HBA-MPM H.J.R. 59 76(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisH.J.R. 59
By: Dutton
Public Education
4/21/1999
Introduced



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

Currently, school districts are liable for accidents to students who
sustain injuries while riding as a passenger in a motor vehicle operated by
or for the school district.  As proposed, H.J.R. 59 requires the submission
to the voters of a constitutional amendment authorizing the use of public
funds or credit for the payment of premiums on personal injury protection
insurance obtained through a motor vehicle liability insurance policy
purchased by a school district to cover injuries sustained by a student
while riding as a passenger in a motor vehicle operated by or for the
school district. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the opinion of the Office of House Bill Analysis that this resolution
does not expressly delegate any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, department, agency, or institution. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amends Section 52(a), Article III, Texas Constitution, by
authorizing the use of public funds or credit for the payment of premiums
on personal injury protection insurance obtained through a motor vehicle
liability insurance policy purchased by a school district to cover injuries
sustained by a student while riding as a passenger in a motor vehicle
operated by or for the district. 

SECTION 2.  Requires this proposed constitutional amendment to be submitted
to the voters at an election to be held November 2, 1999.  Sets forth the
required language for the ballot.