BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 1024 85R11285 AAF-D By: Nelson Transportation 3/20/2017 As Filed AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT Currently, only certain emergency vehicles are authorized to use universally recognized emergency flashing lights. S.B. 1024 adds security vehicles at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) to that definition. This change will allow DFW to better coordinate its emergency response and enhance public safety by increasing visibility of security officers. As proposed, S.B. 1024 amends current law relating to the definition of an authorized emergency vehicle. 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 541.201(1), Transportation Code, as follows: (1) Redefines "authorized emergency vehicle" to include an emergency management or airport security vehicle that is owned or leased by a joint board created under Section 22.074 (Joint Board) and has been designated or authorized by the joint board. Makes nonsubstantive changes. SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2017.
BILL ANALYSIS
Senate Research Center S.B. 1024
85R11285 AAF-D By: Nelson
Transportation
3/20/2017
As Filed
Senate Research Center
S.B. 1024
85R11285 AAF-D
By: Nelson
Transportation
3/20/2017
As Filed
AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
Currently, only certain emergency vehicles are authorized to use universally recognized emergency flashing lights. S.B. 1024 adds security vehicles at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) to that definition. This change will allow DFW to better coordinate its emergency response and enhance public safety by increasing visibility of security officers.
As proposed, S.B. 1024 amends current law relating to the definition of an authorized emergency vehicle.
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 541.201(1), Transportation Code, as follows:
(1) Redefines "authorized emergency vehicle" to include an emergency management or airport security vehicle that is owned or leased by a joint board created under Section 22.074 (Joint Board) and has been designated or authorized by the joint board. Makes nonsubstantive changes.
SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2017.