Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1398 by Murphy (Relating to the definition of and required disclosures on political advertising.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code to specify certain requirements relating to political advertising, including identification as a political advertisement. The bill would also require the political advertisement to identify whether it has been authorized by the candidate, and if not, who authorized and paid for the advertisement. The Ethics Commission would be required to update guidelines and instruction materials based on this change; however it is anticipated any costs associated with implementing the legislation could be absorbed within the agency.
The bill would take effect September 1, 2013.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.