HBA-AMW, JLV S.B. 71 77(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisS.B. 71
By: Haywood
Higher Education
3/18/2001
Engrossed



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

Currently, members of the Midwestern State University board of regents
(board) receive reimbursement for expenses for actual costs of attendance
at board meetings, but are prohibited from being reimbursed for incurring
expenses while at other meetings or conferences.  Senate Bill 71 allows for
the reimbursement of board members for costs associated with performing
business on behalf of Midwestern State University that is authorized by the
board. 

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

Senate Bill 71 amends the Education code to provide that a member of the
Midwestern State University board of regents serves on the board without
compensation,  but is entitled to receive reimbursement for actual expenses
incurred in attending the meetings of the board or in performing other
board business authorized  by the board. 

EFFECTIVE DATE

On passage.