HBA-JEK S.J.R. 32 77(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisS.J.R. 32
By: West, Royce
Urban Affairs
5/5/2001
Engrossed



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

Current law allows for the donation by local governments of used, outdated,
or surplus equipment to bordering states or other local governments, but
does not authorize the donation of such equipment to underdeveloped or
impoverished countries.  As proposed, Senate Joint Resolution 32 requires
the submission to the voters of a constitutional amendment authorizing
municipalities to donate outdated or surplus firefighting equipment or
supplies to underdeveloped countries. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the opinion of the Office of House Bill Analysis that this resolution
does not expressly delegate any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, department, agency, or institution. 

ANALYSIS

Senate Joint Resolution 32 amends the Texas Constitution to authorize
municipalities to donate outdated or surplus firefighting equipment,
supplies, or other materials used to fight fires to underdeveloped
countries. 

FOR ELECTION

This proposed constitutional amendment shall be submitted to the voters at
an election to be held November 6, 2001.