BILL ANALYSIS

 

 

Senate Research Center                                                                                              C.S.H.B. 2724

81R33912 E                                                                                            By: Woolley (Patrick, Dan)

                                                                                                                                      Jurisprudence

                                                                                                                                            5/14/2009

                                                                                                        Committee Report (Substituted)

 

 

AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

 

C.S.H.B. 2724 amends current law relating to persons authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.

 

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 2.202(a), Family Code, to provide that certain persons are authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony, including current and former members of the legislature of this state.

 

SECTION 2.  Makes application of this Act prospective.

 

SECTION 3.  Effective date: September 1, 2009.