MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Thursday, April 3, 2003
9:00 a.m.
Capitol Extension, Room E1.016
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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule
11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Health &
Human Services was held on Thursday, April 3, 2003, in the
Capitol Extension, Room E1.016, at Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Jane Nelson Senator Bill Ratliff
Senator Kyle Janek
Senator John Carona
Senator Bob Deuell
Senator Mario Gallegos, Jr.
Senator Jon Lindsay
Senator Royce West
Senator Judith Zaffirini
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The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. The
following business was transacted:
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 525 and recognized its author,
Senator Shapleigh, to explain the bill.
Senator Shapleigh explained the bill.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
525. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown
on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony and announced that Senate Bill
525 would be left pending.
At 9:10 a.m. Senator Janek assumed the chair.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 1050 and recognized its author,
Senator Nelson, to explain the bill.
Senator Nelson explained the bill.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
1050. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are
shown on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony and announced that Senate Bill
1050 would be left pending.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 1051 and recognized its author,
Senator Nelson, to explain the bill.
Senator Nelson explained the bill.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
1051. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are
shown on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony and announced that Senate Bill
1051 would be left pending.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 1356 and recognized its author,
Senator Nelson, to explain the bill.
Senator Nelson sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption;
without objection, the amendment was adopted. Senator Nelson
requested unanimous consent to roll the amendment into a
committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
1356. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are
shown on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony and announced that Senate Bill
1356 would be left pending.
At 9:20 a.m. Senator Nelson resumed the chair.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 842 and recognized its author,
Senator Carona, to explain the bill.
Senator Carona explained the bill.
Senator Deuell sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Carona to explain the difference between the
committee substitute and the bill as filed.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
842. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown
on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony and announced that Senate Bill
842 would be left pending.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 100 and recognized its author,
Senator Van de Putte, to explain the bill.
Senator Van de Putte explained the bill.
Senator Janek sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption;
without objection, the amendment was adopted.
The Chair announced that Senate Bill 100 would be left pending.
At 9:30 a.m., a quorum was established.
Senator Deuell moved that the minutes from the previous hearing
be approved; without objection, the minutes were approved by
unanimous consent.
The Chair recalled Senate Bill 842 which had previously been
left pending.
Senator Janek moved adoption of the committee substitute for
Senate Bill 842; without objection, the motion carried.
Senator Janek moved that SB 842 do not pass but that CSSB 842 be
reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do
pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8
ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senators
Gallegos, West, and Zaffirini asked to be shown voting aye;
without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Carona moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
At 9:40 a.m. Senator Janek assumed the chair.
The Chair recalled Senate Bill 1050 which had previously been
left pending.
Senator Nelson moved that SB 1050 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 1 absent. Senators West and Zaffirini
asked to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so
ordered.
Senator Nelson moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
The Chair recalled Senate Bill 1051 which had previously been
left pending.
Senator Nelson moved that SB 1051 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 1 absent. Senators West and Zaffirini
asked to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so
ordered.
Senator Nelson moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
The Chair recalled Senate Bill 1356 which had previously been
left pending.
Senator Nelson moved adoption of the committee substitute for
Senate Bill 1356; without objection, the motion carried.
Senator Nelson moved that SB 1356 do not pass but that CSSB 1356
be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it
do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote
of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator
West asked to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so
ordered.
Senator Nelson moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
At 9:45 a.m. Senator Nelson resumed the chair.
The Chair recalled Senate Bill 100 which had previously been
left pending.
Senator Janek moved that SB 100, as amended, be reported back to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0
nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senators West and
Zaffirini asked to be shown voting aye; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 864 and recognized its author,
Senator Van de Putte, to explain the bill.
Senator Van de Putte explained the bill.
The Chair announced that Senate Bill 864 would be left pending.
The Chair announced that the Committee would stand at ease
subject to the call of the Chair.
The Committee reconvened at 1:30p.m.
The Chair recalled Senate Bill 864 which had previously been
left pending.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
864. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown
on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
Senator Zaffirini moved that SB 864 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nay, 0
present not voting, and 2 absent. Senators Gallegos and West
asked to be shown voting aye; without objection it was so
ordered.
Senator Zaffirini moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 59 and recognized its author,
Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.
Senator Zaffirini explained the bill.
Senator Zaffirini sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Zaffirini to explain the difference between
the committee substitute and the bill as filed.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
59. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown
on the attached list.
At 2:06 p.m. Senator Janek assumed the chair.
At 2:15 p.m. Senator Nelson resumed the chair.
The Chair closed public testimony.
Senator Zaffirini moved adoption of the committee substitute;
without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Zaffirini sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved
adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted. Senator
Zaffirini requested unanimous consent to roll the amendment into
a new committee substitute; without objection, it was so
ordered. Senator Zaffirini then moved that the committee
substitute be adopted; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Zaffirini moved that SB 59 do not pass but that CSSB 59
be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it
do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote
of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senators
Gallegos and West asked to be shown voting aye; without
objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Zaffirini moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 60 and recognized its author,
Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.
Senator Zaffirini sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Zaffirini to explain the difference between
the committee substitute and the bill as filed.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
60. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown
on the attached list.
At 2:40 p.m. Senator Janek assumed the chair.
The Chair closed public testimony.
The Chair announced that Senate Bill 60 would be left pending.
At 3:25 p.m. Senator Lindsay assumed the chair.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 185 and recognized it s author,
Senator Janek, to explain the bill.
Senator Janek explained the bill.
Senator Janek sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Janek to explain the difference between the
committee substitute and the bill as filed.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
185. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown
on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
The Chair announced that Senate Bill 185 would be left pending.
At 3:30 p.m. Senator Janek assumed the chair.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 598 by Senator Madla and
recognized Senator Lindsay to explain the bill.
Senator Lindsay explained the bill.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
598. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown
on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
The Chair announced that Senate Bill 598 would be left pending.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 616 by Senator Madla and
recognized Senator Lindsay to explain the bill.
Senator Lindsay sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Lindsay to explain the difference between the
committee substitute and the bill as filed.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
616. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown
on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
The Chair announced that Senate Bill 616 would be left pending.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 692 by Senator Madla and
recognized Senator Lindsay to explain the bill.
Senator Lindsay explained the bill.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
692. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown
on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
The Chair announced that Senate Bill 692 would be left pending.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 1024 by Senator Madla and
recognized Senator Lindsay to explain the bill.
Senator Lindsay explained the bill.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
1024. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are
shown on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
The Chair announced that Senate Bill 1024 would be left pending.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 438 and recognized its author,
Senator Lindsay, to explain the bill.
Senator Lindsay explained the bill.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
864. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown
on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
The Chair announced that Senate Bill 864 would be left pending.
There being no further business, at 4:15 p.m. Senator Janek
moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of
the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
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Senator Jane Nelson, Chair
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Travis Broussard, Clerk