H.B. 2543 78(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


H.B. 2543
By: Bonnen
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee Report (Unamended)



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

Under the Charitable Raffle Enabling Act, non-profit corporations are
allowed to have raffles; however, the prize must be a non-cash prize.
These organizations frequently engage in projects to raise money that is
used for the good of the public.  In order to assist them in attracting
support of their raffles, these organizations should be given some
allowance to offer limited cash prizes. 

This bill sets the maximum $250.00 value as it relates to  money,
including cash, a check, and other cash equivalents. 


RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

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

ANALYSIS

Amends Sections 2002.056 (a) and (b) of the Occupations Code to allow that
raffle prizes consisting of money, including cash, check or other cash
equivalents may be offered or awarded but may not exceed $250.  


EFFECTIVE DATE

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