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F I S C A L I M P A C T R E P O R T
SPONSOR Grubesic
DATE TYPED 1/24/05
HB
SHORT TITLE Revise Arson Statutes
SB 229
ANALYST Wilson
APPROPRIATION
Appropriation Contained Estimated Additional Impact Recurring
or Non-Rec
Fund
Affected
FY05
FY06
FY05
FY06
See Narrative
(Parenthesis ( ) Indicate Revenue Decreases)
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
LFC Files
Responses Received From
Administrative Office of the District Attorneys (AODA)
SUMMARY
Synopsis of Bill
Senate Bill 229 changes the definition of arson, negligent arson and aggravated arson. It also
modifies the penalties for committing arson, negligent arson and aggravated arson.
Significant Issues
The AODA questions whether the crime of arson should be tied to the dollar amount of damage
to the property.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS
The fiscal implications are not determinable at this time. However as various laws have been
passed either creating new offenses or enhancing penalties, the District Attorneys (DAs)
caseloads have increased.