LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 80TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

March 15, 2007

TO:	Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB115 by Van de Putte (Relating to certain political activities by a labor organization or an affiliate of a labor organization that receives state funds; providing a criminal penalty.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

This bill would amend the Election Code and the Government Code relating to certain political activities by a labor organization or an affiliate of a labor organization that receives state funds; providing a criminal penalty.

Based on the analysis of the Texas Workforce Commission and the Secretary of State, it is assumed that duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.

The bill would take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds majority vote in each house.  If the bill does not receive a two-thirds vote in each house, the bill would take effect September 1, 2007.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

307 Secretary of State, 320 Texas Workforce Commission

LBB Staff:

JOB, KJG, MW, NV