MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, WATER & RURAL AFFAIRS
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
2:00 PM or upon adjournment
Betty King Committee Room
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Pursuant to suspension of Senate Rule 11.10 and 11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs was held on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, in the Betty King Committee Room at Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: |
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MEMBERS ABSENT: |
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Senator Charles Perry, Chair |
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None |
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Senator José Rodríguez, Vice Chair |
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Senator Brandon Creighton |
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Senator Bob Hall |
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Senator Juan Hinojosa |
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Senator Lois Kolkhorst |
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Senator Borris Miles |
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The chair called the meeting to order at 2:14 PM. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:
The following members arrived after the roll was called:
Senator Brandon Creighton
Senator Bob Hall
The chair laid out HB 1083 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Rodríguez, to explain the bill.
No person registered to testify on, for, or against HB 1083.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair moved that HB 1083 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1730 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Kolkhorst, to explain the bill.
No person registered to testify on, for, or against HB 1730.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair moved that HB 1730 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2798 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Creighton, to explain the bill.
No person registered to testify on, for, or against HB 2798.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair moved that HB 2798 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4291 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Kolkhorst, to explain the bill.
No person registered to testify on, for, or against HB 4291
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair moved that HB 4291 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. .
At 2:20 PM Senator Rodríguez assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 338 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Perry, to explain the bill.
Witness 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.
The chair moved that HB 338 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3185 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Perry, to explain the bill.
No person registered to testify on, for, or against HB 3185.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair moved that HB 3185 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3433 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Perry, to explain the bill.
No person registered to testify on, for, or against HB 3433.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair moved that HB 3433 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3907 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Perry, to explain the bill.
No person registered to testify on, for, or against HB 3907.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Perry moved that HB 3907 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 338.
Senator Perry moved that HB 338 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senators Creighton, Hall, and Miles submitted motions in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on HB 338.
Senator Perry 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 HB 1730.
Senator Perry moved that HB 1730 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senators Creighton, Hall, and Miles submitted motions in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on HB 1730.
Senator Kolkhorst 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 HB 2798.
Senator Kolkhorst moved that HB 2798 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senators Creighton, Hall, and Miles submitted motions in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on HB 2798.
Senator Kolkhorst 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 HB 3185.
Senator Perry moved that HB 3185 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senators Creighton, Hall, and Miles submitted motions in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on HB 3185.
Senator Perry 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 HB 3433.
Senator Perry moved that HB 3433 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senators Creighton, Hall, and Miles submitted motions in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on HB 3433.
Senator Perry 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 HB 3907.
Senator Perry moved that HB 3907 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senators Creighton and Miles submitted motions in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on HB 3907.
Senator Perry 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 HB 4291.
Senator Perry moved that HB 4291 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senators Creighton and Miles submitted motions in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on HB 4291.
Senator Kolkhorst moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 2:31 PM Senator Perry resumed the chair.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1083.
Senator Kolkhorst moved that HB 1083 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senators Creighton and Miles submitted motions in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on HB 1083.
Senator Rodríguez moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
There being no further business, at 2:33 PM Senator Rodríguez 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 Perry, Chair
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Lauren Murray, Clerk