BILL ANALYSIS S.B. 393 By: Nixon (TORRES) April 18, 1995 Committee Report (Unamended) BACKGROUND Facilities used in the liquification of liquified natural gas (LNG) were regulated by the Railroad Commission of Texas until changes in federal law removed the state's jurisdiction over these facilities. Any state regulation of these facilities would be considered redundant since the federal regulations are fully comprehensive. PURPOSE S.B. 393 would amend the definition of "LNG system" in Section 116.001(7), Natural Resources Code, by eliminating reference to the liquification of liquified natural gas. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Section 116.001(7), Natural Resources Code, by removing facilities used in the liquefaction of natural gas from the definition of an "LNG system." SECTION 2. Effective Date: September 1, 1995. SECTION 3. Emergency Clause. SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE ACTION S.B. 393 was considered by the Energy Resources Committee in a public hearing on April 18, 1995. Thomas D. Petru of the Railroad Commission of Texas testified neutrally on the bill. The bill was reported favorably without amendment, with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars, by a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 PNV, and 3 absent.