SRC-PNG S.B. 1610 76(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 1610
By: Lucio
Intergovernmental Relations
4/6/1999
As Filed


DIGEST 

Currently, compressed air foam (CAF) technology is being used within Texas
for fire suppression activities.  This bill would define the use of CAF
technology in fire fighting equipment as a reduction in hazard, resulting
in savings for insurance policy holders that reside in an area where CAF
technology is used. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, S.B. 1610 defines the use of compressed air foam (CAF)
technology in fire fighting equipment as a reduction in hazard, resulting
in savings for insurance policy holders that reside in an area where CAF
technology is used. 

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 5.33, Insurance Code, to provide that  the use of
compressed air foam technology in fire fighting equipment shall constitute
a reduction in hazard by the insurance policy holder or holders.  Makes a
nonsubstantive change. 

SECTION 2. Makes application of this Act prospective.

SECTION 3. Emergency clause.
  Effective date: upon passage.