BILL ANALYSIS
Senate Research Center S.B. 393
By: Patrick, Dan
AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
Currently, the state does not officially recognize the private citizens who donate their time and resources to serve the institution of democracy by supporting Texas' election process. Chapter 662, Government Code, designates several recognition days including Sam Rayburn Day, Former Prisoners of War Recognition Day, Columbus Day, and Father of Texas Day.
S.B. 393 establishes "Volunteers for Democracy Day" as the second Tuesday in January of each year. This bill allows members of the Texas Legislature to recognize precinct chairs and other election volunteers on the first day of a legislative session.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS
SECTION 1. Amends Subchapter C, Chapter 662, Government Code, by adding Section 662.053, as follows:
Sec. 662.053. VOLUNTEERS FOR DEMOCRACY DAY. Designates the second Tuesday in January of each year as Volunteers for Democracy Day in honor of the precinct chairs and other election volunteers who make valuable contributions to the nation's democratic system. Requires Volunteers for Democracy Day to be regularly observed by appropriate ceremonies.
SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2007.