HBA-DMH H.B. 2916 77(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisH.B. 2916
By: Eiland
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
5/4/2001
Introduced



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

Currently, "card dispenser" is not included in the definition of "pull-tab
dispenser" under the Bingo Enabling Act.  Provisions of the Bingo Enabling
Act need to be updated to account for the use of new technology. House Bill
2916 includes "card dispenser" in the definition of "pull-tab dispenser." 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the opinion of the Office of House Bill Analysis that this bill does
not expressly delegate any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, department, agency, or institution. 

ANALYSIS

House Bill 2916 amends the Occupations Code to include "card dispenser" in
the definition of "pull-tab dispenser" under the Bingo Enabling Act. 

EFFECTIVE DATE

On passage, or if the Act does not receive the necessary vote, the Act
takes effect September 1, 2001.