BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 1996 83R5395 ADM-D By: Miller, Rick (Fraser) State Affairs 5/13/2013 Engrossed
BILL ANALYSIS
Senate Research Center H.B. 1996
83R5395 ADM-D By: Miller, Rick (Fraser)
State Affairs
5/13/2013
Engrossed
Senate Research Center
H.B. 1996
83R5395 ADM-D
By: Miller, Rick (Fraser)
State Affairs
5/13/2013
Engrossed
AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT H.B. 1996 amends the Election Code to authorize the county chair of a political party conducting a primary election to be in a polling place during the voting period as necessary to perform administrative functions related to the conduct of the election. H.B. 1996 amends current law relating to certain political party officials visiting a primary election polling place for administrative purposes. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Subchapter E, Chapter 172, Election Code, by adding Section 172.1113, as follows: Sec. 172.1113. COUNTY CHAIR PERMITTED IN POLLING PLACE. (a) Defines "voting period" in this section. (b) Authorizes the county chair of a political party conducting a primary election to be in a polling place during the voting period as necessary to perform administrative functions related to the conduct of the election. SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2013.
AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
H.B. 1996 amends the Election Code to authorize the county chair of a political party conducting a primary election to be in a polling place during the voting period as necessary to perform administrative functions related to the conduct of the election.
H.B. 1996 amends current law relating to certain political party officials visiting a primary election polling place for administrative purposes.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.
SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS
SECTION 1. Amends Subchapter E, Chapter 172, Election Code, by adding Section 172.1113, as follows:
Sec. 172.1113. COUNTY CHAIR PERMITTED IN POLLING PLACE. (a) Defines "voting period" in this section.
(b) Authorizes the county chair of a political party conducting a primary election to be in a polling place during the voting period as necessary to perform administrative functions related to the conduct of the election.
SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2013.