LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 20, 2009 TO: Honorable Todd Smith, Chair, House Committee on Elections FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB835 by Miller, Sid (Relating to requiring a candidate for public office to provide proof of citizenship.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would require all candidates to provide either a certified copy of a birth certificate or other proof of U.S. citizenship when applying for a place on the ballot. 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 20, 2009 TO: Honorable Todd Smith, Chair, House Committee on Elections FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB835 by Miller, Sid (Relating to requiring a candidate for public office to provide proof of citizenship.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Todd Smith, Chair, House Committee on Elections FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB835 by Miller, Sid (Relating to requiring a candidate for public office to provide proof of citizenship.), 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 HB835 by Miller, Sid (Relating to requiring a candidate for public office to provide proof of citizenship.), As Introduced HB835 by Miller, Sid (Relating to requiring a candidate for public office to provide proof of citizenship.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would require all candidates to provide either a certified copy of a birth certificate or other proof of U.S. citizenship when applying for a place on the ballot. The bill would be effective September 1, 2009. The bill would require all candidates to provide either a certified copy of a birth certificate or other proof of U.S. citizenship when applying for a place on the ballot. 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