SRC-AXB H.B. 3469 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 3469 76R13679 EBy: Olivo (Ellis) Health Services 5/13/1999 Engrossed DIGEST Legislation passed by the 75th Legislature, authorized a county with a population of 2.8 million or more or a public health district at least part of which is in a county that has a population of at least 2.8 million or more to recover at least 50 percent of its costs for reviewing and acting on permits, amending and renewing permits, and conducting inspections. H.B. 3469 authorizes a county that has a population of at least 2.8 million or is adjacent to a county of 2.8 million or a public health district at least part of which is in a county that has a population of at least 2.8 million or is adjacent to a county of 2.8 million to require the payment of a fee for issuing or renewing a permit or for performing an inspection. PURPOSE As proposed, HB. 3469 authorizes a county that has a population of at least 2.8 million or is adjacent to a county of 2.8 million or a public health district at least part of which is in a county that has a population of at least 2.8 million or is adjacent to a county of 2.8 million to require the payment of a fee for issuing or renewing a permit or for performing an inspection. 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 437.0123(a), Health and Safety Code, to authorize a county that has a population of at least 2.8 million or is adjacent to a county of 2.8 million, or a public health district at least part of which is in a county that has a population of at least 2.8 million or is adjacent to a county of 2.8 million, to require the payment of a fee for issuing or renewing a permit or for performing an inspection to enforce this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter. SECTION 2.Emergency clause. Effective date: upon passage.