MINUTES

SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE AFFAIRS

Monday, May 14, 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 14, 2007, in the Senate Chamber in Austin, Texas.

 

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MEMBERS PRESENT:		MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Robert Duncan Senator Tommy Williams Senator Troy Fraser Senator Chris Harris Senator Mike Jackson Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr. Senator Leticia Van de Putte Senator Rodney Ellis		Senator John Carona

 

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The chair called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m.  The following business was transacted: 

 

The chair laid out HB 1179 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Nelson, 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 the bill be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Upon arrival of a quorum, the chair requested the roll call. Senators Duncan, Fraser, Harris, Jackson, and Van de Putte were all present.  A quorum was established at 9:07 a.m.  Senators Williams, Ellis and Lucio, Jr. arrived after the roll was called.

 

The chair laid out HB 1034 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Patrick, 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 1034 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3066 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Patrick, to explain the bill.  Senator Duncan sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Patrick to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. 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 the bill be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 1170 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Deuell, to explain the bill. 

 

At 9:25 a.m. Senator Fraser assumed the chair. 

 

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. 

 

At 9:35 a.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 moved that the bill be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2589 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 the bill be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2549 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Harris, to explain the bill. 

 

At 9:44 a.m. Senator Duncan resumed the chair. 

 

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 registering on HB 2549 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 the bill be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2462 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Brimer, to explain the bill.  The chair moved that the public testimony be open and closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  The chair moved that the bill be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 842 and recognized Senator Van de Putte, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, 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 the bill be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3619 and recognized Senator Van de Putte, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The chair moved that the public testimony be open and closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  The chair moved that HB 3619 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3619.

 

The chair laid out HB 1572 and recognized Senator Van de Putte, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, 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.  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 1572 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 1268 and recognized Senator Van de Putte, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, 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 1268 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2718 and recognized Senator Van de Putte, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The chair moved that the public testimony be opened and closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  The chair moved that HB 2718 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 1005 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Van de Putte, to explain the bill.  Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  The chair moved that HB 1005 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2548 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Averitt, to explain the bill.  Senator Jackson sent up Committee Amendment 1.  Senator Averitt explained Committee Amendment 1.  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 the bill be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2761 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Averitt, to explain the bill.  Senator Jackson sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Averitt to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  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 2761 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2762 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Averitt, to explain the bill.  Senator Jackson sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Averitt to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  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 2762 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2765 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Averitt, 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 2765 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 1921 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Eltife, to explain the bill.  Senator Jackson sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Eltife to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.   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 1921 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

At 10:24 a.m. Senator Jackson assumed the chair. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2015 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Duncan, 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 2015 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2664 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Duncan, 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 2664 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 1290 and recognized Senator Duncan, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, 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. 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 1290 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

At 10:38 a.m. Senator Duncan resumed the chair. 

 

At 10:39 a.m. Senator Duncan moved that the committee stand recessed until after adjournment of the Senate; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 5:35 p.m. the committee reconvened. 

 

The chair laid out HB 155 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Lucio, Jr., to explain the bill.  The chair moved that the public testimony be opened and closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  The chair moved that HB 155 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 945 and recognized Senator Lucio, Jr., in the absence of the Senate sponsor, 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 945 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 27 and recognized Senator Lucio, Jr., in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  Senator Lucio, Jr. sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Lucio, Jr. to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  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 27 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.  

 

The chair laid out HB 2248 and recognized Senator Lucio, Jr., in the absence of the Senate sponsor, 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 the bill be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out SJR 68 and recognized the author, 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 moved that SJR 68 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2882 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Wentworth, 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 2882 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 590 and recognized Senator Lucio, Jr., in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.    The chair moved that HB 590 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 5:57 p.m. Senator Williams assumed the chair. 

 

The chair laid out HB 3105 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. 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 moved that HB 3105 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

At 6:01 p.m. Senator Duncan resumed the chair. 

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SJR 68.  Senator Williams moved that SJR 68 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. 

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 27.  Senator Williams moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Williams moved that HB 27 do not pass but that CSHB 27 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 Williams moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 155.  Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that HB 155 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 Lucio, Jr. moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 590.  Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that HB 590 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 Lucio, Jr. moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 842.  Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that HB 842 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 Lucio, Jr. moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1005.  Senator Van de Putte moved that HB 1005 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 Van de Putte moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1034. Senator Williams offered Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Williams requested unanimous consent to roll the amendment into a committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Williams then moved that the committee substitute be adopted; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Williams moved that HB 1034 do not pass but that CSHB 1034 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. 

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1170.  Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that HB 1170 be reported favorably to the Senate.  The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Lucio; Jr., moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1179.  Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that HB 1179 be reported favorably to the Senate.  The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1268.  Senator Ellis moved that HB 1268 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. 

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1290.  Senator Fraser moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Fraser moved that HB 1290 do not pass but that CSHB 1290 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 Fraser moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1572.  Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that HB 1572 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.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1921.  Senator Fraser moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Fraser moved that HB 1921 do not pass but that CSHB 1921 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. 

 

At 6:19 p.m. Senator Williams assumed the chair. 

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2015.  Senator Duncan moved that HB 2015 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 Duncan moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

At 6:20 p.m. Senator Duncan resumed the chair. 

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2248.  Senator Williams moved that HB 2248 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 Williams moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2462.  Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that HB 2462 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 Lucio, Jr. moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.  

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2548.  Senator Jackson moved adoption of Committee Amendment 1; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Jackson offered Committee Amendment 2 and moved adoption; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Jackson requested unanimous consent to roll the amendments into a committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Jackson moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Jackson moved that HB 2761 do not pass but that CSHB 2761 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.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2549.  Senator Williams moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.   Senator Williams moved that HB 2549 do not pass but that CSHB 2549 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. 

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2589.  Senator Harris moved that HB 2589 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. 

 

At 6:30 p.m. Senator Williams assumed the chair. 

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2664.  Senator Duncan moved that HB 2664 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 Duncan moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

At 6:31 p.m. Senator Duncan resumed the chair. 

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2718.  Senator Ellis moved that HB 2718 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.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2761.  Senator Jackson moved adoption of the Committee substitute, without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Jackson moved that HB 2761 do not pass but that the CSHB 2761 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 Jackson moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

At 6:34 p.m. Senator Williams assumed the chair. 

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2762.  Senator Van de Putte moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Van de Putte moved that HB 2762 do not pass but that CSHB 2762 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 Van de Putte moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2765.  Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that HB 2765 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 Lucio, Jr. moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2882.  Senator Duncan moved that HB 2882 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 Duncan moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3066.  Senator Duncan moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Duncan moved that HB 3066 do not pass but that CSHB 3066 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.  The chair moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3619 and recognized Senator Duncan, in absence of the senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The chair moved that HB 3619 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3105 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Duncan, to explain the bill.  Senator Duncan moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Duncan moved that HB 3105 do not pass but that CSHB 3105 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. 

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 724 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Jackson, to explain the bill.  Senator Jackson offered Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Jackson requested unanimous consent to roll the amendment into a committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Jackson then moved that the committee substitute be adopted; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Jackson moved that HB 724 do not pass but that CSHB 724 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. 

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1200.  Senator Van de Putte moved HB 1200 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion failed with a record vote of 4 ayes, 4 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.

 

At 6:53 p.m. Senator Duncan resumed the chair. 

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1446.  Senator Williams moved that HB 1446 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 Williams moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3619.  Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that HB 3619 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 Lucio, Jr. moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

There being no further business, at 6:55 p.m. The chair 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