SRC-ARR S.B. 1569 76(R)BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research CenterS.B. 1569 By: West Higher Education 7/26/1999 Enrolled DIGEST Currently, Texas law does not exempt certain leasing of classroom space for an institution of higher education. S.B. 1569 will exempt classroom and instructional space for institutions of higher education from the requirements of Chapter 2167, Government Code. PURPOSE As enrolled, S.B. 1569 regulates the leasing of classroom space for an institution of higher education. 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 2167.001(b), Government Code, to provide that this chapter does not apply to classroom and instructional space for an institution of higher education, except as provided by Section 2167.007. SECTION 2. Amends Chapter 2167A, Government Code, by adding Section 2167.0051, as follows: Sec. 2167.0051. CLASSROOM AND INSTRUCTIONAL SPACE. Prohibits an institution of higher education from leasing classroom and instructional space unless the portion of the building to be used by the institution complies with the applicable standards and specifications under the architectural barriers law, Article 9102, V.T.C.S. Authorizes an institution of higher education to lease classroom and instructional space through competitive bidding in accordance with Section 1267.053 or through competitive sealed proposals in accordance with Section 2167.054 or may negotiate for that space on making a determination that competition is not available and to include provisions to obtain a lease contract for classroom and instructional space in accordance with Section 2167.055. SECTION 3. Emergency clause. Effective date: upon passage.