MINUTES

SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

9:00 AM

Senate Chamber

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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 Health & Human Services was held on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, in the Senate Chamber.

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MEMBERS PRESENT:	MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Jane Nelson, Chair	Senator Robert Nichols
Senator Bob Deuell, Vice Chair
Senator Joan Huffman
Senator Charles Schwertner
Senator Larry Taylor
Senator Carlos Uresti
Senator Royce West
Senator Judith Zaffirini

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The chair called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM and the following business was transacted:

The chair laid out HB 740 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.

Senator Deuell moved that HB 740 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

At 9:23 AM Senator Deuell assumed the chair.

The chair laid out HB 1204 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Nelson, to explain the bill.

Witnesses 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 Nelson moved that HB 1204 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 1395 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Nelson, 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.

Roll was taken and a quorum was established.

Senator Nelson moved that HB 1395 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.

Senator Nelson moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1204.

Senator Nelson moved that HB 1204 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.

Senator Nelson moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

At 9:28 AM Senator Nelson resumed the chair.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 740.

Senator Deuell moved that HB 740 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.

Senator Deuell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

At 9:29 AM Senator Zaffirini assumed the chair.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 15.

Senator Deuell sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.

Senator Nelson moved that the previously adopted committee substitute be pulled down.

Senator Nelson requested unanimous consent to incorporate the amendments into a committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nelson then moved that the committee substitute be adopted; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Nelson moved that HB 15 do not pass but that CSHB 15 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.

Senator Nelson moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

At 9:35 AM Senator Nelson resumed the chair.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 243.

Senator West moved that HB 243 do not pass but that CSHB 243 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.

Senator West moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

At 9:36 AM Senator Deuell assumed the chair.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 748.

Senator Nelson moved that HB 748 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.

Senator Nelson moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 915.

Senator Nelson sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Nelson to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator Nelson moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Nelson moved that HB 915 do not pass but that CSHB 915 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.

At 9:38 AM Senator Nelson resumed the chair.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 808.

Senator Deuell moved that HB 808 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.

Senator Deuell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1227.

Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 1227 do not pass but that CSHB 1227 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.

Senator Zaffirini moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1491.

Senator Schwertner moved that HB 1491 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.

Senator Schwertner moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1738.

Senator Zaffirini moved that the previously adopted sub be pulled down.

Senator Zaffirini sent up a new committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Zaffirini to explain the difference between the new committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator Zaffirini moved adoption of the new committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 1738 do not pass but that CSHB 1738 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.

Senator Zaffirini moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

At 9:43 AM Senator Deuell assumed the chair.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1648.

Senator Nelson moved that HB 1648 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. 

Senator Nelson moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1760.

Senator Nelson moved that HB 1760 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.

Senator Nelson moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2683.

Senator Nelson moved that HB 2683 do not pass but that CSHB 2683 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.

Senator Nelson moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 1690 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Nelson, to explain the bill.

Senator Nelson moved that HB 1690 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 2673 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Nelson, to explain the bill.

Senator Nelson moved that HB 2673 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 3253 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Nelson, to explain the bill.

Senator Nelson moved that HB 3253 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 3434 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Nelson, to explain the bill.

Senator Nelson moved that HB 3434 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

At 9:51 AM Senator Nelson resumed the chair.

The chair laid out HB 736 and recognized Senator Zaffirini, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.

Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 736 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 1605 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Huffman, to explain the bill.

Senator Huffman sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.

Senator Huffman moved that HB 1605 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 736.

Witnesses 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 Deuell moved that HB 736 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  

Senator Deuell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

At 9:55 AM Senator Schwertner assumed the chair.

The chair laid out HB 2276 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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.

Senator Taylor moved that HB 2276 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 588 and recognized Senator Taylor, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, 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.

Senator Taylor moved that HB 588 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 646 and recognized Senator Taylor, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, 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.

Senator Taylor moved that HB 646 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

At 10:20 AM Senator Taylor assumed the chair.

The chair laid out HB 2627 and recognized Senator Schwertner, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.

Witnesses 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 Schwertner moved that HB 2627 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

At 10:22 AM Senator Schwertner assumed the chair.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1605.

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 1605 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1690.

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 1690 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2673.

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 2673 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3253.

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 3253 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3434.

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 3434 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

There being no further business, at 10:30 AM Senator Schwertner moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.

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Senator Jane Nelson, Chair

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Michael Baca, Clerk