BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 2307 81R9135 SLB-D By: Davis, Yvonne (Deuell) Intergovernmental Relations 5/22/2009 Engrossed AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT H.B. 2307 amends current law relating to coverage under a meet and confer agreement for certain municipal firefighters and police officers. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Section 147.002, Local Government Code, as follows: Sec. 147.002. DEFINITIONS. Redefines "firefighter," "firefighter employee group," "police officer," and "police officer employee group." SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2009. BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 2307 81R9135 SLB-D By: Davis, Yvonne (Deuell) Intergovernmental Relations 5/22/2009 Engrossed AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT H.B. 2307 amends current law relating to coverage under a meet and confer agreement for certain municipal firefighters and police officers. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Section 147.002, Local Government Code, as follows: Sec. 147.002. DEFINITIONS. Redefines "firefighter," "firefighter employee group," "police officer," and "police officer employee group." SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2009.