MINUTES

SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

8:00 AM

Capitol Extension, Room E1.016

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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 Transportation was held on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.016, at Austin, Texas.

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MEMBERS PRESENT:		MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Robert Nichols, Chair		None
Senator Bob Hall, Vice Chair
Senator Brandon Creighton
Senator Sylvia Garcia
Senator Kelly Hancock
Senator Juan Hinojosa
Senator Lois Kolkhorst
Senator Charles Perry
Senator José Rodríguez

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

The chair laid out SB 1327 and recognized the author, Senator Seliger, to explain the bill.

Senator Hall sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Seliger to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. 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. Senator Nichols moved that SB 1327 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1093 and recognized the author, Senator Hancock, to explain the bill.

Senator Hancock sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Hancock to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. 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. Senator Nichols moved that SB 1093 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1001 and recognized the author, Senator Taylor, to explain the bill.

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. Senator Nichols moved that SB 1001 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1102 and recognized the author, Senator Creighton, to explain the bill.

Senator Creighton sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Creighton to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. 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. Senator Nichols moved that SB 1102 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Hall assumed the chair.

Senator Nichols resumed the chair.

The chair laid out SB 1251 and recognized Senator Hancock, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill. 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. Senator Nichols moved that SB 1251 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1034 and recognized the author, Senator Perry, to explain the bill.

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. Senator Nichols moved that SB 1034 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1383 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. 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. Senator Nichols moved that SB 1383 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Hall assumed the chair.

The chair laid out SB 1522 and recognized the author, Senator Nichols, to explain the bill.

The chair laid out SB 1523 and recognized the author, Senator Nichols, to explain the bill.

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. Senator Hall moved that SB 1523 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1205 and recognized the author, Senator Nichols, to explain the bill.

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. Senator Hall moved that SB 1205 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1524 and recognized the author, Senator Nichols, to explain the bill.

Senator Nichols sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Nichols to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the registering a position only witness cards not be read aloud, but that they be entered into the witness list; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that SB 1524 do not pass but that CSSB 1524 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.

The chair laid out SB 1205, which had been left pending earlier in the hearing. Senator Nichols moved that SB 1205 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 Nichols moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1522, which had been left pending earlier in the hearing. Senator Nichols moved adoption of a committee substitute sent up at earlier in the hearing; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that SB 1522 do not pass but that CSSB 1522 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 Nichols moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1523, which had been left pending earlier in the hearing. Senator Nichols moved that SB 1523 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 Nichols moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Nichols resumed the chair.

The chair laid out SB 1001, which had been left pending earlier in the hearing. Senator Hall moved that SB 1001 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 Hall moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1034, which had been left pending earlier in the hearing. Senator Perry moved that SB 1034 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 Perry moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1093, which had been left pending earlier in the hearing. Senator Hancock moved adoption of a committee substitute sent up at earlier in the hearing; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hancock moved that SB 1093 do not pass but that CSSB 1093 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 Hancock moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1102, which had been left pending earlier in the hearing. Senator Creighton moved adoption of a committee substitute sent up at earlier in the hearing; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Creighton moved that SB 1102 do not pass but that CSSB 1102 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 Creighton moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1251, which had been left pending earlier in the hearing. Senator Hinojosa moved that SB 1251 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, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

The chair laid out SB 1327, which had been left pending earlier in the hearing. Senator Hall moved adoption of a committee substitute sent up at earlier in the hearing; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hall moved that SB 1327 do not pass but that CSSB 1327 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 Hall moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1383, which had been left pending earlier in the hearing. Senator Perry moved adoption of a committee substitute sent up at earlier in the hearing; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Perry moved that SB 1383 do not pass but that CSSB 1383 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 Garcia requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.

There being no further business, at 11:03 AM Senator Nichols moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.

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Senator Robert Nichols, Chair

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Amy Jeter, Clerk