MINUTES SENATE COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS Friday, May 20, 2005 8:00 a.m. Capitol Extension Auditorium ***** 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 20, 2005, in the Capitol Extension Auditorium at Austin, Texas. On motion of Senator Madla and by unanimous consent on May 19, 2005, Senate Rule 11.10(a) and Senate Rule 11.18(a) were suspended in order that the Committee on Intergovernmental Relations might meet and consider the following bills: HB 34, HB 1475, HB 1610. ***** MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: Senator Frank Madla None Senator Kim Brimer Senator Bob Deuell Senator Mario Gallegos, Jr. Senator Jeff Wentworth ***** The chair called the meeting to order at 8:18 a.m. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted: The chair laid out HB 34 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Williams, to explain the bill. Senator Deuell sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Williams to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the bill as filed. Witnesses 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 Madla moved that HB 34 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Deuell moved adoption of the committee substitute that was sent up and explained earlier; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Deuell moved that HB 34 do not pass but that CSHB 34 be reported back 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 1 absent. Senator Deuell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 1475 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Williams, to explain the bill. There were no witnesses registering or testifying on this bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla moved that HB 1475 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Deuell moved that HB 1475 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 1 absent. Senator Deuell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 3573 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Seliger, to explain the bill. There were no witnesses registering or testifying on this bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla moved that HB 3573 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Deuell moved that HB 3573 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 1 absent. Senator Gallegos, 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 1140 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Averitt, to explain the bill. Witnesses 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 Madla moved that HB 1140 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Deuell moved that HB 1140 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 1 absent. Senator Deuell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 1773 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Averitt, to explain the bill. Senator Deuell sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Averitt to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the bill as filed. Witnesses 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 Madla moved that HB 1773 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Deuell moved adoption of the committee substitute that was sent up and explained earlier; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Deuell moved that HB 1773 do not pass but that CSHB 1773 be reported back 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 1 absent. Senator Deuell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 1830 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Ellis, to explain the bill. There were no witnesses registering or testifying on this bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla moved that HB 1830 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved that HB 1830 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 1 absent. Senator Gallegos, 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 2199 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Deuell, to explain the bill. There were no witnesses registering or testifying on this bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla moved that HB 2199 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved that HB 2199 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 1 absent. Senator Gallegos, 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 2618 and recognized Senator Deuell, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Witnesses 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 Madla moved that HB 2618 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved that HB 2618 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 1 absent. Senator Deuell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 647 and recognized Senator Deuell, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. There were no witnesses registering or testifying on this bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla moved that HB 647 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 3409 and recognized Senator Deuell, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Witnesses 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 Madla moved that HB 3409 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved that HB 3409 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 1 absent. Senator Gallegos, 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 266 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Lindsay, to explain the bill. Senator Deuell sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Lindsay to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the bill as filed. Witnesses 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 Madla moved that HB 266 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Deuell moved adoption of the committee substitute that was sent up and explained earlier; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Deuell moved that HB 266 do not pass but that CSHB 266 be reported back 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 1 absent. Senator Deuell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 2215 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Lindsay, to explain the bill. Senator Brimer sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Lindsay to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the bill as filed. Witnesses 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 Madla moved that HB 2215 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 2304 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Armbrister, to explain the bill. 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 Madla moved that HB 2304 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 3071 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Armbrister, to explain the bill. Senator Deuell assumed the chair. Senator Madla sent up Committee Amendment 1 and explained. Senator Madla sent up Committee Amendment 2 and explained. Senator Madla resumed the chair. Senator Deuell sent up Committee Amendment 3 and Senator Armbrister explained. Senator Deuell sent up Committee Amendment 4 and Senator Armbrister explained. 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 Madla moved that HB 3071 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 1232 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Van de Putte, to explain the bill. Witnesses 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 Madla moved that HB 1232 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved that HB 1232 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 1 absent. Senator Gallegos, 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 1610 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Brimer, to explain the bill. Senator Brimer sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted. Witnesses 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 Brimer moved that HB 1610, 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 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Brimer 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 the Senate sponsor, Senator Lucio, Jr., to explain the bill. Senator Deuell sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Lucio, Jr. to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the bill as filed. Senator Deuell moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Witnesses 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 Deuell moved that HB 3262 do not pass but that CSHB 3262 be reported back 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 1 absent. Senator Deuell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 2458 and recognized Senator Deuell, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Witnesses 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 Madla moved that HB 2458 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 2640 and recognized Senator Deuell, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. There were no witnesses registering or testifying on this bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Deuell moved that HB 2640 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 1 absent. Senator Deuell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 664 and recognized Senator Deuell, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Senator Deuell sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Deuell to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the bill as filed. Senator Deuell 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 the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla moved that HB 664 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 1772 and recognized Senator Deuell, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. There were no witnesses registering or testifying on this bill. Senator Wentworth sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Wentworth moved that HB 1772, 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 4 ayes, 0 nay, 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 1631 and recognized Senator Deuell, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. 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 Madla moved that HB 1631 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 2866 and recognized Senator Deuell, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Senator Brimer assumed the chair. Witnesses 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 Deuell moved that HB 2866 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 0 absent. Senator Deuell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 1248 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Wentworth, to explain the bill. Witnesses 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 Wentworth moved that HB 1248 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 0 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 2828 and recognized Senator Deuell, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Senator Deuell sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted. There were no witnesses registering or testifying on this bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Deuell moved that HB 2828, 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 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Deuell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 3333 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Madla, to explain the bill. Senator Madla sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted. There were no witnesses registering or testifying on this bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla moved that HB 3333, 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 4 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Madla moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 1851 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Madla, to explain the bill. Witnesses 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 Madla moved that HB 1851 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 0 absent. Senator Madla moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out pending business HB 1631. Senator Wentworth moved that HB 1631 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 0 absent. Senator Wentworth 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 Brimer moved to reconsider the vote by which HB 2747 failed to receive an affirmative vote in Committee, there being objection, the motion prevailed by a record vote of 3 ayes, 2 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved that HB 2747 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 3 ayes, 2 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. The chair laid out HB 273 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Gallegos, Jr., to explain the bill. Senator Gallegos, Jr. sent up Committee Amendment 1 and explained. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. Senator Madla moved that HB 273 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. The Committee voted on previous bills left pending awaiting the arrival of a quorum. The chair laid out HB 1092 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Gallegos, Jr., to explain the bill. Senator Gallegos, Jr. sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted. Witnesses 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 Gallegos, Jr. moved that HB 1092, 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 4 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Gallegos, 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 275 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Gallegos, Jr., to explain the bill. There were no witnesses registering or testifying on this bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla moved that HB 275 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 1928 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Gallegos, Jr., to explain the bill. 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 Gallegos, Jr. moved that HB 1928 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 3 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Gallegos, 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 2667 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Gallegos, Jr., to explain the bill. There were no witnesses registering or testifying on this bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved that HB 2667 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 1 absent. Senator Gallegos, 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 2957 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Gallegos, Jr., to explain the bill. Witnesses 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 Gallegos, Jr. moved that HB 2957 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 1 absent. Senator Gallegos, 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 1188 and recognized Senator Deuell, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Senator Deuell sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Deuell to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the bill as filed. Senator Deuell moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Witnesses 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 Deuell moved that HB 1188 do not pass but that CSHB 1188 be reported back 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 1 absent. Senator Deuell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 2695 and recognized Senator Deuell, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Witnesses 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 Deuell moved that HB 2695 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 1 absent. Senator Deuell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Wentworth requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye on CSHB 1188, HB 2667 and HB 2957; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye on HB 2866 and HB 1248; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Gallegos requested to be shown voting aye on HB 1248, HB, 1610, HB 1772, HB 1851, HB 2640, HB 2828, HB 2866, CSHB 3262, and HB 3333. The chair announced to the members that they will be meeting today upon adjournment of the Senate. At 10:34 a.m. Senator Madla moved that the committee stand recessed subject to call of the chair; without objection, it was so ordered. On motion of Senator Madla and by unanimous consent, Senate Rule 11.10(a) and Senate Rule 11.18(a) were suspended in order that the Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations might meet and consider the following bills today immediately upon adjournment: HB 39, HB 602, HB 638, HB 1632, HB 1812, HB 2051, HB 2235, HB 2254, HBi2492, HB 2966, HB 3498, HB 3502, HB 3530, HB 3534, HB 3535, HB 3537, HB 3546, HB 3548, HB 3549, HB 3554, HB 3556, HB 3558, HB 3561, HB 3569, HB 3574, HB 3578, HB 3579, HB 3580, HB 3582, HB 3583, HB 3584, HB 3589. At 10:12 p.m. the committee reconvened. The chair laid out HB 3546 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Williams, to explain the bill. There were no witnesses registering or testifying on this bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla moved that HB 3546 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 602 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Williams, to explain the bill. 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 Madla moved that HB 602 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 39 and recognized Senator Williams, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. There were no witnesses registering or testifying on this bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla moved that HB 39 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 1632 and recognized Senator Williams, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. There were no witnesses registering or testifying on this bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla moved that HB 1632 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 1812 and recognized Senator Williams, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. There were no witnesses registering or testifying on this bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla moved that HB 1812 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 3530 and recognized Senator Williams, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. There were no witnesses registering or testifying on this bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla moved that HB 3530 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 3534 and recognized Senator Williams, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. There were no witnesses registering or testifying on this bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla moved that HB 3534 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 3535 and recognized Senator Williams, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. There were no witnesses registering or testifying on this bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla moved that HB 3535 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 3537 and recognized the sponsor's staff member, Landen Bell, to explain the bill. 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 Madla moved that HB 3537 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 2966 and recognized the sponsor's staff member, Jerry Haddican, to explain the bill. 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 Madla moved that HB 2966 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 3549 and recognized the sponsor's staff member, Matt Phillips, to explain the bill. 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 Madla moved that HB 3549 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 3548 and recognized the sponsor's staff member, Matt Phillips, to explain the bill. 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 Madla moved that HB 3548 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 3589 and recognized the sponsor's staff member, Matt Phillips, to explain the bill. 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 Madla moved that HB 3589 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out pending business HB 664. The sponsor's staff member, Blake Moore, explained a new committee substitute. Senator Madla moved that the new substitute be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 3554 and recognized the sponsor's staff member, Casey Haney, to explain the bill. 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 Madla moved that HB 3554 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 1984 and recognized the sponsor's staff member, Emily King, to explain the bill. 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 Madla moved that HB 1984 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 638 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Armbrister, to explain the bill. There were no witnesses registering or testifying on this bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla moved that HB 638 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 2254 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Armbrister, to explain the bill. There were no witnesses registering or testifying on this bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla moved that HB 2254 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 3578 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Armbrister, to explain the bill. There were no witnesses registering or testifying on this bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla moved that HB 3578 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 3579 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Armbrister, to explain the bill. There were no witnesses registering or testifying on this bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla moved that HB 3579 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 3580 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Armbrister, to explain the bill. There were no witnesses registering or testifying on this bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla moved that HB 3580 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out pending business HB 2304. Senator Armbrister explained Amendment 1. Senator Madla moved that committee Amendment 1 and HB 2304 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 2235 and recognized Senator Armbrister, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. There were no witnesses registering or testifying on this bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla moved that HB 2235 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 3502 and recognized Senator Armbrister, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. There were no witnesses registering or testifying on this bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla moved that HB 3502 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 2051 and recognized Senator Armbrister, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Senator Armbrister explained the committee substitute. Witnesses 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 Madla moved that HB 2051 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 3498 and recognized Senator Armbrister, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. There were no witnesses registering or testifying on this bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla moved that HB 3498 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 3556 and recognized Senator Armbrister, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. There were no witnesses registering or testifying on this bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla moved that HB 3556 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 3569 and recognized Senator Armbrister, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. There were no witnesses registering or testifying on this bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla moved that HB 3569 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 3574 and recognized Senator Armbrister, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. There were no witnesses registering or testifying on this bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla moved that HB 3574 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out HB 3582 and recognized Senator Armbrister, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. There were no witnesses registering or testifying on this bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla moved that HB 3582 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. The Committee stood at ease. The chair laid out HB 2492 and recognized Senator Gallegos, Jr., in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Senator Gallegos, Jr. sent up Committee Amendment 1 and explained. 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 Madla moved that HB 2492 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. The Committee stood at ease. The chair laid out pending business HB 273. Senator Gallegos, Jr. sent up Committee Amendment 1 earlier and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted. Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved that HB 273, 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 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out pending business HB 275. Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved that HB 275 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 0 absent. Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out pending business HB 664. Senator Wentworth sent up a new committee substitute that was explained earlier by Blake Moore. Senator Wentworth moved adoption of the new committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Wentworth moved that HB 664 do not pass but that CSHB 664 be reported back 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 0 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 pending business HB 2304. Senator Wentworth sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted. Senator Wentworth moved that HB 2304, 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 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Madla moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out pending business HB 647. Senator Wentworth moved that HB 647 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 0 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 HB 2199 that was voted out of committee earlier today. Senator Brimer assumed the chair. Senator Madla moved to reconsider the vote on HB 2199; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted. Senator Madla moved that HB 2199, 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 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Madla moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out pending business HB 1984. Senator Madla moved that HB 1984 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 0 absent. Senator Madla moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out pending business SB 1438 that was laid out on April 6. Senator Madla explained and moved that SB 1438 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 0 absent. Senator Madla 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 pending business HB 2458. The chair re-opened public testimony. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. Senator Brimer moved that HB 2458 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 0 absent. Senator Brimer moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out pending business HB 39. Senator Deuell moved that HB 39 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 0 absent. Senator Deuell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out pending business HB 602. Senator Brimer assumed the chair. Senator Madla sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted. Senator Madla moved that HB 602, 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 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Madla 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 pending business HB 638. Senator Brimer moved that HB 638 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 0 absent. Senator Brimer moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out pending business HB 1632. Senator Brimer moved that HB 1632 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 0 absent. Senator Brimer moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out pending business HB 1812. Senator Brimer moved that HB 1812 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 0 absent. Senator Brimer moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out pending business HB 2235. Senator Brimer moved that HB 2235 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 1 absent. Senator Brimer moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out pending business HB 2254. Senator Brimer moved that HB 2254 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 0 absent. Senator Brimer moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out pending business HB 2492. Senator Deuell sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted. Senator Brimer assumed the chair. Senator Madla resumed the chair. Senator Madla moved that HB 2492 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out pending business HB 2966. Senator Deuell moved that HB 2966 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 0 absent. Senator Deuell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out pending business HB 3498. Senator Deuell moved that HB 3498 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 0 absent. Senator Deuell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out pending business HB 3502. Senator Brimer moved that HB 3502 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 0 absent. Senator Brimer moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out pending business HB 3530. Senator Brimer moved that HB 3530 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 0 absent. Senator Brimer moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out pending business HB 3534. Senator Deuell moved that HB 3534 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 0 absent. Senator Brimer moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out pending business HB 3535. Senator Wentworth moved that HB 3535 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 0 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 pending business HB 3537. Senator Wentworth moved that HB 3537 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 0 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 pending business HB 3548. Senator Deuell moved that HB 3548 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 0 absent. Senator Brimer moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out pending business HB 3546. Senator Brimer moved that HB 3546 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 0 absent. Senator Brimer moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Brimer assumed the chair. The chair laid out pending business HB 3549. Senator Madla moved that HB 3549 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 0 absent. Senator Madla moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out pending business HB 3554. Senator Deuell moved that HB 3554 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 0 absent. Senator Deuell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out pending business HB 3556. Senator Wentworth moved that HB 3556 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 0 absent. Senator Deuell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out pending business HB 3569. Senator Madla moved that HB 3569 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 0 absent. Senator Madla moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out pending business HB 3574. Senator Deuell moved that HB 3574 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 0 absent. Senator Madla moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out pending business HB 3578. Senator Wentworth moved that HB 3578 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 0 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 pending business HB 3579. Senator Deuell moved that HB 3579 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 0 absent. Senator Deuell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out pending business HB 3580. Senator Madla moved that HB 3580 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 0 absent. Senator Madla moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out pending business HB 3582. Senator Deuell moved that HB 3582 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 0 absent. Senator Deuell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out pending business HB 3589. Senator Wentworth moved that HB 3589 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 0 absent. Senator Deuell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair laid out pending business HB 3071. Senator Madla sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted. Committee Amendment 1 was withdrawn and new Committee Amendment 1 was sent up and Senator Brimer moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted. Senator Brimer moved that HB 3071 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. There was no action taken for the following bill(s): HB 1478, HB 3558, HB 3561, HB 3583, HB 3584. Senator Gallegos requested to be shown voting aye on HB 2304, HB 647, HB 2199, HB 1984, SB 1438, HB 2458, HB 39, HB 602, HB 638, HB 1632, HB 1812, HB 2254, HB 3549, HB 3554, HB 3556, HB 3569, HB 3574, HB 3578, HB 3579, HB 3580, HB 3582, HB 3589, HB 2966, HB 3498, HB 3502, HB 3530, HB 3534, HB 3535, HB 3537, HB 3546, and HB 3548. There being no further business, at 11:54 p.m. Senator Brimer moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered. _____________________________ Senator Frank Madla, Chair _____________________________ Christine Wright, Clerk