MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Thursday, April 9, 2009
9:30 a.m.
Capitol Extension, Room E1.036
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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule 11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Finance was held on Thursday, April 9, 2009, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.036, at Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: |
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MEMBERS ABSENT: |
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Senator Steve Ogden Senator Juan Hinojosa Senator Kip Averitt Senator Bob Deuell Senator Robert Duncan Senator Kevin Eltife Senator Chris Harris Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr. Senator Jane Nelson Senator Kel Seliger Senator Florence Shapiro Senator Royce West Senator Tommy Williams Senator Judith Zaffirini |
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Senator John Whitmire |
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The chair called the meeting to order at 9:37 a.m. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:
The roll was called, and a quorum was confirmed.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 254. Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that SB 254 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 13 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Shapiro and Senator Williams requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 402. Senator Eltife moved that SB 402 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 13 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Williams requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 469, and a committee substitute sent up at a previous hearing. Senator Zaffirini moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Ogden moved that SB 469 do not pass but that CSSB 469 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 13 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Williams requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Zaffirini 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 SB 475. Senator Hinojosa moved that SB 475 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 13 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Williams requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 629, and a committee substitute adopted at a previous hearing. Senator West moved to reconsider the vote by which the committee substitute had previously been adopted; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator West moved to pull down the previously adopted committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator West sent up a new committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator West to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator West moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator West moved that SB 629 do not pass but that CSSB 629 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 13 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator West 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 SB 873, and a committee substitute sent up at a previous hearing. Senator Harris moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Harris moved that SB 873 do not pass but that CSSB 873 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 13 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Harris 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 SB 947. Senator Duncan moved that SB 947 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 13 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Duncan moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hinojosa assumed the chair.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1591. Senator Ogden moved that SB 1591 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 13 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Ogden moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Ogden resumed the chair.
The chair laid out SB 227 and recognized the author, Senator West, to explain the bill. Senator Ogden moved that SB 227 be left pending awaiting public testimony; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 471 and recognized the author, Senator Carona, to explain the bill. Senator Shapiro sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Carona to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Shapiro moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Ogden moved that SB 471 be left pending awaiting public testimony; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 483 and recognized the author, Senator Seliger, to explain the bill.
Senator Seliger sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Seliger to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Seliger moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Ogden moved that SB 483 be left pending awaiting public testimony; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 953 and recognized the author, Senator Shapleigh, to explain the bill. Senator Ogden moved that SB 953 be left pending awaiting public testimony; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1221 and recognized the author, Senator Shapiro, to explain the bill. Senator Shapiro sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Shapiro to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Shapiro moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Ogden moved that SB 1221 be left pending awaiting public testimony; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1359 and recognized the author, Senator Seliger, to explain the bill. Senator Ogden moved that SB 1359 be left pending awaiting public testimony; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 2064 and recognized the author, Senator West, to explain the bill. Senator West sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator West to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Ogden moved that SB 2064 be left pending awaiting public testimony; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 2274 and recognized the author, Senator Seliger, to explain the bill. Senator Ogden moved that SB 2274 be left pending awaiting public testimony; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hinojosa assumed the chair.
The chair laid out SB 19 and recognized the author, Senator Patrick, to explain the bill. Senator Hinojosa moved that SB 19 be left pending awaiting public testimony; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Zaffirini assumed the chair.
The chair laid out SB 1024 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.
Senator Zaffirini moved that SB 1024 be left pending awaiting public testimony; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hinojosa assumed the chair.
The chair laid out SB 2084 and recognized the author, Senator Ogden, to explain the bill.
Senator Ogden sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Ogden to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Hinojosa moved that SB 2084 be left pending awaiting public testimony; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 227, which had been left pending awaiting public testimony. 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 SB 227 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 471, which had been left pending awaiting public testimony. 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 SB 471 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 483, which had been left pending awaiting public testimony. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
Senator Ogden resumed the chair.
Testimony continued.
Senator Shapiro assumed the chair.
Testimony continued.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Shapiro moved that SB 483 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 953, which had been left pending awaiting public testimony. 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 Shapiro moved that SB 953 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1221, which had been left pending awaiting public testimony. 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 Shapiro moved that SB 1221 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1359, which had been left pending awaiting public testimony. 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 Shapiro moved that SB 1359 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 2064, which had been left pending awaiting public testimony. 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 Shapiro moved that SB 2064 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 2274, which had been left pending awaiting public testimony. 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 Shapiro moved that SB 2274 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 19, which had been left pending awaiting public testimony. 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 Shapiro moved that SB 19 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1024, which had been left pending awaiting public testimony. 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 Shapiro moved that SB 1024 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 2084, which had been left pending awaiting public testimony. 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 Shapiro moved that SB 2084 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Ogden resumed the chair.
There being no further business, at 1:49 p.m. Senator Ogden moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
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Senator Steve Ogden, Chair
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Amy Jeter, Clerk