H.B. 1499 78(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


H.B. 1499
By: Dukes
State Affairs
Committee Report (Unamended)



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

In order to preserve the view of the State Capitol, there are thirty
"Capitol Corridors,"specific geographic areas where heights of buildings
and construction projects are restricted in order not to obstruct the view
of the Capitol.  Under current law, the location of the former Robert
Mueller Airport is one of these areas.  The purpose of House Bill 1499 is
to except this location's status as a Corridor so the City of Austin can
redevelop and reuse this area.  

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly grant any
additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, department, agency, or
institution.   

ANALYSIS

House Bill 1499 amends Section 3151.003, Government Code, to include the
construction, redevelopment, or improvement of Robert Mueller Municipal
Airport under a redevelopment and reuse plan for the airport adopted by
the City of Austin as an exception to the law preserving the view of the
Capitol.   

EFFECTIVE DATE

Upon passage, or, if the Act does not receive the necessary vote, the Act
takes effect September 1, 2003.