HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 2904 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY JUNCIL MEMBERS No, 2904
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��oi40Ar�p To the Mayor and Members of the City Council May 12, 1977
»rEXP'y Subject: STATUS OF LEGISLATION REGARDING RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
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At the City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 10, 1977, the staff was asked
to provide information concerning the status of bills being considered by
the Texas State Legislature regarding residency requirements for City
employees. This report provides the status of these bills as of Thursday
morning, May 12, 1977.
Three bills prohibiting a city from requiring residency within the city
limits as a condition of employment with the city have been introduced in
the State Legislature. The current status of these bills is provided below.
SB 189 Passed the Senate
Referred to House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee.
Considered by Subcommittee on Urban Affairs in formal
meeting, May 2.
Reported favorably from subcommittee with amendments
on May 9.*
SB 367 Heard in Senate Intergovernmental Relations Committee.
No further action taken.
HB 475 Referred to House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee.
No further action taken.
*Subcommittee amendments are not printed for distribution.
Summary
Of the three bills introduced on this subject, two are still in the original
committee to which they were referred. SB 189, however, has been passed by
the Senate and approved by a House Subcommittee on Urban Affairs. It has
not yet been scheduled for consideration by the full committee.
Attempts will be made to follow these bills and to keep the City Council in-
formed as to their status.
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If the City Council desires any additional information on this subject,
please do not hesitate to ask.
Respectfully submitted,
C"f' :RECO]RDR. N. LinepF�I
C1AlCity Manager �i�Yu�s_WBG:ms [1. OISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS