Enrolled Bill Summary

Senate Bill 61	Senate Author:  Zaffirini
Effective:  6-15-07	House Sponsor:  McClendon

            Senate Bill 61 amends the Government Code to authorize the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a plan for the continuity of functions of the political subdivision to be carried out during a declared disaster or other catastrophic event. The bill also establishes an exception to the quorum requirements of local governments to allow political subdivisions to take action if a majority of the governing board members are unable to be present as a result of the disaster.