BILL ANALYSIS

Senate Research Center	H.B. 4289
85R15542 JXC-F	By: Zerwas (Kolkhorst)
	Administration
	5/17/2017
	Engrossed

AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

H.B. 4289 proposes to amend the creation legislation for Aliana Management District in Fort Bend County. The bill follows the municipal management district template and provides for compensation of directors for carrying out district business.

Directors would be entitled to $7200 a year, which is consistent with what municipal utility district directors are eligible to receive under Chapter 49 of the Water Code. See Section 49.062(a-1). This is similar to other management districts, see Lake View Management and Development District, Chapter 3828, Special District Local Laws Code. Additionally, 17 other management districts provide some form of compensation to their directors.

H.B. 4289 amends current law relating to the compensation of and reimbursement of expenses of the directors of the Aliana Management District.

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 Subchapter B, Chapter 3865, Special District Local Laws Code, by adding Section 3865.054, as follows:

Sec. 3865.054.� COMPENSATION; EXPENSES. (a) Authorizes the Aliana Management District to compensate each board of directors member (director) in an amount not to exceed $150 for each board of directors (board) meeting. Prohibits the total amount of compensation for each director in one year from exceeding $7,200.

(b) Provides that a director is entitled to reimbursement for necessary and reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the board.

SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2017.

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