SRC-AMY H.B. 1615 78(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 1615
78R7643 DLF-DBy: Farabee (Fraser)
Business & Commerce
5/21/2003
Engrossed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Currently, Chapter 74 of the Health and Safety Code requires that
automatic elevators, escalators, and related equipment conform to specific
standards set by the commissioner of licensing and regulation.  With the
current state of the Texas economy, some building owners are facing
financial difficulties coming into compliance with those requirements.
H.B. 1615 requires the commissioner of licensing and regulation, on
written request, to grant a delay until September 1, 2010, rather than
September 1, 2005, for building owners to come into compliance with
certain requirements. 

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 754.014(f), Health and Safety Code, to require
the commissioner of licensing and regulation, on written request, to grant
a delay until September 1, 2010, rather than September 1, 2005, for
compliance with certain requirements. 

SECTION 2.  Effective date:  September 1, 2003.