The House Committee on Ways & Means

85th Legislature

April 5, 2017

8:00 a.m.

E2.012

Pursuant to a notice posted on March 31, 2017, the House Committee on Ways & Means met in a public hearing and was called to order by the acting chair, Representative Yvonne Davis, at 8:04 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Darby; Murphy; Murr; Raymond; Shine; Springer; and Stephenson.

A quorum was present.

HB 2356

The chair laid out HB 2356.

The chair recognized Representative Cosper to explain HB 2356.

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

The chair recognized Representative Cosper to close on HB 2356.

HB 2356 was left pending without objection.

(Representative Bohac now present.)

HB 626

The chair laid out HB 626.

The chair recognized Representative Workman to explain HB 626.

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

The chair recognized Representative Workman to close on HB 626.

HB 626 was left pending without objection.

HB 2545

The chair laid out HB 2545.

The chair recognized Representative Sanford to explain HB 2545.

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

The chair recognized Representative Sanford to close on HB 2545.

HB 2545 was left pending without objection.

HB 2692

The chair laid out HB 2692.

Representative Bohac offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Wray to explain HB 2692.

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

The chair recognized Representative Wray to close on HB 2692.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2692 was left pending without objection.

HB 445

The chair laid out HB 445.

Representative Darby offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Frank to explain HB 445.

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

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 445 was left pending without objection.

At 9:55 a.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was recessed until upon final adjourn./recess.

The committee reconvened at 12:28 p.m. and was called to order by the acting chair, Representative Davis, Yvonne.

The quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Darby; Murphy; Murr; Raymond; Shine; and Stephenson.

A quorum was present.

HB 445

The chair laid out HB 445 as pending business.

Representative Darby offered a complete committee substitute.

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

(Representative Springer now present.)

(Representative Bohac now present.)

The chair recognized Representative Frank to close on HB 445.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 445 was left pending without objection.

HB 2475

The chair laid out HB 2475.

The chair recognized Representative Davis, Sarah to explain HB 2475.

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

The chair recognized Representative Davis, Sarah to close on HB 2475.

HB 2475 was left pending without objection.

HB 3557

The chair laid out HB 3557.

The chair recognized Representative Murphy to explain HB 3557.

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

The chair recognized Representative Murphy to close on HB 3557.

HB 3557 was left pending without objection.

HB 2925

The chair laid out HB 2925.

Representative Murphy offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Shine to explain HB 2925.

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

The chair recognized Representative Shine to close on HB 2925.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2925 was left pending without objection.

HB 2669

The chair laid out HB 2669.

The chair recognized Representative Shine to explain HB 2669.

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

The chair recognized Representative Shine to close on HB 2669.

HB 2669 was left pending without objection.

HB 2228

The chair laid out HB 2228.

The chair recognized Representative Murphy to explain HB 2228.

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

The chair recognized Representative Murphy to close on HB 2228.

HB 2228 was left pending without objection.

HB 2227

The chair laid out HB 2227.

The chair recognized Representative Murphy to explain HB 2227.

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

The chair recognized Representative Murphy to close on HB 2227.

HB 2227 was left pending without objection.

HB 2393

The chair laid out HB 2393.

Representative Bohac offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Guillen to explain HB 2393.

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

The chair recognized Representative Guillen to close on HB 2393.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2393 was left pending without objection.

HB 2043

The chair laid out HB 2043.

The chair recognized Representative Springer to explain HB 2043.

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

The chair recognized Representative Springer to close on HB 2043.

HB 2043 was left pending without objection.

HB 1299

The chair laid out HB 1299.

The chair recognized Representative Springer to explain HB 1299.

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

The chair recognized Representative Springer to close on HB 1299.

HB 1299 was left pending without objection.

HB 2562

The chair laid out HB 2562.

The chair recognized Representative Shine to explain HB 2562.

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

The chair recognized Representative Shine to close on HB 2562.

HB 2562 was left pending without objection.

HB 1139

The chair laid out HB 1139.

The chair explained HB 1139.

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

The chair closed on HB 1139.

HB 1139 was left pending without objection.

HB 926

The chair laid out HB 926 as pending business.

Representative Shine moved that HB 926, 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 Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Darby; Murr; Raymond; Shine; Springer; Stephenson (8).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Bonnen, Dennis; Johnson, Eric; Murphy (3).

HB 1300

The chair laid out HB 1300 as pending business.

Representative Murr moved that HB 1300, 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 Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Darby; Murr; Raymond; Shine; Springer; Stephenson (8).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Bonnen, Dennis; Johnson, Eric; Murphy (3).

HB 1449

The chair laid out HB 1449 as pending business.

Representative Darby offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Darby moved that HB 1449, 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 Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Darby; Murr; Raymond; Shine; Springer; Stephenson (8).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Bonnen, Dennis; Johnson, Eric; Murphy (3).

HB 1896

The chair laid out HB 1896 as pending business.

Representative Raymond moved that HB 1896, 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 Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Darby; Murr; Raymond; Shine; Springer; Stephenson (8).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Bonnen, Dennis; Johnson, Eric; Murphy (3).

HB 2126

The chair laid out HB 2126 as pending business.

Representative Bohac moved that HB 2126, 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 Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Darby; Murr; Raymond; Shine; Springer; Stephenson (8).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Bonnen, Dennis; Johnson, Eric; Murphy (3).

HB 2253

The chair laid out HB 2253 as pending business.

Representative Bohac offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Bohac moved that HB 2253, 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 Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Darby; Murr; Raymond; Shine; Stephenson (7).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Bonnen, Dennis; Johnson, Eric; Murphy; Springer (4).

HB 2281

The chair laid out HB 2281 as pending business.

(Representative Springer now present.)

Representative Shine offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Shine moved that HB 2281, 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 Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Darby; Murr; Raymond; Shine; Springer; Stephenson (8).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Bonnen, Dennis; Johnson, Eric; Murphy (3).

HB 2690

The chair laid out HB 2690 as pending business.

Representative Stephenson offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Stephenson moved that HB 2690, 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 Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Darby; Murr; Raymond; Shine; Springer; Stephenson (8).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Bonnen, Dennis; Johnson, Eric; Murphy (3).

HB 2989

The chair laid out HB 2989 as pending business.

Representative Murr moved that HB 2989, 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 Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Darby; Murr; Raymond; Shine; Springer; Stephenson (8).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Bonnen, Dennis; Johnson, Eric; Murphy (3).

HB 2999

The chair laid out HB 2999 as pending business.

 (Representative Murphy now present.)

Representative Springer moved that HB 2999, 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 Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Darby; Murphy; Murr; Raymond; Shine; Springer; Stephenson (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Bonnen, Dennis; Johnson, Eric (2).

At 2:57 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. Bonnen, Dennis, Chair

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Stephen Bruno, Clerk