MINUTES
SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE ON FISCAL MATTERS
Thursday, May 9, 2013
8:30 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 Thursday, May 9, 2013, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.036, at Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS ABSENT: |
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Senator Glenn Hegar, Chair |
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Senator John Whitmire |
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Senator Joan Huffman |
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Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr. Senator Jane Nelson |
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The chair called the meeting to order at 8:38 AM. The following business was transacted:
The chair laid out HB 316 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Williams, 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 chair laid out HB 1903 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Williams, to explain the bill.
The clerk called roll. There was a quorum present.
Witnesses testifying and registering on HB 1903 are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1913 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Williams, 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 chair laid out HB 561 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Seliger, 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 chair laid out HB 800 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Deuell, 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 chair laid out SB 1619 and recognized the author, Senator Paxton, to explain the bill.
The chair laid out SJR 51 and recognized the author, Senator Paxton, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on SB 1619 and SJR 51 are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1348 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Uresti, 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 chair laid out HB 317 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Paxton, 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 chair laid out SJR 62 and recognized Senator Huffman, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill.
Senator Huffman sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Huffman to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.
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 chair laid out HB 826 and recognized Senator Huffman, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill.
Senator Huffman sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Huffman to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
Senator Hegar moved that HB 316 be reported favorably to the Senate Committee on Finance 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 Hegar moved that HB 317 be reported favorably to the Senate Committee on Finance 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 Hegar moved that HB 561 be reported favorably to the Senate Committee on Finance 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 Hegar moved that HB 800 be reported favorably to the Senate Committee on Finance 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 Hegar moved that HB 1348 be reported favorably to the Senate Committee on Finance 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 Hegar moved that HB 1903 be reported favorably to the Senate Committee on Finance 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 Hegar moved that HB 1913 be reported favorably to the Senate Committee on Finance 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.
Testimony continued on HB 826.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Lucio submitted a motion in writing asking to be shown voting aye on HB 316, HB 317, HB 561, HB 800, HB 1348, HB 1903 and HB 1913. There was no objection.
There being no further business, at 9:41 AM Senator Hegar 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