BILL ANALYSIS

 

 

Senate Research Center	S.B. 410
85R3451 JCG-D	By: Watson
	Business & Commerce
	3/20/2017
	As Filed

 

 

 

AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

 

S.B. 410 requires state agencies and institutions of higher education to use light-emitting diodes (LEDs) when replacing light bulbs in their facilities. This requirement does not apply to those situations where use of an LED is incompatible with the light fixture or is otherwise impracticable. By making this change, the state will save hundreds of thousands of dollars over the lifetime of these bulbs.

 

As proposed, S.B. 410 amends current law relating to the use of light-emitting diode (LED) light bulbs in state buildings.

 

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 2165.009, Government Code, as follows:

 

Sec. 2165.009. ENERGY-EFFICIENT LIGHT BULBS IN STATE BUILDINGS. (a) Creates this subsection from existing text. Requires a state agency or institution of higher education (IHE) in charge and control of a state building, except as provided by Subsection (b), to purchase for use in each type of light fixture in the building the commercially available model of light-emitting diode (LED) light bulb that meets certain requirements, rather than the commercially available model of light bulb that meets certain requirements.

 

(b) Authorizes a state agency or IHE under Subsection (a) to purchase a light bulb other than an LED light bulb if the use of an LED light bulb is incompatible with the light fixture or is otherwise impracticable.

 

SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2017.