BILL ANALYSIS



S.B. 645
By: Luna, Gregory (Oakley)
05-09-95
Committee Report (Unamended)


BACKGROUND

Existing law does not provide a means for motorcycle operators to
remove a traffic violation from their record by getting into a
safety training program, as exists for automobile operators. 
Offering an incentive may encourage more individuals to enroll in
a program to become better educated about motorcycle safety.

PURPOSE

As proposed, S.B. 645 includes the completion of a motorcycle
operator training course as a method of dismissing certain
misdemeanor offenses committed while operating a motorcycle.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly
grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer,
department, agency or institution.

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends Section 143A(a), Article 6701d, V.T.C.S. (Uniform
Act Regulating Traffic on Highways), to include the completion of
a motorcycle operator training course, approved by the State
Department of Highways and Public Transportation, as a method of
dismissing certain misdemeanor offenses committed while operating
a motorcycle.  Makes conforming changes.

SECTION 2. Emergency clause.
           Effective date: upon passage.

SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE ACTION

SB 645 was considered by the committee in a formal meeting on May
8, 1995.
The bill was reported favorably without amendment with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the
Committee on Local and Consent Calendars by a record vote of 9
ayes, 0 nays, 0 pnv, and 0 absent.