JH C.S.H.B. 2765 75(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


URBAN AFFAIRS
C.S.H.B. 2765
By: Bosse
4-18-97
Committee Report (Substituted)



BACKGROUND 

Chapter 142, Local Government Code, provides general provisions 
on benefits and working 
conditions of municipal employees.
 
PURPOSE

This bill would authorize changes in terminology of hours worked. 

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 142.0017(b) and (d), regarding maximum 
hours, by changing the 
  language from an average 46.7 hours in a week "during a calendar 
year" to during 
  a "72-day work cycle designated by the department head."

SECTION 2. Effective date September 1, 1997.

SECTION 3. Emergency clause. 

COMPARISON OF ORIGINAL TO SUBSTITUTE

The substitute:
 1) adds provision that 72-day work cycle is designated by the 
department head.
 2) deletes provisions in original regarding probationary periods, 
university credit  
     hours, and EMS certification in fire departments.