MINUTES

SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Thursday, March 30, 2017

9:30 AM

Capitol Extension, Room E1.012

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Pursuant to suspension of Senate Rule 11.10 and 11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development was held on Thursday, March 30, 2017, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.012, at Austin, Texas.

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MEMBERS PRESENT:	MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Craig Estes, Chair	Senator Borris Miles
Senator Judith Zaffirini, Vice Chair
Senator Konni Burton
Senator Sylvia Garcia
Senator Kelly Hancock
Senator Juan Hinojosa
Senator Don Huffines
Senator José Rodríguez
Senator Kel Seliger
Senator Van Taylor

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The chair called the meeting to order at 9:32 AM. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:

The following members arrived after the roll was called: Senator Judith Zaffirini, Senator Kelly Hancock, Senator José Rodríguez, and Senator Van Taylor.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 208 and the committee substitute, which had been sent up at the March 28, 2017 hearing.

Senator Hinojosa moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hinojosa moved that SB 208 do not pass but that CSSB 208 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, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senators Zaffirini, Burton, and Rodríguez submitted motions in writing requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye on CSSB 208; without objection, it was so ordered. 

Senator Estes 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 1105. Senator Hinojosa moved that SB 1105 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. Senators Burton, Hancock, and Rodríguez submitted motions in writing requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye on SB 1105; without objection, it was so ordered. 

Senator Estes 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 694. Senator Zaffirini sent up a committee substitute.

Senator Zaffirini moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Zaffirini moved that SB 694 do not pass but that CSSB 694 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. Senators Burton, Hancock, and Rodríguez submitted motions in writing requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye on CSSB 694; without objection, it was so ordered. 

Senator Zaffirini assumed the chair.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1045. Senator Estes moved that SB 1045 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 2 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senators Burton and Hancock submitted motions in writing requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye on SB 1045; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Rodríguez submitted a motion in writing requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting nay on SB 1045; without objection, it was so ordered. 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1046. Senator Estes moved that SB 1046 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, 3 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senators Burton and Hancock submitted motions in writing requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting nay on SB 1046; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Rodríguez submitted a motion in writing requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye on SB 1046; without objection, it was so ordered. 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1421. Senator Estes moved that SB 1421 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. Senators Burton, Hancock, and Rodríguez submitted motions in writing requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye on SB 1421; without objection, it was so ordered. 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1422. Senator Estes moved that SB 1422 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senators Burton and Rodríguez submitted motions in writing requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye on SB 1422; without objection, it was so ordered. 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 1541. Senator Estes moved that SB 1541 do not pass but that CSSB 1541 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. Senators Burton, Hancock, and Rodríguez submitted motions in writing requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye on CSSB 1541; without objection, it was so ordered. 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SCR 26. Senator Estes moved that SCR 26 be reported favorably 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. Senators Burton and Hancock submitted motions in writing requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye on SCR 26; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Rodríguez submitted a motion in writing requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting nay on SCR 26; without objection, it was so ordered. 

Senator Taylor moved that SB 1421, SB 1422, and CSSB 1541 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 832. Senator Estes moved that SB 832 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, 1 present not voting, and 3 absent. Senator Rodríguez submitted a motion in writing requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye on SB 832; without objection, it was so ordered. 

Senator Estes resumed the chair.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 729. Senator Zaffirini moved that SB 729 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, 1 present not voting, and 3 absent. Senator Rodríguez submitted a motion in writing requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye on SB 729; without objection, it was so ordered. 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 797. Senator Zaffirini moved that SB 797 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, 1 present not voting, and 3 absent. Senator Rodríguez submitted a motion in writing requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye on SB 797; without objection, it was so ordered. 

There being no further business, at 10:06 AM Senator Estes moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.

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Senator Craig Estes, Chair

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Paige McGhee, Clerk