LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 80TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 18, 2007

TO:	Honorable Leo Berman, Chair, House Committee on Elections
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB1647 by Duncan (Relating to certain election practices and procedures, including provisions relating to the conduct of elections, voting systems, and recounts.) Committee Report 2nd House, Substituted

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend several sections of the Election Code relating to: requirements for accepting voter applications; statements of residence; alternative dispute resolution for contract negotiations; eligibility as an election clerk, including persons who are 16 years of age and in good standing with a public or private secondary school; and charges for recounts.

The provisions of the bill would apply only to those who submit an application to register to vote on or after the effective date of the bill or to a election ordered on or after September 1, 2007

The bill would be effective 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, KJG, MS