SRC-JEC H.J.R. 1 77(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.J.R. 1
77R4844 SMJ-DBy: McCall (Zaffirini)
Intergovernmental Relations
3/26/2001
Engrossed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

As proposed, H.J.R. 1 proposes a constitutional amendment providing for a
four-year term of office for the fire fighters' pension commissioner. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a
state officer, institution, or agency.  

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amends Section 67, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, by adding
Subsection (g) to provide that the term of office for a fire fighters'
pension commissioner is four years if the legislature provides for that
position. 

SECTION 2.  Requires this proposed constitutional amendment to be submitted
to the voters at an election to be held on November 6, 2001.  Requires the
ballot to be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The
constitutional amendment providing for a four-year term of office for the
fire fighters' pension commissioner."