SRC-ARR S.B. 100 76(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 100
76R26 JSA-DBy: Carona
State Affairs
2/8/1999
As Filed


DIGEST 

Beginning in 1999, the U.S. Mint will issue five new designs on the reverse
side of the quarter each year for the next 10 years to honor each state.
Texas is eligible to introduce its commemorative quarter in 2004. S.B. 100
authorizes the governor to appoint an advisory committee regarding the
design of a quarter dollar coin commemorating the State of Texas.   

PURPOSE

As proposed, S.B. 100 authorizes the governor to appoint an advisory
committee regarding the design of a quarter dollar coin commemorating the
State of Texas. 

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 401C, Government Code,  by adding Section
401.033, as follows: 

Sec. 401.033. DESIGN FOR QUARTER DOLLAR COIN COMMEMORATING TEXAS.
Designates,  the governor as the state official to consult with the United
States secretary of the treasury to design a quarter dollar coin
commemorating the state.  Authorizes the governor to appoint an advisory
committee to assist in recommending designs for the coin. Provides that
this section expires January 1, 2005. 

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