MINUTES

 

SENATE COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Thursday, May 17, 2007

1:30 p.m. or upon adjournment

E1.010

 

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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule 11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice was held on Thursday, May 17, 2007, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.010, at Austin, Texas.

 

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MEMBERS PRESENT:		MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator John Whitmire Senator Kel Seliger Senator Bob Deuell Senator Rodney Ellis Senator Glenn Hegar Senator Juan Hinojosa		Senator John Carona

 

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On May 17, 2007, Senator Whitmire suspended the posting rules, Senate Rule 11.10 and 11.18, on the Senate Floor to take up and consider the following bills: HB 430, HB 649, HB 1110, HB 1111, HB 1113, HB 1121, HB 1158, HB 1503, HB 1889, HB 2115, HB 2118, HB 2151, HB 2385, HB 2498, HB 2656, HB 2884, HB 3613, HB 3692, HB 3736, and HJR 6.

 

The chair called the meeting to order at 6:48 p.m.  The following business was transacted: 

 

The chair laid out HJR 6 and HB 3692 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Wentworth, to explain the bills.  Senator Whitmire sent up Committee Amendment 1 for HB 3692 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.  Witnesses testifying and registering on the bills are shown on the attached list.  The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Whitmire moved that HJR 6 and HB 3692 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

At 6:55 p.m. Senator Seliger assumed the chair. 

 

The chair laid out HB 199 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Whitmire, 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.  Senator Seliger moved that HB 199 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 431 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Whitmire, 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.  Senator Seliger moved that HB 431 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 455 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Whitmire, to explain the bill.  There being no witnesses testifying or registering on the bill, the chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Seliger moved that HB 455 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 3200 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Whitmire, 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.  Senator Seliger moved that HB 3200 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2703 and recognized Senator Whitmire, 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.  Senator Seliger moved that HB 2703 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 3688 and recognized Senator Whitmire, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  There being no witnesses testifying or registering on the bill, the chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Seliger moved that HB 3688 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 638 and recognized Senator Whitmire, 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.  Senator Seliger moved that HB 638 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 1241 and recognized Senator Whitmire, 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.  Senator Seliger moved that HB 1241 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2101 and recognized Senator Whitmire, 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.  Senator Seliger moved that HB 2101 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 1158 and recognized Senator Whitmire, 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.  Senator Seliger moved that HB 1158 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 649 and recognized Senator Whitmire, 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.  Senator Seliger moved that HB 649 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2566 and recognized Senator Whitmire, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  Senator Whitmire sent up 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.  Senator Seliger moved that HB 2566 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2884 and recognized Senator Whitmire, 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.  Senator Seliger moved that HB 2884 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 1545 and recognized Senator Whitmire, 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.  Senator Seliger moved that HB 1545 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 309 and recognized Senator Whitmire, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  There being no witness testifying or registering on the bill, the chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Seliger moved that HB 309 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

At 7:13 p.m. Senator Whitmire resumed the chair. 

 

The chair laid out HB 3558 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Brimer, 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 Whitmire moved that HB 3558 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 1411 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Seliger, 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.  Senator Whitmire moved that HB 1411 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2990 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 Whitmire moved that HB 2990 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2833 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 Whitmire moved that HB 2833 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 916 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.  Senator Whitmire moved that HB 916 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 3585 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.  Senator Whitmire moved that HB 3585 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 1267 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Seliger, 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.  Senator Whitmire moved that HB 1267 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 1121 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.  Senator Whitmire moved that HB 1121 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2389 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Deuell, to explain the bill.  There being no witnesses testifying or registering on the bill, the chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Whitmire moved that HB 2389 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 3613 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Deuell, to explain the bill.  Senator Whitmire sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Deuell to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  Senator Whitmire moved adoption of the committee substitute; 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.  Senator Whitmire moved that HB 3613 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 47 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hinojosa, 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.  Senator Whitmire moved that HB 47 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 278 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 Whitmire moved that HB 278 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 541 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hinojosa, 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.  Senator Whitmire moved that HB 541 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.  

 

The chair laid out HB 964 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hinojosa, 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.  Senator Whitmire moved that HB 964 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 1815 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hinojosa, 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.  Senator Whitmire moved that HB 1815 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 1988 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hinojosa, to explain the bill.  Senator Whitmire sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Hinojosa to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  Senator Whitmire moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  There being no witnesses testifying or registering on the bill, the chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Whitmire moved that HB 1988 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 3131 and recognized Senator Hinojosa, 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.  Senator Whitmire moved that HB 3131 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 3309 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hinojosa, 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 house bill as engrossed.  Senator Hinojosa moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  There being no witnesses testifying or registering on the bill, the chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Whitmire moved that HB 3309 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 3435 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hinojosa, 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.  Senator Whitmire moved that HB 3435 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 3736 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hinojosa, 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.  Senator Whitmire moved that HB 3736 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 1503 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hinojosa, 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 house bill as engrossed.  Senator Hinojosa moved adoption of the committee substitute; 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.  Senator Whitmire moved that HB 1503 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2385 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hinojosa, to explain the bill.  There being no witnesses testifying or registering on the bill, the chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Whitmire moved that HB 2385 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2656 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hinojosa, to explain the bill.  There being no witnesses testifying or registering on the bill, the chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Whitmire moved that HB 2656 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 430 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hinojosa, to explain the bill.  There being no witnesses testifying or registering on the bill, the chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Whitmire moved that HB 430 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2151 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Ellis, to explain the bill. 

 

At 7:50 p.m. Senator Hinojosa 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.  Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 2151 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2210 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Ellis, to explain the bill.  Senator Hinojosa sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Ellis 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.  Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 2210 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 1687 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Ellis, 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.  Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 1687 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 3659 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Ellis, 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.  Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 3659 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 185 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 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.  Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 185 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 442 and recognized Senator Ellis, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  Senator Hinojosa sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Ellis to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  There being no witnesses testifying or registering on the bill, the chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 442 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 1110 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Ellis, to explain the bill. 

 

At 8:13 p.m. Senator Hegar 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.  Senator Hegar moved that HB 1110 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

At 8:14 p.m. Senator Ellis assumed the chair. 

 

The chair laid out HB 485 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hegar, 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.  Senator Hegar moved that HB 485 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 1801 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hegar, to explain the bill.  Senator Hinojosa sent up Committee Amendment 1.  There being no witnesses testifying and registering on the bill, the chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Ellis moved that HB 1801 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2112 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hegar, 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.  Senator Ellis moved that HB 2112 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2300 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hegar, to explain the bill.  Senator Hegar sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Hegar 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. 

 

At 8:19 p.m. Senator Hinojosa assumed the chair. 

 

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 2300 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2115 and recognized Senator Hegar, 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.  Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 2115 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 1889 and recognized Senator Hegar, 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.  Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 1889 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2498 and recognized Senator Hegar, 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.  Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 2498 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 3295 and recognized Senator Hegar, 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.  Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 3295 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2291 and recognized Senator Hegar, 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.  Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 2291 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 1113 and HB 1111 and recognized Senator Hegar, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bills.  Witnesses testifying and registering on the bills are shown on the attached list.  The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 1113 and HB 1111 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

At 8:38 p.m. Senator Whitmire resumed the chair. 

 

Upon arrival of a quorum, the following business was transacted:

 

Senator Hinojosa motioned to reconsider the vote by which HB 1423 was reported out of the Committee on May 15, 2007.  There being no objection, Senator Hinojosa moved to withdraw the substitute for HB 1423 and report HB 1423 as engrossed.  Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 1423 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, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 47 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, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 199 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, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 309 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, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 278 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, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 431 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, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Deuell moved adoption of Committee Amendment 1 for HB 442; without objection, the amendment was adopted.  Senator Deuell moved that HB 442, 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 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Deuell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 455 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, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 485 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, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 541 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, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Seliger moved that HB 638 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, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Seliger moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Seliger moved that HB 916 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, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 964 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, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Seliger moved that HB 1241 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, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Seliger moved that HB 1267 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, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Seliger moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Seliger moved that HB 1411 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, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Seliger moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Seliger moved that HB 1545 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, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Seliger moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 1687 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, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Seliger moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Hinojosa moved adoption of Committee Amendment 1 for HB 1801; without objection, the amendment was adopted.  Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 1801, 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 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Deuell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 1815 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, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 1988 do not pass but that CSHB 1988 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, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 2101 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, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Whitmire moved adoption of the committee substitute for HB 2210; without objection, the committee substitute was adopted.  Senator Ellis moved that HB 2210 do not pass but that CSHB 2210 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, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Ellis moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.  

 

Senator Seliger moved that HB 2291 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, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Ellis moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Seliger moved adoption of the committee substitute for HB 2300; without objection, the committee substitute was adopted.  Senator Seliger moved that HB 2300 do not pass but that CSHB 2300 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, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Deuell moved that HB 2389 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, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 2703 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, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Seliger moved that HB 2833 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, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. 

 

Senator Seliger moved that HB 2990 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, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Seliger moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 3131 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, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 3200 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, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Seliger moved that HB 3295 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, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Seliger moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 3309 do not pass but that CSHB 3309 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, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 3435 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, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Seliger moved that HB 3558 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, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Seliger moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Seliger moved that HB 3585 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, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Ellis moved that HB 3659 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, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Ellis moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Seliger moved that HB 3688 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, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

At 8:57 p.m. Senator Seliger assumed the chair. 

 

Senator Hinojosa moved adoption of Committee Amendment 1 for HB 2566; without objection, the amendment was adopted.  Senator Hinojosa requested unanimous consent to roll the amendment into a committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Hinojosa then moved that the committee substitute be adopted; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 2566 do not pass but that CSHB 2566 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 1 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 2151 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 1 absent.  Senator Deuell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Hinojosa moved that HJR 6 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 1 absent.  Senator Ellis moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Ellis moved that HB 430 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 1 absent. 

 

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 649 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 1 absent.  Senator Deuell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Ellis moved that HB 1111 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 1 absent. 

 

Senator Ellis moved that HB 1113 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 1 absent. 

 

Senator Deuell moved that HB 1121 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 1 absent.  Senator Hegar moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Hegar moved that HB 1158 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 1 absent.  Senator Hegar moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 1503 do not pass but that CSHB 1113 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 1 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Hegar moved that HB 1889 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 1 absent.  Senator Hegar moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Deuell moved that HB 2112 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 1 absent.  Senator Hegar moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Ellis moved that HB 2115 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 1 absent.  Senator Ellis moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Hegar moved that HB 2385 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 1 absent.  Senator Hegar moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Ellis moved that HB 2498 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 1 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Deuell moved that HB 2884 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 1 absent.  Senator Deuell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Deuell moved that HB 3613 do not pass but that CSHB 3613 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 1 absent.  Senator Deuell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Hinojosa requested unanimous consent to roll the Committee Amendment 1 for HB 3692 into a committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Hinojosa then moved that the committee substitute be adopted; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 3692 do not pass but that CSHB 3692 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 1 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Deuell moved that HB 3736 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 1 absent.  Senator Hegar moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Hegar motioned to reconsider the vote by which HB 1801 was reported out of the Committee.  There being no objection, Senator Hegar sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.  Senator Hegar sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Hegar to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  Senator Hegar moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  The chair requested unanimous consent to roll the amendment into the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Hegar then moved that the committee substitute be adopted; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Hegar moved that HB 1801 do not pass but that CSHB 1801 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 1 absent.  Senator Hegar 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 9:16 p.m. Senator Seliger moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair.  Without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Senator John Whitmire, Chair

 

 

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Mahala Price, Clerk