Bill: SB 1559, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
Senate State Affairs
2nd Chamber Committee
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| No |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Negative |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Larry Taylor
Sponsor(s)
Greg Bonnen
Bill Caption
Relating to a fee exemption for guardianship proceedings of certain military servicemembers and certain law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders.
Fiscal Notes
From the LBB: no significant fiscal implication to the state is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
SB 1559 would amend the Estates Code to prohibit a county clerk from charging or collecting from the estate of a proposed ward or ward a fee for the filing of a guardianship proceeding and a fee for any service rendered by the court if the court finds that the proposed ward or ward became incapacitated as a result of a personal injury sustained while in active service as a member of the U.S. armed forces or in the line of duty as a public officer or employee.
Vote Recommendation Notes
Though well intended, providing exemptions for one group over another is a violation of our limited government principle. Due to this fundamental violation, we oppose this bill and all such exemptions.
