BILL ANALYSIS S.B. 688 By: Cain (Siebert) 04-26-95 Committee Report (Unamended) BACKGROUND Article 6673i, V.T.C.S. passed by the 72nd Legislature, concerns the use of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP). An identical statute was created by Article 6674i-2, V.T.C.S., also passed by the 72nd Legislature. These statutes require the Texas Department of Transportation to maximize the use of RAP, and, when feasible, remove and recycle hot mix asphalt from any portion of the state highway system being repaved. These statutes authorize the department to transfer title to RAP to another governmental entity for use on roads. PURPOSE As proposed, C.S.S.B. 688 requires the Texas Department of Transportation to dispose of all recycled asphalt pavement material in the most cost effective and environmentally sensitive manner it deems appropriate, giving priority to political subdivisions of the state for public works projects. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, department, agency or institution. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Article 6673i, V.T.C.S., as follows: Sec. 1. Redefines "department." Sec. 2. Requires the Texas Department of Transportation to dispose of all recycled asphalt pavement material in the most cost effective and environmentally sensitive manner it deems appropriate, giving priority to political subdivisions of the state for the maintenance, development, and construction of public works projects. Provides that disposal of such material is not subject to the provisions of the State Purchasing and General Services Act or to any other statutory or regulatory authority of the General Services Commission. Deletes existing section to make conforming changes. SECTION 2. Repealer: Article 6674i-2, V.T.C.S. (Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement). SECTION 3. Emergency clause. Effective date: upon passage. SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE ACTION Pursuant to a public notice posted on April 21, 1995, at 4:04 p.m., the House Committee on Transportation met in a public hearing on Wednesday, April 26, 1995, at 2:00 p.m., or upon adjournment, in Room E1.014 of the Capitol Extension and was called to order at 6:13 p.m. by the Chair, Representative Clyde Alexander. Pursuant to Rule 4 Section 11 of the House Rules, the Chair laid out S.B. 688 by Cain, which was the companion bill to H.B. 1732. H.B. 1732 was adopted by the House Committee on Transportation on March 22, 1995. No persons testified in support of, or in opposition to H.B. 1732. Representative Alexander moved that the Committee report S.B. 688, without amendments, to the full House with the recommendation that it do pass. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes (6), Nayes (0), Absent (3), Present not voting (0).