Honorable Robert Nichols, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB2205 by Hancock (Relating to the research and testing of motor vehicles with automated driving systems on highways in this state.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Transportation Code to stipulate the conditions upon which a motor vehicle driven by automated systems for research and testing purposes can be used on a state highway. The bill would also proscribe a political subdivision from imposing a fee, registration, franchise, or regulation on a motor vehicle on which an automated driving system is installed, or the operator of a motor vehicle on which an automated driving system is installed. It is assumed any cost associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within existing resources can be absorbed within existing resources.
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, 601 Department of Transportation, 608 Department of Motor Vehicles