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: HB3159 by Leach (Relating to the use of an accessible absentee mail system by certain voters.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Election Code relating to accessible early voting by mail. It would require the Secretary of State (SOS) to establish standards for the certification of these systems. According to SOS, no significant fiscal impact is anticipated. 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, NTh, GP, CMA 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: HB3159 by Leach (Relating to the use of an accessible absentee mail system by certain voters.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Bryan Hughes, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3159 by Leach (Relating to the use of an accessible absentee mail system by certain voters.), 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 HB3159 by Leach (Relating to the use of an accessible absentee mail system by certain voters.), As Engrossed HB3159 by Leach (Relating to the use of an accessible absentee mail system by certain voters.), 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 relating to accessible early voting by mail. It would require the Secretary of State (SOS) to establish standards for the certification of these systems. According to SOS, no significant fiscal impact is anticipated. 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, NTh, GP, CMA JMc, SMAT, MOc, NTh, GP, CMA