Fiscal Note

SB0044 - Penalties for Failing to Secure a Load or Littering on a Highway

State Impact:
Provisions of this bill increases fines for littering on highways. It is unknown at this time how much revenue will be available in the "General Fund Restricted - State Highway Litter Control Restricted Account" created by the bill from those fines. The bill directs the Department of Transportation to use monies deposited to the account for public education about littering and picking up litter and other roadway debris on state highways. The extent of educational programs and cleanups by DOT will be sized to the funding available.

Individual, Business and/or Local Impact:
Enactment of this bill will likely cost individuals and businesses if they are cited for littering. Local governments could receive additional fines from those cited.