MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
9:00 AM
Senate Chamber
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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 Health
& Human Services was held on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, in the Senate
Chamber.
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MEMBERS
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MEMBERS
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Senator Jane Nelson, Chair |
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None |
Senator Bob Deuell, Vice Chair |
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Senator Joan Huffman |
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Senator Robert Nichols |
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Senator Dan Patrick |
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Senator Jose Rodriguez |
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Senator Carlos Uresti |
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Senator Royce West |
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Senator Judith Zaffirini |
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The chair called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:
At 9:01 AM Senator Nelson moved that the Committee
stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so
ordered.
At 9:02 AM Senator Nelson reconvened the meeting.
The chair laid out SB 1289 and recognized the
author, Senator Watson, to explain the bill.
Senator Deuell sent up Committee Amendment 1.
Senator Deuell sent up Committee Amendment 2.
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 Nelson moved that SB 1289 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1084 and recognized the
author, Senator Wentworth, to explain the bill.
Senator Rodriguez sent up a committee substitute;
the chair recognized Senator Wentworth to explain the difference between the
committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.
Senator Nelson moved that SB 1084 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1424 and recognized the
author, Senator Wentworth, to explain the bill.
Senator Nelson moved that SB 1424 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1360 and recognized the
author, Senator Harris, to explain the bill.
Senator Rodriguez sent up a committee substitute;
the chair recognized Senator Harris to explain the difference between the
committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.
Senator Nelson moved that SB 1360 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1454 and recognized the
author, Senator Lucio, to explain the bill.
Senator Zaffirini sent up a committee substitute;
the chair recognized Senator Lucio to explain the difference between the
committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.
Senator Nelson moved that SB 1454 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SCR 26 and recognized the author,
Senator Lucio, to explain the bill.
Senator Nelson moved that SCR 26 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 415 and recognized the author,
Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.
Senator Nelson moved that SB 415 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1448 and recognized the
author, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.
Senator Nelson moved that SB 1448 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1449 and recognized the
author, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.
Senator Nelson moved that SB 1449 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1818 and recognized the
author, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.
Senator Nelson moved that SB 1818 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1790 and recognized the
author, Senator Patrick, to explain the bill.
Senator Patrick sent up a committee substitute; the
chair recognized Senator Patrick to explain the difference between the
committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.
Senator Patrick sent up Committee Amendment 1.
Senator Nelson moved that SB 1790 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1745 and recognized Senator
Rodriguez, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill.
Senator Nelson moved that SB 1745 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 856 and recognized Senator
Deuell, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill.
Senator Nelson moved that SB 856 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
SCR 26.
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 Nelson moved that SCR 26 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
SB 1448.
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 Nelson moved that SB 1448 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
SB 1454.
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 Nelson moved that SB 1454 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair
laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1818.
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 Nelson moved that SB 1818 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
SB 1745.
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 Nelson moved that SB 1745 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
SB 1790.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are
shown on the attached list.
At 10:44 AM Senator Nelson moved that the Committee
stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so
ordered.
At 3:10 PM Senator Nelson reconvened the meeting.
The Committee resumed hearing public testimony on SB
1790.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed;
without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Nelson moved that SB 1790 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
SB 856.
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 Nelson moved that SB 856 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
SB 1449.
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 Nelson moved that SB 1449 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
SB 1424.
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 Nelson moved that SB 1424 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
SB 1084.
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 Nelson moved that SB 1084 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
SB 415.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are
shown on the attached list.
At 6:08 PM Senator Deuell assumed the chair.
At 6:17 PM Senator Nelson assumed the chair.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed;
without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Nelson moved that SB 415 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
SB 1360.
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 Nelson moved that SB 1360 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
There being no further business, at 7:30 PM Senator
Nelson moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the
chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
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Senator Jane Nelson, Chair
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Mason Moses, Clerk