Honorable Glenn Lewis, Chair, House Committee on County Affairs
FROM:
John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1716 by Lewis (Relating to conflicts of interest of certain local public officials engaged in the practice of law.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would prohibit a judge of a statutory county court from entering a court appearance or signing court pleadings as an attorney in any matter before the court over which the judge presides or any court in the state over which the judge's court exercises appellate jurisdiction. The bill would take effect September 1, 2003 and would apply only to court appearances or pleadings signed on or after the effective date.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.