Bill: SB 59, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
Senate Business & Commerce
2nd Chamber Committee
House Government Transparency & Operation
Vote Recommendation
Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Judith Zaffirini
Sponsor(s)
John Kuempel
Bill Caption
Relating to energy and water management planning and reporting requirements for state agencies and institutions of higher education.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
Under current law, state agencies and institutions of higher education are required to create long-term plans and strategies with regard to energy and resource conservation, planning, and reporting. SB 59 would remove this requirement. The state energy conservation office, however, would still be required to provide assistance to state agencies and educational institutions in preparing comprehensive energy and water management plans.
Vote Recommendation Notes
Given the procedural nature of this bill, it does not appear to have a connection to our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral.
Organizations Supporting
Texas Society of Architects
The Sierra Club