LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 80TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 2, 2007

TO:	Honorable Leo Berman, Chair, House Committee on Elections
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB1705 by Harris (Relating to the requirements of a candidate for certain judicial offices to be placed on the ballot.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would provide an exemption for being placed on the ballot for certain judicial candidates currently holding office. The bill would take effect immediately with a two-thirds vote. Otherwise, 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, KJG, MS