MINUTES

 

SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Thursday, May 17, 2007

8:00 a.m.

Capitol Extension, Room E1.028

 

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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule 11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Education was held on Thursday, May 17, 2007, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.028, at Austin, Texas.

 

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MEMBERS PRESENT:		MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Florence Shapiro Senator Kyle Janek Senator Steve Ogden Senator Dan Patrick Senator Leticia Van de Putte Senator Royce West Senator Tommy Williams Senator Judith Zaffirini		Senator Kip Averitt

 

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The chair called the meeting to order at 8:16 a.m.  The following business was transacted: 

 

The chair laid out HB 3678 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 house bill as engrossed.  Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. 

 

At 9:02 a.m. Senator Shapiro moved that the committee stand recessed until 30 minutes after adjournment of the Senate; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

At 6:41 p.m. the committee reconvened. 

 

Public Testimony continued on HB 3678.  The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  The chair left the bill pending.

 

The chair laid out HB 2814 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Van de Putte, to explain the bill.  Senator Van de Putte sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Van de Putte to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  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 left the bill pending.

 

The chair laid out HB 2646 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Watson, 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 left the bill pending.

 

At 7:48 p.m. Senator Patrick assumed the chair. 

 

The chair laid out HB 828 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Shapiro, 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 left the bill pending.

 

The chair laid out HB 2399 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Shapiro, 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 left the bill pending. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2532 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Shapiro, 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 left the bill pending. 

 

At 8:00 p.m. Senator Shapiro assumed the chair. 

 

The chair laid out HB 3171 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Wentworth, 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 left the bill pending.

 

The chair laid out HB 2560 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Wentworth, to explain the bill.  Senator Patrick sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Wentworth to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  Senator Patrick sent up Committee Amendment 1 to the proposed committee substitute.  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. 

 

At 8:16 p.m. Senator Patrick assumed the chair. 

 

The chair laid out HB 3485 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Shapiro, 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. 

 

At 8:23 p.m. Senator Shapiro resumed the chair. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2864 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Shapiro, 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 left the bill pending.

 

The chair laid out HB 1609 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Shapleigh, to explain the bill.  Senator Shapiro sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Shapleigh to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  Senator Shapiro sent up Committee Amendment 1 to the proposed committee substitute.  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 left the bill pending.

 

The chair laid out HB 1632 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Shapleigh, to explain the bill.  Senator Shapiro sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Shapiro to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  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 left the bill pending.

 

The chair laid out HB 3828 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Shapiro, 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 left the bill pending.

 

The chair laid out HB 2237 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Shapiro, to explain the bill.  Senator Shapiro sent up a committee substitute; and explained the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  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 left the bill pending.

 

The chair laid out HB 2238 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Shapiro, to explain the bill.  Senator Shapiro sent up a committee substitute; and explained the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. 

 

At 8:56 p.m. Senator Van de Putte assumed the chair. 

 

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  The chair left the bill pending. 

 

At 8:58 p.m. Senator Shapiro resumed the chair. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2563 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Van de Putte, to explain the bill.  Senator Van de Putte sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Van de Putte to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  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 left the bill pending.

 

The chair laid out HB 426 and recognized Senator Van de Putte, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  Senator Van de Putte sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Van de Putte to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  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 left the bill pending.

 

The chair laid out HB 1137 and recognized Senator Van de Putte, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  Senator Van de Putte sent up Committee Amendment 1 to HB 1137.   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 left the bill pending.

 

The chair laid out HB 3826 and recognized Senator Van de Putte, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  Senator Shapiro sent up a committee substitute; and explained the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  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 left the bill pending.

 

The chair laid out HB 1043 and recognized Senator Van de Putte, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  Senator Van de Putte sent up Committee Amendment 1 to HB 1043.  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 left the bill pending.  

 

At 9:32 p.m. Senator Shapiro moved that the committee stand recessed until 9:47 p.m.; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 11:01 p.m. the committee reconvened. 

 

The clerk called the roll, a quorum was established.

 

Senator Williams moved adoption of the minutes from the previous hearing held on May 10, 2007; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 11:03 p.m. Senator West assumed the chair. 

 

Senator Shapiro moved that HB 828 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.  Senator Shapiro moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 2237.  Senator Shapiro moved that the committee substitute to HB 2237 be adopted; there being no objection it was so ordered.  Senator Shapiro moved that HB 2237 do not pass but that CSHB 2237 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. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 1748.  Senator Shapiro sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.  Senator Shapiro moved that HB 1748, 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 Shapiro moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 2238.  Senator Shapiro moved that the committee substitute to HB 2238 be adopted; there being no objection it was so ordered.  Senator Shapiro moved that HB 2238 do not pass but that CSHB 2238 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. 

 

The committee stood at ease.

 

At 11:14 p.m. the committee reconvened. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 2399.  Senator Shapiro moved that HB 2399 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.  Senator Shapiro moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 2532.  The chair left HB 2532 pending.

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 2864.  Senator Shapiro moved that HB 2864 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. 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 3485.  Senator Shapiro moved that HB 3485 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. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 3828.  Senator Van de Putte sent up Committee Amendment 1.  Senator Van de Putte withdrew Committee Amendment 1.  Senator Shapiro moved that HB 3828 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 1 nay, 3 present not voting, and 0 absent. 

 

At 11:24 p.m. Senator Shapiro resumed the chair. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 2646.  Senator Van de Putte moved that HB 2646 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 Van de Putte moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 2560.  Senator Shapiro moved adoption of Committee Amendment 1; there being no objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Patrick requested unanimous consent to incorporate amendments into the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Patrick then moved that the new committee substitute be adopted; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Patrick moved that HB 2560 do not pass but that CSHB 2560 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, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 3171.  Senator Janek moved that HB 3171 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 Van de Putte moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 1609.  Senator West moved adoption of Committee Amendment 1; there being no objection, it was so ordered.  Senator West requested unanimous consent to incorporate amendments into the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator West then moved that the new committee substitute be adopted; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator West moved that HB 1609 do not pass but that CSHB 1609 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. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 1632.  Senator Shapiro moved adoption of the committee substitute; there being no objection, it was so ordered.  The chair left the bill pending.

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 426.  Senator West moved adoption of the committee substitute; there being no objection, it was so ordered.  Senator West moved that HB 426 do not pass but that CSHB 426 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. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 1137.  Senator West moved adoption of the committee amendment 1; there being no objection, it was so ordered.  Senator West moved that HB 1137, 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. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 3826.  Senator Janek moved adoption of the committee substitute; there being no objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Janek moved that HB 3826 do not pass but that CSHB 3826 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, 2 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 2563.  Senator Janek moved adoption of the committee substitute; there being no objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Janek moved that HB 2563 do not pass but that CSHB 2563 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. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 2814.  Senator Janek moved adoption of the committee substitute; there being no objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Janek moved that HB 2814 do not pass but that CSHB 2814 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, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2383 and recognized Senator Van de Putte, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The chair left the bill pending.

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 1043.  Senator West sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.  Senator Janek moved that HB 1043, 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, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. 

 

At 11:53 p.m. Senator Janek assumed the chair. 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 2532.  Senator Shapiro moved that HB 2532 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. 

 

At 11:54 p.m. Senator Shapiro resumed the chair. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 3678.  Senator Williams sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.  Senator Williams requested unanimous consent to incorporate amendments into the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Williams then moved that the new committee substitute be adopted; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Williams moved that HB 3678 do not pass but that CSHB 3678 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. 

 

The chair laid out the subcommittee report on HB 1250.  Senator Patrick moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Patrick moved that HB 1250 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 the subcommittee report on HB 2198.  Senator Janek moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Shapiro moved that HB 2198, 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. 

 

The chair laid out the subcommittee report on SB 479.  Senator Janek sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Janek to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  Senator Janek moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Janek moved that SB 479 do not pass but that CSSB 479 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 the subcommittee report on SB 2049.  The chair withdrew SB 2049.

 

As a matter of pending business the chair laid out HB 2383 and recognized Senator Lucio to explain the bill.  Senator Shapiro sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.  Senator Janek moved that HB 2383, 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. 

 

The chair laid out the subcommittee report on HB 544.  Senator Janek moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Janek sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Janek to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.  Senator West moved that HB 544 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 the subcommittee report on HB 1330.  Senator Ogden moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Ogden moved that HB 1330 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 the subcommittee report on HB 1427.  Senator Ogden moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Ogden moved that HB 1427 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 Shapiro moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out the subcommittee report on HB 1493.  Senator Janek moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Janek moved that HB 1493 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 Janek moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out the subcommittee report on HB 1775.  Senator Janek moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Janek 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 8 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. 

 

The chair laid out the subcommittee report on HB 2103.  Senator Ogden moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.  Senator West moved that HB 2103 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 Ogden moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out the subcommittee report on HB 2225.  Senator Van de Putte moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Van de Putte moved that HB 2225 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 West moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 12:38 a.m. Senator Janek assumed the chair. 

 

The chair laid out the subcommittee report on HB 2702.  Senator Shapiro moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Shapiro moved that HB 2702 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, 1 present not voting, and 1 absent. 

 

The chair laid out the subcommittee report on HB 2978.  Senator Shapiro moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.  Senator West sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.  Senator Shapiro moved that HB 2978, 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. 

 

At 12:42 a.m. Senator Shapiro resumed the chair. 

 

The chair laid out the subcommittee report on HB 3114.  Senator Janek moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Janek moved that HB 3114 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 Janek moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out the subcommittee report on HB 3236.  Senator Janek moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Janek moved that HB 3236 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 Janek moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out the subcommittee report on HB 3291.  Senator Williams moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Williams moved that HB 3291 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 Janek moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out the subcommittee report on HB 3382.  Senator Williams sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Williams to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  Senator Williams moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Williams moved that HB 3382 do not pass but that CSHB 3382 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 Williams moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out the subcommittee report on HB 3449.  Senator Patrick moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Patrick sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.  Senator Ogden moved that HB 3449, 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 West moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

At 12:51 a.m. Senator Janek assumed the chair. 

 

The chair laid out the subcommittee report on HB 3851.  Senator Shapiro sent up Committee Amendment 1.  Senator Van de Putte sent up Committee Amendment 2.  Senator Shapiro moved adoption of Committee Amendment 1; without objection, the amendment was adopted.

Senator Shapiro moved adoption of Committee Amendment 2; without objection, the amendment was adopted.  Senator Shapiro moved that HB 3851, 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, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. 

 

At 12:46 a.m. Senator Shapiro resumed the chair. 

 

The chair laid out the subcommittee report on HB 3934.  Senator Van de Putte moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.   Senator Van de Putte moved that HB 3934 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 Janek moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out the subcommittee report on HB 589.  Senator Janek moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Janek moved that HB 589 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 the subcommittee report on HB 317.  Senator Van de Putte moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Van de Putte moved that HB 317 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 the subcommittee report on HB 2074.  Senator Ogden moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Ogden sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Ogden to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  Senator Ogden moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Ogden moved that HB 2074 do not pass but that CSHB 2074 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 the subcommittee report on HB 1213.  A resource witness was called up and testified.  The chair left the bill pending.

 

As a matter of pending business the chair laid out the subcommittee report on SB 2049.  Senator West sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator West to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  Senator West sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.  Senator West sent up Committee Amendment 2 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.  Senator West requested unanimous consent to incorporate amendments into the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator West then moved that the new committee substitute be adopted; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator West moved that SB 2049 do not pass but that CSSB 2049 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. 

 

There being no further business, at 1:09 a.m. Senator Shapiro moved that the Committee be adjourned. Without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

 

 

 

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Senator Florence Shapiro, Chair

 

 

 

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Zac Padgett, Clerk