SRC-JBJ S.B. 1189 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 1189 76R769 GWK-DBy: Luna Criminal Justice 4/12/1999 As Filed DIGEST Currently, the Code of Criminal Procedure authorizes a defendant to waive a trial by jury. S.B. 1189 authorizes the waiver with the consent and approval of the attorney representing the state if the offense is a felony. PURPOSE As proposed, S.B. 1189 adds conditions to a waiver of a trial to jury. 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 Article 1.13(a), Code of Criminal Procedure, to add a provision that permits a defendant to waive a right to trial by jury if the offense is a felony, but not a capital offense, and the attorney representing the state consents and approves. SECTION 2.Makes application of this Act prospective. SECTION 3.Effective date: September 1, 1999. SECTION 4.Emergency clause.