SRC-AXB S.B. 643 76(R)BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research CenterS.B. 643 By: Truan Veterans Affairs 6/21/1999 Enrolled DIGEST Currently, the state military forces are called upon to perform missions beyond the realm of imagination of the original statute authors. This bill creates the Texas Humanitarian Service Medal and changes the requirements for the Federal Service Medal. PURPOSE As enrolled, S.B. 643 creates the Texas Humanitarian Service Medal and changes the requirements for the Federal Service Medal. 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 431.134, Government Code, to provide that the Federal Service Medal is awarded to an individual who served for more than 90 days, rather than nine months, under certain conditions. Creates the Texas Humanitarian Service Medal. Makes conforming changes. SECTION 2.Emergency clause. Effective date: upon passage.