BILL ANALYSIS
By: Bonnen
Committee Report (Substituted)
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE
Brazoria County Sheriff's Deputy Jason Oliff was struck by a vehicle and killed while directing traffic in front of an industrial plant on the morning of December 5, 2005.
Deputy Oliff dedicated his life to protecting Texas citizens while serving the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office from July 22, 2001, until his death. C.S.H.B. 1682 would provide a lasting memorial and an honorable recognition of the achievements of Deputy Oliff's life and service by designating the portion of FM 2004 located in Brazoria County as the Jason Oliff Memorial Highway.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, department, agency, or institution.
ANALYSIS
SECTION 1:
C.S.H.B. 1682 designates the portion of FM 2004 located in Brazoria County as the Jason Oliff Memorial Highway. The bill directs the Texas Department of Transportation to design, construct, and erect markers at each end of the highway, as well as at appropriate sites along the highway, contingent upon the receipt of a grant or donation to cover the cost of taking such action.
SECTION 2:
Effective date.
EFFECTIVE DATE
Upon passage, or, if the Act does not receive the necessary vote, the Act takes effect September 1, 2007.
COMPARISON OF ORIGINAL TO SUBSTITUTE
The substitute adds language establishing that the department is not required to take action under this bill unless they receive a grant or donation to cover the cost of doing so.