SRC-SEW S.B. 200 77(R)BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research CenterS.B. 200
By: Madla
Intergovernmental Relations
6/14/2001
Enrolled


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Currently, state agencies and regional councils are not required to
coordinate with each other in the implementation of state programs.  This
bill adds language that requires coordination between state agencies and
commissions in the implementation of state programs at the regional level. 

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 391.009, Local Government Code, by adding
Subsection (c), to require state agencies to coordinate with commissions in
carrying out planning and program development responsibilities in order to
ensure effective and orderly implementation of state programs at the
regional level. 

SECTION 2.  Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2001.