LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
 
FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
 
April 20, 2011

TO:
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.


Source Agencies:
307 Secretary of State
LBB Staff:
JOB, KJG, JT, MS, BTA