LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

March 22, 2009

TO:	Honorable Todd Smith, Chair, House Committee on Elections
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB1641 by Burnam (Relating to the eligibility requirements for voting by persons convicted of a felony.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Election code relating to the eligibility requirements for voting by persons convicted of a felony. It is assumed that any additional costs associated with implementation of the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within existing state resources.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

307 Secretary of State

LBB Staff:

JOB, TP, BTA, JM