SRC-JXG H.B. 2397 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 2397 By: Carter (Nelson) Criminal Justice 5/13/1999 Engrossed DIGEST Currently, the existing provision for two-year terms for members of the Crime Stoppers Advisory Council (council) contributes to a loss of continuity and experience on the council. H.B. 2397 would increase the terms of a member of the council from two years to four years. PURPOSE As proposed, H.B. 2397 increases the terms of a member of the Crime Stoppers Advisory Council from two years to four years. 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 414.002(c), Government Code, to provide that the term of office of a member of the Crime Stoppers Advisory Council (council) is four years, rather than two. SECTION 2. Requires the members of the council to draw for three terms expiring September 1, 2000, and two terms expiring September 1, 2001, at their first meeting after this Act takes effect. SECTION 3. Emergency clause. Effective date: 90 days after adjournment.