Honorable Todd Smith, Chair, House Committee on Elections
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1821 by Davis, John (Relating to requiring a voter to be affiliated with a political party to vote in that party's primary election or otherwise participate in that party's affairs.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would establish criteria for establishing party affiliation and participation in the party's affairs. Changes to voter registration forms, candidate forms, and voter educational materials would need to be made but it is assumed these costs could be absorbed within existing agency resources.
The bill would repeal Sections 162.004, 162.005, 162.006, 162.007, 162.008, 162.009, 162.011, 162.012, 172.1141, and 172.125 of the Election Code. The bill would be effective September 1, 2009 except for Section 18.005(a) would be effective December 1, 2009 and Section 15.001(a) would be effective January 1, 2010.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.