SRC-SLL S.B. 1609 75(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 1609
By: Whitmire
Criminal Justice
3-26-97
As Filed


DIGEST 

Currently, the law is unclear as to who is responsible for carrying out
the day-to-day functions of the the Interstate Compact for Probationer and
Parolee Supervision (compact).  This has led to disruption when a new
compact administrator is appointed.  This bill will clarify who is
responsible for carrying out the day-to-day responsibilities of the
compact and specify the number and responsibilities of the deputies to the
administrator of the compact. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, S.B. 1609 clarifies who is responsible for carrying out the
day-to-day responsibilities of the Interstate Compact for Probationer and
Parolee Supervision and specifies the number and responsibilities of the
deputies to the administrator of the compact. 

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 Article 42.11(3), Code of Criminal Procedure,  to
provide that the title of the officer designated by the governor under
Subdivision (5) of the Interstate Compact for Probationer and Parolee
Supervision is the Interstate Compact Administrator for Probation and
Parole (administrator), rather than Interstate Parole Compact
Administrator.  Provides that the administrator is authorized to appoint
two Deputy Interstate Compact Administrators, with one primarily
responsible for issues dealing with probationers and the other primarily
responsible for issues dealing with parolees.  Provides that the executive
director of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or the executive
director's designee is authorized and directed to do all things necessary
or incidental to the carrying out of the compact in every particular.
Makes conforming changes. 

SECTION 2. Emergency clause.
  Effective date: upon passage.