SRC-JLB C.S.S.B. 634 78(R)BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research CenterC.S.S.B. 634 78R10781 KEG-DBy: Gallegos Intergovernmental Relations 4/3/2003 Committee Report (Substituted) DIGEST AND PURPOSE Currently, fire protection personnel must complete a training course approved by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection before being assigned full-time to fire suppression duties. C.S.S.B. 634 requires fire protection personnel, in addition to current requirements, to complete a commission-approved training course before being assigned full-time to fire-based emergency medical duties. 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 419.032(c), Government Code, to require fire protection personnel to complete a commission-approved training course in fire suppression before being assigned full-time to fire suppression or fire-related emergency medical duties. SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2003. SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE CHANGES Differs from the original relating clause by adding text that the duties that may be assigned to certain fire protection personnel, rather than relating to appointment of fire protection personnel. SECTION 1. Differs from the original text by substituting "or fire-related emergency medical" duties for "or fire-based emergency medical" duties.