LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
 
FISCAL NOTE, 86TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
 
May 16, 2019

TO:
Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
 
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director     Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director
Legislative Budget Board
 
IN RE:
HB3078 by Thompson, Senfronia (Relating to the review of clemency applications from certain persons who were victims of human trafficking or family violence.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to require the Board of Pardons and Paroles (BPP) to consult with the Office of the Governor to appoint a panel to review certain clemency applications, as outlined in the bill. According to BPP and the Office of the Governor, the duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within existing resources. The bill would take effect September 1, 2019.

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.


Source Agencies:
300 Trusteed Programs Within the Office of the Governor, 697 Board of Pardons and Paroles
LBB Staff:
WP, CMa, LBO, AI, kvel, JSm