Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB218 by Gallego (Relating to possessing a glass container within the boundaries of certain riverbeds; providing criminal penalties.), As Passed 2nd House
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would prohibit the possession of glass containers within the boundaries of state-owned riverbeds in a county that is located within 85 miles of an international border; and in which at least four rivers are located. A violation would be a Class C misdemeanor.
Punishment for a Class C misdemeanor is a fine not to exceed $500. It is anticipated that costs of enforcement and revenue gain from collection of related fines would not have a significant fiscal impact.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.