BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 383 By: Heflin (Seliger) Intergovernmental Relations 5/18/2009 Engrossed AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT H.B. 383 amends current law relating to county bail bond board meetings in certain counties. 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 1704.55, Occupations Code, by amending Subsection (b) and adding Subsection (c), as follows: (b) Requires a county bail bond board (board), except as provided by Subsection (c), to meet at least once a month and at other times at the call of the presiding officer. (c) Requires a board in a county with a population of less than 50,000 to meet at least once each quarter at the call of the presiding officer. SECTION 2. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2009.
BILL ANALYSIS
Senate Research Center H.B. 383
By: Heflin (Seliger)
Intergovernmental Relations
5/18/2009
Engrossed
AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
H.B. 383 amends current law relating to county bail bond board meetings in certain counties.
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 1704.55, Occupations Code, by amending Subsection (b) and adding Subsection (c), as follows:
(b) Requires a county bail bond board (board), except as provided by Subsection (c), to meet at least once a month and at other times at the call of the presiding officer.
(c) Requires a board in a county with a population of less than 50,000 to meet at least once each quarter at the call of the presiding officer.
SECTION 2. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2009.