LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 14, 2009

TO:	Honorable Jeff Wentworth, Chair, Senate Committee on Jurisprudence
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB2073 by Duncan (Relating to eligibility to hold the office of notary public.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would clarify language and remove outdated terminology by amending Section 406.009(e) of the Government Code pertaining to the determination of whether there is good cause to deny or formally discipline a notary commission by exempting a dismissal of proceedings against the defendant and discharge of the defendant before an adjudication of guilt and a finding of guilt that has been set aside.  The bill would be effective September 1, 2009.

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

307 Secretary of State

LBB Staff:

JOB, MN, MS, BTA