SRC-DBM S.B. 740 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 740 76R7135 DLF-FBy: Armbrister Technology & Bus. Growth 4/12/1999 As Filed DIGEST Currently, certain political subdivisions are subject to liability issues regarding power lines located on public property. S.B. 740 would regulate damages resulting from persons who inadvertently come into contact with a high voltage line. PURPOSE As proposed, S.B. 740 regulates damages resulting from contact with a high voltage line. 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 752.008, Health and Safety Code, to provide that this section does not affect the immunity of the state or a political subdivision of the state. Prohibits an owner or operator of a high voltage overhead line from recovering damages under this section from the state or any political subdivision of the state. SECTION 2.Emergency clause. Effective date: upon passage.