Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB1128 by Jackson (Relating to the conduct and administration of elections.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend sections of the Election Code and Government Code related to the conduct and administration of elections.The Secretary of State would be required to determine the successfulness of a county’s participation in a countywide polling place program.It is anticipated that any costs associated with implementation of the legislation could be absorbed within existing resources. The bill would be effective September 1, 2011.
Local Government Impact
Fiscal impact to local governments would vary by locality depending on whether or not a commissioners court participates in the program; however, costs are not anticipated to be significant.