MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
Wednesday, April 14, 1999
8:30 am
Capitol Extension, Room E1.028
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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule
11.11, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on
Intergovernmental Relations was held on Wednesday, April 14,
1999 in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.028, at Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Frank Madla None
Senator Jon Lindsay
Senator Rodney Ellis
Senator Mike Moncrief
Senator Drew Nixon
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The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:35 am. There being
a quorum present, the following business was transacted.
The following members arrived after the roll was called:
none.
The Chair laid out SB1257 and recognized the author, Senator
Nelson, to explain the bill.
Senator Nixon sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Nelson to explain the difference between
the committee substitute and the bill as filed. Senator Nixon
moved adoption of the committee substitute, without objection,
it was so ordered.
Senator Nixon moved that SB1257 do not pass but that CSSB1257
be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it
do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a vote of 5
ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Nixon moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
The Chair laid out SB896 and recognized the author, Senator
Brown, to explain the bill.
Senator Moncrief moved that SB896 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present
not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Moncrief moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
The Chair laid out SB1839 and recognized the author, Senator
Bivins, to explain the bill.
Senator Moncrief moved that SB1839 be reported favorably to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Moncrief moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB1405 and recognized the author, Senator
Fraser, to explain the bill.
Senator Moncrief sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Fraser to explain the difference between
the committee substitute and the bill as filed. Senator
Moncrief moved adoption of the committee substitute, without
objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Madla moved that SB1405 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB1782 and recognized the author, Senator
Fraser, to explain the bill.
Senator Madla moved that SB1782 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
The Chair laid out SB1840 and recognized the author, Senator
Ratliff, to explain the bill.
Senator Moncrief moved that SB1840 be reported favorably to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Moncrief moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB825 and recognized Senator Ellis, in the
absence of the author, to explain the bill.
Senator Ellis sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Ellis to explain the difference between the
committee substitute and the bill as filed. Senator Ellis
moved adoption of the committee substitute, without objection,
it was so ordered.
Senator Ellis moved that SB825 do not pass but that CSSB825 be
reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do
pass and be printed. The motion carried with a vote of 5
ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Ellis moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
The Chair laid out SB1268 and recognized the author, Senator
Ellis, to explain the bill.
Senator Ellis moved that SB1268 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present
not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Ellis moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
The Chair laid out SB880 and recognized the author, Senator
Jackson, to explain the bill.
Senator Nixon moved that SB880 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present
not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Nixon moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB1666 and recognized the author, Senator
Jackson, to explain the bill.
Senator Nixon sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Jackson to explain the difference between
the committee substitute and the bill as filed. Senator Nixon
moved adoption of the committee substitute, without objection,
it was so ordered.
Senator Ellis moved that SB1666 do not pass but that CSSB1666
be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it
do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a vote of 5
ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Ellis moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
The Chair laid out SB1387 and recognized the author, Senator
Shapleigh, to explain the bill.
Senator Ellis moved that SB1387 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present
not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Ellis moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
The Chair laid out SB1389 and recognized the author, Senator
Shapleigh, to explain the bill.
Senator Ellis sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Shapleigh to explain the difference between
the committee substitute and the bill as filed. Senator Ellis
moved adoption of the committee substitute, without objection,
it was so ordered.
Senator Nixon moved that SB1389 do not pass but that CSSB1389
be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it
do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a vote of 5
ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Nixon moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB1112 and recognized the author, Senator
Shapleigh, to explain the bill.
Senator Ellis sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Shapleigh to explain the difference between
the committee substitute and the bill as filed. Senator Ellis
moved adoption of the committee substitute, without objection,
it was so ordered.
Senator Nixon moved that SB1112 do not pass but that CSSB1112
be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it
do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a vote of 5
ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
The Chair laid out SB939 and recognized the author, Senator
Armbrister, to explain the bill.
Senator Nixon moved that SB939 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present
not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Nixon moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB1118 and recognized the author, Senator
Armbrister, to explain the bill.
Senator Madla moved that SB1118 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
The Chair laid out SB1119 and recognized the author, Senator
Armbrister, to explain the bill.
Senator Madla moved that SB1119 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB1541 and recognized the author, Senator
Gallegos, Jr., to explain the bill.
Senator Ellis sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Gallegos, Jr. to explain the difference
between the committee substitute and the bill as filed.
Senator Ellis moved adoption of the committee substitute,
without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Madla moved that SB1541 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB1542 and recognized the author, Senator
Gallegos, Jr., to explain the bill.
Senator Ellis sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Gallegos, Jr. to explain the difference
between the committee substitute and the bill as filed.
Senator Ellis moved adoption of the committee substitute,
without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Madla moved that SB1542 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB1783 and recognized the author, Senator
Gallegos, Jr., to explain the bill.
Senator Ellis sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Gallegos, Jr. to explain the difference
between the committee substitute and the bill as filed.
Senator Ellis moved adoption of the committee substitute,
without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Ellis moved that SB1783 do not pass but that CSSB1783
be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it
do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a vote of 5
ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Ellis moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB1279 and recognized the author, Senator
Wentworth, to explain the bill.
Senator Nixon moved that SB1279 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present
not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Nixon moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
At 10:00 am Senator Madla moved that the Committee stand
recessed until 30 minutes upon adjournment of the Senate.
Without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:35 pm.
The Chair laid out SB1807 and recognized the author, Senator
Bernsen, to explain the bill.
Senator Madla moved that SB1807 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
The Chair laid out SB1684 and recognized the author, Senator
Bernsen, to explain the bill.
Senator Lindsay sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Bernsen to explain the difference between
the committee substitute and the bill as filed. Senator
Lindsay moved adoption of the committee substitute, without
objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Lindsay sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved
adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.
Senator Lindsay requested unanimous consent to incorporate
the amendment into the committee substitute; without
objection, it was so ordered. Senator Lindsay then moved that
the new committee substitute be adopted; without objection, it
was so ordered. Senator Lindsay moved that SB 1684 do not
pass but that CSSB 1684 be reported back to the Senate with
the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting,
and 1 absent.
Senator Lindsay moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
The Chair laid out SB1175 and recognized the author, Senator
Wentworth, to explain the bill.
Senator Lindsay sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Wentworth to explain the difference between
the committee substitute and the bill as filed. Senator
Lindsay moved adoption of the committee substitute, without
objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Lindsay moved that do not pass but that CS be
reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do
pass and be printed. The motion carried with a vote of 4
ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Lindsay moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB1166 and recognized the author, Senator
Wentworth, to explain the bill.
Senator Moncrief sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Wentworth to explain the difference between
the committee substitute and the bill as filed. Senator
Moncrief moved adoption of the committee substitute, without
objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Moncrief moved that SB1166 do not pass but that
CSSB1166 be reported back to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a vote of 3 ayes, 1 nay, 0 present not voting,
and 1 absent.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
The Chair laid out SB1401 and recognized the author, Senator
Nixon, to explain the bill.
Senator Nixon sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Nixon to explain the difference between the
committee substitute and the bill as filed. Senator Nixon
moved adoption of the committee substitute, without objection,
it was so ordered.
Senator Nixon moved that SB1401 do not pass but that CSSB1401
be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it
do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a vote of 4
ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
The Chair laid out SB712 and recognized the author, Senator
Wentworth, to explain the bill.
The Chair moved that the previous substitute for SB712 be
pulled down, without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Moncrief sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Wentworth to explain the difference between
the committee substitute and the bill as filed. Senator
Moncrief moved adoption of the committee substitute, without
objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Moncrief moved that SB712 do not pass but that CSSB712
be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it
do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a vote of 4
ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Moncrief moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB1073 and recognized the author, Senator
Gallegos, Jr., to explain the bill.
Senator Moncrief sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Gallegos, Jr. to explain the difference
between the committee substitute and the bill as filed.
Senator Moncrief moved adoption of the committee substitute,
without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Moncrief moved that SB1073 do not pass but that
CSSB1073 be reported back to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting,
and 1 absent.
The Chair laid out HB957 and recognized Senator Gallegos, Jr.,
in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Moncrief sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Gallegos, Jr. to explain the difference
between the committee substitute and the bill as filed.
Senator Moncrief moved adoption of the committee substitute,
without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Moncrief moved that HB957 do not pass but that CSHB957
be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it
do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a vote of 4
ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Moncrief moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
The Chair laid out SB1498 and recognized the author, Senator
Lindsay, to explain the bill.
Senator Lindsay moved that SB1498 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB986 and recognized Senator Lindsay, in
the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Lindsay moved that HB986 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present
not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Lindsay moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB675 and recognized the author, Senator
Wentworth, to explain the bill.
The Chair laid out SJR25 and recognized the author, Senator
Wentworth, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bills are shown on
the attached list.
The Chair moved that SB675 and SJR25 be left pending to await
a quorum; without objection it was so ordered.
Senator Lindsay assumed the chair. The Chair laid out SB464
and recognized the author, Senator Madla, to explain the bill.
The Chair laid out SJR4 and recognized the author, Senator
Madla, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
The Chair moved that SJR4 be left pending to await a quorum;
without objection it was so ordered.
Senator Madla resumed the chair.
There being no further business, at 4:00 pm Senator Madla
moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of
the Chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
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Senator Frank Madla, Chair
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Hillery Stephens, Clerk