MINUTES

SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

8:30 AM or upon completion of the local calendar

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 26, 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 8:41 AM. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:

The following members arrived after the roll was called:

Senator Carlos Uresti

Senator Borris Miles

Senator Lois Kolkhorst

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1705.

Senator Van Taylor moved that SB 1705 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, Senator Miles, and Senator Uresti submitted motions in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on SB 1705.

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 850.

Senator Van Taylor moved adoption of the committee substitute for SB 850; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Van Taylor moved that SB 850 do not pass but that CSSB 850 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 Kolkhorst, Senator Miles, and Senator Uresti submitted motions in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on CSSB 850.

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 1021.

Senator Van Taylor moved adoption of the committee substitute for SB 1021; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Van Taylor moved that SB 1021 do not pass but that CSSB 1021 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 Kolkhorst and Senator Uresti submitted motions in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on CSSB 1021.

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 1881.

Senator Miles moved adoption of the committee substitute for SB 1881; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Miles moved that SB 1881 do not pass but that CSSB 1881 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 Kolkhorst and Senator Uresti submitted motions in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on CSSB 1881.

Senator Miles 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 1693.

Senator Miles moved adoption of the committee substitute for SB 1693; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Miles moved that SB 1693 do not pass but that CSSB 1693 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 Kolkhorst and Senator Uresti submitted motions in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on CSSB 1693.

Senator Miles 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 833.

Senator Perry moved to withdraw the committee substitute to SB 833, which was discussed at a previous hearing; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Perry 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 Perry moved adoption of the committee substitute for SB 833; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Perry moved that SB 833 do not pass but that CSSB 833 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 Kolkhorst and Senator Uresti submitted motions in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on CSSB 833.

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 382.

Senator Burton moved to withdraw the committee substitute to SB 382, which was discussed at a previous hearing; without objection, it was so ordered.

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

Senator Burton moved adoption of the committee substitute for SB 382; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Burton moved that SB 382 do not pass but that CSSB 382 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 Kolkhorst and Senator Uresti submitted motions in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on CSSB 382.

Senator Burton 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 1682.

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

Senator Watson moved adoption of the committee substitute for SB 1682; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Watson moved that SB 1682 do not pass but that CSSB 1682 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 Kolkhorst and Senator Uresti submitted motions in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on CSSB 1682.

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 1680.

Senator Watson moved to withdraw the committee substitute to SB 1680, which was discussed at a previous hearing; without objection, it was so ordered.

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

Senator Watson moved adoption of the committee substitute for SB 1680; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Watson moved that SB 1680 do not pass but that CSSB 1680 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 Kolkhorst and Senator Uresti submitted motions in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on CSSB 1680.

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 as a matter of pending business SB 879.

Senator Watson moved to withdraw the committee substitute to SB 879, which was discussed at a previous hearing; without objection, it was so ordered.

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.

Senator Watson moved adoption of the committee substitute for SB 879; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Watson moved that SB 879 do not pass but that CSSB 879 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 Uresti submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on CSSB 879. Senator Kolkhorst submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown voting nay on CSSB 879.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 940.

Senator Watson moved adoption of the committee substitute for SB 940; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Watson moved that SB 940 do not pass but that CSSB 940 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. Senator Uresti submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown voting aye on CSSB 940. Senator Kolkhorst submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown voting nay on CSSB 940.

The chair laid out SB 1695 and recognized the author, Senator Lucio, to explain the bill.

The chair called invited individuals to provide testimony on SB 1695. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out SB 1683 and recognized the author, Senator Lucio, to explain the bill.

The chair called invited individuals to provide testimony on SB 1683. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out SB 2164 and recognized the author, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.

Senator Miles 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 2164. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out SB 1415 and recognized the author, Senator Hughes, to explain the bill.

Senator Van Taylor 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 1415. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

At 9:49 AM Senator Uresti assumed the chair.

The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out SB 817 and recognized the author, Senator Watson, to explain the bill.

The chair called invited individuals to provide testimony on SB 817. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out SB 1101 and recognized the author, Senator Van Taylor, to explain the bill.

Senator Burton 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.

The bill was left pending.

The chair laid out SB 1811 and recognized the author, Senator Van Taylor to explain the bill.

Senator Burton 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.

The bill was left pending.

At 10:16 AM Senator Van Taylor assumed the chair.

The chair laid out SB 1625 and recognized the author, Senator Uresti, to explain the bill.

The chair called invited individuals to provide testimony on SB 1625. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

The chair opened the floor for public testimony on SB 1625. 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 1695 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 CSSB 2164 and opened the floor for public testimony.