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.