Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB157 by Cook, Byron (Relating to the conditions of community supervision for certain persons convicted of an intoxication offense.), As Engrossed
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would specify that the 72 hours of confinement in a county jail that is required as a condition of community supervision for a defendant convicted of an intoxication or alcoholic beverage offense must be served continuously. The bill would take effect September 1, 2005 and would apply only to offenses committed on or after that date.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.