MINUTES

 

SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

8:00 AM

Senate Chamber

 

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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 Health & Human Services was held on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, in the Senate Chamber.

 

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MEMBERS PRESENT:

 

MEMBERS ABSENT:

Senator Charles Schwertner, Chair

 

None

Senator Carlos Uresti, Vice Chair

 

 

Senator Dawn Buckingham

 

 

Senator Konni Burton

 

 

Senator Lois Kolkhorst

 

 

Senator Borris Miles

 

 

Senator Charles Perry

 

 

Senator Van Taylor

 

 

Senator Kirk Watson

 

 

 

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The chair called the meeting to order at 8:03 AM. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:

 

The following members arrived after the roll was called:

Senator Borris Miles

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 203.

 

Senator Uresti moved that SB 203 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 0 absent. Senator Miles submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on SB 203.

Senator Uresti 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 293.

 

Senator Uresti moved to withdraw the committee substitute to SB 293, which was discussed at a previous hearing; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

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

 

Senator Uresti moved adoption of the committee substitute for SB 293; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Uresti moved that SB 293 do not pass but that CSSB 293 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 0 absent. Senator Miles submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on CSSB 293.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business the committee substitute to SB 584.

 

Senator Uresti moved that SB 584 do not pass but that CSSB 584 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 0 absent.

 

Senator Uresti 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 1063.

 

Senator Perry moved that SB 1063 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 0 absent. Senator Miles submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on SB 1063.

 

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 SB 948.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that SB 948 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 0 absent.

 

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 SB 1081.

 

Senator Burton moved adoption of the committee substitute for SB 1081; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Burton moved that SB 1081 do not pass but that CSSB 1081 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 0 absent. Senator Miles submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on CSSB 1081.

 

Senator Burton moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 8:09 AM Senator Uresti assumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1414.

 

Senator Schwertner moved that SB 1414 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 0 absent. Senator Miles submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on SB 1414.

 

Senator Schwertner 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 313.

 

Senator Van Taylor sent up a committee amendment.

 

Senator Van Taylor withdrew a committee amendment.

 

Senator Kolkhorst sent up a committee amendment.

 

Senator Kolkhorst withdrew a committee amendment.

 

Senator Schwertner sent up a committee amendment.

 

Senator Schwertner withdrew a committee amendment.

 

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

 

Senator Schwertner moved adoption of the committee substitute for SB 313; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Schwertner moved that SB 313 do not pass but that CSSB 313 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 0 absent. Senator Miles submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on CSSB 313.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 314.

 

Senator Schwertner sent up a committee amendment.

 

Senator Schwertner withdrew a committee amendment.

 

Senator Van Taylor sent up a committee amendment.

 

Senator Van Taylor withdrew a committee amendment.

 

Senator Charles Schwertner moved that SB 314 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 0 absent. Senator Miles submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on SB 314.

 

At 8:16 AM Senator Schwertner resumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 304.

 

Senator Buckingham sent up a committee amendment.

 

Senator Buckingham withdrew a committee amendment.

 

Senator Van Taylor sent up a committee amendment.

 

Senator Van Taylor withdrew a committee amendment.

 

Senator Van Taylor moved that SB 304 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 0 absent. Senator Miles submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on SB 304

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 316.

 

Senator Burton sent up a committee amendment.

 

Senator Burton withdrew a committee amendment.

 

Senator Buckingham sent up a committee amendment.

 

Senator Buckingham withdrew a committee amendment.

 

Senator Buckingham sent up a committee amendment.

 

Senator Buckingham withdrew a committee amendment.

 

Senator Buckingham sent up a committee amendment.

 

Senator Buckingham withdrew a committee amendment.

 

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

 

Senator Uresti moved adoption of the committee substitute for SB 316; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Uresti moved that SB 316 do not pass but that CSSB 316 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, 2 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Miles submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on CSSB 316.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 317.

 

Senator Buckingham sent up a committee amendment.

 

Senator Buckingham withdrew a committee amendment.

 

Senator Van Taylor sent up a committee amendment.

 

Senator Van Taylor withdrew a committee amendment.

 

Senator Uresti moved adoption of the committee substitute for SB 317; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Uresti moved that SB 317 do not pass but that CSSB 317 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. Senator Miles submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on CSSB 317.

 

The chair laid out SB 455 and recognized the author, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.

 

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

 

The chair called invited individuals to provide testimony on the committee substitute to SB 455. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

The bill was left pending.

 

The chair laid out SB 344 and recognized the author, Senator West, to explain the bill.

 

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

 

The chair called invited individuals to provide testimony on the committee substitute to SB 344. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

The bill was left pending.

 

The chair laid out SB 1787 and recognized the author, Senator Hinojosa, to explain the bill.

 

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

 

The bill was left pending.

 

The chair laid out SB 818 and recognized the author, Senator Watson, to explain the bill.

 

The chair called invited individuals to provide testimony on SB 818. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

The bill was left pending.

 

The chair laid out SB 292 and recognized the author, Senator Huffman, to explain the bill.

 

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

 

The chair called invited individuals to provide testimony on SB 292. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

The bill was left pending.

 

The chair laid out SB 224 and recognized the author, Senator Watson, to explain the bill.

 

The chair called invited individuals to provide testimony on SB 224. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

The bill was left pending.

 

The chair laid out SB 81 and recognized the author, Senator Nelson, to explain the bill.

 

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

 

The chair called invited individuals to provide testimony on the committee substitute to SB 81. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

The bill was left pending.

 

At 9:36 AM Senator Burton assumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out SB 1924 and recognized the author, Senator Schwertner, to explain the bill.

 

The bill was left pending.

 

The chair laid out SB 1922 and recognized the author, Senator Schwertner, to explain the bill.

 

The chair called resource individuals to provide testimony on SB 1922. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

The bill was left pending.

 

At 9:51 AM Senator Schwertner resumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business the committee substitute to SB 455 and opened the floor for public testimony. There being no one wishing to testify, the chair moved to close public testimony; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business the committee substitute to SB 1787 and opened the floor for public testimony.

 

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.

 

The bill was left pending.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business the committee substitute to SB 81 and opened the floor for public testimony. There being no one wishing to testify, the chair moved to close public testimony; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The bill was left pending.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business the committee substitute to SB 344 and opened the floor for public testimony.

 

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.

 

The bill was left pending.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 818 and opened the floor for public testimony.

 

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.

 

The bill was left pending.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 224 and opened the floor for public testimony.

 

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.

 

The bill was left pending.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business the committee substitute to SB 292 and opened the floor for public testimony.

 

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.

 

The bill was left pending.

 

At 10:28 AM Senator Uresti assumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1924 and opened the floor for public testimony. There being no one wishing to testify, the chair moved to close public testimony; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The bill was left pending.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1922  and opened the floor for public testimony.

 

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.

 

The bill was left pending.

 

At 11:07 AM Senator Schwertner resumed the chair.

 

There being no further business, at 11:07 AM Senator Uresti 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 Schwertner, Chair

 

 

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Luisa Venegoni, Clerk