Bill

SB 1158

85(R) - 2017
Senate Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
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Senate Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
Health
Occupational Licensing
Harris County
Safety

Vote Recommendation

No
  • Negative
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Negative
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Borris Miles

Bill Caption

Relating to certified food managers in food establishments in certain counties.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

This is a bracketed bill. Under current law, a county with a population of at least 2.8 million is permitted to require that a trained food manager be on duty during the normal operating hours of a food establishment. SB 1158 would change this provision to allow a county with a population of at least 4 million to require a food manager either be certified or trained.

Vote Recommendation Notes

This bill infringes on the principles of limited government and the free market by allowing Harris County to adopt a regulation requiring a certified food manager to be on duty during the business hours of a food establishment. Despite being local and permissive, because SB 1158 opens the door for increased business costs and regulations, we oppose this bill.