The House Committee on Transportation

83rd Legislature

April 9, 2013

8:00 a.m.

E2.012

Pursuant to a notice posted on April 3, 2013, revised on April 4, 2013, and a suspension of the 5-day posting rule on April 8, 2013, the House Committee on Transportation met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Phillips, at 8:01 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Phillips; Martinez, "Mando"; Burkett; Fletcher; Harper-Brown; Lavender; McClendon; Pickett; and Riddle.

A quorum was present.

HB 2612

The chair laid out HB 2612.

The chair recognized Representative Flynn to explain HB 2612.

(Representative Guerra now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Flynn to close on HB 2612.

HB 2612 was left pending without objection.

HB 3413

The chair laid out HB 3413.

The chair recognized Representative Flynn to explain HB 3413.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Flynn to close on HB 3413.

HB 3413 was left pending without objection.

HB 3831

The chair laid out HB 3831.

The chair recognized Representative Herrero to explain HB 3831.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Herrero to close on HB 3831.

HB 3831 was left pending without objection.

HB 2394

The chair laid out HB 2394.

The chair recognized Representative Perry to explain HB 2394.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Perry to close on HB 2394.

HB 2394 was left pending without objection.

HB 2326

The chair laid out HB 2326.

The chair recognized Representative Reynolds to explain HB 2326.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Reynolds to close on HB 2326.

HB 2326 was left pending without objection.

HB 2635

The chair laid out HB 2635.

The chair recognized Representative Smith to explain HB 2635.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Smith to close on HB 2635.

HB 2635 was left pending without objection.

HB 679

The chair laid out HB 679.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Hughes to explain HB 679.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Hughes to close on HB 679.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 679 was left pending without objection.

HB 3070

The chair laid out HB 3070.

The chair recognized Representative Simpson to explain HB 3070.

The chair recognized Representative Simpson to close on HB 3070.

HB 3070 was left pending without objection.

HB 836

The chair laid out HB 836.

The chair recognized Representative Eiland to explain HB 836.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Eiland to close on HB 836.

HB 836 was left pending without objection.

HB 2580

The chair laid out HB 2580.

HB 2580 was left pending without objection.

HB 1515

The chair laid out HB 1515.

The chair recognized Representative McClendon to explain HB 1515.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative McClendon to close on HB 1515.

HB 1515 was left pending without objection.

At 9:58 a.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was recessed until upon final adjournment.

The committee reconvened at 12:46 p.m. and was called to order by the chair, Representative Phillips.

The quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Phillips; Burkett; Fletcher; Guerra; Harper-Brown; Lavender; McClendon; and Riddle.

A quorum was present.

HB 2742

The chair laid out HB 2742.

The chair explained HB 2742.

(Representative Davis, Yvonne now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair closed on HB 2742.

HB 2742 was left pending without objection.

(Representative Pickett now present.)

HB 2386

The chair laid out HB 2386.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Capriglione to explain HB 2386.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Capriglione to close on HB 2386.

(Representative Martinez, "Mando" now present.)

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2386 was left pending without objection.

HB 2882

The chair laid out HB 2882.

Representative Pickett offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Pickett to explain HB 2882.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Pickett to close on HB 2882.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2882 was left pending without objection.

HB 2921

The chair laid out HB 2921.

The chair recognized Representative Orr to explain HB 2921.

(Representative Martinez, "Mando" in chair.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Orr to close on HB 2921.

HB 2921 was left pending without objection.

HB 2420

The chair laid out HB 2420.

The chair recognized Representative Elkins to explain HB 2420.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Elkins to close on HB 2420.

HB 2420 was left pending without objection.

HB 2421

The chair laid out HB 2421.

The chair recognized Representative Elkins to explain HB 2421.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Elkins to close on HB 2421.

HB 2421 was left pending without objection.

HB 2305

The chair laid out HB 2305.

The chair recognized Representative Rodriguez, Eddie to explain HB 2305.

(Representative Phillips in chair.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Rodriguez, Eddie to close on HB 2305.

HB 2305 was left pending without objection.

HB 2580

The chair laid out HB 2580 as pending business.

The chair recognized Representative Harper-Brown to explain HB 2580.

(Representative Pickett in chair.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Harper-Brown to close on HB 2580.

HB 2580 was left pending without objection.

HB 2225

The chair laid out HB 2225.

The chair recognized Representative McClendon to explain HB 2225.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

The chair recognized Representative McClendon to close on HB 2225.

HB 2225 was left pending without objection.

(Representative Phillips in chair.)

HB 1102

The chair laid out HB 1102.

The chair recognized Representative Harper-Brown to explain HB 1102.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Pickett in chair.)

The chair recognized Representative Harper-Brown to close on HB 1102.

HB 1102 was left pending without objection.

HB 2247

The chair laid out HB 2247.

The chair recognized Representative Harper-Brown to explain HB 2247.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Phillips in chair.)

The chair recognized Representative Harper-Brown to close on HB 2247.

HB 2247 was left pending without objection.

HB 3094

The chair laid out HB 3094.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Fletcher to explain HB 3094.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Fletcher to close on HB 3094.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 3094 was left pending without objection.

HB 3422

The chair laid out HB 3422.

The chair recognized Representative Lavender to explain HB 3422.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Lavender to close on HB 3422.

HB 3422 was left pending without objection.

HB 3179

The chair laid out HB 3179.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair explained HB 3179.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair closed on HB 3179.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 3179 was left pending without objection.

HB 3120

The chair laid out HB 3120.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Harper-Brown to explain HB 3120.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Harper-Brown to close on HB 3120.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 3120 was left pending without objection.

HB 811

The chair laid out HB 811 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that HB 811, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Phillips; Martinez, "Mando"; Burkett; Davis, Yvonne; Fletcher; Guerra; Harper-Brown; Lavender; Pickett; Riddle (10).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative McClendon (1).

SB 276

The chair laid out SB 276, the companion to HB 1274.

Representative Harper-Brown moved that SB 276, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Phillips; Martinez, "Mando"; Burkett; Davis, Yvonne; Fletcher; Guerra; Harper-Brown; Lavender; Pickett; Riddle (10).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative McClendon (1).

HB 1294

The chair laid out HB 1294 as pending business.

Representative Burkett moved that HB 1294, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Phillips; Martinez, "Mando"; Burkett; Davis, Yvonne; Fletcher; Guerra; Harper-Brown; Lavender; Pickett (9).

Nays:                           Representative Riddle (1).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative McClendon (1).

HB 1607

The chair laid out HB 1607 as pending business.

Representative Fletcher moved that HB 1607, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Phillips; Martinez, "Mando"; Burkett; Davis, Yvonne; Fletcher; Guerra; Harper-Brown; Lavender; Pickett; Riddle (10).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative McClendon (1).

HB 1678

The chair laid out HB 1678 as pending business.

Representative Martinez, "Mando" offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Martinez, "Mando" moved that HB 1678, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Phillips; Martinez, "Mando"; Burkett; Davis, Yvonne; Fletcher; Guerra; Harper-Brown; Lavender; Pickett; Riddle (10).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative McClendon (1).

HB 2204

The chair laid out HB 2204 as pending business.

Representative Pickett offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Pickett moved that HB 2204, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Phillips; Martinez, "Mando"; Burkett; Davis, Yvonne; Fletcher; Guerra; Harper-Brown; Lavender; Pickett; Riddle (10).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative McClendon (1).

HB 2339

The chair laid out HB 2339 as pending business.

HB 2339 was left pending without objection.

HB 2356

The chair laid out HB 2356 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that HB 2356, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Phillips; Martinez, "Mando"; Burkett; Davis, Yvonne; Fletcher; Guerra; Harper-Brown; Lavender; Pickett; Riddle (10).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative McClendon (1).

HB 2536

The chair laid out HB 2536 as pending business.

Representative Martinez, "Mando" moved that HB 2536, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Phillips; Martinez, "Mando"; Burkett; Davis, Yvonne; Fletcher; Guerra; Harper-Brown; Lavender; Pickett; Riddle (10).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative McClendon (1).

HB 2685

The chair laid out HB 2685 as pending business.

Representative Pickett offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Pickett moved that HB 2685, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Phillips; Martinez, "Mando"; Burkett; Davis, Yvonne; Fletcher; Guerra; Harper-Brown; Lavender; Pickett; Riddle (10).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative McClendon (1).

HB 2741

The chair laid out HB 2741 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that HB 2741, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Phillips; Martinez, "Mando"; Burkett; Davis, Yvonne; Fletcher; Guerra; Harper-Brown; Lavender; Pickett; Riddle (10).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative McClendon (1).

HB 2743

The chair laid out HB 2743 as pending business.

Representative Martinez, "Mando" offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Martinez, "Mando" moved that HB 2743, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Phillips; Martinez, "Mando"; Burkett; Davis, Yvonne; Fletcher; Guerra; Harper-Brown; Lavender; Pickett; Riddle (10).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative McClendon (1).

HB 3031

The chair laid out HB 3031 as pending business.

Representative Fletcher offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Fletcher moved that HB 3031, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Phillips; Martinez, "Mando"; Burkett; Davis, Yvonne; Fletcher; Guerra; Harper-Brown; Lavender; Pickett; Riddle (10).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative McClendon (1).

HB 2304

The chair laid out HB 2304 as pending business.

Representative Harper-Brown moved that HB 2304, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Phillips; Martinez, "Mando"; Burkett; Davis, Yvonne; Fletcher; Guerra; Harper-Brown; Lavender; Pickett; Riddle (10).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative McClendon (1).

HB 3172

The chair laid out HB 3172 as pending business.

HB 3172 was left pending without objection.

HB 3391

The chair laid out HB 3391 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that HB 3391, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Phillips; Martinez, "Mando"; Davis, Yvonne; Fletcher; Guerra; Harper-Brown; Pickett; Riddle (8).

Nays:                           Representatives Burkett; Lavender (2).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative McClendon (1).

At 7:09 p.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. Phillips, Chair

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Courtney Reid, Clerk