LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 22, 2013 TO: Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB346 by Seliger (Relating to reporting requirements of certain persons who do not meet the definition of political committee.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend Chapter 254 of the Election Code to add new Subchapter K relating to reporting requirements of persons who do not meet the definition of political committee. Based on information provided by the Texas Ethics Commission, it is assumed that any costs associated with the implementation of this bill would be absorbed within existing staff and resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:356 Texas Ethics Commission LBB Staff: UP, AG LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 22, 2013 TO: Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB346 by Seliger (Relating to reporting requirements of certain persons who do not meet the definition of political committee.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB346 by Seliger (Relating to reporting requirements of certain persons who do not meet the definition of political committee.), As Engrossed Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board SB346 by Seliger (Relating to reporting requirements of certain persons who do not meet the definition of political committee.), As Engrossed SB346 by Seliger (Relating to reporting requirements of certain persons who do not meet the definition of political committee.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend Chapter 254 of the Election Code to add new Subchapter K relating to reporting requirements of persons who do not meet the definition of political committee. Based on information provided by the Texas Ethics Commission, it is assumed that any costs associated with the implementation of this bill would be absorbed within existing staff and resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 356 Texas Ethics Commission 356 Texas Ethics Commission LBB Staff: UP, AG UP, AG