LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 80TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 30, 2007

TO:	Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB544 by Wentworth (Relating to authorized activities for the holder of a distiller's and rectifier's permit.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code, Section 14 by allowing holders of distiller's and rectifier's permits to sell distilled spirits in unbroken packages and dispense free distilled spirits on the permitted premises. The bill would take effect September 1, 2007.

The Alcoholic Beverage Commission states that there would be no significant costs to the agency to implement the provisions of the bill.

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

458 Alcoholic Beverage Commission

LBB Staff:

JOB, JRO, GG, LG