SRC-LBB S.B. 1155 78(R)BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research CenterS.B. 1155
By: Shapleigh
State Affairs
6/24/2003
Enrolled


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

A technology access clause was developed under Section 2157.05, Government
Code, to allow for both visual and nonvisual access to Automated
Information Systems (AIS).  The clause is to be included in all documents
and contracts entered into by the state or state agencies that relate to
the procurement of AIS products.  The nature and job requirements of
emergency response personnel, police officers, firefighters and other
personnel called upon to assist in emergency response preclude nonvisual
personnel from these jobs.  S.B. 1155 amends the technology clause to
exempt wireless communication devices used by peace officers,
firefighters, and other emergency response personnel who respond to a
public safety emergency.  

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 2157.005, Government Code, by adding Subsection
(d) to provide that this section does not apply to the purchase of a
wireless communication device to be used by peace officers, firefighters,
and other emergency response personnel to respond to a public safety
emergency. 

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