SRC-VRA H.B. 1959 78(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 1959
78R3850 EMT-DBy: Smithee (Bivins)
Intergovernmental Relations
5/13/2003
Engrossed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

H.B. 1959 authorizes the board of the Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital
District to construct and maintain an assisted living facility and a
related facility that is necessary to operate and maintain an assisted
living facility  

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 8, Chapter 128, Acts of the 66th Legislature,
Regular Session, 1979, to authorize the board of the Dallam-Hartley
Counties Hospital District (board) to construct and maintain an assisted
living facility and a related facility that is necessary to operate and
maintain an assisted living facility.  Authorizes the board to acquire by
option to purchase property, facilities, supplies, or equipment. 

SECTION 2.  Effective date:  upon passage or September 1, 2003.