BILL ANALYSIS

 

 

Senate Research Center                                                                                                       H.B. 942

79R3469 KCR-F                                                                                                  By: Geren (Deuell)

                                                                                                                               Natural Resources

                                                                                                                                            4/27/2005

                                                                                                                                           Engrossed

 

 

AUTHOR'S/SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

 

The current definition for an antique boat classifies any boat manufactured prior to 1968 as the standard for this definition.  This prevents other boats, as they age, from being considered for inclusion in the antique boat classification.

 

H.B. 942 allows any boat to be included in the antique boat classification after it is 35 years old or more.

 

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 31.032(c), Parks and Wildlife Code, to redefine "antique boat."

 

SECTION 2.  Effective date: September 1, 2005.