This fiscal note contains 3 pages. Officials of the Office of Secretary of State stated there would be no fiscal impact to their office.
Oversight assumes no local fiscal impact.
No direct fiscal impact to small businesses would be expected as a result of this proposal. This bill sets a definite deadline for the Governor to issue a writ for a special election to fill a vacancy in the General Assembly. Currently, the Governor must issue a writ of election without delay. The bill requires the Governor to issue a writ for a special election within 30 days of a legislator's resignation, notice of vacancy, or death. This legislation is not federally mandated, would not duplicate any other program and would not require additional capital improvements or rental space.