Texas Senate Bill SCR64

Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Caption

Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1566.

Impact

One of the notable aspects of SCR64 is its provision for conflict resolution between SB1566 and another piece of legislation, SB2065, which pertains to the abolishment of county boards of education and associated offices in specific counties. In this context, SCR64 establishes that if there are any conflicting provisions between SB1566 and SB2065, the provisions of SCR64 will take precedence. This creates clarity within the legislative framework, especially regarding the functioning of local education authorities and governmental structures.

Summary

Senate Concurrent Resolution 64 (SCR64) was introduced to address technical errors in Senate Bill No. 1566. The resolution confirms that SB1566 has been adopted by both the Senate and the House of Representatives and is nearing enrollment. SCR64 directs the enrolling clerk of the Senate to make necessary corrections to SB1566 to ensure its accuracy in the final enrolled version. This process highlights the importance of precision in legislative documentation and the need for legislation to be corrected when discrepancies are found.

Contention

While SCR64 itself is primarily a technical adjustment, the underlying bills it references, namely SB1566 and SB2065, could invoke debate over the authority and existence of county education boards in Texas. Lawmakers may have differing opinions on whether such boards are beneficial or necessary, which could lead to future discussions on local governance and education policy. The resolution underscores the ongoing legislative effort to streamline state laws and highlights the delicate balance between state and local government authority.