Bill

HB 1515

85(R) - 2017
House Environmental Regulation
Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development
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House Environmental Regulation
Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development
Environment
Water

Vote Recommendation

No
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  • Negative
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Gary Elkins

Sponsor(s)

Craig Estes

Bill Caption

Relating to the expiration of the dry cleaner environmental response program.

Fiscal Notes

An impact of $0 through the biennium ending August 31, 2019.

The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of the bill.

Bill Analysis

Under current law, the dry cleaner environmental response program is scheduled to expire in 2021. HB 1515 would extend the life of this program to 2050.

Vote Recommendation Notes

This bill infringes on the principle of limited government by extending the life of a governmental program for almost 30 years. Regardless of whether or not the program itself is necessary, it should not be extended for another nearly 30 years without further sunset review before then. For this reason, we oppose HB 1515.

Organizations Supporting

Texas Association of Business