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MINUTES

 

SENATE COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

Thursday, May 16, 2013

1:30 PM

Capitol Extension, Room E1.016

 

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Pursuant to suspension of Senate Rule 11.10 and 11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations was held on Thursday, May 16, 2013, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.016, at Austin, Texas.

 

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MEMBERS PRESENT:

 

MEMBERS ABSENT:

Senator Juan Hinojosa, Chair

 

Senator Robert Nichols, Vice Chair

Senator Sylvia Garcia

 

Senator Ken Paxton

Senator Larry Taylor

 

 

 

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The chair called the meeting to order at 1:51 PM. There was not a quorum present, the following business was transacted:

 

The chair laid out HB 3914 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Estes, to explain the bill.

Senator Hinojosa sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Estes to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. 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 Hinojosa moved that HB 3914 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3350 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Watson, to explain the bill. 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 Hinojosa moved that HB 3350 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2123 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Lucio, Jr., to explain the bill. 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 Hinojosa moved that HB 2123 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3613 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Lucio, Jr., 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 Hinojosa moved that HB 3613 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 1734 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Uresti, to explain the bill. 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 Hinojosa moved that HB 1734 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 680 as pending business 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 the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 680 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3877 and recognized Senator Patrick, 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 the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 3860 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3860 and recognized Senator Patrick, 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 the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 3860 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3943 and recognized Senator Patrick, 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 the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 3943 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2075 and recognized Senator Patrick, 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 the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 2075 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3159 and recognized Senator Patrick, 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 the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 3159 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2024 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 the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 2024 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2902 and recognized Senator Garcia, 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 the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 2902 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3895 and recognized Senator Garcia, 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 the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 3895 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

 

The chair laid out HB 3910 and recognized Senator Garcia, 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 the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 3910 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3947 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Garcia, to explain the bill. 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 Hinojosa moved that HB 3947 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 2:23 PM Senator Garcia assumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out HB 3769 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 the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Garcia moved that HB 3769 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3793 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hinojosa, 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 Garcia moved that HB 3793 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 2:27 PM Senator Hinojosa resumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out HB 2138 and recognized Senator Garcia, 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 the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 2138 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2139 and recognized Senator Garcia, 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 the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 2139 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3932 and recognized Senator Garcia, 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 the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 3932 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Upon arrival of a quorum at 2:32 the chair moved for roll to be called.

 

The chair moved to reopen public testimony on HB 2138; 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 2075 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 3 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Taylor moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

 

 

Senator Taylor moved that HB 2902 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 3 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Taylor moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Garcia moved that HB 3860 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 3 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Garcia moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Garcia moved that HB 3943 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 3 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Garcia moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Taylor moved that HB  3877 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 3 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Taylor moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Taylor moved that HB  3895 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 3 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Taylor moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Taylor moved that HB  3910 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 3 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Taylor moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Garcia moved that HB  3914 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 3 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Garcia moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

 

 

 

Senator Garcia moved that HB  3932 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 3 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Garcia moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Garcia moved that HB  3947 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 3 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Garcia moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Taylor moved that HB 2138 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 3 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.

 

Senator Taylor moved that HB 2139 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 3 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.

 

The chair moved to reconsider HB 3914 by sponsor Senator Estes. Senator Garcia sent up a committee substitute; Senator Estes explained the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed earlier during the hearing. Senator Hinojosa moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Garcia moved that HB  3914 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 3 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Garcia moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair moved to reconsider HB 3860 by sponsor Senator Whitmire. Senator Garcia sent up a committee substitute. Senator Hinojosa moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Garcia moved that HB  3860 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 3 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Garcia 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 2:59 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