The House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

86th Legislature

April 1, 2019

8:00 a.m.

E2.026

CORRECTED MINUTES

On April 15, 2019, the House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence authorized the correction of the  minutes for the meeting of the House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence held on April 1, 2019. The following are the corrected minutes for that meeting:

Pursuant to a notice posted on March 27, 2019, and a suspension of the 5-day posting rule on April 1, 2019, the House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Leach, at 8:05 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Leach; Johnson, Julie; Krause; Meyer; Smith; and White.

A quorum was present.

HB 2928

The chair laid out HB 2928.

The chair recognized Representative King, Phil to explain HB 2928.

Representative Johnson, Julie offered a complete committee substitute.

(Representative Davis, Yvonne now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Neave now present.)

The chair recognized Representative King, Phil to close on HB 2928.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2928 was left pending without objection.

HB 2083

The chair laid out HB 2083.

The chair recognized Representative Smithee to explain HB 2083.

(Representative Krause in chair.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Smithee to close on HB 2083.

HB 2083 was left pending without objection.

HB 1211

The chair laid out HB 1211.

The chair recognized Representative Darby to explain HB 1211.

Representative Smith offered a complete committee substitute.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Darby to close on HB 1211.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 1211 was left pending without objection.

HB 1185

The chair laid out HB 1185.

The chair recognized Representative Cyrier to explain HB 1185.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Leach in chair.)

The chair recognized Representative Cyrier to close on HB 1185.

HB 1185 was left pending without objection.

HB 1116

The chair laid out HB 1116.

The chair recognized Representative Wray to explain HB 1116.

Representative Meyer offered a complete committee substitute.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Wray to close on HB 1116.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 1116 was left pending without objection.

HB 3361

The chair laid out HB 3361.

The chair recognized Representative Canales to explain HB 3361.

The chair recognized Representative Canales to close on HB 3361.

HB 3361 was left pending without objection.

HB 2440

The chair laid out HB 2440.

The chair recognized Representative Krause to explain HB 2440.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Krause to close on HB 2440.

HB 2440 was left pending without objection.

HB 3642

The chair laid out HB 3642.

The chair recognized Representative Krause to explain HB 3642.

The chair recognized Representative Krause to close on HB 3642.

HB 3642 was left pending without objection.

HB 1531

The chair laid out HB 1531.

The chair recognized Representative Neave to explain HB 1531.

Representative Meyer offered a complete committee substitute.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Neave to close on HB 1531.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 1531 was left pending without objection.

HB 3300

The chair laid out HB 3300.

The chair recognized Representative Murr to explain HB 3300.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Murr to close on HB 3300.

HB 3300 was left pending without objection.

HB 3666

The chair laid out HB 3666.

The chair recognized Representative Murr to explain HB 3666.

Representative Smith offered a complete committee substitute.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Murr to close on HB 3666.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 3666 was left pending without objection.

HB 1398

The chair laid out HB 1398.

The chair recognized Representative Smith to explain HB 1398.

The chair recognized Representative Smith to close on HB 1398.

HB 1398 was left pending without objection.

At 9:49 a.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was recessed until upon final adjourn./recess or during reading and referral of bills, if permission is granted.

The committee reconvened at 11:52 a.m. and was called to order by the chair, Representative Leach.

The quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Leach; Davis, Yvonne; Johnson, Julie; Krause; Smith; and White.

A quorum was present.

HB 504

The chair laid out HB 504.

The chair recognized Representative Dutton to explain HB 504.

(Representative Neave now present.)

(Representative Meyer now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Dutton to close on HB 504.

HB 504 was left pending without objection.

HB 3372

The chair laid out HB 3372.

The chair recognized Representative Craddick to explain HB 3372.

Representative Smith offered a complete committee substitute.

(Representative Farrar now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Craddick to close on HB 3372.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 3372 was left pending without objection.

HB 1693

The chair laid out HB 1693 as pending business.

Representative Krause offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Smith moved that HB 1693, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Leach; Farrar; Krause; Meyer; Smith; White (6).

Nays:                           Representatives Davis, Yvonne; Johnson, Julie; Neave (3).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 1744

The chair laid out HB 1744 as pending business.

Representative White offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Meyer moved that HB 1744, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Leach; Farrar; Davis, Yvonne; Johnson, Julie; Krause; Meyer; Neave; Smith; White (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 1793

The chair laid out HB 1793 as pending business.

Representative Johnson, Julie moved that HB 1793, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Leach; Farrar; Davis, Yvonne; Johnson, Julie; Krause; Meyer; Neave; Smith; White (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 2435

The chair laid out HB 2435 as pending business.

Representative Farrar moved that HB 2435, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Leach; Farrar; Davis, Yvonne; Johnson, Julie; Krause; Meyer; Neave; Smith; White (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 1021

The chair laid out HB 1021 as pending business.

Representative Neave moved that HB 1021, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Leach; Farrar; Davis, Yvonne; Johnson, Julie; Krause; Meyer; Neave; Smith; White (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 2064

The chair laid out HB 2064.

Representative Davis, Yvonne moved that HB 2064, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Leach; Farrar; Davis, Yvonne; Johnson, Julie; Krause; Meyer; Neave; Smith; White (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 3557

The chair laid out HB 3557 as pending business.

HB 3557 was left pending without objection.

HB 790

The chair laid out HB 790 as pending business.

Representative Smith offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Farrar moved that HB 790, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Leach; Farrar; Davis, Yvonne; Johnson, Julie; Krause; Meyer; Neave; Smith; White (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 1353

The chair laid out HB 1353 as pending business.

Representative Meyer offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Krause moved that HB 1353, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Leach; Farrar; Davis, Yvonne; Johnson, Julie; Krause; Meyer; Neave; Smith; White (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 1901

The chair laid out HB 1901 as pending business.

Representative Johnson, Julie offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 1901 was left pending without objection.

HB 2259

The chair laid out HB 2259 as pending business.

Representative White offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Krause moved that HB 2259, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Leach; Farrar; Davis, Yvonne; Johnson, Julie; Krause; Meyer; Neave; Smith; White (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 2826

The chair laid out HB 2826 as pending business.

Representative Meyer offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Smith moved that HB 2826, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Leach; Krause; Meyer; Smith; White (5).

Nays:                           Representatives Farrar; Davis, Yvonne; Johnson, Julie; Neave (4).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 2384

The chair laid out HB 2384 as pending business.

Representative Smith offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative White moved that HB 2384, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Leach; Farrar; Johnson, Julie; Krause; Meyer; Neave; Smith; White (8).

Nays:                           Representative Davis, Yvonne (1).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 16

The chair laid out HB 16 as pending business.

Representative Smith offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Krause moved that HB 16, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Leach; Krause; Meyer; Neave; Smith; White (6).

Nays:                           Representatives Farrar; Davis, Yvonne; Johnson, Julie (3).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 2730

The chair laid out and explained HB 2730.

Representative Krause offered a complete committee substitute.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Farrar in chair.)

(Representative Leach in chair.)

The chair closed on HB 2730.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2730 was left pending without objection.

HB 2003

The chair laid out and explained HB 2003.

Representative Krause offered a complete committee substitute.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair closed on HB 2003.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2003 was left pending without objection.

HB 2004

The chair laid out and explained HB 2004.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair closed on HB 2004.

HB 2004 was left pending without objection.

HB 3336

The chair laid out and explained HB 3336.

Representative Smith offered a complete committee substitute.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair closed on HB 3336.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 3336 was left pending without objection.

HB 2989

The chair laid out HB 2989.

The chair recognized Representative Bell, Keith to explain HB 2989.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Bell, Keith to close on HB 2989.

HB 2989 was left pending without objection.

HB 2362

The chair laid out HB 2362.

The chair recognized Representative Moody to explain HB 2362.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Moody to close on HB 2362.

HB 2362 was left pending without objection.

HB 3557

The chair laid out HB 3557 as pending business.

Representative Smith offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative White moved that HB 3557, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Leach; Krause; Meyer; Neave; Smith; White (6).

Nays:                           Representatives Farrar; Davis, Yvonne; Johnson, Julie (3).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 1901

The chair laid out HB 1901 as pending business.

Representative Meyer offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Johnson, Julie moved that HB 1901, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Leach; Farrar; Davis, Yvonne; Johnson, Julie; Krause; Meyer; Neave; Smith; White (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 1176

The chair laid out HB 1176 as pending business.

Representative Neave offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Davis, Yvonne moved that HB 1176, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Leach; Farrar; Davis, Yvonne; Johnson, Julie; Krause; Meyer; Neave; Smith; White (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 4345

The chair laid out HB 4345.

The chair recognized Representative Sanford to explain HB 4345.

Representative Smith offered a complete committee substitute.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Sanford to close on HB 4345.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 4345 was left pending without objection.

HB 1196

The chair laid out HB 1196.

The chair recognized Representative Meza to explain HB 1196.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Meza to close on HB 1196.

HB 1196 was left pending without objection.

HB 3605

The chair laid out HB 3605.

The chair recognized Representative Sanford to explain HB 3605.

Representative Smith offered a complete committee substitute.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Sanford to close on HB 3605.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 3605 was left pending without objection.

HB 2350

The chair laid out HB 2350.

The chair recognized Representative Capriglione to explain HB 2350.

Representative White offered a complete committee substitute.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Capriglione to close on HB 2350.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2350 was left pending without objection.

HB 2854

The chair laid out HB 2854.

The chair recognized Representative Middleton to explain HB 2854.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Middleton to close on HB 2854.

HB 2854 was left pending without objection.

HB 332

The chair laid out HB 332.

The chair recognized Representative Neave to explain HB 332.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Neave to close on HB 332.

HB 332 was left pending without objection.

At 10:49 p.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

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Rep. Leach, Chair

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Cassidy Zgabay, Clerk