Bill: SB 289, 86(R) - 2019

Committee

Senate Intergovernmental Relations

2nd Chamber Committee

House County Affairs

Vote Recommendation

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

Author(s)

Eddie Lucio Jr.

Sponsor(s)

Geanie Morrison

Bill Caption

Relating to natural disaster housing recovery. 

Fiscal Notes

Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for SB 289, Committee Report 2nd House, Substituted: a negative impact of ($498,814) through the biennium ending August 31, 2021.


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 289 would direct the General Land Office (GLO) to: (1) collaborate with the Texas Division of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to secure reimbursement for housing needs in areas affected by natural disasters; (2) seek prior approval from FEMA and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the immediate post-disaster implementation of local housing recovery plans; and (3) maintain a division with adequate staffing to carry out GLO's duties relating to long-term natural disaster recovery.

SB 289 would also allow a local government to adopt a local housing recovery plan to provide for rapid construction of permanent replacement housing following a natural disaster. This plan must be certified by the Hazard Reduction and Recovery Center at Texas A&M University. The plan must also be reviewed by the GLO.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action remains neutral on SB 289 because it does not significantly affect our liberty principles. 

Source URL (retrieved on 04/20/2024 11:04 AM): http://reports.texasaction.com/bill/86r/sb289?print_view=true