LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 3, 2023 TO: Honorable Reggie Smith, Chair, House Committee on Elections FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3565 by Smith (Relating to special reports of political contributions received by candidates for certain offices.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Election Code to require candidates for certain offices to file additional political contribution reports. According to the Texas Ethics Commission, any additional costs to the agency related to these reports could be absorbed with existing resources. Local Government ImpactNo significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 356 Texas Ethics Commission LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, MOc, LCO, GP LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 3, 2023 TO: Honorable Reggie Smith, Chair, House Committee on Elections FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3565 by Smith (Relating to special reports of political contributions received by candidates for certain offices.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Reggie Smith, Chair, House Committee on Elections FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3565 by Smith (Relating to special reports of political contributions received by candidates for certain offices.), As Introduced Honorable Reggie Smith, Chair, House Committee on Elections Honorable Reggie Smith, Chair, House Committee on Elections Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB3565 by Smith (Relating to special reports of political contributions received by candidates for certain offices.), As Introduced HB3565 by Smith (Relating to special reports of political contributions received by candidates for certain offices.), 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 to require candidates for certain offices to file additional political contribution reports. According to the Texas Ethics Commission, any additional costs to the agency related to these reports could be absorbed with existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 356 Texas Ethics Commission 356 Texas Ethics Commission LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, MOc, LCO, GP JMc, MOc, LCO, GP