BILL ANALYSIS

 

 

Senate Research Center

H.B. 3085

 

By: Taylor, Larry (Nelson)

 

Health & Human Services

 

5/10/2011

 

Engrossed

 

 

 

AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

 

H.B. 3085 amends current law relating to the period of a license for a freestanding medical emergency care facility.

 

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 254.051(f), Health and Safety Code, to provide that notwithstanding Section 254.053(f) (relating to requiring that the license fee be paid annually on renewal of the license), a facility that is not in continuous operation 24 hours per day and 7 days per week cannot be issued a license with a term that extends beyond August 31, 2013.

 

SECTION 2.  Amends Section 254.053(f), Health and Safety Code, as follows:

 

(f)  Requires that the license fee be paid on renewal of the license, rather than be paid annually on renewal of the license. Provides that the term of a license issued under this chapter is two years.

 

SECTION 3.  Makes application of this Act prospective.

 

SECTION 4.  Effective date: September 1, 2011.