Bill: SB 212, 84(R) - 2015

Committee

Senate Health & Human Services

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Yes Neutral Neutral Neutral Positive Neutral

Author(s)

Brian Birdwell

Bill Caption

Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities and the transfer of its functions to the Texas Workforce Commission.

Fiscal Notes

Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for SB212, Committee Report 2nd House, Substituted: an impact of $0 through the biennium ending August 31, 2017. The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of the bill.

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

5/19/15 Update:

This bill was amended on 2nd reading in ways that did not fundamentally alter the purpose or affect of the bill. Our position remains unchanged.

5/15/15 Update:
This bill has been substantively updated since we reported on it in its original chamber. However, we continue to support SB 212. The second chamber sponsor is Representative Burkett.

First chamber analysis below:

This bill would implement sunset provisions by updating statutory language in Chapter 122 of the Human Resources Code to reflect the abolition of the Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities and transferring the responsibility for the administration and oversight of the State Use Program from the Council to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. The bill would mandate the Comptroller to establish an advisory committee composed of nine members to assist the comptroller execute responsibilities and assist in the creation of performance goals for the State Use Program.

The bill would permit the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, in addition to other state human services agencies providing disability services, to assist the comptroller with responsibilities specified in Chapter 122.

Second chamber analysis below:

This bill would implement sunset provisions by updating statutory language in Chapter 122 of the Human Resources Code to reflect the abolition of the Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities and transferring the responsibility for the administration and oversight of the State Use Program from the Council to the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The bill would mandate TWC to establish an advisory committee composed of thirteen members to assist TWC execute responsibilities and assist in the creation of performance goals for the State Use Program. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts would be required to provide TWC with the necessary information and resources needed to comply with Sections 122.007 and 122.015.

The bill would permit the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, in addition to other state human services agencies providing disability services, to assist with various services relating to the State Use Program.


Vote Recommendation Notes

First chamber vote recommendation:

Abolishing the Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities and transferring the Council's duties to the comptroller will help to reduce the size of government. We support SB 212 because it promotes government efficiency and limited government while maintaining appropriate oversight of state programs. 

Second chamber vote recommendation:

Abolishing the Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities and transferring the Council's duties to the Texas Workforce Commission will help to reduce the size of government. We support SB 212 because it promotes government efficiency and limited government while maintaining appropriate oversight of state programs. 


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