LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
 
FISCAL NOTE, 80TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
 
March 21, 2007

TO:
Honorable Leo Berman, Chair, House Committee on Elections
 
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
 
IN RE:
HB731 by Kolkhorst (Relating to the use of certain voting equipment in an election that does not involve a federal office.), As Introduced

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would exempt authorities holding an election in which a federal office does not appear on the ballot from using a voting station that complies with the requirements set forth in 42 U.S.C. Section 15481(a)(3).  The bill would take effect September 1, 2007.

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.


Source Agencies:
307 Secretary of State
LBB Staff:
JOB, MN, MS, KJG