LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 18, 2009 TO: Honorable Todd Smith, Chair, House Committee on Elections FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB258 by Berman (Relating to the date on which a declaration of write-in candidacy must be filed.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would change the dates required by write-in candidates to file for candidacy. The bill would repeal Sections 11.056(e) and 130.0825(e) of the Education Code, Section 285.131(g) of the Health and Safety Code, and Section 63.0945(f) of the Water Code, all relating to filing deadlines for candidates. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:307 Secretary of State LBB Staff: JOB, TP, BTA LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 18, 2009 TO: Honorable Todd Smith, Chair, House Committee on Elections FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB258 by Berman (Relating to the date on which a declaration of write-in candidacy must be filed.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Todd Smith, Chair, House Committee on Elections FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB258 by Berman (Relating to the date on which a declaration of write-in candidacy must be filed.), 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 HB258 by Berman (Relating to the date on which a declaration of write-in candidacy must be filed.), As Introduced HB258 by Berman (Relating to the date on which a declaration of write-in candidacy must be filed.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would change the dates required by write-in candidates to file for candidacy. The bill would repeal Sections 11.056(e) and 130.0825(e) of the Education Code, Section 285.131(g) of the Health and Safety Code, and Section 63.0945(f) of the Water Code, all relating to filing deadlines for candidates. The bill would change the dates required by write-in candidates to file for candidacy. The bill would repeal Sections 11.056(e) and 130.0825(e) of the Education Code, Section 285.131(g) of the Health and Safety Code, and Section 63.0945(f) of the Water Code, all relating to filing deadlines for candidates. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 307 Secretary of State 307 Secretary of State LBB Staff: JOB, TP, BTA JOB, TP, BTA