Amend SB 1393 by adding the following new SECTION to be
renumbered appropriately to read as follows:
SECTION ____. Section 361.020(a), Health and Safety Code, is
amended to read as follows:
(a) The commission shall develop a strategic state solid
waste plan for all solid waste under its jurisdiction. The
commission shall develop a strategic plan for the reduction of
solid waste. The strategic plan shall include provisions to:
(1) restrict the siting of solid waste facilities so
as to minimize the adverse effects of those facilities on
low-income communities; and
(2) require the consideration of the cumulative effect
the presence of multiple sources of pollution and other nuisances
may have on the community surrounding a solid waste facility.