MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
8:00 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 Wednesday, April 22, 2015, in the Senate Chamber.
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MEMBERS ABSENT: |
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Senator Charles Schwertner, Chair |
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None |
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Senator Lois Kolkhorst, Vice Chair |
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Senator Donna Campbell |
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Senator Craig Estes |
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Senator Charles Perry |
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Senator José Rodríguez |
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Senator Van Taylor |
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Senator Carlos Uresti |
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Senator Judith Zaffirini |
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The chair called the meeting to order at 8:00 AM. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 1641.
Senator Zaffirini moved that SB 1641 do not pass but that CSSB 1641 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 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 CSSB 1880. Senator Zaffirini moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Zaffirini moved that SB 1880 do not pass but that CSSB 1880 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1889.
Senator Zaffirini sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Zaffirini to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Zaffirini moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Zaffirini moved that SB 1889 do not pass but that CSSB 1889 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 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 SB 1471 and recognized the author, Senator Watson, to explain the bill.
Resource testimony was taken. See attached witness list.
The bill was left pending.
The chair laid out SB 848 and recognized the author, Senator Estes, to explain the bill.
Senator Estes sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Estes to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Schwertner moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
The bill was left pending.
The chair laid out SB 1836 and recognized Senator Zaffirini, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill.
Senator Zaffirini sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Zaffirini to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Schwertner moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Resource testimony was taken. See attached witness list.
The bill was left pending.
The chair laid out SB 1582 and recognized the author, Senator Taylor, Van, to explain the bill.
Senator Taylor, Van, sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Taylor, Van, to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Schwertner moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Resource testimony was taken. See attached witness list.
The bill was left pending.
The chair laid out SB 936 and recognized the author, Senator Kolkhorst, to explain the bill.
Senator Kolkhorst sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Kolkhorst to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Schwertner moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Resource testimony was taken. See attached witness list.
The bill was left pending.
The chair laid out SB 1602 and recognized the author, Senator Kolkhorst, to explain the bill.
Senator Schwertner sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Kolkhorst to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.
The bill was left pending.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1836.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair closed public testimony on the bill. The bill was left pending.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 848.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair closed public testimony on the bill. The bill was left pending.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1582.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair closed public testimony on the bill. The bill was left pending.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 936.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair closed public testimony on the bill. The bill was left pending.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1471.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
At 9:31 AM Senator Uresti assumed the chair.
At 9:34 AM Senator Schwertner resumed the chair.
The chair closed public testimony on the bill. The bill was left pending.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1602.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair closed public testimony on the bill. The bill was left pending.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 936. Discussion occurred on the bill by members of the Committee.
The bill was left pending.
There being no further business, at 10:04 AM Senator Uresti moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
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Senator Charles Schwertner, Chair
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Meagan Kirby, Clerk