LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 27, 2021 TO: Honorable Dade Phelan, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB4555 by Guillen (Relating to an application for a place on a ballot filed by a person convicted of a felony and to the general requirements of an application for a place on a ballot; decreasing a criminal penalty.), As Passed 2nd House No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. This bill would amend the Election Code as it relates to an application for a place on a ballot filed by a person convicted of a felony. Under the provisions of the bill, a candidate with a previous felony conviction would have to provide proof of eligibility for public office in their application for candidacy. Providing false information would constitute a Class B Misdemeanor.The Secretary of State indicates the modifications outlined in the bill's provisions would not result in a significant fiscal impact. This analysis assumes the provisions of the bill addressing felony sanctions would not result in a significant impact on the demand for state correctional resources. Local Government ImpactA Class B misdemeanor is punishable by a fine of not more than $2,000, confinement in jail for a term not to exceed 180 days, or both. Costs associated with enforcement, prosecution and confinement could likely be absorbed within existing resources. Revenue gain from fines imposed and collected is not anticipated to have a significant fiscal implication. Source Agencies: b > td > 307 Secretary of State LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, CMA, SMAT, GP, SLE, LM, MP
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
May 27, 2021
TO: Honorable Dade Phelan, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB4555 by Guillen (Relating to an application for a place on a ballot filed by a person convicted of a felony and to the general requirements of an application for a place on a ballot; decreasing a criminal penalty.), As Passed 2nd House
TO: Honorable Dade Phelan, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives
FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB4555 by Guillen (Relating to an application for a place on a ballot filed by a person convicted of a felony and to the general requirements of an application for a place on a ballot; decreasing a criminal penalty.), As Passed 2nd House
Honorable Dade Phelan, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives
Honorable Dade Phelan, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB4555 by Guillen (Relating to an application for a place on a ballot filed by a person convicted of a felony and to the general requirements of an application for a place on a ballot; decreasing a criminal penalty.), As Passed 2nd House
HB4555 by Guillen (Relating to an application for a place on a ballot filed by a person convicted of a felony and to the general requirements of an application for a place on a ballot; decreasing a criminal penalty.), As Passed 2nd House
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
This bill would amend the Election Code as it relates to an application for a place on a ballot filed by a person convicted of a felony. Under the provisions of the bill, a candidate with a previous felony conviction would have to provide proof of eligibility for public office in their application for candidacy. Providing false information would constitute a Class B Misdemeanor.The Secretary of State indicates the modifications outlined in the bill's provisions would not result in a significant fiscal impact. This analysis assumes the provisions of the bill addressing felony sanctions would not result in a significant impact on the demand for state correctional resources.
Local Government Impact
A Class B misdemeanor is punishable by a fine of not more than $2,000, confinement in jail for a term not to exceed 180 days, or both. Costs associated with enforcement, prosecution and confinement could likely be absorbed within existing resources. Revenue gain from fines imposed and collected is not anticipated to have a significant fiscal implication.
Source Agencies: b > td > 307 Secretary of State
307 Secretary of State
LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, CMA, SMAT, GP, SLE, LM, MP
JMc, CMA, SMAT, GP, SLE, LM, MP