LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 6, 2009 TO: Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1703 by Fraser (Relating to methods of delivery used by the secretary of state.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would allow the Secretary of State (SOS) when required by law to make a delivery using registered or certified mail to use an alternative method of delivery if SOS determines that it provides a similar level of accountability, timeliness, security, and quality of service. 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, JRO, BTA LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 6, 2009 TO: Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1703 by Fraser (Relating to methods of delivery used by the secretary of state.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB1703 by Fraser (Relating to methods of delivery used by the secretary of state.), As Introduced Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board SB1703 by Fraser (Relating to methods of delivery used by the secretary of state.), As Introduced SB1703 by Fraser (Relating to methods of delivery used by the secretary of state.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would allow the Secretary of State (SOS) when required by law to make a delivery using registered or certified mail to use an alternative method of delivery if SOS determines that it provides a similar level of accountability, timeliness, security, and quality of service. The bill would be effective September 1, 2009. The bill would allow the Secretary of State (SOS) when required by law to make a delivery using registered or certified mail to use an alternative method of delivery if SOS determines that it provides a similar level of accountability, timeliness, security, and quality of service. 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, JRO, BTA JOB, JRO, BTA