MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE AFFAIRS
Monday, May 7, 2007
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 State Affairs was held on Monday, May 7, 2007, in the Senate Chamber in Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: |
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MEMBERS ABSENT: |
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Senator Robert Duncan Senator Tommy Williams Senator Rodney Ellis Senator Troy Fraser Senator Chris Harris Senator Mike Jackson Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr. Senator Leticia Van de Putte |
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Senator John Carona |
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Senator Jackson, the acting chair, called the meeting to order at 9:12 a.m. The following business was transacted:
The chair laid out HB 1787 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Watson, to explain the bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 1787 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1497 and, in the absence of the Senate sponsor explained the bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 1497 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2799 and, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, explained 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 HB 2799 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1044 and, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, explained the bill. Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 1044 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1194 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Harris, to explain the bill. Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 1194 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2219 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Harris, 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 HB 2219 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2735 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Harris, 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 HB 2735 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2491 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Harris, to explain the bill. Senator Harris sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized 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 moved that HB 2491 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 9:47 a.m. Senator Jackson, the acting chair, moved that the committee stand at ease until 10:00 a.m.; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 10:37 a.m. Chairman Duncan reconvened the committee.
The chair laid out SB 1652 and recognized the author, 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 senate bill as filed.
Upon arrival of a quorum, the chair requested the roll call. Senators Duncan, Ellis, Harris, Jackson, Lucio, Jr., and Van de Putte were all present. A quorum was established at 10:45 a.m. Senators Williams and Fraser arrived after the roll was called.
Witnesses testifying and registering on SB 1652 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 1652 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 11:35 a.m. the chair moved that the committee stand recessed until 12:00 p.m. for a time certain vote; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 12:26 p.m. the committee reconvened. The chair requested the roll call. Senators Duncan, Williams, Ellis, Fraser, and Jackson were all present. A quorum was established. Senator Harris arrived after the roll was called. Senators Lucio, Jr. and Van de Putte having been present earlier when a quorum was established, left motions in writing.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1044. Senator Ellis moved that HB 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 8 ayes, 0 nays, 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. Senators Harris, Lucio, Jr. and Van de Putte requested unanimous consent to be shown voting AYE on HB 1044; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1194. Senator Jackson moved that HB 1194 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senators Harris, Lucio, Jr., and Van de Putte requested unanimous consent to be shown voting AYE on HB 1194; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1497. Senator Williams moved that HB 1497 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 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. Senators Lucio, Jr. and Van de Putte requested unanimous consent to be shown voting AYE on HB 1497.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1787. Senator Jackson moved that HB 1787 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 nays, 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. Senators Lucio, Jr. and Van de Putte requested unanimous consent to be shown voting AYE on HB 1787.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2219. Senator Harris moved that HB 2219 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 nays, 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 Lucio, Jr. and Van de Putte requested unanimous consent to be shown voting AYE on HB 2219; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2491. Senator Harris moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Harris moved that HB 2491 do not pass but that CSHB 2491 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 3 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senators Lucio, Jr. and Van de Putte requested unanimous consent to be shown voting NAY on HB 2491; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2735. Senator Harris moved that HB 2735 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 nays, 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. Senator Lucio, Jr. and Van de Putte requested unanimous consent to be shown voting AYE on HB 2735; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2799. Senator Williams moved that HB 2799 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 nays, 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. Senators Lucio, Jr. and Van de Putte requested unanimous consent to be shown voting AYE on HB 2799; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 12:35 p.m. Senator Williams assumed the chair.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 522 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Duncan, to explain the bill. Senator Duncan sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Duncan to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator Duncan moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Duncan moved that HB 522 do not pass but that CSHB 522 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Duncan moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. Senators Lucio, Jr. and Van de Putte requested unanimous consent to be shown voting AYE on HB 522; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 12:37 p.m. Senator Duncan resumed the chair.
There being no further business, at 12:37 p.m. 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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Anna Beth White, Clerk