MINUTES

SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Thursday, April 20, 2017

9:00 AM

Capitol Extension, Room E1.028

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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 Education was held on Thursday, April 20, 2017, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.028, at Austin, Texas.

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MEMBERS PRESENT:	MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Larry Taylor, Chair	Senator Royce West
Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr., Vice Chair
Senator Paul Bettencourt
Senator Donna Campbell
Senator Bob Hall
Senator Don Huffines
Senator Bryan Hughes
Senator Kel Seliger
Senator Van Taylor
Senator Carlos Uresti

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The posting rule, Senate Rule 11.10 and 11.18, was suspended to hear the following bill(s):

SB 801, SB 1660.

The chair called the meeting to order at 9:04 AM. The following business was transacted:

The chair laid out SB 1886 and recognized the author, Senator Bettencourt, to explain the bill.

Senator Bettencourt sent up a committee substitute.  The chair recognized Senator Bettencourt to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. 

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

Senator Campbell present.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Larry Taylor moved that SB 1886 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 801 and recognized the author, Senator Seliger, to explain the bill.

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

Senator Huffines present.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Larry Taylor moved that SB 801 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 2039 and recognized Senator Uresti, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill.

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

Van Taylor present.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Larry Taylor moved that SB 2039 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1005 and recognized the author, Senator Campbell, to explain the bill.

(No oral testimony.)

Senator Larry Taylor moved that SB 1005 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1883 and recognized the author, Senator Campbell, to explain the bill.

Senator Campbell sent up a committee substitute.  The chair recognized Senator Campbell to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. 

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

Roll was taken at 10:02 AM; a quorum was present (Senators Larry Taylor, Bettencourt, Campbell, Huffines, Van Taylor, Uresti.)

Senator Lucio present.

Senator Lucio, Jr. assumed the chair.

Senator Hall present.

Senator Larry Taylor moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Larry Taylor moved that SB 1883 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Bettencourt moved adoption of the committee substitute to SB 1886; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Larry Taylor resumed the chair.

The chair laid out SB 529 and recognized the author, Senator Lucio, to explain the bill.

Senator Lucio, Jr. sent up a committee substitute.  The chair recognized Senator Lucio, Jr. to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.  Senator Larry Taylor moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

Witnesses testifying and 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 Larry Taylor moved that SB 529 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

At 10:55 AM Senator Larry Taylor moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.

At 3:26 PM Senator Larry Taylor reconvened the meeting.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1882 and recognized the author, Senator Menéndez, to explain the bill.

Senator Uresti moved to reconsider the vote by which the committee substitute for SB 1882 was adopted; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Uresti moved to withdraw the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Uresti sent up a committee substitute.  The chair recognized Senator Menéndez to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.

Senator Uresti sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.

Senator Uresti requested unanimous consent to incorporate the amendment into the committee substitute to create a new committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Uresti then moved that the committee substitute be adopted; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Uresti moved that SB 1882 do not pass but that CSSB 1882 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing to be shown voting aye on CSSB 1882.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 653 and recognized the author, Senator Van Taylor, to explain the bill.

Senator Van Taylor sent up a committee substitute.  The chair recognized Senator Van Taylor to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.  Senator Van Taylor moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Van Taylor moved that SB 653 do not pass but that CSSB 653 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.

Senator Bettencourt 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 SB 754 and explained the bill.

Senator Hall moved that SB 754 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.

Senator Bettencourt 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 SB 1122 and explained the bill.

Senator Huffines moved adoption of the committee substitute that was sent up at a previous hearing; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Huffines moved that SB 1122 do not pass but that CSSB 1122 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1398 explained the bill.

Senator Lucio, Jr. sent up a committee substitute.  The chair recognized Senator Lucio, Jr. to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.  Senator Lucio, Jr. moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that SB 1398 do not pass but that CSSB 1398 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.

Senator Bettencourt 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 SB 2270 and recognized the author, Senator Lucio, to explain the bill.

Senator Lucio, Jr. sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.

Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that SB 2270, as amended, be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 3 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.

Senator Lucio, Jr. assumed the chair.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1267 and recognized the author, Senator Larry Taylor, to explain the bill.

Senator Larry Taylor moved that SB 1267 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 2142 and explained the bill.

Senator Larry Taylor moved that SB 2142 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.

Senator Van Taylor assumed the chair.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 2143 and explained the bill.

Senator Larry Taylor moved that SB 2143 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Lucio, Jr. submitted a motion in writing to be shown voting aye on SB 2143.

Senator Bettencourt 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 SB 2188 and recognized the author, Senator Larry Taylor, to explain the bill.

Senator Larry Taylor sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.

Senator Larry Taylor requested unanimous consent to incorporate the amendment into a committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Larry Taylor then moved that the committee substitute be adopted; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Larry Taylor moved that SB 2188 do not pass but that CSSB 2188 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Lucio, Jr. submitted a motion in writing to be shown voting aye on CSSB 2188.

The chair laid out SB 1786 and recognized the author, Senator Hall, to explain the bill.

Witnesses testifying and 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 Larry Taylor moved that SB 1786 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 2130 and recognized Senator Uresti, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill.

Witnesses testifying and 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 Larry Taylor moved that SB 2130 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Van Taylor assumed the chair.

The chair laid out SB 825 and recognized the author, Senator Taylor, Larry, 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 Van Taylor moved that SB 825 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1660 and recognized the author, Senator Larry Taylor, to explain the bill.

Senator Larry Taylor sent up a committee substitute.  The chair recognized Senator Larry Taylor to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.  Senator Van Taylor moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

Witnesses testifying and 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 Van Taylor moved that CSSB 1660 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Larry Taylor resumed the chair.

The chair laid out SB 1839 and recognized the author, Senator Hughes, to explain the bill.

Senator Hughes sent up a committee substitute.  The chair recognized Senator Hughes to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.  Senator Hughes moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

Witnesses testifying and 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 Larry Taylor moved that CSSB 1839 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

There being no further business, at 5:21 PM Senator Larry Taylor moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.

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Senator Larry Taylor, Chair

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Nicole Sunstrum, Clerk