Honorable Jodie Laubenberg, Chair, House Committee on Elections
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1996 by Miller, Rick (Relating to holding a primary election for a political party in a county without party leadership.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Election Code to establish procedure for holding a primary election for a political party in a county without party leadership. The bill puts forth procedures for holding the election. Under the provisions of the bill, a contract entered into under the section would be eligible for reimbursement for primary election expenses. The Secretary of State would be required to adopt rules for the implementation of the provisions of the bill.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Shackelford County reported costs associated with the implementation of the bill would be paid up front by the county then reimbursed at a later date.