LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 24, 2009 TO: Honorable Todd Smith, Chair, House Committee on Elections FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB820 by Ortiz, Jr. (Relating to certain ballot access requirements.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would change the minimum number of signatures that must appear on a candidates petition. The bill would be effective September 1, 2009. 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 24, 2009 TO: Honorable Todd Smith, Chair, House Committee on Elections FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB820 by Ortiz, Jr. (Relating to certain ballot access requirements.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Todd Smith, Chair, House Committee on Elections FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB820 by Ortiz, Jr. (Relating to certain ballot access requirements.), 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 HB820 by Ortiz, Jr. (Relating to certain ballot access requirements.), As Introduced HB820 by Ortiz, Jr. (Relating to certain ballot access requirements.), 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 minimum number of signatures that must appear on a candidates petition. The bill would be effective September 1, 2009. The bill would change the minimum number of signatures that must appear on a candidates petition. The bill would be effective September 1, 2009. 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