MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE AFFAIRS
Thursday, May 13, 1999
12:30 pm
Senate Chamber
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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule
11.11, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on State
Affairs was held on Thursday, May 13, 1999 in the Senate
Chamber at Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Florence Shapiro None
Senator Eliot Shapleigh
Senator David Bernsen
Senator J. E. Brown
Senator David Cain
Senator Tom Haywood
Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr.
Senator Drew Nixon
Senator Jeff Wentworth
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The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:05 pm. There being
a quorum present, the following business was transacted.
The following members arrived after the roll was called:
Senator Brown, Senator Lucio and Senator Nixon.
The subcommittee report on CSSB 1751 was laid out by the
Chair. Senator Bernsen moved to reconsider the vote by which
the committee substitute for SB 1751 was adopted. There being
no objection, the vote was reconsidered.
Senator Lucio moved to withdraw his motion to adopt the
substitute. There being no objection, the motion and the
substitute were withdrawn.
Senator Wentworth sent up a new committee substitute; the
Chair recognized Senator Wentworth to explain the difference
between the committee substitute and the bill as filed.
Senator Wentworth moved adoption of the committee substitute,
without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Shapleigh moved adoption of the subcommittee report on
CSSB 1751. There being no objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Shapleigh moved that SB 1751 do not pass but that CSSB
1751 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation
that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a
vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Shapleigh moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The subcommittee report on HB 236 was laid out by the Chair.
Senator Cain moved adoption of the subcommittee report on HB
236. There being no objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Cain moved that HB 236 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present
not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Cain moved that the bill be
recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The subcommittee report on HB 1227 was laid out by the Chair.
Senator Cain moved that the subcommittee report on HB 1227 be
adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Cain moved that HB 1227 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present
not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Shapleigh moved that the
bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The subcommittee report on HB 1425 was laid out by the Chair.
Senator Cain moved that the subcommittee report on HB 1425 be
adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Cain moved that HB 1425 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present
not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Shapleigh moved that the
bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The subcommittee report on HB 1436 was laid out by the Chair.
Senator Cain moved that the subcommittee report on HB 1436 be
adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Cain moved that HB 1436 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present
not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Shapleigh moved that the
bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The subcommittee report on HB 1538 was laid out by the Chair.
Senator Cain moved that the subcommittee report on HB 1538 be
adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Cain moved that HB 1538 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present
not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Cain moved that the bill be
recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The subcommittee report on HB 1616 was laid out by the Chair.
Senator Cain moved that the subcommittee report on HB 1616 be
adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Cain moved that HB 1616 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present
not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Shapleigh moved that the
bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The subcommittee report on HB 2149 was laid out by the Chair.
Senator Cain moved adoption of the subcommittee report on HB
2149. There being no objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Cain moved that HB 2149 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present
not voting, and 2 absent.
The subcommittee report on HB 2265 was laid out by the Chair.
Senator Cain moved adoption of the subcommittee report on HB
2265. There being no objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Cain moved that HB 2265 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present
not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that the
bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The subcommittee report on CSHB 2760 was laid out by the
Chair. Senator Cain moved adoption of the subcommittee report
on CSHB 2760. There being no objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Cain moved that HB 2760 do not pass but that CSHB 2760
be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it
do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a vote of 7
ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator
Shapleigh moved that the bill be recommended for placement on
the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The subcommittee report on HB 3014 was laid out by the Chair.
Senator Cain moved adoption of the subcommittee report on HB
3014. There being no objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Cain moved that HB 3014 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present
not voting, and 2 absent.
The subcommittee report on HB 3061 was laid out by the Chair.
Senator Cain moved that the subcommittee report on HB 3061 be
adopted. There being no objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Cain moved that HB 3061 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present
not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Shapleigh moved that the
bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The subcommittee report on HB 3521 was laid out by the Chair.
Senator Cain moved adoption of the subcommittee report on HB
3521. There being no objection, it was so ordered.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
The Chair moved that HB 3521 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection it was so ordered. Upon arrival of
a quorum, Senator Cain moved that HB 3521 be reported back to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Shapleigh moved
that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 156 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Wentworth, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
The Chair moved that HB 156 be left pending to await a quorum;
without objection it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Wentworth moved that HB 156 be reported back
to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 1 absent.
The Chair laid out HB 3125 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Fraser, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
The Chair moved that HB 3125 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection it was so ordered. Upon arrival of
a quorum, Senator Cain moved that HB 3125 be reported back to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Shapleigh moved
that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 707 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Cain, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
The Chair moved that HB 707 be left pending to await a quorum;
without objection it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Cain moved that HB 707 be reported back to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present
not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Cain moved that the bill be
recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 2922 and recognized Senator Wentworth,
in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Shapleigh moved that HB 2922 be reported favorably to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Shapleigh initially
voted nay but then requested unanimous consent to change his
vote and be shown voting aye. There being no objection, the
vote was changed. Senator Shapleigh then moved that the bill
be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 1032 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Cain, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
The Chair moved that HB 1032 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection it was so ordered. Upon arrival of
a quorum, Senator Cain moved that HB 1032 be reported back to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Cain moved that the
bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 2541 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Haywood, to explain the bill.
The Chair moved that HB 2541 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection it was so ordered. Upon arrival of
a quorum, Senator Shapleigh moved that HB 2541 be reported
back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and
be printed. The motion carried with a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays,
0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Shapleigh moved
that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 2819 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Haywood, to explain the bill.
The Chair moved that HB 2819 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection it was so ordered. Upon arrival of
a quorum, Senator Haywood moved that HB 2819 be reported back
to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Haywood moved that
the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 2538 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Cain, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
The Chair moved that HB 2538 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection it was so ordered. Upon arrival of
a quorum, Senator Wentworth moved that HB 2538 be reported
back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and
be printed. The motion carried with a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays,
0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Wentworth moved
that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 2539 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Cain, to explain the bill.
Senator Cain sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Cain to explain the difference between the
committee substitute and the bill as filed. Senator Cain
moved adoption of the committee substitute, without objection,
it was so ordered.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
The Chair moved that CSHB 2539 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection it was so ordered. Upon arrival of
a quorum, Senator Wentworth moved that HB 2539 do not pass but
that CSHB 2539 be reported back to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting,
and 1 absent. Senator Wentworth moved that the bill be
recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 826 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Wentworth, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
The Chair moved that HB 826 be left pending to await a quorum;
without objection it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Cain moved that HB 826 be reported back to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present
not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Wentworth moved that the
bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 2769 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Cain, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Shapleigh moved that HB 2769 be reported favorably to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Cain moved that the
bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 1925 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Duncan, to explain the bill.
At 4:23 pm Senator Shapleigh assumed the chair.
At 4:26 pm Senator Shapiro resumed the chair.
Senator Wentworth moved that HB 1925 be reported favorably to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Wentworth moved
that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 4:35 pm Senator Shapleigh assumed the chair.
The Chair laid out HB 1223 and recognized Senator Shapiro, in
the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Wentworth moved that HB 1223 be reported favorably to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Wentworth moved that
the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 1103 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Shapiro, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Wentworth moved that HB 1103 be reported favorably to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Wentworth moved
that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 2598 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Shapiro, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Wentworth moved that HB 2598 be reported favorably to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 1 absent.
The Chair laid out HB 3736 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Jackson, to explain the bill.
Senator Wentworth moved that HB 3736 be reported favorably to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Wentworth moved
that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 3262 and recognized Senator Wentworth,
in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Wentworth moved that HB 3262 be reported favorably to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Lucio, Jr. moved
that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 1544 and recognized Senator Wentworth,
in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Wentworth moved that HB 1544 be reported favorably to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Lucio, Jr. moved
that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 4:54 pm Senator Shapiro resumed the chair.
The Chair laid out HB 2219 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Lindsay, to explain the bill.
Senator Shapleigh moved that HB 2219 be reported favorably to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Shapleigh moved
that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 2997 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Lindsay, to explain the bill.
Senator Bernsen moved that HB 2997 be reported favorably to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 2 absent.
The Chair laid out HB 673 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Lindsay, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
At 5:27 pm Senator Shapleigh assumed the chair.
Senator Nixon moved that HB 673 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present
not voting, and 2 absent.
The Chair laid out HB 2611 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Moncrief, to explain the bill.
At 5:31 pm Senator Shapiro resumed the chair.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Shapleigh moved that HB 2611 be reported favorably to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 3 absent.
At 5:44 pm Senator Shapleigh assumed the chair.
The Chair laid out HJR 62 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Shapiro, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
At 6:14 pm Senator Wentworth assumed the chair.
Senator Shapiro moved that HJR 62 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a vote of 7 ayes, 1 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 1 absent.
At 6:17 pm Senator Shapiro resumed the chair.
The Chair laid out HB 953 and recognized Senator Wentworth, in
the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Shapleigh moved that HB 953 be reported favorably to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 9 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 HB 1016 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Ellis, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Nixon moved that HB 1016 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present
not voting, and 1 absent.
The Chair laid out HB 2300 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Ellis, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Bernsen moved that HB 2300 be reported favorably to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 8 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.
At 6:30 pm the Chair moved that the committee stand recessed
until 7:30 pm. Without objection, it was so ordered.
At 9:04 pm the committee reconvened.
The Chair laid out HB 1052 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Wentworth, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Wentworth moved that HB 1052 be reported favorably to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 1 absent.
The Chair laid out HB 1545 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Shapleigh, to explain the bill.
Senator Shapleigh moved that HB 1545 be reported favorably to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Shapleigh moved
that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SCR 79 and recognized Senator Shapleigh, in
the absence of the author, to explain the bill.
Senator Shapleigh moved that SCR 79 be reported favorably to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 1 absent.
The Chair laid out HB 2877 and recognized Senator Shapleigh,
in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Shapleigh moved that HB 2877 be reported favorably to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 1 absent.
The Chair laid out HB 2794 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Wentworth, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that HB 2794 be reported favorably to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 1
present not voting, and 1 absent.
The Chair laid out HB 3682 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Shapleigh, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Shapleigh moved that HB 3682 be reported favorably to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Shapleigh moved
that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 2862 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Brown, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that HB 2862 be reported favorably to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Brown moved that
the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 3072 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Brown, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that HB 3072 be reported favorably to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Lucio, Jr. moved
that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 1353 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Bernsen, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Bernsen moved that HB 1353 be reported favorably to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Bernsen moved that
the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 3433 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Cain, to explain the bill.
Senator Cain moved that HB 3433 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present
not voting, and 1 absent.
The Chair laid out HB 2409 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Bernsen, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Bernsen moved that HB 2409 be reported favorably to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 1 absent.
The Chair laid out HB 571 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Nelson, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that HB 571 be reported favorably to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 7 ayes, 1 nay, 0
present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Wentworth asked to be recognized to bring up a bill on
pending business that was not posted.
Senator Wentworth moved adoption of the committee substitute
for SJR 27. Before a vote could be taken, the committee was
recessed.
There being no further business, at 10:52 pm Senator Shapiro
moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of
the Chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
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Senator Florence Shapiro, Chair Cindy R
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Clerk