MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON S/C ON AG., RURAL AFFAIRS & COASTAL RESOURCES
Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Affairs and Coastal Resources
Monday, April 2, 2007
3:00 p.m.
Capitol Extension, Room E1.012
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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule 11.18, a public hearing of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Affairs and Coastal Resources was held on Monday, April 2, 2007, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.012, at Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: |
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MEMBERS ABSENT: |
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Senator Craig Estes Senator Glenn Hegar Senator Juan Hinojosa Senator Carlos Uresti |
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Senator Mike Jackson |
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The chair called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. The following business was transacted:
The chair laid out SB 1838 and recognized the author, 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.
Senator Estes moved that SB 1838 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 689 and recognized the author, Senator Shapleigh, to explain the bill.
Senator Hinojosa sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Shapleigh to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.
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 Estes moved that SB 689 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1714 and recognized the author, Senator Seliger, 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.
Senator Estes moved that SB 1714 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1789 and recognized Senator Hinojosa, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill.
Senator Hinojosa sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Hinojosa to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The Clerk called the roll. There being a quorum present at 3:55 p.m., the following business was transacted:
Senator Uresti moved adoption of the minutes from the previous hearing held on March 28, 2007; without objection, it was so ordered.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The following members arrived after the roll was called:
Senator Glenn Hegar
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 Estes moved that SB 1789 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1561 and recognized the author, Senator Hinojosa, 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.
Senator Estes moved that SB 1561 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 4:12 p.m. Senator Hinojosa assumed the chair.
The chair laid out SB 1336 and recognized the author, Senator Estes, to explain the bill.
The chair laid out SJR 44 and recognized the author, Senator Estes, to explain the bill.
Senator Hinojosa sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Estes to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Hinojosa moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hinojosa sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Estes to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the SJR as filed. Senator Hinojosa moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
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 both committee substitutes be withdrawn, without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1337 and recognized the author, Senator Estes, to explain the bill.
Senator Uresti sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Estes to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Hinojosa moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
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 committee substitute be withdrawn, without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hinojosa moved that SB 1337 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 4:53 p.m. Senator Estes resumed the chair.
There being no further business, at 4:55 p.m. Senator Hegar moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
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Senator Craig Estes, Chair
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Toby Baker, Clerk