HBA-MPM H.B. 2939 77(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisH.B. 2939
By: Capelo
Public Safety
4/6/2001
Introduced



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

In the last few years, several vehicle tire models have been recalled
because of defects.  Even after a tire has been recalled, consumers with a
defective tire might continue to use it on a vehicle, putting themselves
and other drivers at risk.  For example, in October 2000, United States
regulators announced that the death count associated with
Bridgestone/Firestone tires subject to recall was 119.  A statutory
requirement is necessary to ensure that people replace defective tires in a
timely manner. House Bill 2939 prohibits a vehicle inspector from issuing a
safety inspection sticker for any vehicle equipped with recalled tires. 

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 2939 amends the Transportation Code to prohibit an inspection
station or inspector from issuing an inspection certificate for a vehicle
equipped with a tire subject to a voluntary or involuntary recall by a
manufacturer or governmental entity. 

EFFECTIVE DATE

September 1, 2001.