MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
Wednesday, April 12, 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, April 12, 2017, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.016, at Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS ABSENT: |
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Senator Robert Nichols, Chair |
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Senator Bob Hall, Vice Chair |
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Senator Brandon Creighton |
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Senator Sylvia Garcia |
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Senator Kelly Hancock |
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Senator Juan Hinojosa |
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Senator Lois Kolkhorst |
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Senator Charles Perry |
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Senator José Rodríguez |
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The chair called the meeting to order at 8:00 AM. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:
The chair laid out SB 1349, which had been left pending at a previous hearing. Senator Hall 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 Nichols moved that SB 1349 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1643 and recognized the author, Senator Watson, to explain the bill.
Senator Hall sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Watson 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 1643 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1654 and recognized the author, Senator Watson, 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 1654 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1940 and recognized the author, Senator Hughes, 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 1940 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1944 and recognized the author, Senator Hughes, 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 1944 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1732 and recognized Senator Creighton, in the absence of the author, 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 1732 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1037 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 1037 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1062 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 1062 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1384 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 1384 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1129 and recognized the author, Senator Hinojosa, 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 1129 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1131 and recognized the author, Senator Hinojosa, 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 1131 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1133 and recognized the author, Senator Hinojosa, 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 1133 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1386 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 1386 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 693 and recognized the author, Senator Garcia, to explain the bill.
Senator Garcia sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Garcia 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 that SB 693 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SCR 42 and recognized the author, Senator Garcia, 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 SCR 42 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 693, which had been left pending earlier in the hearing. Senator Garcia moved adoption of a committee substitute sent up at earlier in the hearing; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Garcia moved that SB 693 do not pass but that CSSB 693 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 and Senator Hinojosa requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Garcia moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1037, which had been left pending earlier in the hearing. Senator Perry moved that SB 1037 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 and Senator Hinojosa requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered. 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 1062, 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 1062 do not pass but that CSSB 1062 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 and Senator Hinojosa requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered. 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 1129, which had been left pending earlier in the hearing. Senator Rodríguez moved that SB 1129 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 and Senator Hinojosa requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1131, which had been left pending earlier in the hearing. Senator Rodríguez moved that SB 1131 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 and Senator Hinojosa requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Rodríguez moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1133, which had been left pending earlier in the hearing. Senator Rodríguez moved that SB 1133 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 and Senator Hinojosa requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Rodríguez moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1384, which had been left pending earlier in the hearing. Senator Perry moved that SB 1384 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 and Senator Hinojosa requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered. 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 1386, which had been left pending earlier in the hearing. Senator Perry moved that SB 1386 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 1 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Hinojosa requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1654, which had been left pending earlier in the hearing. Senator Rodríguez moved that SB 1654 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 and Senator Hinojosa requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Rodríguez moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1940, which had been left pending earlier in the hearing. Senator Perry moved that SB 1940 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 and Senator Hinojosa requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered. 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 1944, which had been left pending earlier in the hearing. Senator Perry moved that SB 1944 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 and Senator Hinojosa requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered. 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 SCR 42, which had been left pending earlier in the hearing. Senator Garcia moved that SCR 42 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 and Senator Hinojosa requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Garcia moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 599, which had been left pending at a previous hearing. Senator Hall moved that SB 599 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 Hinojosa requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered. 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 779, which had been left pending at a previous hearing. Senator Hall moved that SB 779 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 Hinojosa requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered. 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 1187, which had been left pending at a previous hearing. Senator Hall moved that SB 1187 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 Hinojosa requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered. 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 1349, 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 1349 do not pass but that CSSB 1349 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 Hinojosa requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.
There being no further business, at 9:43 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