HBA-MPM H.J.R. 1 77(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisH.J.R. 1
By: McCall
Pensions & Investments
6/14/2001
Enrolled



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

The Sunset Advisory Commission's report to the 77th Legislature noted that
the fire fighters' pension commissioner is currently appointed by the
governor for a two-year term, and proposed that lengthening the
commissioner's term from two to four years would improve the link and
accountability between the commissioner and the governor making the
appointment.  Because the Texas Constitution provides that gubernatorial
appointments are for two years, the proposal requires a constitutional
amendment.  House Joint Resolution 1 specifies that if the legislature
provides for a fire fighters' pension commissioner, the commissioner's term
of office is four years if approved by the voters.  

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the opinion of the Office of House Bill Analysis that this resolution
does not expressly delegate any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, department, agency, or institution. 

ANALYSIS

House Joint Resolution 1 specifies that if the legislature provides for a
fire fighters' pension commissioner, the commissioner's term of office is
four years. 

FOR ELECTION

This proposed constitutional amendment shall be submitted to the voters at
an election to be held November 6, 2001.