SRC-MKV, C.S.S.B. 62 77(R)BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research CenterC.S.S.B. 62 2001S0179/1By: Moncrief Health and Human Services 2/8/2001 Committee Report (Substituted) DIGEST AND PURPOSE C.S.S.B. 62 allows counties to increase fees for issuing or renewing permits for food service establishments, providing more flexibility in charging for permits. This bill also allows for greater flexibility based on the duration and intensity of inspection, making inspections more efficient. 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 437.012 (b) , Health and Safety Code, to prohibit the fee charged by a county or public health district for issuing or renewing a permit from exceeding $300. Deletes previous language prohibiting the fee from exceeding $150 or the highest fee charged by a municipality in the county or public health district, whichever amount is less. SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2001. SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE CHANGES Differs from original by amending Section 437.012 (b), Health and Safety Code, whereas the original amended Section 437.0123 (a), Health and Safety Code, authorizing a county with a certain population to require fee payment in connection with permits or inspections.