MINUTES

 

SENATE COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

Monday, May 4, 2015

8:30 AM

Capitol Extension, Room E1.028

 

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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 Intergovernmental Relations was held on Monday, May 4, 2015, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.028, at Austin, Texas.

 

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MEMBERS PRESENT:

 

MEMBERS ABSENT:

Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr., Chair

 

None

Senator Paul Bettencourt, Vice Chair

 

 

Senator Donna Campbell

 

 

Senator Sylvia Garcia

 

 

Senator José Menéndez

 

 

Senator Robert Nichols

 

 

Senator Larry Taylor

 

 

 

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The chair called the meeting to order at 8:30 AM. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:

 

Senator Lucio, Jr. moved adoption of the minutes from the previous hearing held on April 20th and April 30, 2015; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out SB 103 and recognized the author, Senator Hinojosa, 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 moved that SB 103 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

 

The chair laid out SB 310 and recognized the author, Senator Campbell, 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 moved that SB 310 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

 

The chair laid out SB 573 and recognized the author, Senator Campbell, 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 moved that SB 573 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

 

The chair laid out SB 2066 and recognized the author, Senator Eltife, to explain the bill. Senator Garcia  laid out the committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Eltife 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 moved that SB 2066 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

 

The chair laid out SB 2068 and recognized the author, Senator Eltife, 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 moved that SB 2068 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair called up as pending business SB 333. The chair laid out HB 389, the house companion, in lieu of SB 333.   The chair stated  that HB 389 is the same subject and is eligible for consideration at this time. Senator Nichols moved that HB 389 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Nichols moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. . 

 

The chair called up as pending business SB 887. The chair laid out HB 2200, the house companion, in lieu of SB 887.   The chair stated that HB 2200 is the same subject and is eligible for consideration at this time. Senator Garcia moved that HB 2200 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Garcia moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair called up as pending business SB 1266. The chair laid out HB 2679, the house companion, in lieu of SB 1266.   The chair stated that HB 2679 is the same subject and is eligible for consideration at this time. Senator Garcia moved that HB 2679 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Nichols moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair called up as pending business SB 1138. The chair laid out HB 3081, the house companion, in lieu of SB 1138.   The chair stated that HB 3081 is the same subject and is eligible for consideration at this time. Senator Garcia moved that HB 3081 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Garcia 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 SB 234 and the committee substitute.  Senator Campbell moved that the committee substitute be adopted; there being no objection, the substitute was adopted.  Senator Campbell moved that SB 234 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do not pass but that the committee substitute for SB 234 be reported back with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present no voting and 2 absent.  Senator Campbell 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 SB 1315 and the committee substitute.  Senator Menendez moved that the committee substitute be adopted; there being no objection, the substitute was adopted.  Senator Menendez moved that SB 1315 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do not pass but that the committee substitute for SB 1315 be reported back with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present no voting and 2 absent.  Senator Menendez 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 SB 1316 and the committee substitute.  Senator Garcia moved that the committee substitute be adopted; there being no objection, the substitute was adopted.  Senator Garcia moved that SB 1316 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do not pass but that the committee substitute for SB 1316 be reported back with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present no voting and 2 absent.  Senator Garcia 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 SB 1510 and the committee substitute.  Senator Garcia moved that the committee substitute be adopted; there being no objection, the substitute was adopted.  Senator Garcia moved that SB 1510 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do not pass but that the committee substitute for SB 1510 be reported back with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present no voting and 2 absent.  Senator Menendez 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 SB 1804 and the committee substitute.  Senator Campbell moved that the committee substitute be adopted; there being no objection, the substitute was adopted.  Senator Campbell moved that SB 1804 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do not pass but that the committee substitute for SB 1804 be reported back with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present no voting and 2 absent.  Senator Campbell 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 SB 1989 and the committee substitute.  Senator Menendez  moved that the committee substitute be adopted; there being no objection, the substitute was adopted.  Senator Menendez  moved that SB 1989 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do not pass but that the committee substitute for SB 1989 be reported back with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present no voting and 2 absent.  Senator Menendez 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 SB 2015.  Senator Campbell moved that SB 2015 be reported back to the full Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting and 2 absent.  Senator Nichols 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 SB 2020.  Senator Nichols moved that SB 2020 be reported back to the full Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting and 2 absent.  Senator Nichols moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Nichols 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 SB 2024.  Senator Nichols moved that SB 2024 be reported back to the full Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting and 2 absent.  Senator Nichols moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Nichols 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 SB 2035.  Senator Campbell moved that SB 2035 be reported back to the full Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting and 2 absent.  Senator Garcia 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 SB 2038.  Senator Garcia moved that SB 2038 be reported back to the full Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting and 2 absent.  Senator Garcia 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 SB 2040.  Senator Garcia moved that SB 2040 be reported back to the full Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting and 2 absent.  Senator Garcia 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 SB 2047 and the committee substitute.  Senator Nichols  moved that the committee substitute be adopted; there being no objection, the substitute was adopted.  Senator  Nichols  moved that SB 2047 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do not pass but that the committee substitute for SB 2047 be reported back with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present no voting and 3 absent.  Senator Garcia 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 SB 2052.  Senator Nichols moved that SB 2052 be reported back to the full Senate 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 3 absent.  Senator Nichols 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 SB 2060.  Senator Nichols moved that SB 2060 be reported back to the full Senate 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 3 absent.  Senator Nichols 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 SB 2064.  Senator Garcia moved that SB 2064 be reported back to the full Senate 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  3 absent.  Senator Garcia 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 SCR 39.  Senator Nichols moved that SCR 39 be reported back to the full Senate 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 3 absent.  Senator Nichols moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

 

 

There being no further business, Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr., Chair

 

 

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Donna Chatham, Clerk