Honorable Ryan Guillen, Chair, House Committee on Culture, Recreation & Tourism
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB596 by Parker (Relating to offenses involving operating a motorboat in a circular course.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend portions of the Parks and Wildlife Code to prohibit the operation of a motorboat in a circular course around a personal watercraft, water-skier, or person engaged in similar activity. This prohibition would not apply to retrieving a downed or fallen water-skier or similar activity. To the extent the bill may result in additional water safety violations, no significant fiscal implication to the state is anticipated. The bill would take immediate effect if the bill receives two-thirds the vote of all members in both houses. Otherwise, the bill would take effect September 1, 2011.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.