Fiscal Note

SB0224 - Damage to Underground Utility Facilities

State Impact:
Any additional effort can be absorbed within existing budgets. Provisions of this bill will divert penalty income from the General Fund to "the person who is harmed." From data available from recent years, no penalty income from this statute has been deposited into the General Fund.
Individual and Business Impact:
There may be some positive impact for individuals or companies. Prevailing parties in disputes related to this statute can be awarded costs and attorney's fees as determined by the court.

Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst
2/20/2001 3:25:49 PM

Last Revised: 30 August, 2000