Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB327 by Carona (Relating to cargo transported by vehicle; providing a criminal penalty.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Transportation Code by adding to what constitutes a misdemeanor vehicle equipment offense the act of transporting cargo that is not adequately secured to prevent the cargo from falling from the vehicle. It is anticipated that costs related to enforcement acitivities could be absorbed using existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.