MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE AFFAIRS
Thursday, May 19, 2005
8:30 a.m.
Senate Chamber
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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule
11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on State Affairs
was held on Thursday, May 19, 2005, in the Senate Chamber at
Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Robert Duncan None
Senator Tommy Williams
Senator Kenneth Armbrister
Senator Rodney Ellis
Senator Troy Fraser
Senator Chris Harris
Senator Mike Jackson
Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr.
Senator Frank Madla
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The chair called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. There being
a quorum present, the following business was transacted:
Senator Williams assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 949 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Ellis, to explain the bill. Senator Ellis sent up a
committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Ellis to
explain the difference between the committee substitute and the
bill as filed. 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. The
bill was left pending before the committee.
The chair laid out HB 2454 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Ellis, to explain the bill. The chair moved that the
public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so
ordered. Senator Williams moved that HB 2454 be left pending to
await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon
arrival of a quorum, Senator Armbrister moved that HB 2454 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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator
Armbrister moved that the bill be recommended for placement on
the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2454 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Ellis, to explain the bill. Senator Ellis sent up
Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the
amendment was adopted. Senator Williams moved that HB 1379 be
left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so
ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Armbrister moved
that HB 1379, 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 7 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 2 absent. Senator Armbrister moved that the bill be
recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1379 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Deuell, to explain the bill. Senator Ellis sent up
Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the
amendment was adopted. 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 Williams moved that HB 1379 be left pending to
await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon
arrival of a quorum, Senator Armbrister moved that HB 1379, 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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1
absent. Senator Harris moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2476 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Nelson, to explain the bill. The chair moved that the
public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so
ordered. Senator Williams moved that HB 2476 be left pending to
await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon
arrival of a quorum, Senator Harris moved that HB 2476 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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator
Harris moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the
Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2868 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Hinojosa, to explain the bill. The chair moved that the
public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so
ordered. Senator Williams moved that HB 2868 be left pending to
await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon
arrival of a quorum, Senator Harris moved that HB 2868 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. Senator
Harris moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the
Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The chair laid out HB 719 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator West, to explain the bill. The chair moved that the
public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so
ordered. Senator Williams moved that HB 719 be left pending to
await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon
arrival of a quorum, Senator Harris moved that HB 719 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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator
Harris moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the
Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The chair laid out HB 345 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Seliger, to explain the bill. The chair moved that the
public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so
ordered. Senator Williams moved that HB 345 be left pending to
await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon
arrival of a quorum, Senator Armbrister moved that HB 345 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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
The chair laid out HB 1079 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Seliger, to explain the bill. Senator Armbrister sent
up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Seliger
to explain the difference between the committee substitute and
the bill as filed. Senator Armbrister moved adoption of the
committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. The
chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without
objection, it was so ordered. Senator Williams moved that HB
1079 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it
was so ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Armbrister
moved that HB 1079 do not pass but that CSHB 1079 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. Senator Harris moved
that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1571 and recognized Senator Harris, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The chair
moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it
was so ordered. Senator Williams moved that HB 1571 be left
pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Harris moved that HB 1571 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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator
Harris moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the
Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The chair laid out HB 178 and recognized Senator Harris, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The chair
moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it
was so ordered. Senator Harris sent up a committee substitute;
the chair recognized Senator Harris to explain the difference
between the committee substitute and the bill as filed. Senator
Harris moved adoption of the committee substitute; without
objection, it was so ordered. Senator Williams moved that HB
178 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was
so ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Harris moved that
HB 178 do not pass but that CSHB 178 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. Senator Harris moved that the
bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 765 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Van de Putte, to explain the bill. Senator Harris 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 Williams moved that HB 765 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that HB 765, 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 7
ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Lucio,
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 1863 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Van de Putte, 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 Williams moved that HB
1863 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it
was so ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Lucio, Jr.
moved that HB 1863 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 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 1 absent. Senator Armbrister moved that the bill be
recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1209 and recognized Senator Harris, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The chair
moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it
was so ordered. Senator Williams moved that HB 1209 be left
pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Armbrister moved that HB 1209
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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
The chair laid out HB 1268 and recognized Senator Harris, 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 Williams moved
that HB 1268 be left pending to await a quorum; without
objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator
Williams moved that HB 1268 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 nay, 0 present
not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Williams moved that the bill
be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1474 and recognized Senator Harris, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The chair
moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it
was so ordered. Senator Williams moved that HB 1474 be left
pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Harris moved that HB 1474 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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator
Harris moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the
Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The chair laid out HB 659 and recognized Senator Harris, 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 Williams moved
that HB 659 be left pending to await a quorum; without
objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator
Armbrister moved that HB 659 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. Senator Harris moved that the bill be
recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1647 and recognized Senator Harris, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The chair
moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it
was so ordered. Senator Williams moved that HB 1647 be left
pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that HB 1647
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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Armbrister moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2918 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Armbrister, to explain the bill. The chair moved that
the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so
ordered. Senator Williams moved that HB 2918 be left pending to
await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon
arrival of a quorum, Senator Armbrister moved that HB 2918 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. Senator
Armbrister moved that the bill be recommended for placement on
the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2390 and recognized Senator Armbrister, in
the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The
chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without
objection, it was so ordered. Senator Williams moved that HB
2390 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it
was so ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Harris moved
that HB 2390 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. Senator Harris moved that the bill be
recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 107 and recognized Senator Armbrister, in
the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Senator
Armbrister sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized
Senator Armbrister to explain the difference between the
committee substitute and the bill as filed. Senator Armbrister
moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection,
it was so ordered. The chair moved that the public testimony
be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator
Williams moved that HB 107 be left pending to await a quorum;
without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum,
Senator Armbrister moved that HB 107 do not pass but that CSHB
107 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.
Senator Harris moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2772 and recognized Senator Harris, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Senator
Harris 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 Williams moved that HB 2772 be left pending to
await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon
arrival of a quorum, Senator Armbrister moved that HB 2772, 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 6 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3
absent. Senator Armbrister moved that the bill be recommended
for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3169 and recognized Senator Harris, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The chair
moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it
was so ordered. Senator Williams moved that HB 3169 be left
pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Madla moved that HB 3169 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. Senator
Madla moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the
Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
Senator Armbrister assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 251 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Williams, to explain the bill. The chair moved that the
public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so
ordered. Senator Armbrister moved that HB 251 be left pending
to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon
arrival of a quorum, Senator Armbrister moved that HB 251 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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator
Armbrister moved that the bill be recommended for placement on
the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The chair laid out HB 535 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 Armbrister moved that HB
535 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was
so ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Williams moved
that HB 535 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 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 1 absent. Senator Harris moved that the bill be
recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Williams assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 541 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Jackson, to explain the bill. The chair moved that the
public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so
ordered. Senator Williams moved that HB 541 be left pending to
await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon
arrival of a quorum, Senator Jackson moved that HB 541 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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator
Jackson moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the
Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2059 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Jackson, to explain the bill. The chair moved that the
public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so
ordered. Senator Williams moved that HB 2059 be left pending to
await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon
arrival of a quorum, Senator Jackson moved that HB 2059 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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator
Harris moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the
Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2759 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Jackson, to explain the bill. Senator Jackson sent up a
committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Jackson to
explain the difference between the committee substitute and the
bill as filed. Senator Jackson 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 Williams moved
that HB 2759 be left pending to await a quorum; without
objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator
Jackson moved that HB 2759 do not pass but that CSHB 2759 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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator
Jackson moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the
Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
Senator Williams moved that the committee stand recessed until
after adjournment of the Senate; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The posting rule, Senate Rule 11.18, was suspended to hear the
following bill(s): HB 584, HB 616, HB 873, HB 888, HB 1030, HB
1284, HB 1414, HB 1428, HB 1485, HB 1570, HB 1579, HB 1580, HB
1664, HB 1775, HB 1795, HB 1940, HB 1945, HB 2339, HB 2371, HB
2381, HB 2810, HB 2826, HB 2988, HB 2999, HB 3125, HCR 49.
HB 1795 and HB 1570 were tagged in committee.
At 2:24 p.m. the committee reconvened.
Senator Ellis assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 616 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Lindsay, to explain the bill. Senator Ellis sent up a
committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Lindsay to
explain the difference between the committee substitute and the
bill as filed. Senator Ellis moved adoption of the committee
substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair
moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it
was so ordered. Senator Ellis moved that HB 616 be left pending
to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon
arrival of a quorum, Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that HB 616 do not
pass but that CSHB 616 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 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 2 absent. Senator Ellis moved that the bill be
recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Lucio, Jr. assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 1775 and recognized Senator Lindsay, in
the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The
chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without
objection, it was so ordered. Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that HB
1775 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it
was so ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Williams
moved that HB 1775 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. Senator Williams moved that the bill be
recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1664 and recognized Senator Lindsay, in
the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The
chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without
objection, it was so ordered. Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that HB
1664 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it
was so ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Williams
moved that HB 1664 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 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 1 absent. Senator Williams moved that the bill be
recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1428 and recognized Senator Lindsay, in
the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be
closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Lucio,
Jr. moved that HB 1428 be left pending to await a quorum;
without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum,
Senator Williams moved that HB 1428 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. Senator Williams moved that
the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1030 and recognized Senator Lindsay, in
the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The
chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without
objection, it was so ordered. Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that HB
1030 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it
was so ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Jackson moved
that HB 1030 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 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 1 absent. Senator Williams moved that the bill be
recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HCR 49 and recognized Senator Lindsay, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The chair
moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it
was so ordered. Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that HCR 49 be left
pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Jackson moved that HCR 49 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. Senator
Jackson moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the
Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2339 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Jackson, to explain the bill. Senator Jackson 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 Jackson moved that HB 2339 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Jackson moved that HB 2339, 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 7
ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator
Jackson moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the
Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
Senator Duncan resumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 1580 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Lindsay, to explain the bill. The chair moved that the
public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so
ordered. Senator Duncan moved that HB 1580 be left pending to
await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon
arrival of a quorum, Senator Williams moved that HB 1580 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. Senator
Armbrister moved that the bill be recommended for placement on
the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The chair laid out HB 873 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Lucio, Jr., to explain the bill. The chair moved that
the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so
ordered. Senator Duncan moved that HB 873 be left pending to
await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon
arrival of a quorum, Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that HB 873 be
reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it
do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote
of 6 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.
The chair laid out HB 1945 and recognized Senator Lucio, Jr., in
the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The
chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without
objection, it was so ordered. Senator Duncan moved that HB 1945
be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so
ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Madla moved that HB
1945 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 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 1414 and recognized Senator Williams, in
the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The
chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without
objection, it was so ordered. Senator Duncan moved that HB 1414
be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so
ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Ellis moved that HB
1414 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. Senator Ellis moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 914 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Williams, to explain the bill. Senator Williams sent up
Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the
amendment was adopted. Senator Williams sent up Committee
Amendment 2 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment
was adopted. 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 Duncan moved that HB 914 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Williams moved that HB 914, 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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
The chair laid out HB 1940 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Wentworth, to explain the bill. Senator Williams sent
up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator
Wentworth to explain the difference between the committee
substitute and the bill as filed. Senator Williams moved
adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was
so ordered. Senator Duncan moved that HB 1940 be left pending
to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon
arrival of a quorum, Senator Williams moved that HB 1940 do not
pass but that CSHB 1940 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 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 2 absent. Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that the bill be
recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Williams assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 1485 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Ellis, to explain the bill. The chair moved that the
public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so
ordered. Senator Williams moved that HB 1485 be left pending to
await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon
arrival of a quorum, Senator Ellis moved that HB 1485 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, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
The chair laid out HB 2988 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Ellis, to explain the bill. The chair moved that the
public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so
ordered. Senator Williams moved that HB 2988 be left pending to
await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon
arrival of a quorum, Senator Ellis moved that HB 2988 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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator
Ellis moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the
Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2810 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Ellis, to explain the bill. The chair moved that the
public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so
ordered. Senator Williams moved that HB 2810 be left pending to
await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon
arrival of a quorum, Senator Ellis moved that HB 2810 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. Senator
Ellis moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the
Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
Senator Ellis assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 1294 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Williams, to explain the bill. Senator Williams sent up
a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Williams to
explain the difference between the committee substitute and the
bill as filed. Senator Williams moved adoption of the committee
substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair
moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it
was so ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Williams
moved that HB 1294 do not pass but that CSHB 1294 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
nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Williams moved
that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2826 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Brimer, to explain the bill. The chair moved that the
public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so
ordered. Senator Ellis moved that HB 2826 be left pending to
await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon
arrival of a quorum, Senator Ellis moved that HB 2826 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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator
Ellis moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the
Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The chair laid out HB 584 and recognized Senator Brimer, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The chair
moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it
was so ordered. The bill was left pending before the committee.
The chair laid out HB 888 and recognized Senator Brimer, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The chair
moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it
was so ordered. Senator Ellis moved that HB 888 be left pending
to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon
arrival of a quorum, Senator Armbrister moved that HB 888 be
reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it
do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote
of 6 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.
The chair laid out HB 2999 and recognized Senator Brimer, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The chair
moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it
was so ordered. Senator Ellis moved that HB 2999 be left
pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Armbrister moved that HB 2999
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.
Senator Armbrister moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Duncan assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 2371 and recognized Senator Lucio, Jr., in
the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The
chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without
objection, it was so ordered. Senator Duncan moved that HB 2371
be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so
ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Madla moved that HB
2371 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation
that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a
record vote of 6 ayes, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2
absent.
The chair laid out HB 2381 and recognized Senator Brimer, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Senator
Ellis sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without
objection, the amendment was adopted. Senator Williams moved
that HB 2381 be left pending to await a quorum; without
objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator
Armbrister moved that HB 2381, 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 7 ayes, 0
nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Armbrister
moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3125 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. The bill was left pending before
the committee.
Senator Williams assumed the chair.
The chair laid out pending business HB 1579. Senator Duncan
sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator
Duncan to explain the difference between the committee
substitute and the bill as filed. Senator Duncan 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 Williams moved that HB 1579 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Duncan moved that HB 1579 do not pass but that
CSHB 1579 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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2
absent. Senator Armbrister moved that the bill be recommended
for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Duncan resumed the chair.
Senator Williams moved to limit public testimony to two minutes
per witness. The motion carried with a vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays,
0 present not voting, and 4 absent.
The chair laid out HJR 6 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Staples, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and
registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The
chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without
objection, it was so ordered. The bill was left pending before
the committee.
There being no further business, Senator Duncan moved that the
Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair.
Without objection, it was so ordered.
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Senator Robert Duncan, Chair
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Teddy Carter, Clerk