The provisions of the bill addressed by this analysis would amend the election code as it relates to an application for a place on a ballot filed by a person convicted of a felony. Under the provisions of the bill, a person filing as a candidate who has been convicted of a felony is required to submit proof of eligibility for office with their application.
This analysis assumes implementing the provisions of the bill would not result in a significant impact on the demand for state correctional resources. The bill does not expressly create a felony offense, increase the punishment for an existing misdemeanor to that of a felony, increase the punishment for an existing felony offense or category of felony-level offenses, or change the eligibility of a person for felony community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision.