SRC-ARR S.B. 212 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 212 76R1712 KLA-DBy: Duncan Intergovernmental Relations 2/11/1999 As Filed DIGEST Currently, only fire departments may hold an examination at different locations, if each applicant takes the same examination and is examined in the presence of other applicants. S.B. 212 would authorize the same provisions for a police department. PURPOSE As proposed, S.B. 212 authorizes entrance examinations for beginning positions in fire or police departments to be held at certain locations. 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 143.025(d), Local Government Code, to authorize examinations for beginning positions in the fire or police department to be held at different locations if each applicant takes the same examination and is examined in the presence of other applicants. SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 1999. Makes application of this Act prospective. SECTION 3. Emergency clause.