SRC-JGS S.J.R. 4 78(4)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.J.R. 4
By: Harris
Administration
4/20/2004
As Filed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

S.J.R. 4  proposes a constitutional amendment relating to the
appropriations for the preservation and perpetuation of certain items of
historical value to Texas. Additionally, the amendment allows the
legislature and state agencies to accept gifts of historical value and
contributions to purchase such items. 

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 39, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, as follows:

Sec. 39.  Adds films, videotapes, audiotapes, computer files or other
electronic storage media as documents of historic value for which the
legislature may make appropriations for the purpose of preserving the
history of Texas.  Authorizes the legislature or an agency of the state to
accept on behalf of the state, gifts of historical value and contributions
to purchase items of historical value. 

SECTION 2.  Requires this proposed constitutional amendment to be
submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 2, 2004.
Requires the ballot to be printed to permit voting for or against the
proposition.