BILL ANALYSIS

Senate Research Center	H.B. 295
86R21110 SRA-D	By: Cain et al. (Watson)
	Veteran Affairs & Border Security
	5/11/2019
	Engrossed

AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

There have been calls to recognize the contribution and service of Master Sergeant Jonathan J. Dunbar, a native Texan and member of the U.S. Army who was killed in Syria in 2018 while supporting the military intervention against ISIS. H.B. 295 seeks to designate March 30 as Master Sergeant Jonathan J. Dunbar Day, a state recognition day.

H.B. 295 amends current law relating to designating March 30 as Master Sergeant Jonathan J. Dunbar Day.

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 C, Chapter 662, Government Code, by adding Section 662.071, as follows:

Sec. 662.071. MASTER SERGEANT JONATHAN J. DUNBAR DAY. (a) Provides that March 30 is Master Sergeant Jonathan J. Dunbar Day in honor of Master Sergeant Jonathan J. Dunbar, who served in the United States Army and gave his life in defense of this nation.

(b) Requires Master Sergeant Jonathan J. Dunbar Day to be regularly observed by appropriate ceremonies.

SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2019.�