LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 17, 2009 TO: Honorable Todd Smith, Chair, House Committee on Elections FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2786 by Turner, Chris (Relating to the tallying of certain straight-party votes.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Election Code permitting a straight-party vote on a direct recording electronic voting machine to be tallied for a party receiving the vote. 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 April 17, 2009 TO: Honorable Todd Smith, Chair, House Committee on Elections FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2786 by Turner, Chris (Relating to the tallying of certain straight-party votes.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Todd Smith, Chair, House Committee on Elections FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2786 by Turner, Chris (Relating to the tallying of certain straight-party votes.), 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 HB2786 by Turner, Chris (Relating to the tallying of certain straight-party votes.), As Introduced HB2786 by Turner, Chris (Relating to the tallying of certain straight-party votes.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Election Code permitting a straight-party vote on a direct recording electronic voting machine to be tallied for a party receiving the vote. 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