|
BILL ANALYSIS |
|
By: Hinojosa |
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE
Many brave Texans served in the Vietnam War on behalf of the nation. In order to honor their
service and sacrifice, many believe the state should designate a day of recognition for them.
S.B. 1903 establishes March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day in honor of the men and women who served in the Vietnam War on behalf of this nation and requires that Vietnam Veterans Day be regularly observed by appropriate ceremonies.
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
SB 1903 amends the Government Code by adding Section 662.058, to provide that March 29 is Vietnam Veterans Day in honor of the men and women who served in the Vietnam War on behalf of this nation. Further, it requires that Vietnam Veterans Day be regularly observed by appropriate ceremonies.
EFFECTIVE DATE
Upon passage, or, if the Act does not receive the necessary vote, the Act takes effect September 1, 2009.