SRC-SLL H.B. 2094 75(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 2094 By: Uher (Armbrister) Health & Human Services 5-13-97 Engrossed DIGEST In 1963, the legislature established Sweeny Hospital District to provide medical care for the district's residents. The nature of available services, however, was enumerated in the enabling legislation. This bill will authorize the Sweeny Hospital District to operate or provide for certain medical care and medical services to or for needy residents of the district. PURPOSE As proposed, H.B. 2094 authorizes the Sweeny Hospital District to operate or provide for certain medical care and medical services to or for needy residents of the district. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Section 2, Chapter 135, Acts of the 58th Legislature, Regular Session, 1963, to authorize the Sweeny Hospital District (district), to operate or provide for certain services or any other reasonable or appropriate medical care or medical service. Authorizes the district to include facilities or provide for equipment the board of directors of the district (board) considers necessary for the provision of medical care or medical services or for hospital purposes, including durable medical equipment and equipment to provide for domiciliary care and treatment of sick, injured, or geriatric patients. Makes conforming changes. SECTION 2. Emergency clause. Effective date: upon passage.