The House Committee on Public Education

86th Legislature

March 19, 2019

8:00 a.m.

E2.036 and E2.012

 

Pursuant to a notice posted on March 14, 2019, and permission granted on March 19, 2019, to meet while the House was in session, the House Committee on Public Education met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Huberty, at 8:09 a.m.

 

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Huberty; Bernal; Ashby; Bell, Keith; King, Ken; Talarico; and VanDeaver.

 

A quorum was present.

 

 

HB 1639

 

The chair laid out HB 1639.

 

The chair recognized Representative Martinez to explain HB 1639.

 

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

 

The chair recognized Representative Martinez to close on HB 1639.

 

(Representative Meyer now present.)

 

HB 1639 was left pending without objection.

 

HJR 24

 

The chair laid out HJR 24.

 

The chair recognized Representative Geren to explain HJR 24.

 

(Representative Allen now present.)

 

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

 

The chair recognized Representative Geren to close on HJR 24.

 

HJR 24 was left pending without objection.

 

HB 462

 

The chair laid out HB 462.

 

The chair recognized Representative Geren to explain HB 462.

 

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

 

The chair recognized Representative Geren to close on HB 462.

 

HB 462 was left pending without objection.

 

HB 2116

 

The chair laid out HB 2116.

 

The chair recognized Representative White to explain HB 2116.

 

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

 

(Representative Allison now present.)

 

(Representative Sanford now present.)

 

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

 

The chair recognized Representative White to close on HB 2116.

 

HB 2116 was left pending without objection.

 

HB 1199

 

The chair laid out HB 1199.

 

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The chair recognized Representative Miller to explain HB 1199.

 

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

 

(Representative González, Mary now present.)

 

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

 

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

 

The chair recognized Representative Miller to close on HB 1199.

 

HB 1199 was left pending without objection.

 

HB 1773

 

The chair laid out HB 1773.

 

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The chair recognized Representative Middleton to explain HB 1773.

 

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

 

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

 

The chair recognized Representative Middleton to close on HB 1773.

 

HB 1773 was left pending without objection.

 

HB 3134

 

The chair laid out HB 3134.

 

The chair recognized Representative Middleton to explain HB 3134.

 

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

 

The chair recognized Representative Middleton to close on HB 3134.

 

HB 3134 was left pending without objection.

 

HB 2778

 

The chair laid out HB 2778.

 

The chair recognized Representative King, Tracy O. to explain HB 2778.

 

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

 

The chair recognized Representative King, Tracy O. to close on HB 2778.

 

HB 2778 was left pending without objection.

 

HB 1597

 

The chair laid out HB 1597.

 

The chair recognized Representative Lambert to explain HB 1597.

 

(Representative Dutton now present.)

 

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

 

The chair recognized Representative Lambert to close on HB 1597.

 

HB 1597 was left pending without objection.

 

HB 1632

 

The chair laid out HB 1632.

 

The chair recognized Representative Bell, Keith to explain HB 1632.

 

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

 

The chair recognized Representative Bell, Keith to close on HB 1632.

 

HB 1632 was left pending without objection.

 

At 9:44 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 granted.

 

The committee reconvened at 12:47 p.m. and was called to order by the chair, Representative Huberty.

 

The quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Huberty; Bernal; Allen; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Dutton; González, Mary; King, Ken; Meyer; Sanford; Talarico; and VanDeaver.

 

A quorum was present.

 

HB 3

 

The chair laid out HB 3 as pending business.

 

Representative King, Ken offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

 

HB 3 was left pending without objection.

 

The chair announced that due to technical difficulties, the committee would need to move to E2.012 to continue its meeting.  The chair directed the committee coordinator to post notices regarding the meeting location change on the door of room E2.036 and all committee meeting notice posting boards.

 

At 1:18 p.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was recessed until 1:30 p.m. in room E2.012.

 

The committee reconvened at 1:36 p.m. in room E2.012 and was called to order by the chair, Representative Huberty.

 

The quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Huberty; Bernal; Allen; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Dutton; González, Mary; King, Ken; Meyer; Sanford; Talarico; and VanDeaver.

 

A quorum was present.

 

 

HB 3

 

The chair laid out HB 3 as substituted as pending business.

 

Representative Dutton moved that HB 3, 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 Huberty; Bernal; Allen; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Dutton; González, Mary; King, Ken; Meyer; Sanford; Talarico; VanDeaver (13).

 

Nays:                           None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

 

Absent:                        None (0).

 

HB 55

 

The chair laid out HB 55 as pending business.

 

Representative Allen offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

 

Representative Allen moved that HB 55, 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 Huberty; Bernal; Allen; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Dutton; González, Mary; King, Ken; Meyer; Talarico; VanDeaver (12).

 

Nays:                           None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:   Representative Sanford (1).

 

Absent:                        None (0).

 

HB 391

 

The chair laid out HB 391 as pending business.

 

Representative VanDeaver moved that HB 391, 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 Huberty; Bernal; Allen; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Dutton; King, Ken; Meyer; Sanford; Talarico; VanDeaver (12).

 

Nays:                           None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

 

Absent:                        Representative González, Mary (1).

 

HB 613

 

The chair laid out HB 613 as pending business.

 

Representative Allison moved that HB 613, 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 Huberty; Bernal; Allen; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Dutton; King, Ken; Meyer; Sanford; Talarico; VanDeaver (12).

 

Nays:                           None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

 

Absent:                        Representative González, Mary (1).

 

HB 663

 

The chair laid out HB 663 as pending business.

 

Representative Ashby offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

 

Representative Ashby moved that HB 663, 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 Huberty; Bernal; Allen; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Dutton; King, Ken; Meyer; Sanford; Talarico; VanDeaver (12).

 

Nays:                           None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

 

Absent:                        Representative González, Mary (1).

 

HB 692

 

The chair laid out HB 692 as pending business.

 

Representative Dutton moved that HB 692, 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 Huberty; Bernal; Allen; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Dutton; King, Ken; Meyer; Sanford; Talarico; VanDeaver (12).

 

Nays:                           None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

 

Absent:                        Representative González, Mary (1).

 

HB 808

 

The chair laid out HB 808 as pending business.

 

Representative Allen offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

 

Representative Bernal moved that HB 808, 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 Huberty; Bernal; Allen; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Dutton; King, Ken; Meyer; Talarico; VanDeaver (11).

 

Nays:                           Representative Sanford (1).

 

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

 

Absent:                        Representative González, Mary (1).

 

HB 811

 

The chair laid out HB 811 as pending business.

 

Representative Bernal moved that HB 811, 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 Huberty; Bernal; Allen; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Dutton; King, Ken; Meyer; Sanford; Talarico; VanDeaver (12).

 

Nays:                           None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

 

Absent:                        Representative González, Mary (1).

 

HB 960

 

The chair laid out HB 960 as pending business.

 

Representative Ashby moved that HB 960, 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 Huberty; Bernal; Allen; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Dutton; King, Ken; Meyer; Sanford; Talarico; VanDeaver (12).

 

Nays:                           None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

 

Absent:                        Representative González, Mary (1).

 

HB 961

 

The chair laid out HB 961 as pending business.

 

Representative Bell, Keith offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

 

Representative Bell, Keith moved that HB 961, 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 Huberty; Bernal; Allen; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Dutton; King, Ken; Meyer; Sanford; Talarico; VanDeaver (12).

 

Nays:                           None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

 

Absent:                        Representative González, Mary (1).

 

HB 1051

 

The chair laid out HB 1051 as pending business.

 

Representative King, Ken offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

 

Representative Allen moved to reconsider the adoption of the committee substitute.

 

The motion was adopted without objection.

 

HB 1051 was left pending without objection.

 

HB 1133

 

The chair laid out HB 1133 as pending business.

 

Representative King, Ken moved that HB 1133, 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 Huberty; Allen; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; King, Ken; Meyer; Sanford; Talarico; VanDeaver (10).

 

Nays:                           None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:   Representatives Bernal; Dutton (2).

 

Absent:                        Representative González, Mary (1).

 

HB 1480

 

The chair laid out HB 1480 as pending business.

 

Representative Bell, Keith offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

 

Representative Bell, Keith moved that HB 1480, 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 Huberty; Bernal; Allen; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Dutton; King, Ken; Meyer; Sanford; Talarico; VanDeaver (12).

 

Nays:                           None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

 

Absent:                        Representative González, Mary (1).

 

HB 2074

 

The chair laid out HB 2074 as pending business.

 

Representative Allen offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

 

Representative Allen moved that HB 2074, 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 Huberty; Bernal; Allen; Allison; Bell, Keith; Dutton; Talarico; VanDeaver (8).

 

Nays:                           Representatives Ashby; King, Ken; Sanford (3).

 

Present, Not Voting:   Representative Meyer (1).

 

Absent:                        Representative González, Mary (1).

 

HB 1160

 

The chair laid out HB 1160.

 

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The chair recognized Representative Johnson, Jarvis to explain HB 1160.

 

(Representative Bernal in chair.)

 

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

 

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

 

The chair recognized Representative Johnson, Jarvis to close on HB 1160.

 

HB 1160 was left pending without objection.

 

HB 1823

 

The chair laid out HB 1823.

 

The chair recognized Representative Cortez to explain HB 1823.

 

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

 

The chair recognized Representative Cortez to close on HB 1823.

 

HB 1823 was left pending without objection.

 

HB 2424

 

The chair laid out HB 2424.

 

The chair recognized Representative Ashby to explain HB 2424.

 

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

 

The chair recognized Representative Ashby to close on HB 2424.

 

HB 2424 was left pending without objection.

 

(Representative Huberty in chair.)

 

HB 548

 

The chair laid out HB 548.

 

The chair recognized Representative Bernal to explain HB 548.

 

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

 

The chair recognized Representative Bernal to close on HB 548.

 

HB 548 was left pending without objection.

 

 

 

HB 1051

 

The chair laid out HB 1051 as pending business.

 

Representative King, Ken offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

 

Representative King, Ken moved that HB 1051, 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 Huberty; Bernal; Allen; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Dutton; King, Ken; Meyer; Sanford; Talarico; VanDeaver (12).

 

Nays:                           None (0).

 

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

 

Absent:                        Representative González, Mary (1).

 

HB 1182

 

The chair laid out HB 1182.

 

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The chair recognized Representative Goodwin to explain HB 1182.

 

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

 

The chair recognized Representative Goodwin to close on HB 1182.

 

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

 

HB 1182 was left pending without objection.

 

HB 1664

 

The chair laid out HB 1664.

 

The chair recognized Representative King, Ken to explain HB 1664.

 

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

 

The chair recognized Representative King, Ken to close on HB 1664.

 

HB 1664 was left pending without objection.

 

HB 2210

 

The chair laid out HB 2210.

 

The chair recognized Representative Bell, Keith to explain HB 2210.

 

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

 

The chair recognized Representative Bell, Keith to close on HB 2210.

 

(Representative Bernal in chair.)

 

HB 2210 was left pending without objection.

 

HB 1388

 

The chair laid out HB 1388.

 

The chair recognized Representative VanDeaver to explain HB 1388.

 

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

 

The chair recognized Representative VanDeaver to close on HB 1388.

 

HB 1388 was left pending without objection.

 

HB 1556

 

The chair laid out HB 1556.

 

The chair recognized Representative VanDeaver to explain HB 1556.

 

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

 

The chair recognized Representative VanDeaver to close on HB 1556.

 

HB 1556 was left pending without objection.

 

HB 735

 

The chair laid out HB 735.

 

The chair recognized Representative VanDeaver to explain HB 735.

 

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

 

The chair recognized Representative VanDeaver to close on HB 735.

 

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

 

The chair recognized Representative VanDeaver to close on HB 735.

 

HB 735 was left pending without objection.

 

(Representative Huberty in chair.)

 

HB 1453

 

The chair laid out HB 1453.

 

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

 

The chair recognized Representative Bernal to explain HB 1453.

 

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

 

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

 

The chair recognized Representative Bernal to close on HB 1453.

 

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

 

The chair recognized Representative Bernal to close on HB 1453.

 

HB 1453 was left pending without objection.

 

At 5:06 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. Huberty, Chair

 

 

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Chandler Skolnick, Clerk