BILL ANALYSIS S.J.R. 23 By: Ratliff State Affairs 01-30-95 Committee Report (Unamended) BACKGROUND In an effort to streamline county government, the commissioners court of Titus County has reexamined the function of some county offices. Abolishing the office of county treasurer and transferring the duties to the county clerk will save the county $25,000 per year. PURPOSE As proposed, S.J.R. 23 requires the submission to the voters of a constitutional amendment abolishing the office of county treasurer in Titus County. 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 44, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, by amending Subsection (c) and adding Subsection (c-1), as follows: (c) Includes Titus County in the list of counties for which the office of county treasurer is abolished. Provides that the functions of treasurer in Titus County are transferred to the county clerk. (c-1) Provides that the abolition of the Titus County treasurer takes effect January 1, 1996 and that this subsection expires January 2, 1996. SECTION 2. Requires this constitutional amendment to be submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 7, 1995. Sets forth required language for the ballot.