SRC-JRN S.B. 892 75(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 892 By: Ellis Intergovernmental Relations 4-1-97 As Filed DIGEST Currently, no state law provides for the formation of a commission to study issues relating to the consolidation of local governments. Certain issues regarding the effect of consolidation on minority voting, the potential scope of current options under interlocal agreements, the historical perspective and public understanding of consolidation, and the impact of consolidation on regional matters may be of concern to some individuals. This bill provides for the formation of the Citizen's Commission on Governmental Consolidation and Other Regional Issues to study issues relating to the consolidation of local governments. PURPOSE As proposed, S.B. 892 provides for the formation of the Citizen's Commission on Governmental Consolidation and Other Regional Issues to study issues relating to the consolidation of local governments. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY Rulemaking authority is granted to the Citizen's Commission on Governmental Consolidation and Other Regional Issues in SECTION 1(f) of this bill. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Establishes the Citizen's Commission on Governmental Consolidation and Other Regional Issues (commission). Provides that the commission consists of 13 members and sets forth requirements for the selection of members. Sets forth requirements for persons appointing members of the commission. Provides that each member of the commission serves at the pleasure of the person who appointed the member. Requires the commission to conduct 10 hearings, to be held open to the public with a written record of testimony, in different regions of the state. Requires the commission to adopt rules. Authorizes the commission to request assistance and advice from certain entities. Prohibits members of the commission from receiving compensation for service on the commission. Sets forth issues the commission is required to study. Sets forth issues the commission is required to establish subcommittees to study. Requires the commission to issue a summary report by December 1, 1998 for hearings and studies conducted by the commission, any proposed legislation, and any findings or recommendations of the commission. Requires copies of the commission's report to be delivered to certain persons, and the commission to be abolished upon the delivery of the report. SECTION 2. (a) Effective date: September 1, 1997. (b) Requires certain persons to appoint members to the commission, by September 15, 1997. SECTION 3. Emergency clause.