Officials of the St. Louis County Board of Election Commissioners stated this proposal would have no fiscal impact. The Monroe County Clerk assumes no fiscal impact. Officials of the Kansas City Election Board stated that there would be some cost in reprinting envelopes and applications, however, officials assume this could be accomplished with current appropriations.
Officials assume negligible impact.
The Cass County Clerk stated there would be no fiscal impact to their county. No direct fiscal impact to small businesses would be expected as a result of this proposal. This bill allows voters to vote by absentee ballot if they are caring for people who are ill or physically disabled. This legislation is not federally mandated, would not duplicate any other program and would not require additional capital improvements or rental space.