Honorable Reggie Smith, Chair, House Committee on Elections
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB994 by Schwertner (Relating to the declaration of a candidate's ineligibility on the basis of failure to pay a filing fee or submit a petition in lieu of a filing fee.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would add the Secretary of State to a list of positions with statutory authorization to declare a candidate ineligible. According to the Secretary of State, any such declarations could be issued with no significant fiscal impact.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.