MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
11:00 AM or upon adjournment
Senator Williams' Desk
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Pursuant to suspension of Senate Rule 11.10 and 11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Finance was held on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at Senator Williams' Desk.
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Senator Tommy Williams, Chair |
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Senator John Whitmire |
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Senator Juan Hinojosa, Vice Chair |
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Senator Bob Deuell |
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Senator Robert Duncan |
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Senator Kevin Eltife |
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Senator Craig Estes |
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Senator Glenn Hegar |
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Senator Joan Huffman |
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Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr. |
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Senator Jane Nelson |
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Senator Dan Patrick |
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Senator Kel Seliger |
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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 1:41 PM. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:
Senator Zaffirini moved to suspend Rule 9 of the Senate Finance Rules so that the Committee could take up subcommittee reports before the 24 hour layout period. There was no objection.
The subcommittee report on HB 78 was laid out by Senator Hegar. Senator Hegar was recognized to explain the subcommittee report on HB 78.
Senator Hegar moved that HB 78 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 4 absent.
Senator Hegar moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The subcommittee report on HB 294 was laid out by Senator Hegar. Senator Hegar was recognized to explain the subcommittee report on HB 294.
Senator Hegar moved that HB 294 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 12 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.
Senator Hegar moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hegar assumed the chair.
The subcommittee report on HB 316 was laid out by Senator Williams. Senator Williams was recognized to explain the subcommittee report on HB 316.
Senator Williams moved that HB 316 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 4 absent.
Senator Williams moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Williams resumed the chair.
The subcommittee report on HB 561 was laid out by Senator Hegar. Senator Hegar was recognized to explain the subcommittee report on HB 561.
Senator Hegar moved that HB 561 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 4 absent.
Senator Hegar moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The subcommittee report on HB 1287 was laid out by Senator Estes. Senator Estes was recognized to explain the subcommittee report on HB 1287.
Senator Estes moved that HB 1287 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 13 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.
Senator Estes moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The subcommittee report on HB 1348 was laid out by Senator Hegar. Senator Hegar was recognized to explain the subcommittee report on HB 1348.
Senator Hegar moved that HB 1348 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 13 ayes, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
The subcommittee report on HB 1487 was laid out by Senator Hegar. Senator Hegar was recognized to explain the subcommittee report on HB 1487.
Senator Hegar moved that HB 1487 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 14 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Hegar moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hegar assumed the chair.
The subcommittee report on HB 1903 was laid out by Senator Williams. Senator Williams was recognized to explain the subcommittee report on HB 1903.
Senator Williams moved that HB 1903 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 14 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Williams moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The subcommittee report on HB 1913 was laid out by Senator Williams. Senator Williams was recognized to explain the subcommittee report on HB 1913.
Senator Williams moved that HB 1913 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 14 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Williams moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Williams resumed the chair.
The subcommittee report on HB 2451 was laid out by Senator Hegar. Senator Hegar was recognized to explain the subcommittee report on HB 2451.
Senator Hegar moved that HB 2451 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 14 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Hegar moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The subcommittee report on HB 3121 was laid out by Senator Deuell. Senator Deuell was recognized to explain the subcommittee report on HB 3121.
Senator Deuell moved that HB 3121 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 14 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
The subcommittee report on HJR 133 was laid out by Senator Deuell. Senator Deuell was recognized to explain the subcommittee report on HJR 133.
Senator Deuell moved that HJR 133 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 14 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Deuell moved that HB 3121 and HJR 133 be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
There being no further business, at 1:59 PM Senator Williams moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
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Senator Tommy Williams, Chair
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Stephanie Hoover, Clerk