The House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence

84th Legislature

May 20, 2015

Upon final adjourn./recess

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Pursuant to a suspension of the 5-day posting rule on May 20, 2015, the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Herrero, at 1:43 p.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Herrero; Moody; Canales; Leach; Shaheen; and Simpson.

A quorum was present.

SB 1944

The chair laid out SB 1944.

The chair recognized Representative Fletcher to explain SB 1944.

The chair recognized Representative Fletcher to close on SB 1944.

Representative Shaheen moved that SB 1944, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Herrero; Moody; Leach; Shaheen; Simpson (5).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Canales; Hunter (2).

SB 779

(Representative Canales now present.)

The chair laid out SB 779.

The chair recognized Representative Dennis Bonnen to explain SB 779.

The chair recognized Representative Dennis Bonnen to close on SB 779.

SB 779 was left pending without objection.

SB 965

The chair laid out SB 965.

The chair recognized Representative Schofield to explain SB 965.

The chair recognized Representative Schofield to close on SB 965.

Representative Simpson moved that SB 965, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Herrero; Moody; Canales; Leach; Shaheen; Simpson (6).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Hunter (1).

SB 1317

The chair laid out SB 1317.

The chair recognized Representative Doug Miller to explain SB 1317.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Doug Miller to close on SB 1317.

SB 1317 was left pending without objection.

SB 1864

The chair laid out SB 1864.

The chair recognized Representative Canales to explain SB 1864.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Canales to close on SB 1864.

Representative Canales moved that SB 1864, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars. 

The motion was withdrawn without objection.

Representative Leach moved that SB 1864, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Herrero; Moody; Canales; Leach; Shaheen; Simpson (6).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Hunter (1).

SB 740

The chair laid out SB 740.

The chair recognized Representative Canales to explain SB 740.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Canales to close on SB 740.

Representative Simpson moved that SB 740, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Herrero; Moody; Canales; Leach; Shaheen; Simpson (6).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Hunter (1).

SB 2019

The chair laid out SB 2019.

The chair recognized Representative Guillen to explain SB 2019.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Guillen to close on SB 2019.

Representative Shaheen moved that SB 2019, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Herrero; Moody; Canales; Leach; Shaheen; Simpson (6).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Hunter (1).

SB 1086

The chair laid out SB 1086.

The chair recognized Representative James White to explain SB 1086.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative James White to close on SB 1086.

SB 1086 was left pending without objection.

SB 1317

The chair laid out SB 1317.

Representative Shaheen moved that SB 1317, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Herrero; Moody; Shaheen; Simpson (4).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Canales; Hunter; Leach (3).

SB 779

The chair laid out SB 779.

Representative Simpson moved that SB 779, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Herrero; Moody; Shaheen; Simpson (4).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Canales; Hunter; Leach (3).

At 3:30 p.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

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Rep. Herrero, Chair

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Miguel Liscano, Clerk