The House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures
82nd Legislature
July 18, 2012
10:00 a.m.
E2.026
Pursuant to a notice posted on July 10, 2012, revised on July 10, 2012, the House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Hamilton, at 10:05 a.m.
The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Hamilton; Driver; Geren; Harless; and Kuempel.
A quorum was present.
(Representative Thompson now present.)
(Representative Gutierrez now present.)
(Representative Menendez now present.)
Interim Charge 1:
The chair laid out Interim Charge 1:
Review the alcoholic beverage licensing and permitting process. Explore possible reforms with interested stakeholders to streamline and improve the process.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
Interim Charge 2:
The chair laid out Interim Charge 2:
Study all existing occupational licensing programs and determine their impact on consumers, competition, and the cost of services. Explore the extent to which new licensing programs are necessary.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
Interim Charge 3 & 4:
The chair laid out Interim Charge 3 & 4:
Study and make recommendations for significantly improving the state’s manufacturing capability.
Find ways to increase transparency, accountability and efficiency in state government.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
Interim Charge 5:
The chair laid out Interim Charge 5:
Monitor the agencies and programs under the committee’s jurisdiction and the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 82nd Legislature.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
At 11:04 a.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. Hamilton, Chair
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Jeff Madden, Clerk