The House Committee on Insurance

85th Legislature

April 11, 2017

8:00 a.m.

E2.016

 

Pursuant to a notice posted on April 6, 2017, the House Committee on Insurance met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Phillips, at 8:01 a.m.

 

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Phillips; Anderson, Rodney; Oliverson; Paul; Turner; and Vo.

 

A quorum was present.

 


 

(Representative Muņoz, Jr. now present.)

 

HB 3370

 

The chair laid out HB 3370.

 

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The chair recognized Representative Craddick to explain HB 3370.

 

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

 

The chair recognized Representative Craddick to close on HB 3370.

 

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

 

HB 3370 was left pending without objection.

 

HB 3804

 

The chair laid out HB 3804.

 

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

 

(Representative Sanford now present.)

 

The chair recognized Representative Clardy to explain HB 3804.

 

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

 

(Representative Gooden now present.)

 

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

 

The chair recognized Representative Clardy to close on HB 3804.

 

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

 

HB 3804 was left pending without objection.

 

HB 2360

 

The chair laid out HB 2360.

 

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The chair recognized Representative Bonnen, Greg to explain HB 2360.

 

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

 

The chair recognized Representative Bonnen, Greg to close on HB 2360.

 

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

 

HB 2360 was left pending without objection.

 

HB 1464

 

The chair laid out HB 1464.

 

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The chair recognized Representative Bonnen, Greg to explain HB 1464.

 

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

 

The chair recognized Representative Bonnen, Greg to close on HB 1464.

 

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

 

HB 1464 was left pending without objection.

 

HB 3128

 

The chair laid out HB 3128.

 

The chair recognized Representative Smithee to explain HB 3128.

 

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

 

The chair recognized Representative Smithee to close on HB 3128.

 

HB 3128 was left pending without objection.

 

HB 3202

 

The chair laid out HB 3202.

 

The chair recognized Representative Smithee to explain HB 3202.

 

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

 

The chair recognized Representative Smithee to close on HB 3202.

 

HB 3202 was left pending without objection.

 

HB 3803

 

The chair laid out HB 3803.

 

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The chair recognized Representative Faircloth to explain HB 3803.

 

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

 

The chair recognized Representative Faircloth to close on HB 3803.

 

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

 

HB 3803 was left pending without objection.

 

HB 1297

 

The chair laid out HB 1297.

 

The chair recognized Representative Frullo to explain HB 1297.

 

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

 

The chair recognized Representative Frullo to close on HB 1297.

 

HB 1297 was left pending without objection.

 

HB 3343

 

The chair laid out HB 3343.

 

The chair recognized Representative Paul to explain HB 3343.

 

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

 

The chair recognized Representative Paul to close on HB 3343.

 

HB 3343 was left pending without objection.

 

At 9:59 a.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was recessed until upon final adjourn./recess.

 

The committee reconvened at 1:00 p.m. and was called to order by the chair, Representative Phillips.

 

The quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Phillips; Muņoz, Jr.; Anderson, Rodney; Gooden; Oliverson; Sanford; and Turner.

 

A quorum was present.

 

(Representative Vo now present.)

 

HB 3579

 

The chair laid out HB 3579.

 

The chair explained HB 3579.

 

(Representative Muņoz, Jr. in chair.)

 

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

 

The chair recognized Representative Phillips to close on HB 3579.

 

HB 3579 was left pending without objection.

 

HB 2146

 

The chair laid out HB 2146.

 

The chair recognized Representative Davis, Yvonne to explain HB 2146.

 

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

 

(Representative Paul now present.)

 

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

 

(Representative Phillips in chair.)

 

The chair recognized Representative Davis, Yvonne to close on HB 2146.

 

HB 2146 was left pending without objection.

 

HB 2262

 

The chair laid out HB 2262 as pending business.

 

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

 

Representative Gooden moved that HB 2262, 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 Phillips; Muņoz, Jr.; Anderson, Rodney; Gooden; Oliverson; Paul; Sanford; Turner; Vo (9).

 

Nays:                           None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

 

Absent:                        None (0).

 

HB 1296

 

The chair laid out HB 1296 as pending business.

 

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

 

Representative Oliverson moved that HB 1296, 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 Phillips; Muņoz, Jr.; Anderson, Rodney; Gooden; Oliverson; Paul; Sanford; Turner; Vo (9).

 

Nays:                           None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

 

Absent:                        None (0).

 

HB 1566

 

The chair laid out HB 1566 as pending business.

 

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

 

Representative Muņoz, Jr. moved that HB 1566, 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 Phillips; Muņoz, Jr.; Anderson, Rodney; Gooden; Oliverson; Paul; Sanford; Turner; Vo (9).

 

Nays:                           None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

 

Absent:                        None (0).

 

HB 1635

 

The chair laid out HB 1635 as pending business.

 

Representative Anderson, Rodney moved that HB 1635, 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 Phillips; Muņoz, Jr.; Anderson, Rodney; Gooden; Oliverson; Paul; Sanford; Turner; Vo (9).

 

Nays:                           None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

 

Absent:                        None (0).

 

HB 2372

 

The chair laid out HB 2372 as pending business.

 

HB 2372 was left pending without objection.

 

HB 2542

 

The chair laid out HB 2542 as pending business.

 

Representative Anderson, Rodney moved that HB 2542, 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 Phillips; Muņoz, Jr.; Anderson, Rodney; Gooden; Oliverson; Paul; Sanford; Turner; Vo (9).

 

Nays:                           None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

 

Absent:                        None (0).

 

HB 2665

 

The chair laid out HB 2665 as pending business.

 

Representative Paul moved that HB 2665, 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 Phillips; Muņoz, Jr.; Anderson, Rodney; Gooden; Oliverson; Paul; Sanford; Turner; Vo (9).

 

Nays:                           None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

 

Absent:                        None (0).

 

HB 3018

 

The chair laid out HB 3018 as pending business.

 

Representative Sanford moved that HB 3018, 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 Phillips; Muņoz, Jr.; Anderson, Rodney; Gooden; Oliverson; Paul; Sanford; Turner; Vo (9).

 

Nays:                           None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

 

Absent:                        None (0).

 

HB 3218

 

The chair laid out HB 3218 as pending business.

 

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

 

The chair moved that HB 3218, 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 Phillips; Muņoz, Jr.; Anderson, Rodney; Gooden; Oliverson; Paul; Sanford; Turner; Vo (9).

 

Nays:                           None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

 

Absent:                        None (0).

 

HB 3220

 

The chair laid out HB 3220 as pending business.

 

The chair moved that HB 3220, 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 Phillips; Muņoz, Jr.; Anderson, Rodney; Gooden; Oliverson; Paul; Sanford; Turner; Vo (9).

 

Nays:                           None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

 

Absent:                        None (0).

 

HB 3226

 

The chair laid out HB 3226 as pending business.

 

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

 

Representative Oliverson moved that HB 3226, 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 Phillips; Muņoz, Jr.; Anderson, Rodney; Gooden; Oliverson; Paul; Sanford; Turner; Vo (9).

 

Nays:                           None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

 

Absent:                        None (0).

 

HB 2501

 

The chair laid out HB 2501 as pending business.

 

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

 

The chair moved that HB 2501, 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 Phillips; Muņoz, Jr.; Anderson, Rodney; Gooden; Oliverson; Paul; Sanford; Turner; Vo (9).

 

Nays:                           None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

 

Absent:                        None (0).

 

HB 3276

 

The chair laid out HB 3276 as pending business.

 

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

 

Representative Oliverson moved that HB 3276, 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 Phillips; Muņoz, Jr.; Anderson, Rodney; Gooden; Oliverson; Paul; Sanford; Turner; Vo (9).

 

Nays:                           None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

 

Absent:                        None (0).

 

HB 1036

 

The chair laid out HB 1036 as pending business.

 

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

 

Representative Turner moved that HB 1036, 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 Phillips; Muņoz, Jr.; Anderson, Rodney; Gooden; Oliverson; Paul; Sanford; Turner; Vo (9).

 

Nays:                           None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

 

Absent:                        None (0).

 

HB 2148

 

The chair laid out HB 2148.

 

The chair recognized Representative Davis, Yvonne to explain HB 2148.

 

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

 

(Representative Muņoz, Jr. in chair.)

 

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

 

The chair recognized Representative Davis, Yvonne to close on HB 2148.

 

HB 2148 was left pending without objection.

 

HB 3124

 

The chair laid out HB 3124.

 

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The chair recognized Representative Gooden to explain HB 3124.

 

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

 

The chair recognized Representative Gooden to close on HB 3124.

 

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

 

HB 3124 was left pending without objection.

 

(Representative Turner in chair.)

 

HB 2711

 

The chair laid out HB 2711.

 

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The chair recognized Representative Muņoz, Jr. to explain HB 2711.

 

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

 

The chair recognized Representative Muņoz, Jr. to close on HB 2711.

 

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

 

HB 2711 was left pending without objection.

 

HB 1649

 

The chair laid out HB 1649.

 

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The chair recognized Representative Muņoz, Jr. to explain HB 1649.

 

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

 

The chair recognized Representative Muņoz, Jr. to close on HB 1649.

 

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

 

HB 1649 was left pending without objection.

 

At 3:00 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. Phillips, Chair

 

 

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Courtney Reid, Clerk