Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB184 by Johnson (Relating to the cancellation of a special election to fill a vacancy in the legislature.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would require the Secretary of State to declare an unopposed candidate elected to fill a vacancy in certain circumstances and by certain timeframes. The bill would take effect on September 1, 2011. It is anticipated that any costs associated with implementation of the legislation could be absorbed within existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.