MINUTES SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE ON TECHNOLOGY & BUSINESS GROWTH Thursday, May 6, 1999 8:30 am Capitol Extension, Room E1.028 ***** Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule 11.11, a public hearing Senate Subcommittee on Technology & Business Growth was held on Thursday, May 6, 1999 in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.028, at Austin, Texas. ***** MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: Senator Troy Fraser Senator John Carona Senator Frank Madla Senator Mike Jackson Senator John Whitmire ***** The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:05 am. The following business was transacted. The Chair laid out HB 23 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Armbrister, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The Chair moved that HB 23 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Jackson moved that HB 23 be reported back to the full Committee with the recommendation that it do pass. The motion carried with a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Whitmire asked that unanimous consent be given showing him voting "aye" for HB 23, without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair laid out HB 2109 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Brown, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The Chair moved that HB 2109 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Madla moved that HB 2109 be reported favorably to the full Committee with the recommendation that it do pass. The motion carried with a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Whitmire asked that unanimous consent be given showing him voting "aye" for HB 2109, without objection, it was so ordered. There being no further business, at 9:35 am Senator Fraser moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the Chair. Without objection, it was so ordered. ______________________ Senator Troy Fraser, Chair ______________________ Tara Cowen, Clerk