BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center C.S.H.B. 2724 81R33912 E By: Woolley (Patrick, Dan) Jurisprudence 5/14/2009 Committee Report (Substituted) AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT C.S.H.B. 2724 amends current law relating to persons authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony. 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 2.202(a), Family Code, to provide that certain persons are authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony, including current and former members of the legislature of this state. SECTION 2. Makes application of this Act prospective. SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 2009. BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center C.S.H.B. 2724 81R33912 E By: Woolley (Patrick, Dan) Jurisprudence 5/14/2009 Committee Report (Substituted) AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT C.S.H.B. 2724 amends current law relating to persons authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony. 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 2.202(a), Family Code, to provide that certain persons are authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony, including current and former members of the legislature of this state. SECTION 2. Makes application of this Act prospective. SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 2009.