The House Committee on Environmental Regulation

84th Legislature

May 2, 2016

1:00 p.m.

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Pursuant to a notice posted on April 26, 2016, the House Committee on Environmental Regulation met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Morrison, at 1:09 p.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Morrison; Rodriguez, Eddie; Isaac; Kacal; King, Ken; Lozano; Reynolds; and Thompson, Ed.

A quorum was present.

The Committee convened to hear invited testimony on Interim Charge #2, to review the compliance practices of surface water management entities with state rules regarding the aesthetic condition of waterways and the prevention or removal of human-made floating trash and debris. Provide recommendations on how state and local authorities could coordinate to better achieve these goals.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative King, Phil now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The Committee also heard invited testimony on Interim Charge #3, to monitor initiatives at the local level to regulate environmental issues. Consider if legislative changes are needed to resolve ambiguous regulations regarding the priority of state or local authority.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

At 3:20 p.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

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Rep. Morrison, Chair

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Peter Salatich, Clerk