The House Committee on Ways & Means

84th Legislature

April 2, 2015

8:30 a.m.

E2.036

Pursuant to a notice posted on March 27, 2015, the House Committee on Ways & Means met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Bonnen, Dennis, at 8:37 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Bonnen, Dennis; Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Darby; Parker; Turner, Chris; and Wray.

A quorum was present.

(Representative Murphy now present.)

HB 2117

The chair laid out HB 2117.

Representative Parker offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative King, Tracy O. to explain CSHB 2117.

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

The chair recognized Representative King, Tracy O. to close on CSHB 2117.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2117 was left pending without objection.

(Representative Springer now present.)

HB 2591

The chair laid out HB 2591.

The chair recognized Representative Phillips to explain HB 2591.

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

The chair recognized Representative Phillips to close on HB 2591.

HB 2591 was left pending without objection.

HB 2691

The chair laid out HB 2691.

The chair recognized Representative King, Tracy O. to explain HB 2691.

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

The chair recognized Representative King, Tracy O. to close on HB 2691.

HB 2691 was left pending without objection.

(Representative Button now present.)

HB 4035

The chair laid out HB 4035.

Representative Turner, Chris offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Darby to explain CSHB 4035.

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

The chair recognized Representative Darby to close on CSHB 4035.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 4035 was left pending without objection.

HB 2113

The chair laid out HB 2113.

On behalf of Representative Murphy, the chair explained HB 2113.

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

On behalf of Representative Murphy, the chair closed on HB 2113.

HB 2113 was left pending without objection.

HB 2114

The chair laid out HB 2114.

Representative Button offered a complete committee substitute.

On behalf of Representative Murphy, the chair explained CSHB 2114.

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

On behalf of Representative Murphy, the chair closed on CSHB 2114.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2114 was left pending without objection.

(Representative Martinez Fischer now present.)

HB 994

The chair laid out HB 994.

The chair recognized Representative Anchia to explain HB 994.

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

The chair recognized Representative Anchia to close on HB 994.

HB 994 was left pending without objection.

HB 85

The chair laid out HB 85 as pending business.

Representative Parker moved that HB 85, 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 Bonnen, Dennis; Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Button; Darby; Martinez Fischer; Murphy; Parker; Springer; Turner, Chris; Wray (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 285

The chair laid out HB 285 as pending business.

Representative Button offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Button moved that HB 285, as substituted, 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 Bonnen, Dennis; Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Button; Darby; Martinez Fischer; Murphy; Parker; Springer; Turner, Chris; Wray (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 806

The chair laid out HB 806 as pending business.

Representative Turner, Chris offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Turner, Chris moved that HB 806, as substituted, 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 Bonnen, Dennis; Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Button; Darby; Martinez Fischer; Murphy; Parker; Turner, Chris; Wray (10).

Nays:                           Representative Springer (1).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 992

The chair laid out HB 992 as pending business.

Representative Martinez Fischer moved that HB 992, 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 Bonnen, Dennis; Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Button; Darby; Martinez Fischer; Murphy; Parker; Springer; Turner, Chris; Wray (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HJR 75

The chair laid out HJR 75 as pending business.

Representative Martinez Fischer moved that HJR 75, 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 Bonnen, Dennis; Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Button; Darby; Martinez Fischer; Murphy; Parker; Springer; Turner, Chris; Wray (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 1261

The chair laid out HB 1261 as pending business.

Representative Darby moved that HB 1261, 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 Bonnen, Dennis; Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Button; Darby; Martinez Fischer; Murphy; Parker; Springer; Turner, Chris; Wray (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 1463

The chair laid out HB 1463 as pending business.

Representative Murphy offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Murphy moved that HB 1463, as substituted, 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 Bonnen, Dennis; Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Button; Darby; Martinez Fischer; Murphy; Parker; Springer; Turner, Chris; Wray (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 1625

The chair laid out HB 1625 as pending business.

Representative Wray moved that HB 1625, 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 Bonnen, Dennis; Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Button; Darby; Martinez Fischer; Murphy; Parker; Turner, Chris; Wray (10).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Springer (1).

(Representative Springer now present.)

HB 1717

The chair laid out HB 1717 as pending business.

Representative Davis, Yvonne offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Davis, Yvonne moved that HB 1717, as substituted, 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 Bonnen, Dennis; Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Button; Darby; Martinez Fischer; Murphy; Parker; Springer; Turner, Chris; Wray (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 1933

The chair laid out HB 1933 as pending business.

Representative Parker offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Parker moved that HB 1933, as substituted, 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 Bonnen, Dennis; Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Button; Darby; Martinez Fischer; Murphy; Parker; Springer; Turner, Chris; Wray (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 1946

The chair laid out HB 1946 as pending business.

Representative Button offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Button moved that HB 1946, as substituted, 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 Bonnen, Dennis; Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Button; Darby; Martinez Fischer; Murphy; Parker; Springer; Turner, Chris; Wray (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 1964

The chair laid out HB 1964 as pending business.

Representative Bohac offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Bohac moved that HB 1964, as substituted, 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 Bonnen, Dennis; Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Button; Darby; Martinez Fischer; Murphy; Parker; Springer; Turner, Chris; Wray (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 2019

The chair laid out HB 2019 as pending business.

Representative Springer moved that HB 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 Bonnen, Dennis; Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Button; Darby; Martinez Fischer; Murphy; Parker; Springer; Turner, Chris; Wray (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 2083

The chair laid out HB 2083 as pending business.

Representative Wray offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Wray moved that HB 2083, as substituted, 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 Bonnen, Dennis; Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Button; Darby; Martinez Fischer; Murphy; Parker; Springer; Turner, Chris; Wray (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 2177

The chair laid out HB 2177 as pending business.

Representative Turner, Chris offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Turner, Chris moved that HB 2177, as substituted, 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 Bonnen, Dennis; Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Button; Darby; Martinez Fischer; Murphy; Parker; Springer; Turner, Chris; Wray (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 2400

The chair laid out HB 2400 as pending business.

Representative Springer offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Springer moved that HB 2400, as substituted, 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 Bonnen, Dennis; Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Button; Darby; Martinez Fischer; Murphy; Parker; Springer; Turner, Chris; Wray (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 3052

The chair laid out HB 3052 as pending business.

Representative Bohac moved that HB 3052, 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 Bonnen, Dennis; Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Button; Darby; Martinez Fischer; Murphy; Parker; Springer; Turner, Chris; Wray (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 2709

The chair laid out HB 2709 as pending business.

Representative Button offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Button moved that HB 2709, as substituted, 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 Bonnen, Dennis; Bohac; Button; Darby; Martinez Fischer; Murphy; Parker; Springer; Turner, Chris; Wray (10).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Davis, Yvonne (1).

HB 2712

The chair laid out HB 2712 as pending business.

Representative Parker offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Parker moved that HB 2712, as substituted, 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 Bonnen, Dennis; Bohac; Button; Darby; Martinez Fischer; Murphy; Parker; Springer; Turner, Chris; Wray (10).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Davis, Yvonne (1).

At 11:55 a.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. Bonnen, Dennis, Chair

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Jennifer Rabb, Clerk