HBA-SEP H.B. 218 77(R)BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisH.B. 218
By: Wise
Economic Development
7/16/2001
Enrolled



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

Local workforce development boards (board) are composed of various
representatives of the overall workforce of this state, including the
private sector, organized labor and community based organizations,
education agencies, vocational rehabilitation agencies, public assistance
agencies, economic agencies, and the public employment sector.  Prior to
the 77th Legislature, however, there was no requirement that
representatives of the Armed Forces of the United States be included on a
board.  House Bill 218 provides that at least one of the members of a board
must be a veteran. 

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 218 amends the Government Code to provide that at least one of
the members of a local workforce development board must be a veteran who
meets the qualifications required for board membership.  The bill also
provides for the implementation of the change in membership requirements. 

EFFECTIVE DATE

September 1, 2001.