BILL ANALYSIS


                                                         S.B. 645
                                                         By: Luna
                                                    State Affairs
                                                           3-7-95
                                     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 grant any
additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or
agency.

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.