MINUTES

SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE ON FISCAL MATTERS

Monday, March 25, 2013

9:00 AM

Capitol Extension, Room E1.036

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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 Subcommittee on Fiscal Matters was held on Monday, March 25, 2013, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.036, at Austin, Texas.

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MEMBERS PRESENT:	MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Glenn Hegar, Chair	Senator Joan Huffman
Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr.
Senator Jane Nelson
Senator John Whitmire

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The chair called the meeting to order at 9:05 AM. The following business was transacted:

The chair laid out SB 163 and recognized the author, Senator Van de Putte, to explain the bill. The committee substitute was laid out. 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. The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out SJR 16 and recognized the author, Senator Van de Putte, to explain the bill. The committee substitute was laid out. 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. The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out SB 465 and recognized the author, Senator Van de Putte, to explain the bill. 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. The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out SJR 30 and recognized the author, Senator Van de Putte, to explain the bill. 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. The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out SB 144 and recognized the author, Senator Williams, to explain the bill.

The chair laid out SB 102 and recognized the author, Senator Patrick, to explain the bill. The committee substitute was laid out.

The chair laid out SB 1255 and recognized the author, Senator Patrick, to explain the bill. The committee substitute was laid out.

The chair laid out SB 1256 and recognized the author, Senator Patrick, to explain the bill. The committee substitute was laid out.

The chair laid out SB 657 and recognized the author, Senator Paxton, to explain the bill. The committee substitute was laid out.

The chair laid out SB 1224 and recognized the author, Senator Taylor, to explain the bill.

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. The bill was left pending.

Testimony was taken on SB 1255. 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. The bill was left pending.

Testimony was taken on SB 1256. 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. The bill was left pending.

Testimony was taken on SB 657. 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. The bill was left pending.

Testimony was taken on SB 144 and SB 102. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bills are shown on the attached list.

The clerk called roll.  There was a quorum present.

Testimony continued on SB 144 and SB 102.

Senator Lucio, Jr. sent up a committee substitute to SB 163 and moved adoption; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Lucio, Jr. sent up a committee substitute to SB 657 and moved adoption; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Whitmire sent up a committee substitute to SB 1255 and moved adoption; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Lucio, Jr. sent up a committee substitute to SB 1256 and moved adoption; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Whitmire sent up a committee substitute to SJR 16 and moved adoption; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Whitmire sent up a committee substitute to SB 102 and moved adoption; without objection, it was so ordered.

Testimony continued on SB 144 and SB 102.

Senator Nelson assumed the chair.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed on SB 144 and SB 102; without objection, it was so ordered. The bills were left pending.

There being no further business, at 11:25 AM 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 Glenn Hegar, Chair

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Stephanie Hoover, Clerk