Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1661 by Phelan (Relating to a withdrawal of a candidate.), As Engrossed
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Election Code allowing the authority preparing the ballots to omit the candidates name if the withdrawal request was filed before the ballots were printed.
The bill would take effect September 1, 2017.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.