SRC-JRN H.B. 3063 75(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 3063 By: Clark (Haywood) State Affairs 5-16-97 Engrossed DIGEST Currently, elderly citizens who reside on real property owned by the United States Corps of Engineers are required to register their golf carts because these carts are not driven to and from a golf course. However, these persons may use the golf carts to travel to and from area marinas, elderly centers, and their homes. This bill sets forth a $10 registration fee for golf carts for persons living on property owned by the United States Corps of Engineers. PURPOSE As proposed, H.B. 3063 sets forth a $10 registration fee for golf carts for persons living on property owned by the United States Corps of Engineers. 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 502.284, Transportation Code, to provide that if an owner of a golf cart resides on real property that is owned or under the control of the United States Corps of Engineers and is required by that agency to register the owner's golf cart under this chapter, the fee for registering the golf cart is $10. Provides that this subsection applies only to an owner of a golf cart who resides in a county that borders another state and has a population of more than 95,000 but less than 100,000. Provides that Subsection (b) does not authorize the operation of a golf cart on a public road where otherwise prohibited by law. SECTION 2. Emergency clause. Effective date: upon passage.