MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
Friday, May 14, 1999
10:30 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 Friday, May 14, 1999
in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.028, 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 9:50 pm. There being
a quorum present, the following business was transacted.
The following members arrived after the roll was called:
none.
Senator Moncrief assumed the chair. The Chair laid out HB2858
and recognized Senator Madla, in the absence of the Senate
sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Madla moved that HB2858 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a vote of 3 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present
not voting, and 2 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 HB2388 and recognized Senator Madla, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Madla moved that HB2388 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 HB108 and recognized Senator Madla, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Madla moved that HB108 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 HB2201 and recognized Senator Madla, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Madla moved that HB2201 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 HB2729 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Madla, to explain the bill.
Senator Madla moved that HB2729 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.
Senator Madla resumed the chair. The Chair laid out HB1563
and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Lindsay, to explain
the bill.
Senator Lindsay moved that HB1563 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 HB3854 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Lindsay, to explain the bill.
Senator Lindsay moved that HB3854 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 HB1847 and recognized Senator Lindsay, in
the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Lindsay moved that HB1847 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 HB2009 and recognized Senator Nixon, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Moncrief moved that HB2009 be reported favorably to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 3 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 2 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 HB3836 and recognized Senator Nixon, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Nixon moved that HB3836 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.
Senator Moncrief moved to removed the Tag on HB2259, without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair advised that HB2259 had been re-tagged pursuant to
Senate Rule 11.19 and would not be heard.
The Chair advised that HB1200 had been tagged pursuant to
Senate Rule 11.19 and would not be heard.
The Chair laid out HB2822 and recognized Senator Moncrief, in
the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Moncrief moved that HB2822 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 HB2890 and recognized Senator Lindsay, in
the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Lindsay moved that HB2890 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 HB51 and recognized Senator Lindsay, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
The Chair laid out HB1666 and recognized Senator Lindsay, in
the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Lindsay moved that HB1666 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 HB2754 and recognized Senator Lindsay, in
the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Lindsay moved that HB2754 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 HB3803 and recognized Senator Lindsay, in
the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Lindsay moved that HB3803 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 moved to removed the Tag on Hb2259, without
objection, it was so ordered. The Chair laid out HB2281 and
recognized Senator Nixon, in the absence of the Senate
sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Moncrief moved that HB2281 be reported favorably to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 3 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 2 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 HB2259 and recognized Senator Moncrief, in
the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Moncrief moved that HB2259 be reported favorably to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 3 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 2 absent.
There being no further business, at 10:50 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