The House Committee on Public Education

86th Legislature

March 26, 2019

8:00 a.m.

E2.036

Pursuant to a notice posted on March 21, 2019, and revised on March 21, 2019, the House Committee on Public Education met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Huberty, at 8:06 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Huberty; Bernal; Allen; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Meyer; and VanDeaver.

A quorum was present.

HB 1623

The chair laid out HB 1623.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Coleman to explain HB 1623.

(Representative Talarico now present.)

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

(Representative González, Mary now present.)

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

(Representative King, Ken now present.)

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

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

The chair recognized Representative Coleman to close on HB 1623.

HB 1623 was left pending without objection.

HB 1640

The chair laid out HB 1640.

The chair recognized Representative Martinez to explain HB 1640.

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

The chair recognized Representative Martinez to close on HB 1640.

HB 1640 was left pending without objection.

HB 3718

The chair laid out HB 3718.

The chair recognized Representative Parker to explain HB 3718.

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

(Representative Bernal in chair.)

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

The chair recognized Representative Parker to close on HB 3718.

HB 3718 was left pending without objection.

HB 3235

The chair laid out HB 3235.

The chair recognized Representative Ramos to explain HB 3235.

(Representative Huberty in chair.)

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

The chair recognized Representative Ramos to close on HB 3235.

HB 3235 was left pending without objection.

HB 2511

The chair laid out HB 2511.

The chair recognized Representative Allen to explain HB 2511.

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

The chair recognized Representative Allen to close on HB 2511.

HB 2511 was left pending without objection.

(Representative Bernal in chair.)

HB 567

The chair laid out HB 567.

The chair recognized Representative Capriglione to explain HB 567.

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

The chair recognized Representative Capriglione to close on HB 567.

HB 567 was left pending without objection.

HB 366

The chair laid out HB 366.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative González, Mary to explain HB 366.

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

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

The chair recognized Representative González, Mary to close on HB 366.

HB 366 was left pending without objection.

(Representative Huberty in chair.)

HB 1471

The chair laid out HB 1471.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Darby to explain HB 1471.

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

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

The chair recognized Representative Darby to close on HB 1471.

HB 1471 was left pending without objection.

At 9:52 a.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was recessed until upon final adjournment/recess or during reading and referral of bills if permission granted.

The committee reconvened at 1:58 p.m. and was called to order by the chair, Representative Huberty.

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

A quorum was present.

HB 17

The chair laid out HB 17.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Bonnen, Greg to explain HB 17.

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

(Representative Meyer now present.)

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

(Representative Bernal now present.)

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

(Representative Dutton now present.)

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

(Representative Bernal in chair.)

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

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

The chair recognized Representative Bonnen, Greg to close on HB 17.

HB 17 was left pending without objection.

HB 1754

The chair laid out HB 1754.

The chair recognized Representative Bonnen, Greg to explain HB 1754.

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

The chair recognized Representative Bonnen, Greg to close on HB 1754.

HB 1754 was left pending without objection.

HB 976

The chair laid out HB 976.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Metcalf to explain HB 976.

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

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

The chair recognized Representative Metcalf to close on HB 976.

HB 976 was left pending without objection.

HB 973

The chair laid out HB 973.

The chair recognized Representative Metcalf to explain HB 973.

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

The chair recognized Representative Metcalf to close on HB 973.

HB 973 was left pending without objection.

HB 974

The chair laid out HB 974.

The chair recognized Representative Metcalf to explain HB 974.

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

The chair recognized Representative Metcalf to close on HB 974.

HB 974 was left pending without objection.

HB 975

The chair laid out HB 975.

The chair recognized Representative Metcalf to explain HB 975.

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

The chair recognized Representative Metcalf to close on HB 975.

HB 975 was left pending without objection.

HB 1496

The chair laid out HB 1496.

The chair recognized Representative Metcalf to explain HB 1496.

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

The chair recognized Representative Metcalf to close on HB 1496.

HB 1496 was left pending without objection.

HB 2195

The chair laid out HB 2195.

The chair recognized Representative Meyer to explain HB 2195.

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

The chair recognized Representative Meyer to close on HB 2195.

HB 2195 was left pending without objection.

(Representative Huberty in chair.)

HB 3290

The chair laid out HB 3290.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Toth to explain HB 3290.

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

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

The chair recognized Representative Toth to close on HB 3290.

HB 3290 was left pending without objection.

HB 2653

The chair laid out HB 2653.

The chair recognized Representative Rosenthal to explain HB 2653.

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

The chair recognized Representative Rosenthal to close on HB 2653.

HB 2653 was left pending without objection.

HB 2654

The chair laid out HB 2654.

The chair recognized Representative Rosenthal to explain HB 2654.

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

The chair recognized Representative Rosenthal to close on HB 2654.

HB 2654 was left pending without objection.

HB 2655

The chair laid out HB 2655.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Rosenthal to explain HB 2655.

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

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

The chair recognized Representative Rosenthal to close on HB 2655.

HB 2655 was left pending without objection.

HB 1467

The chair laid out HB 1467.

The chair recognized Representative Talarico to explain HB 1467.

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

The chair recognized Representative Talarico to close on HB 1467.

HB 1467 was left pending without objection.

HB 1825

The chair laid out HB 1825.

The chair recognized Representative Cortez to explain HB 1825.

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

The chair recognized Representative Cortez to close on HB 1825.

HB 1825 was left pending without objection.

HB 548

The chair laid out HB 548.

Representative Dutton offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Dutton moved that HB 548, 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:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Sanford (1).

HB 684

The chair laid out HB 684.

Representative Ashby offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Ashby moved that HB 684, as substituted, 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 Huberty; Bernal; Allen; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Dutton; González, Mary; King, Ken; Meyer; Talarico; VanDeaver (12).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Sanford (1).

HB 1182

The chair laid out HB 1182.

Representative Allen offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Allen moved that HB 1182, 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:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Sanford (1).

HB 1388

The chair laid out HB 1388.

Representative Bernal moved that HB 1388, 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; González, Mary; King, Ken; Meyer; Talarico; VanDeaver (12).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Sanford (1).

HB 1556

The chair laid out HB 1556.

Representative Ashby moved that HB 1556, 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; González, Mary; King, Ken; Meyer; Talarico; VanDeaver (12).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Sanford (1).

HB 1597

The chair laid out HB 1597.

Representative King, Ken moved that HB 1597, 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; González, Mary; King, Ken; Meyer; Talarico; VanDeaver (12).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Sanford (1).

HB 1664

The chair laid out HB 1664.

Representative Talarico moved that HB 1664, 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; González, Mary; King, Ken; Meyer; Talarico; VanDeaver (12).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Sanford (1).

HB 2116

The chair laid out HB 2116.

Representative Dutton moved that HB 2116, 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; González, Mary; King, Ken; Meyer; Talarico; VanDeaver (12).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Sanford (1).

HB 2424

The chair laid out HB 2424.

Representative Bell, Keith moved that HB 2424, 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; González, Mary; King, Ken; Meyer; Talarico; VanDeaver (12).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:            Representative Sanford (1).

HB 2778

The chair laid out HB 2778.

Representative King, Ken moved that HB 2778, 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 Huberty; Bernal; Allen; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Dutton; González, Mary; King, Ken; Meyer; Talarico; VanDeaver (12).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Sanford (1).

HB 1143

The chair laid out HB 1143.

The chair recognized Representative Hefner to explain HB 1143.

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

The chair recognized Representative Hefner to close on HB 1143.

HB 1143 was left pending without objection.

HB 1387

The chair laid out HB 1387.

The chair recognized Representative Hefner to explain HB 1387.

(Representative Ashby in chair.)

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

(Representative Bernal in chair.)

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

The chair recognized Representative Hefner to close on HB 1387.

HB 1387 was left pending without objection.

HB 1959

The chair laid out HB 1959.

The chair recognized Representative Hefner to explain HB 1959.

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

The chair recognized Representative Hefner to close on HB 1959.

HB 1959 was left pending without objection.

HB 1106

The chair laid out HB 1106.

The chair recognized Representative Swanson to explain HB 1106.

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

The chair recognized Representative Swanson to close on HB 1106.

HB 1106 was left pending without objection.

(Representative Huberty in chair.)

HB 684

The chair moved to reconsider the vote by which the measure was reported from committee.  The motion to reconsider prevailed without objection.

Representative Ashby moved that HB 684, 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; González, Mary; Meyer; Talarico; VanDeaver (10).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Dutton; King, Ken; Sanford (3).

HB 1026

The chair laid out HB 1026.

The chair recognized Representative Bohac to explain HB 1026.

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

The chair recognized Representative Bohac to close on HB 1026.

HB 1026 was left pending without objection.

HB 1312

The chair laid out HB 1312.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Moody to explain HB 1312.

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

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

The chair recognized Representative Moody to close on HB 1312.

HB 1312 was left pending without objection.

HB 3018

The chair laid out HB 3018.

The chair recognized Representative Allison to explain HB 3018.

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

The chair recognized Representative Allison to close on HB 3018.

HB 3018 was left pending without objection.

HB 2997

The chair laid out HB 2997.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Talarico to explain HB 2997.

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

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

The chair recognized Representative Talarico to close on HB 2997.

HB 2997 was left pending without objection.

HB 2994

The chair laid out HB 2994.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Talarico to explain HB 2994.

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

(Representative Bernal in chair.)

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

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

The chair recognized Representative Talarico to close on HB 2994.

HB 2994 was left pending without objection.

(Representative Huberty in chair.)

HB 876

The chair laid out HB 876.

The chair recognized Representative Allen to explain HB 876.

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

The chair recognized Representative Allen to close on HB 876.

HB 876 was left pending without objection.

HB 3470

The chair laid out HB 3470.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Allen to explain HB 3470.

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

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

The chair recognized Representative Allen to close on HB 3470.

HB 3470 was left pending without objection.

HB 3411

The chair laid out HB 3411.

The chair recognized Representative Allison to explain HB 3411.

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

The chair recognized Representative Allison to close on HB 3411.

HB 3411 was left pending without objection.

(Representative Bernal in chair.)

HB 734

The chair laid out HB 734.

The chair recognized Representative Huberty to explain HB 734.

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

The chair recognized Representative Huberty to close on HB 734.

HB 734 was left pending without objection.

(Representative Huberty in chair.)

At 7:09 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