MINUTES
Monday, March 3, 2003
10:00 a.m.
Capitol Extension, Room E1.028
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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule
11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Infrastructure Development
and Security Committee was held on Monday, March 3 2003, in the
Capitol Extension, Room E1.028, at Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Steve Ogden Senator Rodney Ellis
Senator Gonzalo Barrientos
Senator Bob Deuell
Senator Jon Lindsay
Senator Frank Madla
Senator Florence Shapiro
Senator Eliot Shapleigh
Senator Jeff Wentworth
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The chair called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m. There being
a quorum present, the following business was transacted:
Senator Madla moved adoption of the minutes from the previous
hearing held on February 24, 2003. Senator Deuell seconded the
motion; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 305, relating to specialized license
plates and parking placards for vehicles of persons with
disabilities, and recognized the author, Senator Barrientos, to
explain the bill. Senator Ogden moved that SB 305 be left
pending awaiting public testimony.
The chair laid out SB 355, relating to public health
preparedness; providing criminal penalties, and recognized the
author, Senator Janek, to explain the bill. Senator Ogden moved
that SB 355 be left pending awaiting public testimony.
The chair laid out SB 404, relating to advanced transportation
districts, and recognized the author, Senator Madla, to explain
the bill. Senator Madla sent up a committee substitute; the
chair recognized Senator Madla to explain the difference between
the committee substitute and the bill as filed. Senator Ogden
moved that SB 404 be left pending awaiting public testimony.
The chair laid out SB 439, relating to a motor vehicle with an
altered or obscured license plate, and recognized the author,
Senator Lindsay, to explain the bill. Senator Ogden moved that
SB 439 be left pending awaiting public testimony.
At 10:23 a.m. Senator Barrientos assumed the chair.
The chair laid out SB 660, relating to the penalty for certain
speeding offenses, and recognized the author, Senator Ogden, to
explain the bill. Senator Barrientos moved that SB 660 be left
pending awaiting public testimony.
At 10:30 a.m. Senator Ogden resumed the chair.
The chair referred SB 668, relating to the issuance of Knights
of Columbus license plates, to the Special Select Subcommittee
for further consideration.
The chair laid out SB 361, relating to the precedence of certain
municipal highway access rules and ordinances over highway
access management orders of the Texas Transportation Commission,
and recognized the author, Senator Shapiro, to explain the bill.
Senator Ogden moved that SB 361 be left pending awaiting public
testimony.
Public testimony was then taken on SB 305. Witnesses testifying
and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The
chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without
objection, it was so ordered. Senator Ogden moved that SB 305
be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 399, relating to the powers and duties of
the governor and certain state agencies relating to
public health, including public health emergencies, and
recognized the author, Senator Van de Putte, to explain the
bill. Senator Ogden moved that SB 399 be left pending awaiting
public testimony.
Public testimony was then taken on SB 361. Witnesses testifying
and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The
chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without
objection, it was so ordered. Senator Ogden moved that SB 361
be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 209 by Carona, relating to prohibiting a
motor vehicle from being equipped with certain video equipment
and devices, which had been left pending from a previous
hearing. Senator Wentworth sent up a 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 Barrientos requested
unanimous consent to be shown voting aye on CSSB 209. There
being no objection, it was so ordered. Senator Shapleigh
requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye on CSSB 209.
There being no objection, it was so ordered. Senator Wentworth
moved that SB 209 do not pass but that CSSB 209 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
nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Public testimony was then taken SB 355. Witnesses testifying
and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
Senator Ogden moved that SB 355 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.
Public testimony was then taken on SB 399. Witnesses testifying
and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
Senator Ogden moved that SB 399 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.
Public testimony was then taken on SB 404. Witnesses testifying
and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The
chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without
objection, it was so ordered. Senator Ogden moved that SB 404
be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Public testimony was then taken on SB 439. Witnesses testifying
and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The
chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without
objection, it was so ordered. Senator Ogden moved that SB 439
be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Public testimony was then taken on SB 660. Witnesses testifying
and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The
chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without
objection, it was so ordered. Senator Ogden moved that SB 660
be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
There being no further business, at 1:08 p.m. Senator Ogden
moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of
the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
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Senator Steve Ogden, Chair
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Amy Schwartz, Clerk