LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 17, 2023 TO: Honorable Bryan Hughes, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1848 by DeAyala (Relating to a study by the secretary of state on the feasibility of central counting stations complying with federal standards for facilities that contain sensitive information.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Election Code to require the Secretary of State (SOS) to conduct a feasibility study relating to central vote counting stations and to prepare a report for the Legislature on the results of the study. It is assumed that any costs related this study could be absorbed within existing resources. Local Government ImpactNo significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 307 Secretary of State LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, SMAT, MOc, LCO, GP LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 17, 2023 TO: Honorable Bryan Hughes, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1848 by DeAyala (Relating to a study by the secretary of state on the feasibility of central counting stations complying with federal standards for facilities that contain sensitive information.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Bryan Hughes, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1848 by DeAyala (Relating to a study by the secretary of state on the feasibility of central counting stations complying with federal standards for facilities that contain sensitive information.), As Engrossed Honorable Bryan Hughes, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs Honorable Bryan Hughes, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB1848 by DeAyala (Relating to a study by the secretary of state on the feasibility of central counting stations complying with federal standards for facilities that contain sensitive information.), As Engrossed HB1848 by DeAyala (Relating to a study by the secretary of state on the feasibility of central counting stations complying with federal standards for facilities that contain sensitive information.), As Engrossed 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 to require the Secretary of State (SOS) to conduct a feasibility study relating to central vote counting stations and to prepare a report for the Legislature on the results of the study. It is assumed that any costs related this study could be absorbed within existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 307 Secretary of State 307 Secretary of State LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, SMAT, MOc, LCO, GP JMc, SMAT, MOc, LCO, GP