The House Committee on Ways & Means

85th Legislature

April 19, 2017

8:00 a.m.

E2.012

Pursuant to a notice posted on April 13, 2017, the House Committee on Ways & Means met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Bonnen, Dennis, at 8:01 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Bonnen, Dennis; Darby; Johnson, Eric; Murr; Raymond; Shine; and Stephenson.

A quorum was present.

(Representative Murphy now present.)

HB 3838

The chair laid out HB 3838.

The chair recognized Representative Zerwas to explain HB 3838.

(Representative Springer now present.)

(Representative Bohac now present.)

(Representative Davis, Yvonne now present.)

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

The chair recognized Representative Zerwas to close on HB 3838.

HB 3838 was left pending without objection.

HB 2653

The chair laid out HB 2653.

The chair recognized Representative Geren to explain HB 2653.

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

The chair recognized Representative Geren to close on HB 2653.

HB 2653 was left pending without objection.

HB 824

The chair laid out HB 824.

The chair recognized Representative Turner to explain HB 824.

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

The chair recognized Representative Turner to close on HB 824.

HB 824 was left pending without objection.

HB 1494

The chair laid out HB 1494.

Representative Murphy offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Morrison, Geanie W. to explain HB 1494.

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

The chair recognized Representative Morrison, Geanie W. to close on HB 1494.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 1494 was left pending without objection.

HB 3731

The chair laid out HB 3731.

The chair recognized Representative Davis, Yvonne to explain HB 3731.

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

The chair recognized Representative Davis, Yvonne to close on HB 3731.

HB 3731 was left pending without objection.

HB 3626

The chair laid out HB 3626.

The chair recognized Representative Shine to explain HB 3626.

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

The chair recognized Representative Shine to close on HB 3626.

HB 3626 was left pending without objection.

HB 3062

The chair laid out HB 3062.

Representative Darby offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Kacal to explain HB 3062.

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

The chair recognized Representative Kacal to close on HB 3062.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 3062 was left pending without objection.

HB 939

The chair laid out HB 939.

The chair recognized Representative Keough to explain HB 939.

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

The chair recognized Representative Keough to close on HB 939.

HB 939 was left pending without objection.

HB 1853

The chair laid out HB 1853.

The chair recognized Representative Simmons to explain HB 1853.

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

The chair recognized Representative Simmons to close on HB 1853.

HB 1853 was left pending without objection.

HB 1806

The chair laid out HB 1806.

The chair recognized Representative Reynolds to explain HB 1806.

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

The chair recognized Representative Reynolds to close on HB 1806.

HB 1806 was left pending without objection.

HB 902

The chair laid out HB 902.

Representative Raymond offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Nevárez to explain HB 902.

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

The chair recognized Representative Nevárez to close on HB 902.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 902 was left pending without objection.

HB 1623

The chair laid out HB 1623.

Representative Davis, Yvonne offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Blanco to explain HB 1623.

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

The chair recognized Representative Blanco to close on HB 1623.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 1623 was left pending without objection.

HB 3484

The chair laid out HB 3484.

The chair recognized Representative Paddie to explain HB 3484.

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

The chair recognized Representative Paddie to close on HB 3484.

HB 3484 was left pending without objection.

HB 2354

The chair laid out HB 2354.

Representative Shine offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Isaac to explain HB 2354.

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

The chair recognized Representative Isaac to close on HB 2354.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2354 was left pending without objection.

HB 4029

The chair laid out HB 4029.

Representative Darby offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Raymond to explain HB 4029.

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

The chair recognized Representative Raymond to close on HB 4029.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 4029 was left pending without objection.

HB 2538

The chair laid out HB 2538.

Representative Bohac offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Raymond to explain HB 2538.

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

The chair recognized Representative Raymond to close on HB 2538.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2538 was left pending without objection.

HB 2445

The chair laid out HB 2445.

Representative Stephenson offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Stucky to explain HB 2445.

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

The chair recognized Representative Stucky to close on HB 2445.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2445 was left pending without objection.

HB 3103

The chair laid out HB 3103.

The chair recognized Representative Darby to explain HB 3103.

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

The chair recognized Representative Darby to close on HB 3103.

HB 3103 was left pending without objection.

HB 3280

The chair laid out HB 3280.

Representative Davis, Yvonne offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Hinojosa, Gina to explain HB 3280.

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

The chair recognized Representative Hinojosa, Gina to close on HB 3280.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 3280 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 or, if permission is granted, during reading and referral of bills.

The committee reconvened at 8:15 p.m. and was called to order by the chair, Representative Bonnen, Dennis.

The quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Bonnen, Dennis; Bohac; Darby; Johnson, Eric; Murphy; Raymond; and Stephenson.

A quorum was present.

(Representative Murr now present.)

(Representative Shine now present.)

HB 2526

The chair laid out HB 2526.

Representative Bohac offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Canales to explain HB 2526.

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

The chair recognized Representative Canales to close on HB 2526.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2526 was left pending without objection.

HB 1548, HJR 66

The chair laid out HB 1548 and HJR 66.

The chair explained HB 1548 and HJR 66.

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

The chair closed on HB 1548 and HJR 66.

HB 1548 and HJR 66 were left pending without objection.

(Representative Davis, Yvonne now present.)

HB 2250

The chair laid out HB 2250.

Representative Murr offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Darby to explain HB 2250.

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

The chair recognized Representative Darby to close on HB 2250.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2250 was left pending without objection.

HB 3575

The chair laid out HB 3575.

Representative Bohac offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Bonnen, Greg to explain HB 3575.

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

(Representative Davis, Yvonne in chair.)

The chair recognized Representative Bonnen, Greg to close on HB 3575.

(Representative Springer now present.)

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 3575 was left pending without objection.

HB 3973

The chair laid out HB 3973.

Representative Raymond offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Burrows to explain HB 3973.

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

The chair recognized Representative Burrows to close on HB 3973.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 3973 was left pending without objection.

HB 3181

The chair laid out HB 3181.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Springer to explain HB 3181.

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

(Representative Bonnen, Dennis in chair.)

The chair recognized Representative Springer to close on HB 3181.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 3181 was left pending without objection.

HB 2714

The chair laid out HB 2714.

Representative Murphy offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Bohac to explain HB 2714.

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

The chair recognized Representative Bohac to close on HB 2714.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2714 was left pending without objection.

HB 3366

The chair laid out HB 3366.

Representative Murphy offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Bohac to explain HB 3366.

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

The chair recognized Representative Bohac to close on HB 3366.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 3366 was left pending without objection.

HB 3198

The chair laid out HB 3198.

The chair recognized Representative Darby to explain HB 3198.

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

The chair recognized Representative Darby to close on HB 3198.

HB 3198 was left pending without objection.

HB 2277

The chair moved to reconsider all votes previously taken on  HB 2277.  The motion to reconsider prevailed without objection.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

Representative Bohac offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Bohac moved that HB 2277, 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; Darby; Johnson, Eric; Murphy; Murr; Raymond; Shine; Springer; Stephenson (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 382

The chair moved to reconsider all votes previously taken on  HB 382.  The motion to reconsider prevailed without objection.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

Representative Darby offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Darby moved that HB 382, 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; Darby; Johnson, Eric; Murphy; Murr; Raymond; Shine; Springer; Stephenson (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HJR 34

The chair moved to reconsider all votes previously taken on  HJR 34.  The motion to reconsider prevailed without objection.

Representative Murr moved that HJR 34, 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 Bonnen, Dennis; Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Darby; Johnson, Eric; Murphy; Murr; Raymond; Shine; Springer; Stephenson (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 626

The chair laid out HB 626 as pending business.

Representative Stephenson moved that HB 626, 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 Bonnen, Dennis; Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Darby; Johnson, Eric; Murphy; Murr; Raymond; Shine; Springer; Stephenson (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 1830

The chair laid out HB 1830 as pending business.

Representative Springer moved that HB 1830, 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 Bonnen, Dennis; Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Darby; Johnson, Eric; Murphy; Murr; Raymond; Shine; Springer; Stephenson (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 2043

The chair laid out HB 2043 as pending business.

Representative Bohac moved that HB 2043, 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 Bonnen, Dennis; Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Darby; Johnson, Eric; Murphy; Raymond; Shine; Springer; Stephenson (10).

Nays:                           Representative Murr (1).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 2228

The chair laid out HB 2228 as pending business.

Representative Shine offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Shine moved that HB 2228, 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; Darby; Johnson, Eric; Murphy; Murr; Raymond; Shine; Springer; Stephenson (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 1626

The chair laid out HB 1626 as pending business.

Representative Davis, Yvonne moved that HB 1626, 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 Bonnen, Dennis; Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Darby; Johnson, Eric; Murphy; Murr; Raymond; Shine; Springer; Stephenson (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 2654

The chair laid out HB 2654 as pending business.

Representative Johnson, Eric moved that HB 2654, 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; Darby; Johnson, Eric; Murphy; Murr; Raymond; Shine; Springer; Stephenson (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 2756

The chair laid out HB 2756 as pending business.

Representative Stephenson moved that HB 2756, 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; Darby; Johnson, Eric; Murphy; Murr; Raymond; Shine; Springer; Stephenson (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 2871

The chair laid out HB 2871 as pending business.

Representative Darby moved that HB 2871, 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 Bonnen, Dennis; Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Darby; Johnson, Eric; Murphy; Murr; Raymond; Shine; Springer; Stephenson (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 3232

The chair laid out HB 3232 as pending business.

Representative Bohac offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Bohac moved that HB 3232, 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; Darby; Johnson, Eric; Murphy; Murr; Raymond; Shine; Springer; Stephenson (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 3345

The chair laid out HB 3345 as pending business.

Representative Murphy moved that HB 3345, 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 Bonnen, Dennis; Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Darby; Johnson, Eric; Murphy; Murr; Raymond; Shine; Springer; Stephenson (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 3652

The chair laid out HB 3652 as pending business.

Representative Bohac moved that HB 3652, 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 Bonnen, Dennis; Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Darby; Johnson, Eric; Murphy; Murr; Raymond; Shine; Springer; Stephenson (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 4002

The chair laid out HB 4002 as pending business.

Representative Raymond offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Raymond moved that HB 4002, 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; Darby; Johnson, Eric; Murphy; Murr; Raymond; Shine; Springer; Stephenson (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 4052

The chair laid out HB 4052 as pending business.

Representative Shine offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Darby moved that HB 4052, 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; Darby; Johnson, Eric; Murphy; Murr; Raymond; Shine; Springer; Stephenson (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 4054

The chair laid out HB 4054 as pending business.

Representative Bohac moved that HB 4054, 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 Bonnen, Dennis; Davis, Yvonne; Bohac; Darby; Johnson, Eric; Murphy; Murr; Raymond; Shine; Springer; Stephenson (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 4231

The chair laid out HB 4231 as pending business.

Representative Shine offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Shine moved that HB 4231, 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; Darby; Johnson, Eric; Murphy; Murr; Raymond; Shine; Springer; Stephenson (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HJR 113

The chair laid out HJR 113 as pending business.

Representative Murphy offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Murphy moved that HJR 113, 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; Darby; Johnson, Eric; Murphy; Murr; Raymond; Shine; Springer; Stephenson (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

SB 492

The chair laid out SB 492, the companion to HB 598.

Representative Davis, Yvonne moved that SB 492, 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; Darby; Johnson, Eric; Murphy; Murr; Raymond; Shine; Springer; Stephenson (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

SB 550

The chair laid out SB 550, the companion to HB 1199.

Representative Raymond moved that SB 550, 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; Darby; Johnson, Eric; Murphy; Murr; Raymond; Shine; Springer; Stephenson (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 423

The chair laid out HB 423 as pending business.

Representative Bohac offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Bonnen, Dennis; Bohac; Darby; Murphy; Murr; Raymond; Shine; Springer; Stephenson (9).

Nays:                           Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Johnson, Eric (2).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

Representative Bohac moved that HB 423, 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; Darby; Murphy; Murr; Raymond; Shine; Springer; Stephenson (9).

Nays:                           Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Johnson, Eric (2).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 850

The chair laid out HB 850 as pending business.

Representative Raymond offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Bonnen, Dennis; Bohac; Darby; Johnson, Eric; Murphy; Raymond; Shine (7).

Nays:                           Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Murr; Springer; Stephenson (4).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

Representative Raymond moved that HB 850, 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; Darby; Johnson, Eric; Murphy; Raymond; Shine (7).

Nays:                           Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Murr; Springer; Stephenson (4).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HJR 52

The chair laid out HJR 52 as pending business.

Representative Murphy moved that HJR 52, 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 Bonnen, Dennis; Bohac; Darby; Johnson, Eric; Murphy; Raymond; Shine (7).

Nays:                           Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Murr; Springer; Stephenson (4).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

 At 9:40 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