Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB1034 by Watson (Relating to the date of the general election of certain municipalities.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Section 41.0053 of the Election Code to require a city with a population of more than 450,000 to change the date for the general or special election of city officers to the uniform election date in November if the measure is approved by a majority of voters in an election.
Local Government Impact
There would be a fiscal impact to local governments associated with an election; however, those costs would vary by locality and are not anticipated to be significant.
Based on costs reported to the Secretary of State (SOS) in 2010 by a sampling of counties, municipalities, and special districts, the average cost incurred by a local governmental entity for an election held is $1.98 per registered voter.