SRC-DPW H.B. 558 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 558 76R10854 BDH-DBy: Hunter (Truan) State Affairs 5/5/1999 Engrossed DIGEST Currently, every male between the ages of 18 and 26 residing in the United States, other than persons granted nonimmigrant status, is required to register with the selective service system. This bill would prohibit state agencies from employing persons who are unable to present proof of selective service registration or exemption. PURPOSE As proposed, H.B. 558 prohibits state agencies from employing persons who are unable to present proof of selective service registration or exemption. 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 Chapter 651, Government Code, by adding Section 651.005, as follows: Sec. 651.005. REQUIREMENT OF SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION. Prohibits an agency in any branch of state government from hiring a person who is required by federal law to register with the selective service system, unless the person presents proof of registration with the selective service system or proof of exemption from registration with the selective service system. Provides that this section does not apply to a person employed by a state agency before September 1, 1999, as long as the person's employment is continuous. SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 1999. SECTION 3. Emergency clause.