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).