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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 81(R)

House Bill 2529

House Author:  Harless

Effective:  See below

Senate Sponsor:  Patrick, Dan


            House Bill 2529 amends the Health and Safety Code to increase, from two years to four years, the term of service for an emergency services commissioner of an emergency services district located wholly in a county with a population of more than three million or located in more than one county.  The bill requires an election for commissioner to be held every two years, rather than annually.

            House Bill 2529 takes effect January 1, 2010, contingent on voter approval of a constitutional amendment proposed by House Joint Resolution 85.