City of San Antonio - File #: 15-2635

• File #: 15-2635
• Type: Resolution
• In control: City Council A Session
• On agenda: 4/30/2015
• Posting Language: Briefing and possible action on legislation filed in the 84th Regular State Legislative Session, an update on the status of proposed State legislation and its impact on the City of San Antonio. [Carlos Contreras, Assistant City Manager; Jeff Coyle, Director, Intergovernmental Relations]

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/30/2015	1	City Council A Session

DEPARTMENT: Intergovernmental Relations      

DEPARTMENT HEAD: Jeff Coyle

COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City Wide

SUBJECT:

84th State Legislative Session Update

SUMMARY:

This item is a briefing and possible action on legislation filed in the 84th Regular State Legislative Session. This briefing will provide information and an update on the status of proposed State legislation and its impact on the City of San Antonio.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The 84^th Regular State Legislative Session began on January 13, 2015. Members of the 84^th Legislature began filing bills on November 10, 2014. Though many of the bills filed do not impact San Antonio municipal interests, this legislative update will focus on legislation that has a direct impact on the City's municipal interests.

ISSUE:

The legislative issues covered by this update will vary depending on legislation the members of the Texas State House and Senate act upon.

ALTERNATIVES:

This item is for briefing purposes only, however, the City Council may choose to take action.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Any fiscal impact of proposed legislation is undetermined at this time.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff may seek direction from City Council to support or oppose legislation presented in this update.