The House Committee on Ways & Means

81st Legislature

April 20, 2009

8:30 a.m.

JHR 140

 

Pursuant to a notice posted on April 15, 2009, and revised on April 15, 2009, the House Committee on Ways & Means met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Oliveira, at 8:51 a.m.

 

The roll was answered as follows:

 

Present:              Representatives Oliveira; Otto; Howard, Charlie; Paxton; Taylor; Villarreal (6).

 

Absent:              Representatives Bohac; Hartnett; Hilderbran; King, Phil; Pena (5).

 

A quorum was present.

 

HB 1999

 

The chair laid out HB 1999.

 

The chair recognized Representative McCall to explain the measure.

 

Representative Oliveira offered a complete committee substitute.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

 

The chair recognized Representative McCall to close on the measure.

 

The bill was left pending without objection.

 

(Representative Bohac now present.)

 

HB2441, HJR83

 

The chair laid out HB2441, HJR83.

 

The chair recognized Representative Rose to explain HB 2441 and HJR 83.

 

The chair recognized Representative Rose to close on HB 2441 and HJR 83.

 

The bill and joint resolution were left pending without objection.

 

(Representative Otto in chair.)

 

 

HB 2654

 

The chair laid out HB 2654.

 

The chair recognized Representative Oliveira to explain the measure.

 

Representative Oliveira offered a complete committee substitute.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

 

The chair recognized Representative Oliveira to close on the measure.

 

The bill was left pending without objection.

 

(Representative Oliveira in chair.)

 

HB 4661

 

The chair laid out HB 4661.

 

The chair recognized Representative Brown, Fred to explain the measure.

 

Representative Oliveira offered a complete committee substitute.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

 

The chair recognized Representative Brown, Fred to close on the measure.

 

The bill was left pending without objection.

 

HB 3909

 

The chair laid out HB 3909.

 

The chair recognized Representative Madden to explain the measure.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The chair recognized Representative Madden to close on the measure.

 

The bill was left pending without objection.

 

HB 3030

 

The chair laid out HB 3030.

 

The chair recognized Representative Heflin to explain the measure.

 

Representative Oliveira offered a complete committee substitute.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

 

The chair recognized Representative Heflin to close on the measure.

 

The bill was left pending without objection.

 

HB 2593

 

The chair laid out HB 2593.

 

The chair recognized Representative Thompson to explain the measure.

 

Representative Oliveira offered a complete committee substitute.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

 

The chair recognized Representative Thompson to close on the measure.

 

The bill was left pending without objection.

 

HB 2716

 

The chair laid out HB 2716.

 

The chair recognized Representative Bolton to explain the measure.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The chair recognized Representative Bolton to close on the measure.

 

The bill was left pending without objection.

 

HB 2879

 

The chair laid out HB 2879.

 

The chair recognized Representative Ortiz, Jr. to explain the measure.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The chair recognized Representative Ortiz, Jr. to close on the measure.

 

The bill was left pending without objection.

 

HB 2628

 

The chair laid out HB 2628.

 

The chair recognized Representative Rodriguez to close on the measure.

 

Representative Oliveira offered a complete committee substitute.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

 

The chair recognized Representative Rodriguez to close on the measure.

 

The bill was left pending without objection.

 

At 9:59 a.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was recessed until final adjourn./recess.

 

The committee reconvened at 3:55 p.m. and was called to order by the chair, Representative Oliveira. The roll was answered as follows:

 

Present:              Representatives Oliveira; Otto; King, Phil; Paxton; Pena; Taylor; Villarreal (7).

 

Absent:              Representatives Bohac; Hartnett; Hilderbran, Howard, Charlie (4).

 

A quorum was present.

 

(Representative Hilderbran now present.)

 

(Representative Hartnett now present.)

 

HB 3359

 

The chair laid out HB 3359.

 

The chair recognized Representative McClendon to explain the measure.

 

Representative Oliveira offered a complete committee substitute.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

(Representative Howard, Charlie now present.)

 

(Representative Bohac now present.)

 

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

 

The chair recognized Representative McClendon to close on the measure.

 

The bill was left pending without objection.

 

HB 4765

 

The chair laid out HB 4765 as pending business.

 

Representative King, Phil moved that HB 4765, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

 

Ayes:                             Representatives Oliveira; Otto; Bohac; Hartnett; Hilderbran; Howard, Charlie; King, Phil; Paxton; Pena; Taylor; Villarreal (11).

 

Nays:                             None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:     None  (0).

 

Absent:                          None  (0).

 

HB 3144

 

The chair laid out HB 3144 as pending business.

 

Representative Bohac moved that HB 3144, without amendments, be reported favorably to the

full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion prevailed by the

following record vote:

 

Ayes:                             Representatives Oliveira; Otto; Bohac; Hartnett; Hilderbran; Howard, Charlie; King, Phil; Paxton; Pena; Taylor; Villarreal (11).

 

Nays:                             None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:     None  (0).

 

Absent:                          None  (0).

 

HB 4070

 

The chair laid out HB 4070 as pending business.

 

Representative Oliveira offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

 

Representative Otto moved that HB 4070, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

 

Ayes:                             Representatives Oliveira; Otto; Bohac; Hilderbran; King, Phil; Paxton; Pena; Taylor; Villarreal (9).

 

Nays:                             None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:     Representatives Hartnett; Howard, Charlie  (2).

 

Absent:                          None  (0).

 

HB 3896

 

The chair laid out HB 3896 as pending business.

 

Representative Otto offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

 

Representative Otto moved that HB 3896, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

 

Ayes:                             Representatives Oliveira; Otto; Bohac; Hartnett; Hilderbran; Howard, Charlie; King, Phil; Paxton; Pena; Taylor; Villarreal (11).

 

Nays:                             None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:     None  (0).

 

Absent:                          None  (0).

 

HB 4041

 

The chair laid out HB 4041 as pending business.

 

Representative Oliveira offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

 

Representative King, Phil moved that HB 4041, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

 

Ayes:                             Representatives Oliveira; Otto; Bohac; Hartnett; Hilderbran; Howard, Charlie; King, Phil; Paxton; Pena; Taylor; Villarreal (11).

 

Nays:                             None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:     None  (0).

 

Absent:                          None  (0).

 

HB 831

 

The chair laid out HB 831 as pending business.

 

Representative Oliveira offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

 

Representative Howard, Charlie moved that HB 831, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

 

Ayes:                             Representatives Oliveira; Otto; Bohac; Hartnett; Hilderbran; Howard, Charlie; King, Phil; Paxton; Pena; Taylor; Villarreal (11).

 

Nays:                             None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:     None  (0).

 

Absent:                          None  (0).

 

HB 1324

 

The chair laid out HB 1324 as pending business.

 

Representative King, Phil offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

 

Representative King, Phil moved that HB 1324, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

 

Ayes:                             Representatives Oliveira; Otto; Bohac; Hartnett; Hilderbran; Howard, Charlie; King, Phil; Paxton; Pena; Taylor (10).

 

Nays:                             None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:     None  (0).

 

Absent:                          Representative Villarreal  (1).

 

(Representative Villarreal now present.)

 

HB 649

 

The chair laid out HB 649 as pending business.

 

Representative Hilderbran offered an amendment to the measure.

 

The amendment was adopted without objection.

 

Representative Hilderbran moved that HB 649, as amended, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

 

Ayes:                             Representatives Oliveira; Otto; Hilderbran; King, Phil; Paxton; Pena; Villarreal (7).

 

Nays:                             None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:     Representatives Bohac; Hartnett; Howard, Charlie; Taylor  (4).

 

Absent:                          None  (0).

 

HB 3111

 

The chair laid out HB 3111 as pending business.

 

Representative Otto moved that HB 3111, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

 

Ayes:                             Representatives Oliveira; Otto; Bohac; Hartnett; Hilderbran; Howard, Charlie; King, Phil; Paxton; Pena; Taylor; Villarreal (11).

 

Nays:                             None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:     None  (0).

 

Absent:                          None  (0).

 

HJR 93

 

The chair laid out HJR 93 as pending business.

 

Representative Otto moved that HJR 93, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

 

Ayes:                             Representatives Oliveira; Otto; Bohac; Hartnett; Hilderbran; Howard, Charlie; King, Phil; Paxton; Pena; Taylor; Villarreal (11).

 

Nays:                             None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:     None  (0).

 

Absent:                          None  (0).

 

HB 2363

 

The chair laid out HB 2363 as pending business.

 

Representative Oliveira offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

 

Representative Hilderbran moved that HB 2363, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

 

Ayes:                             Representatives Oliveira; Otto; Bohac; Hartnett; Hilderbran; Howard, Charlie; King, Phil; Paxton; Pena; Taylor; Villarreal (11).

 

Nays:                             None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:     None  (0).

 

Absent:                          None  (0).

 

HB 2291

 

The chair laid out HB 2291 as pending business.

 

Representative Oliveira offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

 

Representative Otto moved that HB 2291, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

 

Ayes:                             Representatives Oliveira; Otto; Bohac; Hartnett; Hilderbran; Howard, Charlie; King, Phil; Paxton; Pena; Taylor; Villarreal (11).

 

Nays:                             None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:     None  (0).

 

Absent:                          None  (0).

 

HB 2276

 

The chair laid out HB 2276 as pending business.

 

Representative Hartnett moved that HB 2276, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

 

Ayes:                             Representatives Oliveira; Otto; Bohac; Hartnett; Hilderbran; Howard, Charlie; King, Phil; Paxton; Pena; Taylor; Villarreal (11).

 

Nays:                             None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:     None  (0).

 

Absent:                          None  (0).

 

SB 997

 

The chair laid out SB 997.

 

Representative Taylor moved that SB 997, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

 

Ayes:                             Representatives Oliveira; Otto; Bohac; Hartnett; Hilderbran; Howard, Charlie; King, Phil; Paxton; Pena; Taylor; Villarreal (11).

 

Nays:                             None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:     None  (0).

 

Absent:                          None  (0).

 

HB 3133

 

The chair laid out HB 3133 as pending business.

 

Representative Oliveira offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

 

Representative Taylor moved that HB 3133, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

 

Ayes:                             Representatives Oliveira; Otto; Bohac; Hartnett; Hilderbran; Howard, Charlie; King, Phil; Paxton; Pena; Taylor; Villarreal (11).

 

Nays:                             None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:     None  (0).

 

Absent:                          None  (0).

 

HB 3927

 

The chair laid out HB 3927 as pending business.

 

Representative Oliveira offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

 

Representative Hilderbran moved that HB 3927, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

 

Ayes:                             Representatives Oliveira; Otto; Bohac; Hartnett; Hilderbran; Howard, Charlie; King, Phil; Paxton; Pena; Taylor; Villarreal (11).

 

Nays:                             None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:     None  (0).

 

Absent:                          None  (0).

 

HB 832

 

The chair laid out HB 832.

 

The chair recognized Representative Hughes to explain the measure.

 

Representative Oliveira offered a complete committee substitute.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

(Representative Otto in chair.)

 

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

 

The chair recognized Representative Hughes to close on the measure.

 

The bill was left pending without objection.

 

HB 2578

 

The chair laid out HB 2578.

 

The chair recognized Representative Keffer to explain the measure.

 

Representative Otto offered a complete committee substitute.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

 

The chair recognized Representative Keffer to close on the measure.

 

The bill was left pending without objection.

 

HB 3214

 

The chair laid out HB 3214.

 

The chair recognized Representative Keffer to explain the measure.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The chair recognized Representative Keffer to close on the measure.

 

The bill was left pending without objection.

 

HB 4755

 

The chair laid out HB 4755.

 

The chair recognized Representative Kuempel to explain the measure.

 

Representative Otto offered a complete committee substitute.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

 

The chair recognized Representative Kuempel to close on the measure.

 

The bill was left pending without objection.

 

HB 2717

 

The chair laid out HB 2717.

 

The chair recognized Representative Bolton to explain the measure.

 

Representative Oliveira offered a complete committee substitute.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

 

The chair recognized Representative Bolton to close on the measure.

 

The bill was left pending without objection.

 

HB 387

 

The chair laid out HB 387.

 

The chair recognized Representative Pena to explain the measure.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The chair recognized Representative Pena to close on the measure.

 

The bill was left pending without objection.

 

HB 794

 

The chair laid out HB 794.

 

The chair recognized Representative King, Phil to explain the measure.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The chair recognized Representative King, Phil to close on the measure.

 

The bill was left pending without objection.

 

HB 1896

 

The chair laid out HB 1896.

 

The chair recognized Representative Davis, John to explain the measure.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The chair recognized Representative Davis, John to close on the measure.

 

The bill was left pending without objection.

 

HB1801, HB424

 

The chair laid out HB1801, HB424.

 

The chair recognized Representative Bohac to explain HB 1801.

 

The chair explained HB 424.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The chair recognized Representative Bohac to close on HB 1801.

 

The chair closed on HB 424.

 

The bills were left pending without objection.

 

HB 411

 

The chair laid out HB 411.

 

The chair recognized Representative Isett to explain the measure.

 

The chair recognized Representative Isett to close on the measure.

 

The bill was left pending without objection.

 

HB 3953

 

The chair laid out HB 3953.

 

The chair recognized Representative Turner, Chris to explain the measure.

 

Representative Oliveira offered a complete committee substitute.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

 

The chair recognized Representative Turner, Chris to close on the measure.

 

The bill was left pending without objection.

 

HB 3956

 

The chair laid out HB 3956.

 

The chair recognized Representative Turner, Chris to explain the measure.

 

Representative Oliveira offered a complete committee substitute.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

 

The chair recognized Representative Turner, Chris to close on the measure.

 

The bill was left pending without objection.

 

(Representative Otto in chair.)

 

HB 3893

 

The chair laid out HB 3893.

 

The chair recognized Representative Oliveira to explain the measure.

 

Representative Otto offered a complete committee substitute.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

 

The chair recognized Representative Oliveira to close on the measure.

 

The bill was left pending without objection.

 

(Representative Oliveira in chair.)

 

HB 4660

 

The chair laid out HB 4660.

 

The chair recognized Representative Taylor to explain the measure.

 

Representative Oliveira offered a complete committee substitute.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

 

The chair recognized Representative Taylor to close on the measure.

 

The bill was left pending without objection.

 

HB 3516

 

The chair laid out HB 3516.

 

The chair recognized Representative Howard, Charlie to explain the measure.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The chair recognized Representative Howard, Charlie to close on the measure.

 

The bill was left pending without objection.

 

HB4265, HB4266, HB4267, HB4268, HB4270

 

The chair laid out HB4265, HB4266, HB4267, HB4268, HB4270.

 

The chair recognized Representative Howard, Charlie to explain the measure.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The chair recognized Representative Howard, Charlie to close on HB4265, HB4266, HB4267, HB4268, HB4270.

 

The bills were left pending without objection.

 

HB 1229

 

The chair laid out HB 1229.

 

The chair recognized Representative Howard, Charlie to explain the measure.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The chair recognized Representative Howard, Charlie to close on the measure.

 

The bill was left pending without objection.

 

HB20, HB325

 

The chair laid out HB20, HB325.

 

The chair recognized Representative Raymond to explain the measure.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The chair recognized Representative Raymond to close on the measure.

 

The bill was left pending without objection.

 

HB 606

 

The chair laid out HB 606.

 

The chair explained the measure.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The chair closed on the measure.

 

The bill was left pending without objection.

 

HB 4109

 

The chair laid out HB 4109.

 

The chair recognized Representative Villarreal to explain the measure.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The chair recognized Representative Villarreal to close on the measure.

 

The bill was left pending without objection.

 

HB 1403

 

The chair laid out HB 1403.

 

The chair recognized Representative Villarreal to explain the measure.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The chair recognized Representative Villarreal to close on the measure.

 

The bill was left pending without objection.

 

HB 2338

 

The chair laid out HB 2338.

 

The chair recognized Representative Villarreal to explain the measure.

 

Representative Oliveira offered a complete committee substitute.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

 

The chair recognized Representative Villarreal to close on the measure.

 

The bill was left pending without objection.

 

 

HB 2485

 

The chair laid out HB 2485.

 

The chair explained the measure.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The chair closed on the measure.

 

The bill was left pending without objection.

 

HB 2941

 

The chair laid out HB 2941.

 

The chair recognized Representative Paxton to explain the measure.

 

Representative Oliveira offered a complete committee substitute.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

 

The chair recognized Representative Paxton to close on the measure.

 

The bill was left pending without objection.

 

HB 3944

 

The chair laid out HB 3944.

 

The chair recognized Representative Howard, Charlie to explain the measure.

 

Representative Oliveira offered a complete committee substitute.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

 

The chair recognized Representative Howard, Charlie to close on the measure.

 

The bill was left pending without objection.

 

HB 3498

 

The chair laid out HB 3498.

 

The chair recognized Representative Otto to explain the measure.

 

Representative Oliveira offered a complete committee substitute.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

 

The chair recognized Representative Otto to close on the measure.

 

The bill was left pending without objection.

 

(Representative Otto in chair.)

 

HB 3895

 

The chair laid out HB 3895.

 

The chair recognized Representative Oliveira to explain the measure.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The chair recognized Representative Oliveira to close on the measure.

 

The bill was left pending without objection.

 

(Representative Oliveira in chair.)

 

HB 3131

 

The chair laid out HB 3131.

 

The chair recognized Representative Hartnett to explain the measure.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The chair closed on the measure.

 

The bill was left pending without objection.

 

At 9:28 p.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

 

 

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Rep. Oliveira, Chair

 

 

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Carolyn Merchan Saegert, Clerk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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