MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
1:30 p.m. or upon adjournment
Capitol Extension, Room E1.012
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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule
11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Natural
Resources was held on Tuesday, April 19, 2005, in the Capitol
Extension, Room E1.012, at Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Kenneth Armbrister None
Senator Mike Jackson
Senator Gonzalo Barrientos
Senator Robert Duncan
Senator Craig Estes
Senator Troy Fraser
Senator Juan Hinojosa
Senator Jon Lindsay
Senator Frank Madla
Senator Kel Seliger
Senator Todd Staples
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The chair called the meeting to order at 1:57 p.m. There being
a quorum present, the following business was transacted:
The chair laid out SB 1311 and recognized the author, Senator
Hinojosa, 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 Hinojosa sent up a
committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Hinojosa to
explain the difference between the committee substitute and the
bill as filed. Senator Hinojosa moved that SB 1311 be left
pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Barrientos moved that SB 1311
do not pass but that CSSB 1311 be reported back to the Senate
with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present
not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Duncan requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on CSSB 1311; without objection it was so ordered.
Senator Estes requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye
on CSSB 1311; without objection it was so ordered.
Senator Fraser requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on CSSB 1311; without objection it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1826 and recognized Diane Helms, in the
absence of the author, to explain the bill. Senator Barrientos
sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Diane Helms
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. Senator Barrientos moved that SB 1826 be left pending
to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon
arrival of a quorum, Senator Barrientos moved adoption of the
committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Barrientos moved that SB 1826 do not pass but that CSSB
1826 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that
it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record
vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Barrientos moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Duncan requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on CSSB 1826; without objection it was so ordered.
Senator Estes requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye
on CSSB 1826; without objection it was so ordered.
Senator Fraser requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on CSSB 1826; without objection it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1849 and recognized Diane Helms, in the
absence of the author, to explain the bill. Senator Barrientos
sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Diane Helms
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. Senator Barrientos moved that SB 1849 be left pending
to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon
arrival of a quorum, Senator Barrientos moved adoption of the
committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Barrientos moved that SB 1849 do not pass but that CSSB
1849 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that
it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record
vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Fraser moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
Senator Duncan requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on CSSB 1849; without objection it was so ordered.
Senator Estes requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye
on CSSB 1849; without objection it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1847 and SB 1848 recognized Senator
Barrientos, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill.
There was no oral testimony on SB 1847. Public testimony for SB
1848 is shown on the attached list. Senator Barrientos moved
public testimony be closed; without objection it was so ordered.
Senator Barrientos moved that SB 1847 and SB 1848 be left
pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Staples moved that SB 1847 be
reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it
do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote
of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator
Jackson moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the
Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
Senator Duncan requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on SB 1847; without objection it was so ordered.
Senator Estes requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye
on SB 1847; without objection it was so ordered.
Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Hinojosa moved that SB 1848 be
reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it
do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote
of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator
Jackson moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the
Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
Senator Duncan requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on SB 1848; without objection it was so ordered.
Senator Estes requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye
on SB 1848; without objection it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 967 and recognized Daniel Womack, in the
absence of the author, to explain the bill. Senator Barrientos
sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Daniel
Womack to explain the difference between the committee
substitute and the bill as filed. Senator Barrientos sent up
Committee Amendment 1. There were no witnesses registered on
this bill. Upon arrival of a quorum; Senator Barrientos moved
adoption of Committee Amendment #1; without objection it was
ordered. Senator Barrientos requested unanimous consent to
incorporate amendments into the committee substitute; without
objection, it was so ordered. Senator Fraser then moved that
the new committee substitute be adopted; without objection, it
was so ordered. Senator Fraser moved that SB 967 do not pass
but that CSSB 967 be reported back to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 0 absent. Senator Fraser moved that the bill be
recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Duncan requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on CSSB 967; without objection it was so ordered.
Senator Estes requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye
on CSSB 967; without objection it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 804 and recognized Ann Bright with the
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, in the absence of the
author, 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 Jackson moved that SB 804
be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so
ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Staples moved that
SB 804 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 0 absent. Senator Jackson moved that the bill be
recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Duncan requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on SB 804; without objection it was so ordered.
Senator Estes requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye
on SB 804; without objection it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 594 and recognized Rob Edwards, in the
absence of the author, 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 Chair moved to leave
the bill pending waiting the arrival of a quorum. Upon arrival
of a quorum, Senator Staples moved to reopen public testimony;
without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Staples then
moved to close public testimony; without objection, it was so
ordered. Senator Lindsay moved to leave the bill pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1741 and recognized the author, Senator
Staples, to explain the bill. Senator Staples sent up a
committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Staples 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.
Senator Staples moved that SB 1741 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Staples moved to pull down the substitute that
was previously offered; without objection, the substitute was
withdrawn. Senator Staples sent up a new committee substitute;
the chair recognized Senator Staples to explain the difference
between the committee substitute and the bill as filed. Senator
Staples moved adoption of the committee substitute; without
objection, it was so ordered. Senator Staples moved that SB
1741 do not pass but that CSSB 1741 be reported back to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0
present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Estes requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye
on CSSB 1741; without objection it was so ordered.
Senator Seliger requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on CSSB 1741; without objection it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1658 and recognized Jill Crocker, in the
absence of the author, 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 Estes moved that
SB 1658 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it
was so ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Estes moved
that SB 1658 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 2 nays, 0 present not
voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Duncan requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on SB 1658; without objection it was so ordered.
Senator Seliger requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on SB 1658; without objection it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 806 and recognized the author, Senator
Averitt, to explain the bill. There were no witnesses
registered on the bill. The chair moved that the public
testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The
chair moved SB 806 be left pending to await a quorum. Upon
arrival of a quorum, Senator Staples moved that SB 806 be
reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it
do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote
of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator
Staples moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the
Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
Senator Duncan requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on SB 806; without objection it was so ordered.
Senator Seliger requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on SB 806; without objection it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1451 and recognized the author, Senator
Averitt, to explain the bill. Senator Armbrister sent up a
committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Averitt 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
chair moved to leave the bill pending; without objection, it was
so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1823 and recognized the author, Senator
Wentworth to explain the bill.
There was no public testimony on the bill. Senator Jackson
moved public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so
ordered. Senator Jackson moved SB 1823 be left pending to await
a quorum. Upon the arrival of quorum, Senator Jackson moved SB
1823 be reported favorable to the senate with the recommendation
that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record
vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Jackson moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered
Senator Duncan requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on SB 1823; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Seliger requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on SB 1823; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1519 and recognized Senator Staples, in
the absence of the author, 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 chair moved that SB
1519 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it
was so ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Staples moved
that SB 1519 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 0 absent. Senator Staples moved that the bill be
recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Duncan requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on SB 1519; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Seliger requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on SB 1519; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1824 and recognized Senator Seliger, in
the absence of the author, to explain the bill. There was no
public testimony on the bill. The chair moved that the public
testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The
chair moved that SB 1824 be left pending to await a quorum;
without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum,
Senator Jackson moved that SB 1824 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0
present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Staples moved that
the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Duncan requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on SB 1824; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Seliger requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on SB 1824; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Jackson laid out the subcommittee report on HB 708.
Senator Jackson was recognized to explain the subcommittee
report on HB 708. Senator Jackson then moved adoption of the
subcommittee report; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Jackson moved that HB 708 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0
present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Jackson moved that
the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Duncan requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on HB 708; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Seliger requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on HB 708; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Jackson laid out the subcommittee report on HB 760.
Senator Jackson was recognized to explain the subcommittee
report on HB 760. Senator Jackson then moved adoption of the
subcommittee report; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Jackson moved that HB 760 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0
present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Jackson moved that
the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Duncan requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on HB 760; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Seliger requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on HB 760; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Jackson laid out the subcommittee report on HB 901.
Senator Jackson was recognized to explain the subcommittee
report on HB 901. Senator Jackson then moved adoption of the
subcommittee report; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Jackson moved that HB 708 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0
present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Jackson moved that
the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Duncan requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on HB 901; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Seliger requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on HB 901; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Jackson laid out the subcommittee report on HB 932.
Senator Jackson was recognized to explain the subcommittee
report on HB 932. Senator Jackson then moved adoption of the
subcommittee report; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Jackson moved that HB 932 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0
present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Jackson moved that
the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Duncan requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on HB 932; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Seliger requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on HB 932; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Jackson laid out the subcommittee report on HB 1099.
Senator Jackson was recognized to explain the subcommittee
report on HB 1099. Senator Jackson then moved adoption of the
subcommittee report; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Jackson moved that HB 1099 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0
present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Barrientos moved that
the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Duncan requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on HB 1099; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Seliger requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on HB 1099; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Jackson laid out the subcommittee report on SB 272.
Senator Jackson was recognized to explain the subcommittee
report on SB 272. Senator Jackson then moved adoption of the
subcommittee report; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Jackson moved that SB 272 do not pass but the CSSB 272
be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that
it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record
vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Jackson moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
Senator Duncan requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on CSSB 272; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Seliger requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on CSSB 272; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Jackson laid out the subcommittee report on SB 453.
Senator Jackson assumed the chair.
The chair recognized Senator Armbrister. Senator Armbrister
moved to table SB 453; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Armbrister resumed the chair.
Senator Jackson laid out the subcommittee report on SB 455.
Senator Jackson then moved adoption of the subcommittee report;
without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Jackson moved
that SB 455 do not pass but that CSSB 455 do pass and be
reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it
do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote
of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator
Jackson moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the
Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
Senator Duncan requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on CSSB 455; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Seliger requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on CSSB 455; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Jackson laid out the subcommittee report on SB 454.
Senator Jackson was recognized to explain the subcommittee
report on SB 454. Senator Jackson then moved adoption of the
subcommittee report; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Jackson moved that SB 454 do not pass but that CSSB 454
be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that
it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record
vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Jackson moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
Senator Duncan requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on CSSB 454; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Seliger requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on CSSB 454; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Jackson laid out the subcommittee report on SB 1044.
Senator Jackson was recognized to explain the subcommittee
report on SB 1044. Senator Jackson then moved adoption of the
subcommittee report; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Jackson moved that SB 1044 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0
present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Staples moved that
the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Duncan requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on SB 1044; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Seliger requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on SB 1044; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Jackson laid out the subcommittee report on SB 1537.
Senator Jackson assumed the chair.
Senator Jackson recognized Senator Armbrister to explain the
subcommittee report on SB1537.
Senator Armbrister sent up a committee substitute; the chair
recognized Senator Staples 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. Senator Armbrister moved that SB 1537 do
not pass but that CSSB 1537 be reported back to the Senate with
the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 0 absent. Senator Armbrister moved that the bill be
recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Duncan requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on CSSB 1537; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Seliger requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on CSSB 1537; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Armbrister resumed the chair.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out SB 1667 and
recognized the author, Senator Duncan. Senator Duncan offered
committee amendment #1. Senator Duncan explained the amendment.
Senator Duncan moved adoption of the committee amendment;
without objection, committee amendment #1 was adopted. Senator
Duncan requested unanimous consent to incorporate the amendment
into the committee substitute; without objection, it was so
ordered. Senator Duncan then moved that the new committee
substitute be adopted; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Duncan moved that SB 1667 do not pass but that CSSB 1667
be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it
do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote
of 10 ayes, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Hinojosa requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
aye on CSSB 1667; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Seliger requested unanimous consent to be shown voting
nay on CSSB 1667; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Jackson assumed the chair.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out SB 3 and
recognized the author, Senator Armbrister.
Chairman Armbrister announced that there are 78 amendments to
S.B. 3, with more to follow. He stated that if there is no
sponsor for an amendment, he would lay out the amendment for
review.
Senator Armbrister sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved
adoption; without objection it was adopted.
Senator Armbrister sent up Committee Amendment 2 and moved
adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.
Senator Armbrister sent up Committee Amendment 3 and moved
adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.
Senator Hinojosa sent up Committee Amendment 4 and moved
adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.
Senator Armbrister sent up Committee Amendment 5 and moved
adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.
Senator Armbrister sent up Committee Amendment 6 and moved
adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.
Senator Armbrister sent up Committee Amendment 7 and moved
adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.
Senator Armbrister sent up Committee Amendment 8 and moved
adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.
Senator Armbrister sent up Committee Amendment 9 and moved
adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 10 and recognized Senator
Armbrister to explain the amendment. Committee Amendment 10 was
withdrawn.
Senator Armbrister sent up Committee Amendment 11 and moved
adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 12 and recognized
Senator Armbrister to explain the amendment. Committee
Amendment 12 was withdrawn.
Senator Armbrister sent up Committee Amendment 13 and moved
adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.
Senator Armbrister sent up Committee Amendment 14 and moved
adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.
Senator Armbrister sent up Committee Amendment 14A and moved
adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.
Senator Staples sent up Committee Amendment 15 and moved
adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.
Senator Armbrister sent up Committee Amendment 16 and moved
adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.
Senator Armbrister sent up Committee Amendment 17 and moved
adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.
Senator Armbrister sent up Committee Amendment 18 and moved
adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 19 and recognized Senator
Armbrister to explain the amendment. Committee Amendment 19 was
withdrawn.
Senator Armbrister sent up Committee Amendment 20 and moved
adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.
Senator Armbrister sent up Committee Amendment 21 and moved
adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.
Senator Armbrister sent up Committee Amendment 22 and moved
adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 23 and recognized Senator
Armbrister to explain the amendment. Committee Amendment 23 was
withdrawn.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 24 and recognized Senator
Armbrister to explain the amendment. Committee Amendment 24 was
temporarily tabled.
Senator Armbrister sent up Committee Amendment 25 and moved
adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.
Senator Armbrister sent up Committee Amendment 26 and moved
adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.
Senator Armbrister sent up Committee Amendment 27 and moved
adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 28. Senator Estes
suggested a possible amendment to the amendment. Senator
Armbrister moved to temporarily table Committee Amendment 28;
without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Armbrister sent up Committee Amendment 29 and moved
adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 30 and recognized Senator
Armbrister to explain the amendment. Committee Amendment 30 was
withdrawn.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 30A and recognized
Senator Armbrister to explain the amendment. Committee
Amendment 30A was withdrawn.
Senator Lindsay sent up Committee Amendment 31 and was
recognized to explain the amendment. Committee Amendment 31 was
withdrawn.
The committee stood at ease for 15 minutes.
Senator Armbrister sent up Committee Amendment 32 and explained
the amendment. Senator Armbrister moved to temporarily table
Committee Amendment 32; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Estes sent up Committee Amendment 28A and was recognized
to explain the amendment. Senator Lindsay moved to temporarily
withdraw Committee Amendment 28A; without objection, it was so
ordered.
Senator Armbrister sent up Committee Amendment 33 and moved
adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 34. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 34; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 35. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 35; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 36. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 36; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 37. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 37; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 38. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 38; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 39. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 39; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 40. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 40; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 41. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 41; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 42. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 42; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 43. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 43; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 44 and recognized Senator
Armbrister. Senator Armbrister moved to temporarily table
Committee Amendment 44; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 45. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 45; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 46. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 46; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 47 and recognized Senator
Armbrister. Senator Armbrister moved to temporarily table
Committee Amendment 47; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 48. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 48; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 49. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 49; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 50. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 50; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 51. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 51; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 52. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 52; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 53. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 53; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 54. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 54; without objection, it
was so ordered.
Senator Armbrister sent up Committee Amendment 55 and moved
adoption; without objection, Committee Amendment 55 was adopted.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 56. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 56; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 57. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 57; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 58. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 58; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 59 and recognized Senator
Madla to explain the amendment. Senator Madla moved to
temporarily table the amendment; without objection; it was so
ordered.
Senator Armbrister sent up Committee Amendment 60 and moved
adoption; without objection, Committee Amendment 60 was adopted.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 61. Senator Armbrister
moved to temporarily table Committee Amendment 61; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 62. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 62; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 63. Senator Armbrister
moved to temporarily table Committee Amendment 63; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 64. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 64; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 65. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 65; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 66. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 66; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 67. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 67; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 68. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 68; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 69. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 69; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 70. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 70; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair sent up Committee Amendment 71 and recognized Senator
Armbrister to explain the amendment. Senator Armbrister .
Senator Armbrister moved adoption of Committee Amendment 71;
without objection, Committee Amendment 71 was adopted.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 72. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 72; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 73. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 73; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 74. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 74; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 75. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 75; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 76. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 69; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 77. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 77; without objection, it
was so ordered.
Senator Lindsay sent up Committee Amendment 78 and was
recognized to explain the amendment. Senator Lindsay moved to
temporarily table Committee Amendment 78; without objection, it
was so ordered.
Senator Armbrister sent up Committee Amendment 79 and was
recognized to explain the amendment. Senator Armbrister moved
adoption of the amendment. The amendment was adopted with a
record vote of 6 ayes, 3 nays 2 absent.
Senator Armbrister sent up Committee Amendment 80 and moved
adoption of the amendment; without objection, Committee
Amendment 80 was adopted.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 81. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 82; without objection, it
was so ordered.
Senator Armbrister sent up Committee Amendment 82 and moved
adoption of the amendment; without objection, Committee
Amendment 82 was adopted.
Senator Armbrister sent up Committee Amendment 83 and moved
adoption of the amendment; without objection, Committee
Amendment 83 was adopted.
Senator Armbrister sent up Committee Amendment 84 and moved
adoption of the amendment; without objection, Committee
Amendment 84 was adopted.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 85. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 85; without objection, it
was so ordered.
Senator Armbrister sent up Committee Amendment 86 and moved
adoption of the amendment; without objection, Committee
Amendment 86 was adopted.
Senator Armbrister sent up Committee Amendment 87 and moved
adoption of the amendment; without objection, Committee
Amendment 87 was adopted.
Senator Armbrister sent up Committee Amendment 88 and moved
adoption of the amendment; without objection, Committee
Amendment 88 was adopted.
The chair laid out Committee Amendment 89. Senator Armbrister
moved to withdraw Committee Amendment 89; without objection, it
was so ordered.
Senator Armbrister moved that public testimony on C.S.S.B 3 and
the proposed amendments be reopened. There was no oral
testimony. Public testimony was closed and the bill was left
pending before the committee.
There being no further business, at 10:15 p.m. Senator
Armbrister moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to
the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
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Senator Kenneth Armbrister, Chair
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Kelly Gilbert, Clerk