Honorable Nicole Collier, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2315 by Turner, John (Relating to the forfeiture of contraband relating to the criminal offense of racing on a highway.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure as it relates to forfeiture of contraband. Under the provisions of the bill, the definition of contraband would be amended to include property used in the commission of the offense of racing on a highway.
The Office of Court Administration and the Department of Public Safety indicate the modifications outlined in the bill's provisions would not result in a significant fiscal impact. The Comptroller of Public Accounts indicates expanding the definition of contraband could result in an increase in revenue, which may be deposited to the state treasury, however the impact to state revenue cannot be estimated.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Admin, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 405 Department of Public Safety