MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
Friday, May 11, 2001
8:00 a.m. or upon adjournment
Capitol Extension Auditorium
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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule
11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on
Intergovernmental Relations was held on Friday, May 11, 2001, in
the Capitol Extension Auditorium
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MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Frank Madla None
Senator Jon Lindsay
Senator David Cain
Senator Florence Shapiro
Senator Todd Staples
Senator Royce West
Senator John Whitmire
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The chair called the meeting to order at 11:20 a.m. There being
a quorum present, the following business was transacted:
Senator Lindsay assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB2658 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Haywood, to explain the bill. Senator Lindsay moved
that HB2658 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 2 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 HB2488 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Haywood, to explain the bill. Senator Lindsay moved
that HB2488 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 2 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 HB3632 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Haywood, to explain the bill. Senator Lindsay moved
that HB3632 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 2 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 HB3671 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Nelson, to explain the bill. Senator Lindsay moved that
HB3671 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 3 absent. Senator Lindsay 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 HB1890 and recognized Senator Lindsay, 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 Lindsay moved that HB1890 be reported favorably
to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0
nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 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 HB3184 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Lindsay, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and
registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. Senator
Lindsay moved that HB3184 be reported favorably to the Senate
with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present
not voting, and 2 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 HB674 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Lindsay, to explain the bill. Senator Lindsay moved
that HB674 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 2 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 HB3663 and recognized Senator Lindsay, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Senator
Lindsay moved that HB3663 be reported favorably to the Senate
with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present
not voting, and 3 absent. Senator Lindsay moved that the bill
be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Lindsay assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HCR102 and recognized Senator Madla, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Senator
Lindsay moved that HCR102 be reported favorably to the Senate
with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present
not voting, and 3 absent. Senator Lindsay 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 HB1689 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Barrientos, to explain the bill. Senator Lindsay moved
that HB1689 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 2 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 HB2340 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Truan, to explain the bill.
The chair laid out HB3695 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Cain, to explain the bill. Senator Lindsay moved that
HB3695 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 3 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 HB2306 and recognized Senator Cain, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
The chair laid out HJR67 and recognized Senator Cain, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
The chair laid out HB2832 and recognized Senator Cain, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Senator
Lindsay moved that HB2832 be reported favorably to the Senate
with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present
not voting, and 2 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 HB3229 and recognized Senator Cain, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Senator
Lindsay moved that HB3229 be reported favorably to the Senate
with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present
not voting, and 2 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 HB2053 and recognized Senator Cain, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
The chair laid out HB2175 and recognized Senator Cain, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Senator
Lindsay moved that HB2175 be reported favorably to the Senate
with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present
not voting, and 2 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 HB3637 and recognized Senator Cain, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Senator
Lindsay moved that HB3637 be reported favorably to the Senate
with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present
not voting, and 2 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 HB3691 and recognized Senator Cain, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Senator
Lindsay moved that HB3691 be reported favorably to the Senate
with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present
not voting, and 3 absent. Senator Lindsay moved that the bill
be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Cain assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB1194 and recognized Senator Madla, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Senator
Lindsay moved that HB1194 be reported favorably to the Senate
with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present
not voting, and 2 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 HB2863 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Madla, to explain the bill. Senator Lindsay moved that
HB2863 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 2 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 HB2778 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Madla, to explain the bill. Senator Lindsay moved that
HB2778 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 2 absent.
The chair laid out HB3006 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Madla, to explain the bill. Senator Lindsay moved that
HB3006 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 2 absent.
The chair laid out HB3552 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Madla, to explain the bill. Senator Lindsay moved that
HB3552 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 2 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 HB2760 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Madla, to explain the bill. Senator Lindsay moved that
HB2760 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 2 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 HB2683 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Madla, to explain the bill.
The chair laid out HB2818 and recognized Senator Madla, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Senator
Lindsay moved that HB2818 be reported favorably to the Senate
with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present
not voting, and 2 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 HB3604 and recognized Senator Madla, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Senator
Lindsay moved that HB3604 be reported favorably to the Senate
with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present
not voting, and 2 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 HB3623 and recognized Senator Madla, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Senator
Lindsay moved that HB3623 be reported favorably to the Senate
with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present
not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Lindsay 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 HB1940 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
Cain moved that HB1940 be reported favorably to the Senate with
the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 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 HB1863 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Wentworth, to explain the bill. Senator Lindsay moved
that HB1863 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 2 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 HB2260 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill. Senator Lindsay moved
that HB2260 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 2 absent.
The chair laid out HB164 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Armbrister, to explain the bill. Senator Whitmire moved
that HB164 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 2 absent. Senator Whitmire moved that the bill be
recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB3643 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Armbrister, to explain the bill. Senator Lindsay moved
that HB3643 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 2 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 HB3687 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Armbrister, to explain the bill. Senator Lindsay moved
that HB3687 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 3 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 HB1096 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Gallegos, Jr., to explain the bill. Senator Lindsay
moved that HB1096 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 2 absent.
The chair laid out HB1388 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Gallegos, Jr., to explain the bill. Senator Lindsay
moved that HB1388 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 2 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 HB2341 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Gallegos, Jr., to explain the bill.
The chair laid out HB3364 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Van de Putte, to explain the bill. Senator Lindsay
moved that HB3364 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 2 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 HB2477 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Duncan, to explain the bill. Senator Lindsay moved that
HB2477 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 2 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 HB1468 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Cain, to explain the bill. Senator Cain moved that
HB1468 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nay, 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 HB3692 and recognized Senator Cain, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Senator
Lindsay moved that HB3692 be reported favorably to the Senate
with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present
not voting, and 3 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 HB1912 and recognized Senator Cain, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Senator
West moved that HB1912 be reported favorably to the Senate with
the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 2 absent. Senator West moved that the bill be
recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB2681 and recognized Senator Cain, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Senator
West moved that HB2681 be reported favorably to the Senate with
the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 2 absent. Senator West moved that the bill be
recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Lindsay assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB182 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Madla, to explain the bill. Senator Lindsay moved that
HB182 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 2 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 HB798 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Madla, to explain the bill.
The chair laid out HB1445 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Wentworth, to explain the bill. Senator Lindsay moved
that the Committee withdraw the substitute from HB1445. Senator
Lindsay moved that HB1445 be reported favorably to the Senate
with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present
not voting, and 2 absent.
The chair laid out HJR89 and recognized Senator Lindsay, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
The chair laid out HB824 and recognized Senator Lindsay, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Senator
Lindsay moved that HB824 be reported favorably to the Senate
with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nay, 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 HB385 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Staples, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and
registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair laid out HB2226 and recognized Senator Lindsay, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Senator
Lindsay moved that HB2226 be reported favorably to the Senate
with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present
not voting, and 3 absent. Senator Lindsay moved that the bill
be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Lindsay assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB350 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Madla, to explain the bill.
Senator Madla resumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB1765 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Fraser, to explain the bill. Senator Lindsay moved that
HB1765 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nay, 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 HB2706 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Madla, to explain the bill. Senator Lindsay moved that
HB2706 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 3 absent. Senator Lindsay moved that the bill be
recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Lindsay assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB3001 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Madla, to explain the bill. Senator Lindsay moved that
HB3001 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 3 absent. Senator Lindsay moved that the bill be
recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Madla resumed the chair. Senator Lindsay assumed the
chair.
The chair laid out HB3049 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Madla, to explain the bill. Senator Lindsay moved that
HB3049 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 3 absent.
The chair laid out HB2744 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Madla, to explain the bill. Senator Lindsay moved that
HB2744 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 3 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 HB2076 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Madla, to explain the bill. Senator Lindsay moved that
HB2076 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 3 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 HB3349 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Madla, to explain the bill. Senator Lindsay moved that
HB3349 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 3 absent. Senator Lindsay moved that the bill be
recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Lindsay assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB2544 and recognized Senator Madla, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Senator
Lindsay moved that HB2544 be reported favorably to the Senate
with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present
not voting, and 3 absent. Senator Lindsay 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 HB3305 and recognized Senator Shapiro, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Senator
Shapiro moved that HB3305 be reported favorably to the Senate
with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present
not voting, and 0 absent.
The chair laid out SB378.Senator Cain moved that SB378 be
reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it
do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote
of 5 ayes, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
The chair laid out SB469. Senator Cain moved that SB469 be
reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it
do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote
of 5 ayes, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
The chair laid out HB370. Senator Lindsay moved that HB370 be
reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it
do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote
of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 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 HB969. Senator Lindsay moved that HB969 be
reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it
do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote
of 4 ayes, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.
The chair laid out HB1191. The chair laid out HB1543.
The chair laid out HB3298. Senator Whitmire moved that HB3298 be
reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it
do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote
of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator
Whitmire moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the
Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The chair laid out HB3696. Senator Lindsay moved that HB3696 be
reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it
do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote
of 4 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent. Senator
Lindsay moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the
Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
Senator Whitmire handed in votes. Senator Shapiro requested to
be shown voting no on SBs: 151, 378 and 469; without
objection, it was so ordered.
There being no further business, at 8:06 p.m. Senator Madla
moved that the Committee be adjourned. Without objection, it was
so ordered.
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Senator Frank Madla, Chair
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Hillery Stephens, Clerk