LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 26, 2009 TO: Honorable Todd Smith, Chair, House Committee on Elections FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1419 by Brown, Betty (Relating to an application to run for political office.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would modify the Election Code prohibiting a candidate from amending an application to run for political office, and amending a permit in lieu of a filing fee. The bill would take effect September 1, 2009. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JOB, TP, SD LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 26, 2009 TO: Honorable Todd Smith, Chair, House Committee on Elections FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1419 by Brown, Betty (Relating to an application to run for political office.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Todd Smith, Chair, House Committee on Elections FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1419 by Brown, Betty (Relating to an application to run for political office.), As Introduced Honorable Todd Smith, Chair, House Committee on Elections Honorable Todd Smith, Chair, House Committee on Elections John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB1419 by Brown, Betty (Relating to an application to run for political office.), As Introduced HB1419 by Brown, Betty (Relating to an application to run for political office.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would modify the Election Code prohibiting a candidate from amending an application to run for political office, and amending a permit in lieu of a filing fee. The bill would take effect September 1, 2009. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JOB, TP, SD JOB, TP, SD