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.