LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
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Indianapolis, IN 46204
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 7107 NOTE PREPARED: Dec 30, 2020
BILL NUMBER: SB 243 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Nomination of Candidates.
FIRST AUTHOR: Sen. Buck BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED: X GENERAL IMPACT: State
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: The bill provides that, if none of the candidates for nomination for United States
Senate by a political party required to hold a primary election receive a majority of the votes in the primary
election, the political party shall choose its nominee for the office at the state party convention from among
the two candidates who receive the greatest number of votes at the primary election.
Effective Date: July 1, 2021.
Explanation of State Expenditures: The Election Division may need to update publications to reflect the
bill’s proposed changes. However, the Election Division would likely make necessary updates within their
current level of resources.
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: Election Division.
Local Agencies Affected:
Information Sources:
SB 243 1
Fiscal Analyst: Chris Baker, 317-232-9851.
SB 243 2


Statutes affected:
1. Introduced Senate Bill (S): 3-8-4-2, 3-8-7-1