MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Friday, May 11, 2001
8 a.m. or upon adjournment
Capitol Building, Room 3E.4
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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule
11.18, and a motion made in the Texas Senate by Senator Moncrief
to suspend the 24 hour posting rule for the bills listed in the
minutes, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Health and
Human Services was held on Friday, May 11, 2001, in the Capitol
Building, Room 3E.4, at Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Mike Moncrief, Chairman Senator Chris Harris
Senator John Carona, Vice Chairman Senator David Sibley
Senator David Bernsen
Senator Mario Gallegos, Jr.
Senator Frank Madla
Senator Jane Nelson
Senator Eliot Shapleigh
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The chairman called the meeting to order at 11:25 a.m. The
following business was transacted.
The chairman laid out HB 1719 by Representative Eiland, relating
to prohibiting certain persons and entities from banning the use
of recording devices during the delivery of a child, and
recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Van de Putte, to explain
the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on HB 1719 are shown on the
attached list. There being no other witnesses registered or
responding to the chairman's call for public testimony relating
to HB 1719, the chairman closed public testimony.
The chairman left HB 1719 pending temporarily, to await the
arrival of a quorum.
The chairman laid out SB 1152 by Senator Van de Putte, relating
to establishing the Tex Rx plan, which had been left pending
from a previous hearing, and recognized the author.
Senator Nelson moved to reconsider the vote by which the
committee substitute for SB 1152 was adopted during the April 5,
2001, hearing. There being no objection, the motion prevailed
by unanimous consent.
Senator Nelson moved to withdraw from consideration the
committee substitute for SB 1152 that was adopted during the
April 5, 2001, hearing. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed by unanimous consent.
Senator Nelson sent up a new version of the committee substitute
for SB 1152 and Senator Van de Putte explained the differences
between it and the bill as filed.
Senator Nelson moved the adoption of the committee substitute
for SB 1152. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by
unanimous consent.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the committee substitute
for SB 1152 are shown on the attached list. There being no other
witnesses registered or responding to the chairman's call for
public testimony relating to SB 1152, the chairman closed public
testimony.
The chairman left the committee substitute for SB 1152 pending
temporarily, to await the arrival of a quorum.
The chairman laid out HCR 235 by Representative Delisi,
commending the Women in Government organization and encouraging
each state agency and state education institution to take action
and equal access for women in health care, and recognized the
Senate sponsor, Senator Nelson, to explain the resolution.
No witnesses testified or registered on HCR 235.
The chairman left HCR 235 pending temporarily, to await the
arrival of a quorum.
At 11:41 a.m. Senator Nelson assumed presiding duties.
The chairman laid out HB 2419 by Representative Coleman,
relating to charity care requirements for certain hospitals, and
recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Moncrief, to explain the
bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on HB 2419 are shown on the
attached list. There being no other witnesses registered or
responding to the chairman's call for public testimony relating
to HB 2419, the chairman closed public testimony.
The chairman left HB 2419 pending temporarily, to await the
arrival of a quorum.
The chairman laid out HCR 223 by Representative Coleman,
directing the Texas Department of Health to prepare a list of
foods and beverages fortified with calcium for use by each
primary and secondary schools in Texas, and recognized the
Senate sponsor, Senator Moncrief, to explain the resolution.
Witnesses testifying and registering on HCR 223 are shown on the
attached list. There being no other witnesses registered or
responding to the chairman's call for public testimony relating
to HCR 223, the chairman closed public testimony.
The chairman left HCR 223 pending temporarily, to await the
arrival of a quorum.
The chairman laid out HCR 202 by Representative Lewis, directing
the Health and Human Services Commission to redesignate the
Doctors Hospital in Groves from an urban hospital to a rural
hospital, and recognized Senator Moncrief, in absence of the
Senate sponsor, to explain the resolution.
No witnesses testified or registered on HCR 202.
The chairman left HCR 202 pending temporarily, to await the
arrival of a quorum.
The chairman laid out HB 1099 by Representative Chisum, relating
to regulation of radioactive materials and other sources of
radiation, and recognized Senator Moncrief, in absence of the
Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on HB 1099 are shown on the
attached list. There being no other witnesses registered or
responding to the chairman's call for public testimony relating
to HB 1099, the chairman closed public testimony.
The chairman left HB 1099 pending temporarily, to await the
arrival of a quorum.
The chairman laid out HB 1887 by Representative Janek, relating
to the rights of patients receiving mental health services, and
recognized Senator Moncrief, in absence of the Senate sponsor,
to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on HB 1887 are shown on the
attached list. There being no other witnesses registered or
responding to the chairman's call for public testimony relating
to HB 1887, the chairman closed public testimony.
The chairman left HB 1887 pending temporarily, to await the
arrival of a quorum.
The chairman laid out HB 1537 by Representative Coleman,
relating to a study and a pilot program regarding the provision
of medical assistance and certain health benefits plan coverage
for children of migrant or seasonal agricultural workers, and
recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Moncrief, to explain the
bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on HB 1537 are shown on the
attached list. There being no other witnesses registered or
responding to the chairman's call for public testimony relating
to HB 1537, the chairman closed public testimony.
The chairman left HB 1537 pending temporarily, to await the
arrival of a quorum.
The chairman laid out anew HB 3507 by Representative Maxey,
relating to the regulation of dentistry and the provision of
dental services, which had been left pending from a previous
hearing, and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Moncrief.
Witnesses testifying and registering on HB 3507 are shown on the
attached list. There being no other witnesses registered or
responding to the chairman's call for public testimony relating
to HB 3507, the chairman closed public testimony.
Senator Moncrief moved to reconsider the vote by which the
committee substitute for HB 3507 was adopted during the May 10,
2001, hearing. There being no objection, the motion prevailed
by unanimous consent.
Senator Moncrief moved to withdraw from consideration the
committee substitute for HB 3507 that was adopted during the May
10, 2001, hearing. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed by unanimous consent.
The chairman left HB 3507 pending temporarily, to await the
arrival of a quorum.
At 12:02 p.m. Senator Moncrief resumed presiding duties.
At 12:02 p.m. the chairman recessed the committee by unanimous
consent until 1:30 p.m.
The chairman reconvened the Senate Committee on Health and Human
Services at 1:35 p.m.
The chairman laid out HB 2807 by Representative Kitchen,
relating to a demonstration project to extend Medicaid coverage
to certain low-income individuals, and recognized the Senate
sponsor,
Senator Barrientos, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on HB 2807 are shown on the
attached list. There being no other witnesses registered or
responding to the chairman's call for public testimony relating
to HB 2807, the chairman closed public testimony.
The chairman left HB 2807 pending temporarily, to await the
arrival of a quorum.
At 1:38 p.m. Senator Madla assumed presiding duties.
The chairman laid out HB 1124 by Representative Turner, relating
to establishing a community healthcare awareness and mentoring
program for students, and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator
Moncrief, to explain the bill.
No witnesses testified or registered on HB 1124.
The chairman left HB 1124 pending temporarily, to await the
arrival of a quorum.
At 1:39 p.m. Senator Moncrief resumed presiding duties.
The chairman laid out HB 2650 by Representative Capelo, relating
to requiring hepatitis C training for registered nurses, and
recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Madla, to explain the
bill.
No witnesses testified or registered on HB 2650.
The chairman left HB 2650 pending temporarily, to await the
arrival of a quorum.
At 1:41 p.m. Senator Madla assumed presiding duties.
The chairman laid out HB 1340 by Representative Brimer,
relating to the liability of certain hospitals that provide
charity care, and recognized Senator Moncrief, in absence of the
Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
No witnesses testified or registered on HB 1340.
The chairman left HB 1340 pending temporarily, to await the
arrival of a quorum.
The chairman laid out HB 1418 by Representative Jones, relating
to certain employees of nursing homes and related institutions,
and recognized Senator Moncrief, in absence of the Senate
sponsor, to explain the bill.
No witnesses testified or registered on HB 1418.
The chairman left HB 1418 pending temporarily, to await the
arrival of a quorum.
The chairman laid out HB 43 by Representative McClendon,
relating to the consideration of income earned by certain
recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits
for eligibility determination purposes, and recognized Senator
Moncrief, in absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
No witnesses testified or registered on HB 43.
The chairman left HB 43 pending temporarily, to await the
arrival of a quorum.
The chairman laid out HB 3153 by Representative Capelo, relating
to the authority of chiropractors to form certain professional
associations, and recognized Senator Moncrief, in absence of the
Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on HB 3153 are shown on the
attached list. There being no other witnesses registered or
responding to the chairman's call for public testimony relating
to HB 3153, the chairman closed public testimony.
The chairman left HB 3153 pending temporarily, to await the
arrival of a quorum.
At 1:48 p.m. Senator Moncrief resumed presiding duties.
The chairman laid out HB 1154 by Representative Raymond,
relating to authorizing the Health and Human Services Commission
to make grants to community-based organizations to provide
support for long-term care services, and recognized the Senate
sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.
No witnesses testified or registered on HB 1154.
The chairman left HB 1154 pending temporarily, to await the
arrival of a quorum.
At 1:53 p.m. the chairman announced that the committee would
stand at ease.
The chairman called the committee back to order at 2:02 p.m.
The chairman laid HB 3038 by Representative Isett, relating to
the employment of Medicaid recipients and to the enrollment of
Medicaid recipients and state child health plan enrollees in
certain group health benefit plans, and recognized the Senate
sponsor, Senator Nelson, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on HB 3038 are shown on the
attached list. There being no other witnesses registered or
responding to the chairman's call for public testimony relating
to HB 3038, the chairman closed public testimony.
The chairman left HB 3038 pending temporarily, to await the
arrival of a quorum.
The committee stood at ease.
At 2:08 p.m. Senator Nelson assumed presiding duties.
The chairman laid out HB 1218 by Representative Chavez, relating
to nutritional assistance for certain legal immigrants, and
recognized Senator Moncrief, in absence of the Senate sponsor,
to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on HB 1218 are shown on the
attached list. There being no other witnesses registered or
responding to the chairman's call for public testimony relating
to HB 1218, the chairman closed public testimony.
The chairman left HB 1218 pending temporarily, to await the
arrival of a quorum.
At 2:10 p.m. the committee stood at ease.
At 2:16 p.m. Senator Moncrief called the committee back to order
and a quorum was established.
The chairman laid out anew SB 1152 by Senator Van de Putte,
relating to the establishment of the Tex Rx plan, which had been
left pending to await the arrival of a quorum.
Senator Madla asked unanimous consent to be shown voting "aye"
on the committee substitute for SB 1152. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Senator Nelson moved that SB 1152 be reported to the Senate with
the recommendation that it do not pass, but that the committee
substitute adopted in lieu thereof do pass and be printed. The
motion prevailed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
The chairman laid out anew HB 43 by Representative McClendon,
relating to the consideration of income earned by certain
recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits
for eligibility determination purposes, which had been left
pending to await the arrival of a quorum.
Senator Madla asked unanimous consent to be shown voting "aye"
on HB 43. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by
unanimous consent.
Senator Gallegos moved that HB 43 be reported to the Senate with
the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
prevailed by a vote of 5 ayes, 2 nays and 2 absent.
The chairman laid out anew HB 1099 by Representative Chisum,
relating to the regulation of radioactive materials and other
sources of radiation, which had been left pending to await the
arrival of a quorum.
Senator Madla asked unanimous consent to be shown voting "aye"
on the HB 1099. There being no objection, the motion prevailed
by unanimous consent.
Senator Carona moved that HB 1099 be reported to the Senate with
the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
prevailed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
Senator Carona moved that HB 1099 be recommended for
certification on the local and uncontested calendar. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The chairman laid out anew HB 1537 by Representative Coleman,
relating to a study and a pilot program regarding the provision
of medical assistance and certain health benefits plan coverage
for children of migrant or seasonal agricultural workers, which
had been left pending to await the arrival of a quorum.
Senator Madla asked unanimous consent to be shown voting "aye"
on HB 1537. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by
unanimous consent.
Senator Shapleigh moved that HB 1537 be reported to the Senate
with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion prevailed by a vote of 6 ayes, 1 nay and 2 absent.
The chairman laid out anew HB 1887 by Representative Janek,
relating to the rights of patients receiving mental health
services, which had been left pending to await the arrival of a
quorum.
Senator Madla asked unanimous consent to be shown voting "aye"
on HB 1887. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by
unanimous consent.
Senator Carona moved that HB 1887 be reported to the Senate with
the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
prevailed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
The chairman laid out HB 2650 by Representative Capelo, relating
to requiring hepatitis C training for registered nurses, which
had been left pending to await the arrival of a quorum.
Senators Bernsen and Madla asked unanimous consent to be shown
voting "aye" on HB 2650. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed by unanimous consent.
Senator Shapleigh moved that HB 2650 be reported to the Senate
with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion prevailed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
Senator Gallegos moved that HB 2650 be recommended for
certification on the local and uncontested calendar. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The chairman laid out anew HB 2419 by Representative Coleman,
relating to charity care requirements for certain hospitals,
which had been left pending to await the arrival of a quorum.
Senators Bernsen and Madla asked unanimous consent to be shown
voting "aye" on HB 2419. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed by unanimous consent.
Senator Nelson moved that HB 2419 be reported to the Senate with
the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
prevailed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
Senator Nelson moved that HB 2419 be recommended for
certification on the local and uncontested calendar. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The chairman laid out anew HCR 202 by Representative Lewis,
directing the Health and Human Services Commission to
redesignate the Doctors Hospital of Groves from an urban
hospital to a rural hospital, which had been left pending to
await the arrival of a quorum.
Senator Nelson moved adoption of HCR 202. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Senators Bernsen and Madla asked unanimous consent to be shown
voting "aye" on HCR 202. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed by unanimous consent.
Senator Nelson moved that HCR 202 be reported to the Senate with
the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
prevailed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
Senator Nelson moved that HCR 202 be recommended for
certification on the local and uncontested calendar. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The chairman laid out anew HCR 223 by Representative Coleman,
directing the Texas Department of Health to prepare a list of
foods and beverages fortified with calcium for use by each
primary and secondary schools in Texas, which had been left
pending to await the arrival of a quorum.
Senator Nelson moved adoption of HCR 223. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Senators Bernsen and Madla asked unanimous consent to be shown
voting "aye" on HCR 223. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed by unanimous consent.
Senator Nelson moved that HCR 223 be reported to the Senate with
the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
prevailed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
Senator Nelson moved that HCR 223 be recommended for
certification on the local and uncontested calendar. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The chairman laid out anew HCR 235 by Representative Delisi,
commending the Women in Government organization and encouraging
each state agency and state education institution to take action
to achieve improved and equal access for women in health care,
which had been left pending to await the arrival of a quorum.
Senator Nelson moved that HCR 235 be adopted. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Senators Bernsen and Madla asked unanimous consent to be shown
voting "aye" on HCR 235. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed by unanimous consent.
Senator Nelson moved that HCR 235 be reported to the Senate with
the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
prevailed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
Senator Nelson moved that HCR 235 be recommended for
certification on the local and uncontested calendar. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The chairman laid out anew HB 3153 by Representative Capelo,
relating to the authority of chiropractors to form certain
professional associations, which had been left pending to await
the arrival of a quorum.
Senator Bernsen asked unanimous consent to be shown voting "aye"
on HB 3153. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by
unanimous consent.
Senator Gallegos moved that HB 3153 be reported to the Senate
with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion prevailed by 5 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent and 1 present not
voting.
The chairman laid out anew HB 1340 by Representative Brimer,
relating to liability of certain hospitals that provide charity
care, which had been left pending to await the arrival of a
quorum.
Senators Bernsen and Madla asked unanimous consent to be shown
voting "aye" on HB 1340. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed by unanimous consent.
Senator Carona moved that HB 1340 be reported to the Senate with
the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
prevailed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
The chairman laid out anew HB 1124 by Representative Turner,
relating to establishing a community healthcare awareness and
mentoring program for students, which had been left pending to
await the arrival of a quorum.
Senators Bernsen and Madla asked unanimous consent to be shown
voting "aye" on HB 1124. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed by unanimous consent.
Senator Shapleigh moved that HB 1124 be reported to the Senate
with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion prevailed by a vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays and 3 absent.
Senator Nelson moved that HB 1124 be recommended for
certification on the local and uncontested calendar. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The chairman laid out anew HB 1154 by Representative Raymond,
relating to authorizing the Health and Human Services Commission
to make grants to community-based organizations to provide
support for long-term care services, which had been left pending
to await the arrival of a quorum.
Senators Bernsen and Madla asked unanimous consent to be shown
voting "aye" on HB 1154. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed by unanimous consent.
Senator Nelson moved that HB 1154 be reported to the Senate with
the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
prevailed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
The chairman laid out anew HB 1218 by Representative Chavez,
relating to nutritional assistance for certain legal immigrants,
which had been left pending to await the arrival of a quorum.
Senators Bernsen and Madla asked unanimous consent to be shown
voting "aye" on HB 1218. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed by unanimous consent.
Senator Shapleigh moved that HB 1218 be reported to the Senate
with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion prevailed by a vote of 6 ayes, 1 nay and 2 absent.
The chairman laid out anew HB 1418 by Representative Jones,
relating to certain employees of nursing homes and related
institutions, which had been left pending to await the arrival
of a quorum.
Senators Bernsen, Madla and Shapleigh asked unanimous consent to
be shown voting "aye" on HB 1418. There being no objection, the
motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Senator Carona moved that HB 1418 be reported to the Senate with
the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
prevailed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
The chairman laid out anew HB 2807 by Representative Kitchen,
relating to a demonstration project to extend Medicaid coverage
to certain low-income individuals, which had been left pending
to await the arrival of a quorum.
Senators Bernsen, Madla and Shapleigh asked unanimous consent to
be shown voting "aye" on HB 2807. There being no objection, the
motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Senator Gallegos moved that HB 2807 be reported to the Senate
with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion prevailed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
Senator Gallegos moved that HB 2807 be recommended for
certification on the local and uncontested calendar. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The chairman laid out anew HB 3038 by Representative Isett,
relating to the employment of Medicaid recipients and to the
enrollment of Medicaid recipients and state child health plan
enrollees in certain group health benefit plans, which had been
left pending to await the arrival of a quorum.
Senators Bernsen, Madla and Shapleigh asked unanimous consent to
be shown voting "aye" on HB 3038. There being no objection, the
motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Senator Nelson moved that HB 3038 be reported to the Senate with
the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
prevailed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
The chairman laid out anew HB 3507 by Representative Maxey,
relating to the regulation of dentistry and the provision of
dental services, which had been left pending to await the
arrival of a quorum.
Senators Bernsen, Madla and Shapleigh asked unanimous consent to
be shown voting "aye" on HB 3507. There being no objection, the
motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Senator Nelson moved that HB 3507 be reported to the Senate with
the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
prevailed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
At 2:41 p.m. Senator Carona assumed presiding duties.
The chairman laid out HB 2989 by Representative Gutierrez,
relating to establishing an acanthosis nigricians screening
program in certain public and private schools, and recognized
Senator Moncrief, in absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain
the bill.
No witnesses testified or registered on HB 2989.
Senators Bernsen, Madla and Shapleigh asked unanimous consent to
be shown voting "aye" on HB 2989. There being no objection, the
motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Senator Moncrief moved that HB 2989 be reported to the Senate
with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion prevailed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
At 2:44 p.m. Senator Moncrief resumed presiding duties.
Upon unanimous consent, the chairman recessed the committee at
2:44 p.m., until after the adjournment of the Texas Senate.
At 6:52 p.m. the chairman called the committee to order.
The chairman laid out HB 154 by Representative Thompson,
relating to personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid
recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities, and
recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Gallegos, to explain the
bill.
No witnesses testified or registered on HB 154.
The chairman left HB 154 pending temporarily, to await the
arrival of a quorum.
At 6:54 p.m. Senator Gallegos assumed presiding duties.
The chairman laid out HB 1959 by Representative Naishtat,
relating to eligibility for and allotment under the food stamp
program for certain persons, and recognized Senator Moncrief, in
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on HB 1959 are shown on the
attached list. There being no other witnesses registered or
responding to the chairman's call for public testimony relating
to HB 1959, the chairman closed public testimony.
The chairman left HB 1959 pending temporarily, to await the
arrival of a quorum.
The chairman laid out HB 3210 by Representative Naishtat,
relating to the creation of a state self-sufficiency program for
certain immigrants who are victims of battery or extreme
cruelty, and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Moncrief, to
explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on HB 3210 are shown on the
attached list. There being no other witnesses registered or
responding to the chairman's call for public testimony relating
to HB 3210, the chairman closed public testimony.
The chairman left HB 3210 pending temporarily, to await the
arrival of a quorum.
The chairman laid out HB 2383 by Representative Allen, relating
to certain grounds for the denial of an application for, the
refusal to renew, and the suspension of a license as a licensed
chemical dependency counselor and for the restriction of a
counselor intern, had recognized Senator Moncrief, in absence of
the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on HB 2383 are shown on the
attached list. There being no other witnesses registered or
responding to the chairman's call for public testimony relating
to HB 2383, the chairman closed public testimony.
The chairman left HB 2383 pending temporarily, to await the
arrival of a quorum.
The chairman laid out HB 2676 by Representative Truitt, relating
to the establishment of a domestic violence fatality review team
in certain counties, and recognized Senator Moncrief, in absence
of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
No witnesses testified or registered on HB 2676.
The chairman left HB 2676 pending temporarily, to await the
arrival of a quorum.
The chairman laid out HB 1267 by Representative Dukes, relating
to the investigation by a local law enforcement agency of
certain reports alleging child abuse, and recognized Senator
Moncrief, in absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
No witnesses testified or registered on HB 1267.
The chairman left HB 1267 pending temporarily, to await the
arrival of a quorum.
At 7:09 p.m. Senator Moncrief resumed presiding duties.
The chairman laid out anew HB 154 by Representative Thompson,
relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid
recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities, which
had been left pending to await the arrival of quorum.
Senators Bernsen, Madla and Shapleigh asked unanimous consent to
be shown voting "aye" on HB 154. There being no objection, the
motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Senators Carona and Nelson asked unanimous consent to be shown
voting "nay" on HB 154. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed by unanimous consent.
Senator Gallegos moved that HB 154 be reported to the Senate
with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion prevailed by a vote of 5 ayes, 2 nays and 2 absent.
The chairman laid out anew HB 1267 by Representative Dukes,
relating to the investigation by a local enforcement agency of
certain reports alleging child abuse, which had been left
pending to await the arrival of a quorum.
Senators Bernsen, Carona, Madla, Nelson and Shapleigh asked
unanimous consent to be shown voting "aye" on HB 1267. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Senator Gallegos moved that HB 1267 be reported to the Senate
with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion prevailed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
The chairman laid out anew HB 1959 by Representative Naishtat,
relating to eligibility for and allotment under the food stamp
program for certain persons, which had been left pending to
await the arrival of a quorum.
Senators Bernsen, Madla and Shapleigh asked unanimous consent to
be shown voting "aye" on HB 1959. There being no objection, the
motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Senators Carona and Nelson asked unanimous consent to be shown
voting "nay" on HB 1959. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed by unanimous consent.
Senator Gallegos moved that HB 1959 be reported to the Senate
with the recommendation that it do pass and printed. The motion
prevailed by a vote of 5 ayes, 2 nays and 2 absent.
The chairman laid out anew HB 2383 by Representative Allen,
relating to certain grounds for the denial of an application
for, the refusal to renew, and the suspension of a license as a
licensed chemical dependency counselor and for the restriction
of a counselor intern, which had been left pending to await the
arrival of a quorum.
Senators Bernsen, Carona, Madla, Nelson and Shapleigh asked
unanimous consent to be shown voting "aye" on HB 2383. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Senator Gallegos moved that HB 2383 be reported to the Senate
with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion prevailed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
The chairman laid out anew HB 2676 by Representative Truitt,
relating to the establishment of a domestic violence fatality
review team in certain counties, which had been left pending to
await the arrival of a quorum.
Senators Bernsen, Carona, Madla, Nelson and Shapleigh asked
unanimous consent to be shown voting "aye" on HB 2676. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Senator Gallegos moved that HB 2676 be reported to the Senate
with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion prevailed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
Senator Gallegos moved that HB 2676 be recommended for
certification on the local and uncontested calendar. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The chairman laid out anew HB 3210 by Representative Naishtat,
relating to the creation of a state self-sufficiency program for
certain immigrants who are victims of battery or extreme
cruelty, which had been left pending to await the arrival of a
quorum.
Senators Bernsen, Madla and Shapleigh asked unanimous consent to
be shown voting "aye" on HB 3210. There being no objection, the
motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Senators Carona and Nelson asked unanimous consent to be shown
voting "nay" on HB 3210. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed by unanimous consent.
Senator Gallegos moved that HB 3210 be reported to the Senate
with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion prevailed by a vote of 5 ayes, 2 nays and 2 absent.
The chairman laid out HB 3152 by Representative Capelo, relating
to due process for physicians, dentists, and podiatrists in
hospitals, and recognized Representative Capelo to explain the
bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on HB 3152 are shown on the
attached list. There being no other witnesses registered or
responding to the chairman's call for public testimony relating
to HB 3152, the chairman closed public testimony.
Senators Bernsen, Carona, Gallegos, Madla and Shapleigh asked
unanimous consent to be shown voting "aye" on HB 3152. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Senator Nelson moved that HB 3152 be reported to the Senate with
the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
prevailed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
Senator Nelson moved that HB 3152 be recommended for
certification on the local and uncontested calendar. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 7:30 p.m. Senator Nelson assumed presiding duties.
At 7:30 p.m. Senator Moncrief resumed presiding duties.
The following bill was tagged:
HB 3154 by Representative Capelo, relating to the establishment
of an asthma and allergy research advisory committee in the
Texas Department of Health.
There being no other business to come before the committee, the
chairman adjourned the Senate Committee on Health and Human
Services at 7:32 p.m.
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Senator Mike Moncrief, chairman
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Scott Caffey, committee clerk