Bill
HB 2306
85(R) - 2017
House Homeland Security & Public Safety
House Homeland Security & Public Safety
Law Enforcement
Transportation & Infrastructure
Vote Recommendation
Yes
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Neutral
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Positive
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
Author(s)
Ryan Guillen
Bill Caption
Relating to the use of auction proceeds from the sale of certain abandoned motor vehicles to reimburse law enforcement agencies for compensation paid to certain property owners.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
Under current law, the proceeds from the sale of an abandoned vehicle (motor vehicle, aircraft, watercraft, or outboard motor) can be used by a law enforcement agency to reimburse costs incurred to hold the auction, give notice, or in managing the vehicle. HB 2306 would also allow proceeds to be used to reimburse law enforcement for compensation made to property owners whose property was damaged as a result of a pursuit involving the motor vehicle.
Vote Recommendation Notes
Presuming that this leads to more compensation made to property owners after their property is damaged in a motor vehicle pursuit, this legislation would benefit property rights of the affected individuals. For this reason we support HB 2306.
Organizations Supporting
Sheriffs' Association of Texas
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
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