MINUTES

SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

8:30 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, April 5, 2017, in the Senate Chamber.

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MEMBERS PRESENT:		MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Charles Schwertner, Chair		Senator Borris Miles
Senator Carlos Uresti, Vice Chair
Senator Dawn Buckingham
Senator Konni Burton
Senator Lois Kolkhorst
Senator Charles Perry
Senator Van Taylor
Senator Kirk Watson

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The chair called the meeting to order at 8:30 AM. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:

The following members arrived after the roll was called:

Senator Charles Perry

Senator Lois Kolkhorst

Senator Van Taylor

The chair laid out SB 1743 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.

At 8:33 AM Senator Uresti assumed the chair.

The chair called invited individuals to provide testimony on CSSB 1743. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out SB 1912 and recognized the author, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.

Senator Watson 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 CSSB 1912. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out SB 602 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.

At 9:08 AM Senator Schwertner resumed the chair.

The chair called invited individuals to provide testimony on CSSB 602. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1787.

Senator Uresti moved to withdraw the committee substitute to SB 1787, 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 1787; without objection, it was so ordered.

The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out SB 849 and recognized the author, Senator Huffines, to explain the bill.

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

The chair called invited individuals to provide testimony on CSSB 849. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out SB 1806 and recognized the author, Senator Huffman, to explain the bill.

Senator Uresti 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 CSSB 1806. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out SB 907 and recognized the author, Senator Birdwell, to explain the bill.

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

The chair called invited individuals to provide testimony on CSSB 907. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out SB 922 and recognized the author, Senator Buckingham, to explain the bill.

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

The chair called invited individuals to provide testimony on CSSB 922. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out SB 213 and recognized the author, Senator Menéndez, to explain the bill.

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.

The chair called invited individuals to provide testimony on CSSB 213. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

The bill was left pending.

At 10:32 AM Senator Uresti resumed the chair.

The chair laid out SB 1208 and recognized the author, Senator Schwertner, to explain the bill.

Senator Burton 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 CSSB 1208. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

The bill was left pending.

At 10:46 AM Senator Schwertner resumed the chair.

At 10:46 AM Senator Schwertner moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.

At 2:57 PM Senator Schwertner reconvened the meeting.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 292.

Senator Watson moved adoption of the committee substitute for SB 292; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Watson moved that SB 292 do not pass but that CSSB 292 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Kolkhorst, Senator Perry, and Senator Uresti submitted motions in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on CSSB 292.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 344.

Senator Watson moved adoption of the committee substitute for SB 344; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Watson moved that SB 344 do not pass but that CSSB 344 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Kolkhorst, Senator Perry, and Senator Uresti submitted motions in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on CSSB 344.

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 924.

Senator Taylor moved adoption of the committee substitute for SB 924; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Van Taylor moved that SB 924 do not pass but that CSSB 924 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Kolkhorst, Senator Perry, and Senator Uresti submitted motions in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on CSSB 924.

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

At 3:01 PM Senator Watson assumed the chair.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 932 and recognized the author, Senator Schwertner, to explain the bill.

Senator Schwertner moved to withdraw the committee substitute to SB 932, which was discussed at a previous hearing; without objection, it was so ordered.

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 932; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Schwertner moved that SB 932 do not pass but that CSSB 932 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Kolkhorst, Senator Perry, and Senator Uresti submitted motions in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on CSSB 932.

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 933.

Senator Schwertner moved to withdraw the committee substitute to SB 933, which was discussed at a previous hearing; without objection, it was so ordered.

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 933; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Schwertner moved that SB 933 do not pass but that CSSB 933 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Kolkhorst, Senator Perry, and Senator Uresti submitted motions in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on CSSB 933.

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 1592.

Senator Schwertner moved that SB 1592 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, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Kolkhorst, Senator Perry, and Senator Uresti submitted motions in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on SB 1592.

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 1924.

Senator Schwertner moved that SB 1924 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, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Kolkhorst, Senator Perry, and Senator Uresti submitted motions in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on SB 1924.

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

At 3:07 PM Senator Schwertner resumed the chair.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 430.

Senator Watson moved to withdraw the committee substitute to SB 430, which was discussed at a previous hearing; without objection, it was so ordered.

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

Senator Watson moved adoption of the committee substitute for SB 430; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Watson moved that SB 430 do not pass but that CSSB 430 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, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Perry and Senator Uresti submitted motions in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on CSSB 430. Senator Kolkhorst submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown voting nay on CSSB 430.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business the committee substitute to SB 1787.

Senator Uresti moved that SB 1787 do not pass but that CSSB 1787 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Kolkhorst, Senator Perry, and Senator Uresti submitted motions in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on CSSB 1787.

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 SB 1533 and recognized the author, Senator Rodríguez, to explain the bill.

The chair called invited individuals to provide testimony on SB 1533. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 81.

Senator Watson moved adoption of the committee substitute for SB 81; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Watson moved that SB 81 do not pass but that CSSB 81 be reported back 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, 2 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Uresti submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on CSSB 81.

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 224.

Senator Watson moved that SB 224 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, 2 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Uresti submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on SB 224.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SCR 1.

Senator Kolkhorst moved that SCR 1 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, 2 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Uresti submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown voting nay on SCR 1.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1376.

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

Senator Buckingham moved adoption of the committee substitute for SB 1376; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Buckingham moved that SB 1376 do not pass but that CSSB 1376 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Uresti submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on SB 1376.

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 1554.

Senator Kolkhorst moved adoption of the committee substitute for SB 1554; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Kolkhorst moved that SB 1554 do not pass but that CSSB 1554 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Uresti submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on SB 1554.

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 SCR 24.

Senator Perry moved adoption of the committee substitute for SCR 24; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Perry moved that SCR 24 do not pass but that CSSCR 24 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 2 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Uresti submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown voting nay on CSSCR 24.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 455.

Senator Watson moved adoption of the committee substitute for SB 455; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Watson moved that SB 455 do not pass but that CSSB 455 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 2 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Uresti submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on CSSB 455.

At 3:26 PM Senator Watson resumed the chair.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1049.

Senator Schwertner moved to withdraw the committee substitute to SB 1049, which was discussed at a previous hearing; without objection, it was so ordered.

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 1049; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Schwertner moved that SB 1049 do not pass but that CSSB 1049 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Uresti submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on CSSB 1049.

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

At 3:28 PM Senator Schwertner resumed the chair.

The chair laid out SB 833 and recognized the author, Senator Hughes, to explain the bill.

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

The chair called invited individuals to provide testimony on CSSB 833. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out SB 397 and recognized the author, Senator Kolkhorst, to explain the bill.

The chair called invited individuals to provide testimony on SB 397. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out SB 2001 and recognized the author, Senator Watson, to explain the bill.

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

The chair called invited individuals to provide testimony on CSSB 2001. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out SB 547 and recognized the author, Senator Kolkhorst, to explain the bill.

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

The chair called invited individuals to provide testimony on CSSB 547. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out SB 1565 and recognized the author, Senator Kolkhorst, to explain the bill.

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

The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out SCR 33 and recognized the author, Senator Kolkhorst, to explain the bill.

The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out SB 1300 and recognized the author, Senator Perry, to explain the bill.

The chair called invited individuals to provide testimony on SB 1300. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out SB 190 and recognized the author, Senator Uresti, to explain the bill.

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

The chair called invited individuals to provide testimony on CSSB 190. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out SB 1218 and recognized Senator Uresti, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill.

The chair called invited individuals to provide testimony on SB 1218. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

The chair opened the floor for public testimony on SB 1218. 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 CSSB 1565, CSSB 922, CSSB 849, CSSB 1912, CSSB 1806 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 bills were left pending.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1533 and opened the floor for public testimony.

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