Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1813 by Vo (Relating to the punishment for tampering with certain governmental records concerning forensic analyses.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Penal Code by making tampering with certain governmental records concerning forensic analyses punishable as a felony of the third degree. In the case of this bill, it is assumed that the number of offenders convicted under this statute would not result in a significant impact on the programs and workload of state corrections agencies or on the demand for resources and services of those agencies.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.