LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 29, 2015 TO: Honorable Jodie Laubenberg, Chair, House Committee on Elections FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1283 by Simmons (Relating to a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Election Code relating to propositions to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt being held on the November uniform election date. Local Government Impact There could be costs associated with the provisions of the bill. Depending on a local entity's resources, voting equipment, and the size and composition of a local entity, updates to existing equipment or new equipment could be needed to accompany additional information on the ballot. There could be costs associated with mail in ballots. These costs would depend on the length of the ballot, the size and composition of the voting district, and the mailing costs of a ballot. Based on these factors, there could be varying costs for a local entity. Source Agencies:307 Secretary of State, 701 Central Education Agency LBB Staff: UP, AG, SD, EK, CM LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 29, 2015 TO: Honorable Jodie Laubenberg, Chair, House Committee on Elections FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1283 by Simmons (Relating to a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Jodie Laubenberg, Chair, House Committee on Elections FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1283 by Simmons (Relating to a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt.), As Introduced Honorable Jodie Laubenberg, Chair, House Committee on Elections Honorable Jodie Laubenberg, Chair, House Committee on Elections Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB1283 by Simmons (Relating to a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt.), As Introduced HB1283 by Simmons (Relating to a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Election Code relating to propositions to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt being held on the November uniform election date. Local Government Impact There could be costs associated with the provisions of the bill. Depending on a local entity's resources, voting equipment, and the size and composition of a local entity, updates to existing equipment or new equipment could be needed to accompany additional information on the ballot. There could be costs associated with mail in ballots. These costs would depend on the length of the ballot, the size and composition of the voting district, and the mailing costs of a ballot. Based on these factors, there could be varying costs for a local entity. Source Agencies: 307 Secretary of State, 701 Central Education Agency 307 Secretary of State, 701 Central Education Agency LBB Staff: UP, AG, SD, EK, CM UP, AG, SD, EK, CM