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F I S C A L I M P A C T R E P O R T





SPONSOR: Garcia, M.P. DATE TYPED: 02/09/99 HB 53
SHORT TITLE: Short-Handled Hoes SB
ANALYST: O'Connell


APPROPRIATION



Appropriation Contained
Estimated Additional Impact
Recurring

or Non-Rec

Fund

Affected

FY99 FY2000 FY99 FY2000
NFI NFI



(Parenthesis ( ) Indicate Expenditure Decreases)



SOURCES OF INFORMATION



LFC files

Corrections Department analysis



SUMMARY



Synopsis of Bill



House Bill 53 would prohibit an employer of agricultural laborers from requiring an employee to use a hoe that has a handle shorter than four feet while performing agricultural labor. An employer who violates this law would be guilty of a misdemeanor.



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