FISCAL NOTE

House Bill 245 as introduced provides that all vehicle moving violations in a construction zone shall be subject to a fine of the greater of $250, or double the amount prescribed by law outside the construction zone.

This bill could increase receipts to the State General Fund and municipal general funds from fines; increase receipts to the State General Fund, county general funds, municipal general funds, and other funds to which court costs are deposited; and could increase the obligations of the State General Fund, district attorneys, and local jails by an undetermined amount dependent upon the number of persons charged with and convicted of the offenses provided by this bill and the additional penalties imposed.

This bill could increase the obligations of the Department of Transportation and county general funds, by an undetermined amount, to procure updated signage to comply with the provisions of this bill.