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.