Bill

SB 694

85(R) - 2017
Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development
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Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development
Finance

Companion Bill

HB 1492

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
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Author(s)

Dawn Buckingham
Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa

Bill Caption

Relating to the creation of the National Museum of the Pacific War museum fund.

Fiscal Notes

A negative impact of $2,704,000 through the biennium ending August 31, 2019.

The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of the bill.

Bill Analysis

SB 694 would amend the Government Code to create the National Museum of the Pacific War museum fund. The fund would consist of admissions revenue and donations and would be used to administer, operate, preserve, repair, expand, and maintain the museum. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

This is a procedural bill which would simply modify how the funds for the museum are handled so that the private foundation that operates the museum can implement some operational efficiencies. For these reasons we will remain neutral, but do wish to point out that we believe this is a good example of why private organizations should be the ones who own and operate museums as they have a much better track record of operating these facilities efficiently and effectively. 

Organizations Supporting

Admiral Nimitz Foundation