LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 79TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

March 14, 2005

TO:	Honorable Todd Staples, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB859 by Ellis (Relating to a motor vehicle passing a bicyclist; providing penalties.), As Introduced

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would create as a misdemeanor offense with a fine of between $1 and $200 the act of a motor vehicle passing a bicyclist without vacating the lane in which the bicyclist is riding if on a highway with two or more marked lanes, of not passing at a safe distance, or of not slowing to a speed not to exceed 30 miles per hour. If the offense results in property damage, the offense would be punishable by a fine of $500. If the offense results in bodily injury, the offense would be a Class B misdemeanor. The bill would take effect September 1, 2005.

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated for enforcement, prosecution, or punishment for the offenses.

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LBB Staff:

JOB, SR, DLBa