BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 1243 88R2322 MLH-F By: Hefner et al. (Hughes) State Affairs 5/12/2023 Engrossed AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT H.B. 1243 amends current law relating to the penalty for the offense of illegal voting and increases a criminal penalty. 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 Section 64.012(b), Election Code, as follows: (b) Provides that an offense under Section 64.012 (Illegal Voting) is a felony of the second degree unless the person is convicted of an attempt, in which event it is a state jail felony. Deletes existing text providing that an offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor. SECTION 2. Makes application of this Act prospective. SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 2023.
BILL ANALYSIS
Senate Research Center H.B. 1243
88R2322 MLH-F By: Hefner et al. (Hughes)
State Affairs
5/12/2023
Engrossed
Senate Research Center
H.B. 1243
88R2322 MLH-F
By: Hefner et al. (Hughes)
State Affairs
5/12/2023
Engrossed
AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
H.B. 1243 amends current law relating to the penalty for the offense of illegal voting and increases a criminal penalty.
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 Section 64.012(b), Election Code, as follows:
(b) Provides that an offense under Section 64.012 (Illegal Voting) is a felony of the second degree unless the person is convicted of an attempt, in which event it is a state jail felony. Deletes existing text providing that an offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
SECTION 2. Makes application of this Act prospective.
SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 2023.