MINUTES

SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Wednesday, April 12, 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, April 12, 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 following members arrived after the roll was called:

Senator Borris Miles

Senator Dawn Buckingham

Senator Kirk Watson

Senator Konni Burton

The chair called the meeting to order at 8:02 AM. There being a quorum present at 8:04 AM, the following business was transacted:

The chair laid out SB 1602 and recognized the author, Senator Campbell, to explain the bill.

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

The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 190.

Senator Uresti moved adoption of the committee substitute for SB 190; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Carlos Uresti moved that SB 190 do not pass but that CSSB 190 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 Buckingham, Senator Miles, and Senator Watson submitted motions in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on CSSB 190.

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 547.

Senator Kolkhorst moved adoption of the committee substitute for SB 547; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Kolkhorst moved that SB 547 do not pass but that CSSB 547 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 Buckingham, Senator Miles, and Senator Watson submitted motions in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on CSSB 547.

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 849.

Senator Kolkhorst moved adoption of the committee substitute for SB 849; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Lois Kolkhorst moved that SB 849 do not pass but that CSSB 849 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 Buckingham, Senator Miles, and Senator Watson submitted motions in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on CSSB 849.

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 922.

Senator Van Taylor moved adoption of the committee substitute for SB 922; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Van Taylor moved that SB 922 do not pass but that CSSB 922 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 Buckingham, Senator Miles, and Senator Watson submitted motions in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on CSSB 922.

Senator Van Taylor 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 907.

Senator Schwertner sent up Committee Amendment 1.

Senator Kolkhorst moved adoption of Committee Amendment 1; without objection it was so ordered.

Senator Kolkhorst requested unanimous consent to incorporate the amendment into the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Kolkhorst then moved that the committee substitute be adopted; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Van Taylor moved that SB 907 do not pass but that CSSB 907 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, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Buckingham submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on CSSB 907. Senator Watson submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown voting nay on CSSB 907.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1300.

Senator Perry moved that SB 1300 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 Watson submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on SB 1300.

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 1533.

Senator Uresti moved that SB 1533 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, 1 present not voting, and 0 absent.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1806.

Senator Perry moved adoption of the committee substitute for SB 1806; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Perry moved that SB 1806 do not pass but that CSSB 1806 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 Watson submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on CSSB 1806.

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 33.

Senator Kolkhorst moved that SCR 33 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 Watson submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on SCR 33.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1565.

Senator Kolkhorst moved to withdraw the committee substitute to SB 1565, which was discussed at a previous hearing; without objection, it was so ordered.

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.

Senator Kolkhorst moved adoption of the committee substitute for SB 1565; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Kolkhorst moved that SB 1565 do not pass but that CSSB 1565 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 Watson submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on CSSB 1565.

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

At 8:16 AM Senator Uresti assumed the chair.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1208.

Senator Schwertner moved to withdraw the committee substitute to SB 1208, 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 Perry moved adoption of the committee substitute for SB 1208; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Schwertner moved that SB 1208 do not pass but that CSSB 1208 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 Watson submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on CSSB 1208.

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 1922.

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 Burton moved adoption of the committee substitute for SB 1922; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Burton moved that SB 1922 do not pass but that CSSB 1922 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, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Watson submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on CSSB 1922.

At 8:22 AM Senator Schwertner resumed the chair.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1602 and recognized the author, Senator Campbell, to explain the bill.

The chair called invited individuals to provide testimony on CSSB 1602. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out SB 940 and recognized the author, Senator Campbell, to explain the bill.

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

The chair called invited individuals to provide testimony on CSSB 940. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out SB 999 and recognized the author, Senator West, to explain the bill.

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

The chair called invited individuals to provide testimony on CSSB 999. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out SB 919 and recognized the author, Senator Rodríguez, to explain the bill.

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

The chair called invited individuals to provide testimony on CSSB 919. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out SB 1758 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 CSSB 1758. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out SB 687 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 687. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out SB 879 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 879. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out SB 1599 and recognized the author, Senator Miles, to explain the bill.

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

The chair called invited individuals to provide testimony on CSSB 1599. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out SB 1927 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 1927. 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 602.

Senator Watson sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection it was so ordered.

Senator Kolkhorst sent up Committee Amendment 2 and moved adoption; The motion failed with a record vote of 3 ayes, 5 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.

Senator Kolkhorst requested unanimous consent to incorporate Committee Amendment 1 into the bill to create a committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

The bill was left pending.

At 10:44 AM Senator Schwertner moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.

At 3:18 PM Senator Schwertner reconvened the meeting.

The chair laid out SB 1633 and recognized the author, Senator Perry, to explain the bill.

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

The chair called invited individuals to provide testimony on CSSB 1633. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out SB 1929 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 1929. 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 1743.

Senator Uresti moved to withdraw the committee substitute to SB 1743, which was discussed at a previous hearing; without objection, it was so ordered.

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.

Senator Schwertner moved adoption of the committee substitute for SB 1743; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Uresti moved that SB 1743 do not pass but that CSSB 1743 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, 3 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 2001.

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

Senator Watson sent up Committee Amendment 2 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.

Senator Watson requested unanimous consent to incorporate the amendments into the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Watson then moved that the committee substitute be adopted; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Watson moved that SB 2001 do not pass but that CSSB 2001 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 Watson moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 738 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 738. 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 CSSB 738, CSSB 879, CSSB 919, CSSB 1599, CSSB 1758, and CSSB 1929 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 CSSB 999 and opened the floor for public testimony.