By: Guillen, Lambert (Senate Sponsor - Zaffirini) H.B. No. 4047
(In the Senate - Received from the House May 3, 2023;
May 5, 2023, read first time and referred to Committee on Natural
Resources & Economic Development; May 21, 2023, reported
adversely, with favorable Committee Substitute by the following
vote: Yeas 8, Nays 0, one present not voting; May 21, 2023, sent to
printer.)
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COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR H.B. No. 4047 By: Zaffirini
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a study on the potential for utilization of the uranium
deposits in this state.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. DEFINITION. In this Act, "commission" means the
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
SECTION 2. STUDY ON POTENTIAL FOR UTILIZATION OF URANIUM
DEPOSITS IN THIS STATE. The commission shall conduct a
comprehensive study on the uranium deposits in this state,
evaluating the economic benefits of utilizing those deposits to
lessen the United States' reliance on foreign sources of uranium
while prioritizing public health and safety. The study must:
(1) assess the potential for utilizing the state's
uranium deposits; and
(2) provide recommendations for strategies,
legislative or regulatory changes, potential economic incentive
programs, and public health and safety best practices to support
the state's uranium mining industry.
SECTION 3. REPORT. Not later than December 1, 2024, the
commission shall submit to the governor, lieutenant governor, and
speaker of the house of representatives a report that includes the
findings of the study and any recommendations regarding the matters
described by Section 2 of this Act.
SECTION 4. EXPIRATION. This Act expires January 1, 2025.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act takes effect
immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members
elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas
Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for
immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2023.
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