MINUTES

 

SENATE COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

Monday, May 13, 2013

1:30 PM or upon adjournment

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 Monday, May 13, 2013, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.028, at Austin, Texas.

 

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MEMBERS PRESENT:

 

MEMBERS ABSENT:

Senator Juan Hinojosa, Chair

 

None

Senator Robert Nichols, Vice Chair

 

 

Senator Sylvia Garcia

 

 

Senator Ken Paxton

 

 

Senator Larry Taylor

 

The following members arrived after the roll was called: Senator Ken Paxton

 

 

  Senator Larry Taylor

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The chair called the meeting to order at 3:15 PM. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:

 

The chair laid out HB 2688 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Seliger, to explain the bill. Senator Nichols sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Seliger to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator Hinojosa moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair moved to open public testimony there was none. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that HB 2688 do not pass but that CSHB 2688 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 3097 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Seliger, to explain the bill. The chair moved to open public testimony there was none. The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that HB 3097 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 1777 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Rodríguez, to explain the bill. The chair moved to open public testimony there was none. The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that HB 1777 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 1970 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Rodríguez, to explain the bill. The chair moved to open public testimony there was none. The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that HB 1970 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 2259 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Rodríguez, to explain the bill. The chair moved to open public testimony there was none. The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 2259 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3795 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hegar, to explain the bill. The chair moved to open public testimony there was none. The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that HB 3795 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 1442 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Patrick, to explain the bill. The chair moved to open public testimony there was none. The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that HB 1442 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 2509 and recognized Senator Paxton, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The chair moved to open public testimony; 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 Taylor moved that HB 2509 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Taylor moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2840 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator West, to explain the bill.

Senator Paxton sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator West to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator Hinojosa moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved to open public testimony there was none. The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Taylor moved that HB 2840 do not pass but that CSHB 2840 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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

At 3:46 PM Senator Nichols assumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out HB 339 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Paxton, to explain the bill.

The chair moved to open public testimony there was none. The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Paxton moved that HB 339 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 Paxton moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

 

The chair laid out HB 1593 and recognized Senator Taylor, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The chair moved to open public testimony there was none. The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Taylor moved that HB 1593 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 Taylor moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 3:50 PM Senator Hinojosa resumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out HB 1594 and recognized Senator Taylor, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The chair moved to open public testimony there was none. The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Taylor moved that HB 1594 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 Taylor moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 1800 and recognized Senator Taylor, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The chair moved to open public testimony there was none. The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Taylor moved that HB 1800 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 Taylor moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 1801 and recognized Senator Taylor, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The chair moved to open public testimony there was none. The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Taylor moved that HB 1801 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 Taylor moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

 

 

 

 

The chair laid out SB 1865 and recognized Senator Paxton, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill. The chair moved to open public testimony there was none. The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Paxton moved that SB 1865 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 Paxton moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 1895 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Taylor, to explain the bill. The chair moved to open public testimony there was none. The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Taylor moved that HB 1895 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 Taylor moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3896 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Taylor, to explain the bill. The chair moved to open public testimony there was none. The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Taylor moved that HB 3896 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 Taylor moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 4:01 PM Senator Nichols assumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out HJR 147 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hinojosa, to explain the bill. The chair moved to open public testimony there was none. The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hinojosa moved that HJR 147 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 HB 3800 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hinojosa, to explain the bill. The chair moved to open public testimony there was none. The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 3800 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 Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 1888 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hinojosa, to explain the bill. Senator Hinojosa sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Hinojosa to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator Hinojosa moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved to open public testimony; 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 Hinojosa moved that HB 1888 do not pass but that CSHB 1888 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 Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2094 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hinojosa, to explain the bill. Senator Hinojosa moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved to open public testimony; 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 Hinojosa moved that HB 2094 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 Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 4:22 PM Senator Hinojosa resumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 674 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 Hinojosa moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved to open public testimony; 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 Hinojosa moved that HB 674 do not pass but that CSHB 674 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.

 

There being no further business, at 4:25 PM Senator Hinojosa moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

 

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Senator Juan Hinojosa, Chair

 

 

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JD Pedraza, Clerk