MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
Thursday, May 13, 1999
11:00 am
Capitol Extension, Room E1.016
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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 Thursday, May 13, 1999
in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.016, at Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Frank Madla Senator Rodney Ellis
Senator Jon Lindsay
Senator Mike Moncrief
Senator Drew Nixon
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The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:45 pm. There being
a quorum present, the following business was transacted.
The following members arrived after the roll was called:
none.
The Chair laid out HB2961 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Duncan, to explain the bill.
Senator Lindsay moved that HB2961 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 HB2930 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Duncan, to explain the bill.
Senator Lindsay moved that HB2930 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 HB3120 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Haywood, to explain the bill.
Senator Lindsay moved that HB3120 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 HB3825 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Haywood, to explain the bill.
Senator Lindsay moved that HB3825 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 HB3826 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Haywood, to explain the bill.
Senator Lindsay moved that HB3826 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 HB3827 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Haywood, to explain the bill.
Senator Lindsay moved that HB3827 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 HB3828 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Haywood, to explain the bill.
Senator Lindsay moved that HB3828 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.
Senator Moncrief moved to be shown voting aye on all bills
missed, without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB641 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Lindsay, to explain the bill.
Senator Lindsay moved that HB641 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 HB2491 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Gallegos, Jr., to explain the bill.
Senator Moncrief moved that HB2491 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 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 HB2764 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Nixon, to explain the bill.
Senator Nixon moved that HB2764 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 Nixon moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB2971 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Nixon, to explain the bill.
Senator Nixon moved that HB2971 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 Nixon moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB2603 and recognized Senator Nixon, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Nixon moved that HB2603 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 Nixon moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB247 and recognized Senator Nixon, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Nixon moved that HB247 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 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 HB1606 and recognized Senator Nixon, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Nixon moved that HB1606 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 Nixon moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB3794 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Bernsen, to explain the bill.
Senator Lindsay moved that HB3794 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 HB3809 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Bernsen, to explain the bill.
Senator Moncrief moved that HB3809 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 Moncrief moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB1575 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Barrientos, to explain the bill.
Senator Nixon moved that HB1575 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 Moncrief moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB3773 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Barrientos, to explain the bill.
Senator Moncrief moved that HB3773 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 Moncrief moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB3821 and recognized Senator Moncrief, in
the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Moncrief moved that HB3821 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 Moncrief moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB2898 and recognized Senator Lindsay, in
the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Lindsay moved that HB2898 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 HB3300 and recognized Senator Lindsay, in
the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Lindsay sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved
adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.
Senator Lindsay sent up Committee Amendment 2 and moved
adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.
Senator Lindsay sent up Committee Amendment 3 and moved
adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.
Senator Lindsay moved that HB3300, as amended, 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 Nixon moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB509 and recognized Senator Lindsay, in
the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Lindsay moved that HB509 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.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
The Chair advised that HB770 had been tagged pursuant to
Senate Rule 11.19 and would not be heard.
The Chair laid out HB780 and recognized Senator Lindsay, in
the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Lindsay moved that HB780 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.
Senator Nixon assumed the chair. The Chair laid out HB1078 and
recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Madla, to explain the
bill.
Senator Madla moved that HB1078 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 Madla moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
The Chair laid out HJR71 and recognized Senator Madla, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Madla sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved
adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.
Senator Moncrief moved that HJR71, as amended, 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 HB485 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Madla, to explain the bill.
Senator Madla sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Madla to explain the difference between the
committee substitute and the bill as filed. Senator Madla
moved adoption of the committee substitute, without objection,
it was so ordered.
Senator Madla moved that HB485 do not pass but that CSHB485 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 Madla moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
Senator Madla resumed the chair. The Chair laid out HB2787 and
recognized Senator Nixon, in the absence of the Senate
sponsor, 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 HB2787 do not pass but that CSHB2787
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 Nixon moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB3191 and recognized Senator Lindsay, in
the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Lindsay sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved
adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.
Senator Lindsay moved that HB3191, as amended, 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