MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Tuesday, April 5, 2005
9:00 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 Health &
Human Services was held on Tuesday, April 5, 2005, in the Senate
Chamber at Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Jane Nelson None
Senator Kyle Janek
Senator Kenneth Armbrister
Senator John Carona
Senator Bob Deuell
Senator Mario Gallegos, Jr.
Senator Jon Lindsay
Senator Royce West
Senator Judith Zaffirini
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The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. The
following business was transacted:
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 566 and recognized the author,
Senator Deuell, to explain the bill.
The Chair opened the floor to public testimony. Witnesses
testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached
list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
The Chair announced that the bill would be left pending.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 1211 and recognized the author,
Senator Deuell, 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.
Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached
list.
The Chair announced that the bill would be left pending.
At 9:15 a.m., Senator Lindsay assumed the chair.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 874 and recognized the author,
Senator Nelson, to explain the bill.
Senator Nelson sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Nelson 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 announced that the bill would be left pending.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 1329 and recognized the author,
Senator Nelson, to explain the bill.
Senator Nelson sent up Committee Amendment 1 and explained the
amendment.
The Chair opened the floor to public testimony. Witnesses
testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached
list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
The Chair announced that the bill would be left pending.
At 9:25 a.m., Senator Nelson resumed the chair.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 1378 and recognized the author,
Senator Staples, to explain the bill.
Senator Lindsay sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Staples 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 announced that the bill would be left pending.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 691 and recognized the author,
Senator Madla, to explain the bill.
Senator Janek sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Madla to explain the difference between the
committee substitute and the bill as filed.
The Chair opened the floor to public testimony. Witnesses
testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached
list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 1001 and recognized the author,
Senator Madla, to explain the bill.
Senator Armbrister sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Madla 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 announced that the bill would be left pending.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 995 and recognized the author,
Senator Averitt, to explain the bill.
The Chair opened the floor to public testimony. Witnesses
testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached
list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
The Chair announced that the bill would be left pending.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 1524 and recognized the author,
Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.
The Chair opened the floor to public testimony. Witnesses
testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached
list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
The Chair announced that the bill would be left pending.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 983 and recognized the author,
Senator Van de Putte, to explain the bill.
Senator Zaffirini sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Van de Putte to explain the difference
between the committee substitute and the bill as filed.
The Chair opened the floor to public testimony. Witnesses
testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached
list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
The Chair announced that the bill would be left pending.
At 9:55 a.m., Senator Zaffirini assumed the chair.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 1053 by Senator Janek and
recognized Senator Nelson to explain the bill.
Senator Nelson sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Nelson 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 announced that the bill would be left pending.
At 9:55 a.m., Senator Nelson resumed the chair.
At 9:56 a.m., a quorum was established.
The Chair laid out SB 566 which had previously been left
pending.
Senator Deuell moved that SB 566 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, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senators Janek, Armbrister, and West asked to be shown voting
aye; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 691 which had previously been left
pending.
Senator Gallegos moved adoption of the committee substitute
which had previously been laid out; without objection, it was so
ordered.
Senator Gallegos moved that SB 691 do not pass but that CSSB 691
be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it
do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote
of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senators Janek, Armbrister, and West asked to be shown voting
aye; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 10:03 a.m., Senator Zaffirini assumed the chair.
The Chair laid out SB 874 which had previously been left
pending.
Senator Nelson moved adoption of the committee substitute which
had previously been laid out; without objection, it was so
ordered.
Senator Nelson moved that SB 874 do not pass but that CSSB 874
be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it
do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote
of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senators Janek, Armbrister, and West asked to be shown voting
aye; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Nelson moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
At 10:05 a.m., Senator Nelson resumed the chair.
The Chair laid out SB 983which had previously been left pending.
Senator Zaffirini moved adoption of the committee substitute
which had previously been laid out; without objection, it was so
ordered.
Senator Zaffirini moved that SB 983 do not pass but that CSSB
983 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that
it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record
vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senators Janek, Armbrister, and West asked to be shown voting
aye; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Zaffirini moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 995 which had previously been left
pending.
Senator Carona moved that SB 995 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, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senators Janek, Armbrister, and West asked to be shown voting
aye; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Carona moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 1001 which had previously been left
pending.
The Chair moved adoption of the committee substitute which had
previously been laid out; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Deuell moved that SB 1001 do not pass but that CSSB 1001
be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it
do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote
of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senators Janek, Armbrister, and West asked to be shown voting
aye; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 1053 which had previously been left
pending.
The Chair moved adoption of the committee substitute which had
previously been laid out; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Lindsay moved that SB 1053 do not pass but that CSSB
1053 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that
it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record
vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senators Janek, Armbrister, and West asked to be shown voting
aye; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Lindsay moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 1211 which had previously been left
pending.
The Chair moved adoption of the committee substitute which had
previously been laid out; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Deuell moved that SB 1211 do not pass but that CSSB 1211
be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it
do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote
of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senators Janek, Armbrister, and West asked to be shown voting
aye; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Deuell moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
At 10:10 a.m., Senator Zaffirini assumed the chair.
The Chair laid out SB 1329 which had previously been left
pending.
Senator Nelson moved adoption of Committee Amendement 1 which
had previously been laid out; without objection, it was so
ordered. Senator Nelson then moved that the amendment be rolled
into a committee substitute; without objection, it was so
ordered. Senator Nelson then moved adoption of the committee
substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Nelson moved that SB 1329 do not pass but that CSSB 1329
be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it
do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote
of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senators Janek and West asked to be shown voting aye; without
objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Nelson moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
At 10:12 a.m., Senator Nelson resumed the chair.
The Chair laid out SB 1378 which had previously been left
pending.
The Chair moved adoption of the committee substitute which had
previously been laid out; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Deuell moved that SB 1378 do not pass but that CSSB 1378
be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it
do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote
of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senators Janek and West asked to be shown voting aye; without
objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Carona moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 1524 which had previously been left
pending.
Senator Zaffirini moved that SB 1524 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, 0
nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senators Janek and West asked to be shown voting aye; without
objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Zaffirini moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 826 and recognized the author,
Senator Van de Putte, to explain the bill.
The Chair opened the floor to public testimony. Witnesses
testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached
list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
The Chair announced that the bill would be left pending.
There being no further business, at 10:38 a.m. the Chair
announced that the Committee would stand recessed subject to the
call of the Chair.
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Senator Jane Nelson, Chair
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Travis Broussard, Clerk