Honorable Geanie W. Morrison, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1223 by Murr (Relating to the operation and movement of authorized emergency vehicles.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Transportation Code to require vehicle operators to yield right-of-way to police vehicles upon display of certain visual signs. It is assumed the costs of implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within current appropriations. The bill would take effect September 1, 2017.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
405 Department of Public Safety, 582 Commission on Environmental Quality