TO:	Honorable Paul Bettencourt, Chair, Senate Committee on Local Government
FROM:	Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB2221 by Creighton (Relating to the powers, duties, territory, and governance of the Westwood Magnolia Parkway Improvement District; creating a criminal offense.), As Introduced

The bill would amend the Special District Local Laws Code relating to the powers, duties, territory, and governance of a certain improvement district. Among other provisions, the bill would make it a Class C misdemeanor  to violate a rule of the district board of directors regulating the private use of public roadways, open spaces, parks, sidewalks, and similar public areas.

Local Government Impact

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

A Class C misdemeanor is punishable by a fine of not more than $500. In addition to the fine, punishment can include up to 180 days of deferred disposition. Costs associated with enforcement and prosecution could likely be absorbed within existing resources. Revenue gain from fines imposed and collected is not anticipated to have a significant fiscal impact.