SRC-TAG, EPT S.B. 1729 78(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 1729
By: Lindsay
Natural Resources
4/1/2003
As Filed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Currently, Chapter 49 (Provisions Applicable to All Districts), Water Code
fails to explain  the compliance measures of storm water projects.  Some
district are concerned that complying with storm water management
requirements would require competitive bidding.  As proposed, S.B. 1729
clarifies that a water district may contract directly for services related
to complying with construction storm water management regulations without
receiving competitive bids.  

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 49.278(a), Water Code, to add services or
contracts for services related to complying with any state or federal
construction storm-water requirements, including obtaining permits and
implementing any required best management practices, to the list of items
to which this subchapter does not apply.  

SECTION 2.  Effective date:  upon passage or September 1, 2003.