SRC-ARR S.B. 1569 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 1569 By: West Higher Education 3/26/1999 As Filed DIGEST Currently, Texas law does not exempt certain leasing of classroom space for an institution of higher education. S.B. 1569 would exempt classroom and instructional space for institutions of higher education from the requirements of Chapter 2167, Government Code. PURPOSE As proposed, 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 governed by Chapter 51, Education Code. Prohibits an institution of higher education from entering into a lease contract for classroom and instructional space unless the institution complies with the architectural barriers law Article 9102, V.T.C.S. SECTION 2. Emergency clause. Effective date: upon passage.