BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 2166 88R8147 SCP-D By: Guerra et al. (LaMantia) Administration 5/19/2023 Engrossed AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT H.B. 2166 amends current law relating to designating March 4 as COVID-19 Heroes and Memorial Day. 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 Subchapter C, Chapter 662, Government Code, by adding Section 662.085, as follows: Sec. 662.085. COVID-19 HEROES AND MEMORIAL DAY. (a) Provides that March 4 is COVID-19 Heroes and Memorial Day in honor of people who lost their lives to COVID-19 and in honor of health care workers, first responders, and other essential workers who kept working during the COVID-19 pandemic so the public could stay safe. (b) Requires that COVID-19 Heroes and Memorial Day be regularly observed by appropriate ceremonies and activities. SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2023.
BILL ANALYSIS
Senate Research Center H.B. 2166
88R8147 SCP-D By: Guerra et al. (LaMantia)
Administration
5/19/2023
Engrossed
Senate Research Center
H.B. 2166
88R8147 SCP-D
By: Guerra et al. (LaMantia)
Administration
5/19/2023
Engrossed
AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
H.B. 2166 amends current law relating to designating March 4 as COVID-19 Heroes and Memorial Day.
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 Subchapter C, Chapter 662, Government Code, by adding Section 662.085, as follows:
Sec. 662.085. COVID-19 HEROES AND MEMORIAL DAY. (a) Provides that March 4 is COVID-19 Heroes and Memorial Day in honor of people who lost their lives to COVID-19 and in honor of health care workers, first responders, and other essential workers who kept working during the COVID-19 pandemic so the public could stay safe.
(b) Requires that COVID-19 Heroes and Memorial Day be regularly observed by appropriate ceremonies and activities.
SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2023.