LEGISLATIVE FISCAL OFFICE
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note On: HB 493 HLS 21RS 912
Bill Text Version: ENGROSSED
Opp. Chamb. Action:
Proposed Amd.:
Sub. Bill For.:
Date: April 29, 2021 5:33 PM Author: PRESSLY
Dept./Agy.: Corrections
Subject: Diminution of sentence Analyst: Rebecca Robinson
CRIMINAL/SENTENCING EG INCREASE GF EX See Note Page 1 of 1
Reduces diminution of sentence for good behavior for certain weapons violations
Proposed law provides that an offender serving a sentence for possession of a firearm or carrying a concealed weapon after
having been convicted previously of a crime of violence is not eligible for diminution of sentence currently allowed at the rate
of 13 days for every 7 days in actual custody served on the imposed sentence. Provides that when convicted of a crime of
violence without a prior conviction of possession of a firearm or carrying of a concealed weapon after having been convicted
previously of a crime of violence, the rate at which the diminution of the sentence shall be calculated is one day for every
three days in actual custody held on the imposed sentence. Provides that when the instant offense is listed as possession of
a firearm or carrying of a concealed weapon after having been convicted previously of a crime of violence, the offender is not
eligible for the one day for every three day rate of diminution of sentence.
EXPENDITURES 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total
REVENUES 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
EXPENDITURE EXPLANATION
There will be an indeterminable increase in SGF expenditures of the Department of Public Safety & Corrections - Corrections
Services (DPS&C) as proposed law reduces the rate by which the diminution of sentences are calculated from 13 days for
every seven days in actual custody to one day for every three days. The proposed law increases the imposed sentence
length in actual custody for certain offenders before being released on good time. Therefore, offenders remaining in custody
of DPS&C longer increases SGF expenditures of $26.39 per day per offender and $9,632 annually ($26.39 per day per
offender x 365 days) in adult local housing; and $67.36 per day per offender and $24,586 annually ($67.36 per day per
offender x 365 days) in a state facility.
REVENUE EXPLANATION
There is no anticipated direct material effect on governmental revenues as a result of this measure.
Senate Dual Referral Rules House
13.5.1 >= $100,000 Annual Fiscal Cost {S & H} 6.8(F)(1) >= $100,000 SGF Fiscal Cost {H & S}
Christopher A. Keaton
13.5.2 >= $500,000 Annual Tax or Fee 6.8(G) >= $500,000 Tax or Fee Increase
Change {S & H} or a Net Fee Decrease {S} Legislative Fiscal Officer


Statutes affected:
HB493 Original: 15:3(B)(2)
HB493 Engrossed: 15:3(B)(2)