OFA Fiscal Note
OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS
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sSB-290
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PENALTY FOR TAILGATING AND CONOR'S LAW REGARDING PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR WHILE SKATEBOARDING, ROLLER SKATING AND IN-LINE SKATING.
OFA Fiscal Note
Agency Affected |
Fund-Effect |
FY 19 $ |
FY 20 $ |
Consumer Protection, Dept. |
GF - Potential Cost |
250,000-450,000 |
250,000-450,000 |
Resources of the General Fund |
GF - Potential Revenue Gain |
See Below |
See Below |
Note: GF=General Fund
Explanation
The bill allows the Commissioner of Consumer Protection (DCP) to add skateboarding, roller skating, and in-line skating to the dangers of riding bicycles public awareness campaign and results in a potential cost of $250,000 - $450,000 to the state if DCP chooses to create the campaign. The campaign will be rolled out in six languages, feature on-site educational material in retail sports stores, and have advertising/awareness messages in multiple media outlets.
In addition, the bill increases the penalty for certain motor vehicle offenses and result in potential revenue gain from fines. In FY 17 there were 10,948 offenses that resulted in fines totaling approximately $1.3 million. To the extent that any of those violations fall under the higher penalty, the bill results in additional fines.
The Out Years
The annualized ongoing fiscal impact identified above would continue into the future subject to inflation.