Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations - 77th R.S. (2001)

Committee:	Senate Intergovernmental Relations
Title:	Interim Report
Library Catalog Title:	Interim report, 78th Legislature / Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations.
Subjects:	Building codes | Construction codes | County development districts | County government | Emergency medical services | Fire prevention | Foreclosures | Homeowners' associations | Real estate development | Special taxing districts | Water districts |
Library Call Number:	L1836.77 l786
Session:	77th R.S. (2001)
Online version:	View report [231 pages  File size: 3,203 kb]
Charges:	This report should address the charges below.
1.	Study the appropriateness of foreclosure and other powers granted to property owners' associations to enforce convenants.
2.	Examine current state law regarding the purposes, authority and duties of all special districts, including county development districts and fresh water supply districts. The Committee shall examine procedures by which districts are created and board members are selected, the authority to tax and issue bonds, and annexation and condemnation powers. The Committee shall assess the need for safeguards and accountability measures.
3.	Study the power of county officials to regulate growth and development in unincorporated areas, including housing development, subdivision regulation, water, and general health, welfare and safety. The Committee shall study county ordinance authority and shall assess the effects of HB 1445, 77th R.S., HB 3172, 77th R.S., and SB 873, 77th R.S..
4.	Study the availability and delivrey of fire prevention and emergency medical services across the state. The Committee shall assess variances in service delivery and make recommendations to improve services.

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