HBA-MSH H.B. 1788 77(R)BILL ANALYSIS Office of House Bill AnalysisH.B. 1788 By: Gallego County Affairs 7/26/2001 Enrolled BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Prior to the 77th Legislature, the ability of the board of directors (board) of the Val Verde County Hospital District to dispose of or acquire property was limited. House Bill 1788 broadens the powers of the board regarding the sale, lease, donation, and acquisition of property. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY It is the opinion of the Office of House Bill Analysis that this bill does not expressly delegate any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, department, agency, or institution. ANALYSIS House Bill 1788 amends law to authorize the board of directors of the Val Verde County Hospital District to sell or otherwise dispose of property, facilities, or equipment on behalf of the district at a public sale and at a price and on the terms determined by the board to be the most advantageous to the district. The bill authorizes the board to lease all or part of property, facilities, or equipment on behalf of the district. The bill authorizes the board to donate to another governmental entity or to a charitable organization any surplus personal property or equipment if the donation serves a public purpose and is accompanied by adequate consideration. The bill authorizes the board to lease or acquire property, facilities, and equipment for the use of the district and to mortgage or pledge the property, facilities, or equipment as a security for the payment of the purchase price. The bill removes the provision that requires any mortgage or pledge to acquire equipment to be retired within five years. The bill deletes the provision that prohibits the sale or disposition of real property needed for the operation of the hospital system. EFFECTIVE DATE May 21, 2001.