SRC-MWN H.B. 3404 77(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 3404 By: King, Tracy (Armbrister) Natural Resources 5/6/2001 Engrossed DIGEST AND PURPOSE When the Edwards Aquifer Authority (authority) was created in the 73rd Legislative Session, the legislation did not provide definitions for "agricultural use," "non-agricultural use," and "horticultural products." Currently, the authority charges fees for water usage. The fees for water used for agricultural purposes are calculated at different rates than those for water used for non-agricultural uses. H.B. 3404 adds the definitions of "agricultural use," "non-agricultural use," and "horticultural products," for the purpose of clarifying which rate should be charged for a particular use of water. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Section 1.03, Chapter 626, Acts of the 73rd Legislature, Regular Session, 1993, by adding Subdivisions (26), (27), and (28), to define "agricultural use," "non-agricultural use," and ""horticultural products." SECTION 2. Repealer: Section 1.11(h), Chapter 626 (Relating to the authority is subject to certain open meetings law), Acts of the 73rd Legislature, Regular Session, 1993. SECTION 3. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2001.