MINUTES

 

SENATE COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

9:30 AM

Capitol Extension, Room E1.028

 

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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule 11.10 and 11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations was held on Wednesday, May 18, 2011, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.028, at Austin, Texas.

 

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MEMBERS PRESENT:		MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Royce West, Chair		None
Senator Robert Nichols, Vice Chair
Senator Mario Gallegos, Jr.
Senator Dan Patrick
Senator Jeff Wentworth

 

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The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:30 AM.  The following business was transacted:

 

The Chair laid out HB 3111 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 West moved that HB 3111 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 534 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Estes, 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 West moved that HB 534 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 3803 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Estes, 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 West moved that HB 3803 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 9:40 AM, a quorum was established.

 

Senator West moved adoption of the minutes from the previous hearing held on May 17, 2011. Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1756 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Watson, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Nichols sent up a committee substitute; the Chair recognized Senator Watson to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator Nichols moved adoption of the committee substitute.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

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 West moved that HB 1756 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1757 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Watson, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Nichols sent up a committee substitute; the Chair recognized Senator Watson to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  Senator Nichols moved adoption of the committee substitute.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

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 West moved that HB 1757 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1758 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Watson, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Nichols sent up a committee substitute; the Chair recognized Senator Nichols to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  Senator Nichols moved adoption of the committee substitute.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

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 West moved that HB 1758 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1759 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Watson, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Nichols sent up a committee substitute; the Chair recognized Senator Nichols to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  Senator Nichols moved adoption of the committee substitute.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

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 West moved that HB 1759 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1760 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Watson, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Nichols sent up a committee substitute; the Chair recognized Senator Watson to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  Senator Nichols moved adoption of the committee substitute.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

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 West moved that HB 1760 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 2197 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Watson, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Nichols sent up a committee substitute; the Chair recognized Senator Watson to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  Senator Nichols moved adoption of the committee substitute.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

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 West moved that HB 2197 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1371 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Rodriguez, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Nichols sent up a committee substitute; the Chair recognized Senator Rodriguez to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  Senator West moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

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 West moved that HB 1371 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 3831 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Rodriguez, 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 West moved that HB 3831 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 3819 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Nichols sent up a committee substitute; the Chair recognized Senator Nichols to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  Senator Nichols moved adoption of the committee substitute.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

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 West moved that HB 3819 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 2238 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Nichols, 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 West moved that HB 2238 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1932 and recognized Senator Nichols, 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 West moved that HB 1932 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1649 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Rodriguez, 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 West moved that HB 1649 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 3827 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hegar, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Nichols sent up a committee substitute; the Chair recognized Senator Nichols to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  Senator Nichols moved adoption of the committee substitute.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

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 West moved that HB 3827 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1120 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Jackson, to explain the bill.

 

There were no witnesses registered to testify on this bill.

 

Senator West moved that HB 1120 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 2363 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Deuell, to explain the bill.

 

There were no witnesses registered to testify on this bill.

 

Senator West moved that HB 2363 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 3859 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Deuell, 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 West moved that HB 3859 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1496 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Uresti, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Nichols sent up a committee substitute; the Chair recognized Senator Uresti to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  Senator Nichols moved adoption of the committee substitute.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

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 West moved that HB 1496 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 3804 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.

 

Senator West moved that HB 3804 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 709 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Patrick, 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 West moved that HB 709 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 782 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Wentworth, to explain the bill.

 

There were no witnesses registered to testify on this bill.

 

Senator West moved that HB 782 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 886 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.

 

Senator West moved that HB 886 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HJR 63 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Wentworth, to explain the bill.

 

Senator West moved that HJR 63 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1619 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Patrick, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Wentworth sent up a committee substitute; the Chair recognized Senator Wentworth to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  Senator Wentworth moved adoption of the committee substitute.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

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 West moved that HB 1619 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 3842 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Patrick, 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 West moved that HB 3842 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1071 and recognized Senator Gallegos, Jr., 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 West moved that HB 1071 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 10:45 AM Senator Gallegos, Jr. assumed the Chair.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1400 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 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 West moved that HB 1400 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 10:54 AM Senator West resumed the Chair.

 

There being no further business, at 10:55 AM Senator West moved that the Committee stand recessed until 30 minutes upon adjournment of the Senate. Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1651 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator West, 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 West moved that HB 1651 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 2:30 PM Senator West reconvened the meeting.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1651 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator West, 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 West moved that HB 1651 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 2104 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator West, 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 West moved that HB 2104 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 2:33 PM Senator Gallegos, Jr. assumed the Chair.

 

The Chair laid out HB 2160 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator West, 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 West moved that HB 2160 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 3246 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator West, to explain the bill.

 

Senator West sent up Committee Amendment 1 and was recognized to explain the amendment. Without objection, the amendment was adopted.

 

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 West moved that HB 3246 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 2:55 PM Senator West resumed the Chair.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1525 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Gallegos, Jr., to explain the bill.

 

There were no witnesses registered to testify on this bill.

 

Senator West moved that HB 1525 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1568 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Gallegos, Jr., to explain the bill.

 

Senator Gallegos, Jr. sent up a committee substitute; the Chair recognized Senator Gallegos, Jr. to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved adoption of the committee substitute.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

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 West moved that HB 1568 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 2220 and recognized Senator Gallegos, Jr., 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 West moved that HB 2220 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 2265 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Gallegos, Jr., to explain the bill.

 

Senator Gallegos, Jr. sent up a committee substitute; the Chair recognized Senator Gallegos, Jr. to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved adoption of the committee substitute.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

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 West moved that HB 2265 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 3828 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Gallegos, Jr., to explain the bill.

 

Senator Gallegos, Jr. sent up a committee substitute; the Chair recognized Senator Gallegos, Jr. 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 West moved that HB 3828 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 3836 and recognized Senator Patrick, 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 West moved that HB 3836 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 3857 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.

 

Senator West moved that HB 3857 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1429 and recognized Senator Patrick, 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 West moved that HB 1429 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 3096 and recognized Senator Patrick, 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 West moved that HB 3096 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 844 and recognized Senator Nichols, 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 West moved that HB 844 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 3840 and recognized Senator Nichols, 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 West moved that HB 3840 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 3813 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Nichols, 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 West moved that HB 3813 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 534 and Senator Nichols moved that HB 534 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Nichols 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 HB 709 and Senator Patrick moved that HB 709 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Nichols 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 HB 782 and Senator Nichols moved that HB 782 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Nichols 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 HB 844 and Senator Nichols moved that HB 844 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Nichols 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 HB 886 and Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved that HB 886 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Gallegos, Jr. 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 HB 1071 and Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved that HB 1071 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1120 and Senator Nichols moved that HB 1120 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Nichols 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 HB 1371 and Senator Nichols sent up a committee substitute; the Chair recognized Senator Nichols to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  Senator Nichols moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Nichols moved that HB 1371 do not pass but that CSHB 1371 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Nichols 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 HB 1400 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 engrossed bill as engrossed.  Senator Nichols moved adoption of the committee substitute.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator West moved that HB 1400 do not pass but that CSHB 1400 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 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 HB 1429 and Senator Nichols moved that HB 1429 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Nichols 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 HB 1496 and Senator Nichols moved that HB 1496 do not pass but that CSHB 1496 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Nichols 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 HB 1525 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Birdwell, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved that HB 1525 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Gallegos, Jr. 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 HB 1568 and Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved adoption of the committee substitute.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved that HB 1568 do not pass but that CSHB 1568 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Gallegos, Jr. 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 HB 1619 and Senator Patrick moved that HB 1619 do not pass but that CSHB 1619 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Patrick 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 HB 1651 and Senator Nichols moved that HB 1651 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Nichols 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 HB 1756 and Senator Nichols moved that HB 1756 do not pass but that CSHB 1756 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Nichols 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 HB 1757 and Senator Nichols moved that HB 1757 do not pass but that CSHB 1757 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Nichols 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 HB 1758 Senator Nichols moved that HB 1758 do not pass but that CSHB 1758 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Nichols 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 HB 1759 and Senator Nichols moved that HB 1759 do not pass but that CSHB 1759 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Nichols 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 HB 1760 and Senator Nichols moved that HB 1760 do not pass but that CSHB 1760 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Nichols moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1932 and Senator Nichols moved that HB 1932 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Nichols moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 2104 and Senator Nichols moved that HB 2104 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Nichols 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 HB 2160 and Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved adoption of the committee substitute.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved that HB 2160 do not pass but that CSHB 2160 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2197 and Senator Nichols moved that HB 2197 do not pass but that CSHB 2197 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2220 and Senator Nichols moved that HB 2220 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Nichols 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 HB 2238 and Senator Nichols moved that HB 2238 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Nichols 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 HB 2265 and Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved adoption of the committee substitute.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved that HB 2265 do not pass but that CSHB 2265 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Gallegos, Jr. 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 HB 2363 and Senator Nichols moved that HB 2363 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Nichols 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 HB 3096 and Senator Nichols moved that HB 3096 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Nichols moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 3111 and Senator Nichols moved that HB 3111 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Nichols 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 HB 3803 and Senator Nichols moved that HB 3803 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Nichols 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 HB 3819 and Senator Nichols moved that HB 3819 do not pass but that CSHB 3819 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Nichols 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 HB 3827 and Senator Nichols moved that HB 3827 do not pass but that CSHB 3827 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Nichols 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 HB 3828 and Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved adoption of the committee substitute.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved that HB 3828 do not pass but that CSHB 3828 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Gallegos, Jr. 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 HB 3831 and Senator Nichols sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption.  Without objection, the amendment was adopted.

 

Senator Nichols moved that HB 3831, 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Nichols 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 HB 3836 and Senator Nichols moved that HB 3836 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Nichols 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 HB 3842 and Senator Patrick moved that HB 3842 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Patrick 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 HB 3857 and Senator Gallegos, Jr. 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Gallegos, Jr. 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 HB 3859 and Senator Patrick sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption.  Without objection, the amendment was adopted.

 

Senator Patrick moved that HB 3859, 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Patrick 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 HJR 63 and Senator Wentworth moved that HJR 63 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1228 and Senator Nichols moved that HB 1228 do not pass but that CSHB 1228 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Nichols 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 HB 1821 and Senator Nichols moved that HB 1821 do not pass but that CSHB 1821 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Nichols 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 HB 2761 and Senator Nichols moved that HB 2761 do not pass but that CSHB 2761 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Nichols 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 HB 2779 and Senator Patrick moved that HB 2779 do not pass but that CSHB 2779 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Patrick 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 HB 844 and Senator Nichols moved that HB 844 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Nichols 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 HB 3840 and Senator Nichols moved that HB 3840 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Nichols moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 3:45 PM Senator Nichols assumed the Chair.

 

The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3246 and Senator West sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption.  Without objection, the amendment was adopted.

 

Senator West moved that HB 3246 be left pending.  Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 3:50 PM Senator West resumed the Chair.

 

The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3813 and Senator Wentworth moved that HB 3813 do not pass but that CSHB 3813 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Wentworth 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 3:55 PM Senator West moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the Chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

 

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Senator Royce West, Chair

 

 

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Tiffany White, Clerk