Bill: SB 1158, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
Senate Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
Vote Recommendation
Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
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.