Honorable Pete Gallego, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB3523 by Bonnen (Relating to the monetary penalties for Class C misdemeanors and other misdemeanors punishable by a fine only.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Penal Code to require an individual adjudged guilty of a Class C misdemeanor or an offense defined outside the Penal Code that is punishable only by a fine, to be punished by a fine of at least $25 but not to exceed $500, unless the offense is plainly labeled as a Class A or B misdemeanor.
The bill would take effect September 1, 2011.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.