SRC-AXB S.B. 227 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 227 76R2787 MXM-DBy: Ellis Human Services 3/22/1999 As Filed DIGEST Currently, the Texas Workforce Commission, a new agency still developing its policies and procedures, is not required to prepare and file a budget report. Such a report helps the legislature evaluate appropriation implementation to determine whether agencies are equipped to effectively administer future appropriations. This bill would require the Texas Workforce Commission to prepare a budget report and file it with the governor, lieutenant governor, and the speaker of the house of representatives. PURPOSE As proposed, S.B. 227 requires the Texas Workforce Commission to file a budget report with certain authorities. 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 301D, Labor Code, by adding Section 301.068, as follows: Sec. 301.068. BUDGET REPORT; LEGISLATIVE EVALUATION. Requires the Texas Workforce Commission (commission) to file a budget report with certain authorities by December 31 of even-numbered years. Sets forth the required information of the report. Requires the legislature to consider the budget report when making certain appropriations. SECTION 2.Emergency clause. Effective date: upon passage.