SRC-JBJ S.B. 1087 77(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 1087
77R7801 MTB-DBy: Harris
Criminal Justice
3/14/2001
As Filed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Currently, the Public Safety Commission (commission) is composed of three
citizens of the state appointed by the governor.  As proposed, S.B. 1087
increases the number of citizens of the state appointed by the governor
from three to seven and amends provisions regarding the composition of the
commission. 

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 411.003(b), (c), and (d), Government Code, to
provide that the Public Safety Commission (commission) is composed of
seven, rather than three, citizens of this state appointed by the governor
with the advice and consent of the senate.  Provides that members serve
staggered six-year terms with the terms of two or three members, rather
than one member, expiring January 1 of each even-numbered year.  Requires
the commission to meet at the times and places specified by commission rule
or at the call of the chairman or any four, rather than two, members. Makes
nonsubstantive changes. 

SECTION 2.  (a)  Sets forth provision regarding the appointment of members
by the governor and the terms of those members. 

 (b)  Sets forth provision regarding the determination of a quorum of the
commission. 

SECTION 3.  Effective date: September 1, 2001.