MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATION
Thursday, May 18, 2017
8:30 AM
E1. 714
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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 Administration was held on Thursday, May 18, 2017, in the E1. 714.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: |
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MEMBERS ABSENT: |
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Senator Lois Kolkhorst, Chair |
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None |
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Senator Konni Burton, Vice Chair |
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Senator Don Huffines |
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Senator Bryan Hughes |
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Senator Robert Nichols |
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Senator Royce West |
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Senator Judith Zaffirini |
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The chair called the meeting to order at 8:33 AM. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:
At 8:34 AM Senator Burton assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 4330 and recognized Senator Kolkhorst, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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.
Senator Kolkhorst moved that HB 4330 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4277 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Kolkhorst, to explain the bill.
No persons registered or testified on the bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Kolkhorst moved that HB 4277 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4320 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Kolkhorst, to explain the bill.
No persons registered or testified on the bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Kolkhorst moved that HB 4320 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4292 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Kolkhorst, to explain the bill.
No persons registered or testified on the bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Kolkhorst moved that HB 4292 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4285 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Kolkhorst, to explain the bill.
No persons registered or testified on the bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Kolkhorst moved that HB 4285 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4272 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Kolkhorst, to explain the bill.
No persons registered or testified on the bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Kolkhorst moved that HB 4272 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1254 and recognized Senator Kolkhorst, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
No persons registered or testified on the bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Kolkhorst moved that HB 1254 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 8:42 PM Senator Kolkhorst resumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 3810 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Watson, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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.
Senator Burton moved that HB 3810 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 776 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Buckingham, to explain the bill.
Senator Burton sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.
Witnesses 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.
Senator Burton moved that HB 776 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HCR 83 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Perry, to explain the resolution.
Senator Burton moved that HCR 83 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
No persons registered or testified on the resolution. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 967 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hughes, to explain the bill.
A witness registered on the bill and is shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Burton moved that HB 967 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4276 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hughes, to explain the bill.
No persons registered or testified on the bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Burton moved that HB 4276 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2953 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
No persons registered or testified on the bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Burton moved that HB 2953 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HCR 72 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the resolution.
No persons registered or testified on the resolution. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Burton moved that HCR 72 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4315 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Nichols, to explain the bill.
No persons registered or testified on the resolution. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Burton moved that HB 4315 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 897 and recognized Senator Burton, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Burton sent up Committee Amendment 1. There being no quorum present, the amendment was withdrawn.
No persons registered or testified on the resolution. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Nichols moved that HB 897 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2687 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
No persons registered or testified on the resolution. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Burton moved that HB 2687 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HCR 27 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Nichols, to explain the bill.
No persons registered or testified on the resolution. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Burton moved that HCR 27 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 822 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the resolution.
No persons registered or testified on the resolution. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Burton moved that HB 822 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HCR 113 and recognized Senator Burton, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the resolution.
No persons registered or testified on the resolution. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Nichols moved that HCR 113 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 208 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
No persons registered or testified on the resolution. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Burton moved that HB 208 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HCR 49 and recognized Senator Burton, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the resolution.
Witnesses registering on the resolution are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Nichols moved that HCR 49 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 210 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
No persons registered or testified on the resolution. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Burton moved that HB 210 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HCR 137 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Burton, to explain the resolution.
No persons registered or testified on the resolution. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Nichols moved that HCR 137 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out the list of bills recommended for placement on the Local and Uncontested Calendar to be held on May 19, 2017 at 4:00pm or upon recess.
Senator Burton moved that the list of bills be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar to be held on May 19, 2017 at 4:00pm or upon recess to be certified. Without objection, it was so ordered.
There being no further business, at 9:16 AM Senator Burton moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
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Senator Lois Kolkhorst, Chair
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Vanessa Cortez, Clerk