SRC-VRA S.B. 1566 78(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 1566
By: Madla
Intergovernmental Relations
3/25/2003
As Filed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Currently, a mass gathering is defined as a gathering that is held outside
the limits of a municipality and attracts or is expected to attract more
than 5,000 persons who will remain in the meeting location for a period of
more than five continuous hours.  As proposed, S.B. 1566 redefines mass
gatherings to increase the number of circumstances for which a permit for
a mass gathering must be obtained.   

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 751.002(l), Health and Safety Code, to redefine
"mass gathering." 

SECTION 2.  Effective date:  upon passage.