MINUTES

 

SENATE COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE

Friday, May 22, 2009

1:30 p.m. or upon adjournment

Betty King Committee Room

 

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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule 11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Jurisprudence was held on Friday, May 22, 2009, in the Betty King Committee Room at Austin, Texas.

 

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MEMBERS PRESENT:		MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Jeff Wentworth Senator Mario Gallegos, Jr. Senator John Carona Senator Chris Harris Senator Kirk Watson		Senator Robert Duncan Senator Juan Hinojosa

 

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The chair called the meeting to order at 6:24 p.m.  The following business was transacted: 

 

The chair laid out HB 4741 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Uresti, 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.  Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Harris moved that HB 4741 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 Harris moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.   

 

The clerk called roll.  There was a quorum present.

 

Senator Harris moved adoption of the minutes from the two previous hearings; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 765 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Carona, to explain the bill.  Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Carona moved that HB 765 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 Carona moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.  

 

The chair laid out HB 3601 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hegar, to explain the bill.  Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Carona moved that HB 3601 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 Carona moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.    

 

The chair laid out HCR 22 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Carona, 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.  Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Carona moved that HCR 22 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.    

 

The chair laid out HB 319 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Carona, to explain the bill.  Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Carona moved that HB 319 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 Carona moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.  

 

The chair laid out HB 4426 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Van de Putte, 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.  Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Watson moved that HB 4426 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. 

 

The chair laid out HB 4445 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Gallegos, Jr., 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.  Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Carona moved that HB 4445 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.

 

The chair laid out HB 1665 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Harris, to explain the bill.  Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Harris moved that HB 1665 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 Harris moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.   

 

The chair laid out HB 3876 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Harris, to explain the bill.  Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Harris moved that HB 3876 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. 

 

The chair laid out HB 1809 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Watson, to explain the bill.  Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Watson moved that HB 1809 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 Watson moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.  

 

The chair laid out HB 2368 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Watson, 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.  Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Watson moved that HB 2368 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 Watson moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3085 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Watson, 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.  Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Watson moved that HB 3085 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 Watson moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.  

 

The chair laid out HB 2232 and recognized Senator Carona, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Watson moved that HB 2232 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 Watson moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3086 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Watson, 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.  Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Watson moved that HB 3086 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 Watson moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.   

 

The chair laid out HB 3350 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Watson, 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.  Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Watson moved that HB 3350 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Watson moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.      

 

The chair laid out HB 4685 and recognized Senator Carona, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Harris moved that HB 4685 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 Carona moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 4750 and recognized Senator Harris, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Harris moved that HB 4750 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 Harris moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 4793 and recognized Senator Carona, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Carona moved that HB 4793 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 Carona moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2435 and recognized Senator Watson, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Carona moved that HB 2435 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 Carona moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.  

 

The chair laid out HB 3075 and recognized Senator Carona, 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.  Upon arrival of a quorum,  Senator Harris moved that HB 3075 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 Harris moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 3857 and recognized Senator Watson, 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.  Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Carona moved that HB 3857 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 Carona moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

At 7:43 p.m. Senator Watson assumed the chair. 

 

The chair laid out HB 1968 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Wentworth, 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.  Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Wentworth moved that HB 1968 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. 

 

At 7:46 p.m. Senator Wentworth resumed the chair. 

 

Senator Wentworth moved that the committee stand recessed until 7:50 p.m; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

At 7:55 p.m. the Committee reconvened.

 

There being no further business, at 8:12 p.m. Senator Wentworth moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair.  Without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Senator Jeff Wentworth, Chair

 

 

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Stephanie Hoover, Clerk