Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB981 by West, Royce (Relating to employee voting; creating an offense.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Election Code to require an employer during the 30 days before each statewide election to post in a conspicuous location where it can be seen by employees a notice setting forth an employees' rights regarding voting during work hours. Failure to post the notice would be a Class C misdemeanor.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.