By: Madla S.C.R. No. 95 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, On the national and state levels, gas utility 1-2 companies have entered into the business of equipment service and 1-3 repairs, resulting in opposition from private plumbing contractors; 1-4 and 1-5 WHEREAS, Although legislation was introduced during the 73rd 1-6 session to address the competitive effects on small businesses in 1-7 Texas of gas utility sponsored programs in the areas of energy 1-8 product sales and service, a nonlegislative solution was worked out 1-9 which could serve as a model for a solution in other states; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Representatives of plumbing associations and local 1-11 gas distribution companies and gas pipeline companies have agreed 1-12 to the formation of a trade-ally program whereby utilities will 1-13 continue to be allowed to introduce new technology and new products 1-14 and to engage in related marketing, while both small and large 1-15 local independent plumbing contractors will perform the related 1-16 installation and services of such products; now, therefore, be it 1-17 RESOLVED by the 73rd Legislature of the State of Texas, That 1-18 Senate Bill No. 696 and House Bill No. 2490 be withdrawn from 1-19 consideration and that the Texas Legislature commend and applaud 1-20 all parties involved in crafting this highly constructive 1-21 compromise which will benefit all citizens of Texas; and, be it 1-22 further 1-23 RESOLVED, That the parties involved report to the 74th 2-1 Legislature about the progress of the new program, including any 2-2 problems.