As Engrossed ************************************************************************** * No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. * ************************************************************************** The bill would amend the repeat and habitual felony offenders provision of the Penal Code by including offenses under the laws of another state, or an offense under a law of this state for which the Penal Code section number or offense name has changed. The bill would also allow enhanced punishment under the repeat and habitual felony offenders provision of the Penal Code for certain theft offenses. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JK, JC, GG