MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE AFFAIRS
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
8:00 a.m., Capitol Extension Auditorium, E1.004;
Upon adjournment, Senate Chamber, Senator Duncan's Desk
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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 Wednesday, May 16, 2007, in the Capitol Extension Auditorium, E1.004, and upon adjournment, at Senator Robert Duncan's desk in Austin, TX.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: |
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MEMBERS ABSENT: |
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Senator Robert Duncan Senator John Carona 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 Tommy Williams |
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The chair called the meeting to order at 8:10 a.m. The following business was transacted:
The chair laid out HB 472 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Van de Putte, to explain the bill. Senator Van de Putte sent up Committee Amendment 1. 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 472 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3350 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator West, 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 3350 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2467 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Van de Putte, 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 2467 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 2041 and recognized Senator Van de Putte, 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 2041 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1847 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Averitt, to explain the bill.
At 8:40 a.m. Senator Fraser assumed the chair.
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 1847 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1977 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Averitt, to explain the bill. Senator Lucio, Jr. sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Averitt to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.
At 8:44 a.m. Senator Duncan resumed the chair.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the HB 1977 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 3143 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 the bill be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 9:00 a.m. Senator Duncan moved that the committee stand recessed until 9:30 a.m.; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 9:36 a.m. the committee reconvened.
The chair laid out HB 1728 and recognized Senator Van de Putte, 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 the bill be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 888 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Watson, to explain the bill. Senator Van de Putte sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Watson 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 the bill be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 928 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.
At 9:50 a.m. Senator Duncan moved that the committee stand at ease; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 9:55 a.m. the committee reconvened.
At 9:55 a.m. Senator Van de Putte assumed the chair. The chair laid out SB 1399 and in the absence of the author 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. The chair moved that the bill be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 10:12 a.m. Senator Van de Putte moved that the committee stand at ease; without objection it was so ordered.
At 10:14 a.m. Senator Van de Putte, the acting chair, reconvened the committee.
The chair laid out HB 2006 and HB 3057 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Janek, to explain the bills. Senator Van de Putte sent up Committee Amendment 1. Senator Janek explained the Committee Amendment. Witnesses testifying and registering on HB 2006 and HB 3057 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 bills be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 10:55 a.m. Senator Van de Putte, the acting chair, moved that the committee stand recessed until after adjournment of the Senate; without objection, it was so ordered.
Upon adjournment, at 4:30 p.m., Senator Duncan reconvened the committee at his desk.
Upon arrival of a quorum, the chair requested the roll call. Senators Duncan, Carona, Ellis, Fraser, Harris, Jackson, and Lucio, Jr., were all present. A quorum was established at 4:30 p.m. Senator Van du Putte arrived after the roll call.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 472. Senator Duncan moved adoption of Committee Amendment 1; without objection, the amendment was adopted. Senator Ellis moved that HB 472, 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 888. Senator Lucio, Jr. moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that HB 888 do not pass but that CSHB 888 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 Lucio, Jr. moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. Having been present when a quorum was established Senators Ellis and Van de Putte requested unanimous consent to be shown voting AYE on HB 888; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 928. Senator Lucio, Jr., moved that HB 928 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. Having been present when a quorum was established Senators Ellis and Van de Putte requested unanimous consent to be shown voting AYE on HB 928; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1728. Senator Harris moved that HB 1728 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. Having been present when a quorum was established Senators Ellis and Van de Putte requested unanimous consent to be shown voting AYE on HB 1728; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1847. Senator Harris moved that HB 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 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. Having been present when a quorum was established Senators Ellis and Van de Putte requested unanimous consent to be shown voting AYE on HB 1977; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1977. Senator Lucio, Jr. moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that HB 1977 do not pass but that CSHB 1977 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 0 absent. Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. Having been present when a quorum was established Senators Ellis and Van de Putte requested unanimous consent to be shown voting AYE on HB 1977; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2467. Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that HB 2467 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 Fraser moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. Having been present when a quorum was established Senators Ellis and Van de Putte requested unanimous consent to be shown voting AYE on HB 2467.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3350. Senator Harris moved that HB 3350 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. Having been present when a quorum was established Senators Ellis and Van de Putte requested unanimous consent to be shown voting AYE on HB 3350; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1587. Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that HB 1587 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 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 1519. Senator Carona moved that HB 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 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
There being no further business, at 4:39 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