The House Committee on Public Education

86th Legislature

April 4, 2019

10:30 a.m. or upon final adjourn./recess or bill referral if permission granted

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Pursuant to a notice posted on March 29, 2019, revised on April 3, 2019, and a suspension of the 5-day posting rule on April 3, 2019, the House Committee on Public Education met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Huberty, at 12:47 p.m.

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

A quorum was present.

HB 4205

The chair laid out HB 4205.

The chair recognized Representative Craddick to explain HB 4205.

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

(Representative King, Ken now present.)

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

The chair recognized Representative Craddick to close on HB 4205.

HB 4205 was left pending without objection.

HB 873

The chair laid out HB 873.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Allen to explain HB 873.

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The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.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 Allen to close on HB 873.

HB 873 was left pending without objection.

HB 4613

The chair laid out HB 4613.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Shaheen to explain HB 4613.

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

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

The chair recognized Representative Bell, Keith to close on HB 4613.

HB 4613 was left pending without objection.

HB 1906

The chair laid out HB 1906.

The chair recognized Representative Burns to explain HB 1906.

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

(Representative Huberty in chair.)

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

The chair recognized Representative Burns to close on HB 1906.

HB 1906 was left pending without objection.

HB 2555

The chair laid out HB 2555.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Parker to explain HB 2555.

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

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

The chair recognized Representative Parker to close on HB 2555.

HB 2555 was left pending without objection.

HB 2393

The chair laid out HB 2393.

The chair recognized Representative Burrows to explain HB 2393.

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

The chair recognized Representative Burrows to close on HB 2393.

HB 2393 was left pending without objection.

(Representative Bernal in chair.)

HJR 151

The chair laid out HJR 151.

The chair recognized Representative Huberty to explain HJR 151.

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

The chair recognized Representative Huberty to close on HJR 151.

HJR 151 was left pending without objection.

HB 4611

The chair laid out HB 4611.

The chair recognized Representative Huberty to explain HB 4611.

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

The chair recognized Representative Huberty to close on HB 4611.

HB 4611 was left pending without objection.

(Representative Huberty in chair.)

HB 3683

The chair laid out HB 3683.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Dutton to explain HB 3683.

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

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

The chair recognized Representative Dutton to close on HB 3683.

HB 3683 was left pending without objection.

HB 2689

The chair laid out HB 2689.

The chair recognized Representative Dean to explain HB 2689.

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

The chair recognized Representative Dean to close on HB 2689.

HB 2689 was left pending without objection.

HB 1131

The chair laid out HB 1131.

The chair recognized Representative Cole to close on HB 1131.

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

The chair recognized Representative Cole to close on HB 1131.

HB 1131 was left pending without objection.

HB 2097

The chair laid out HB 2097.

The chair recognized Representative Krause to explain HB 2097.

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

The chair recognized Representative Krause to close on HB 2097.

HB 2097 was left pending without objection.

HB 2739

The chair laid out HB 2739.

The chair recognized Representative Meyer to explain HB 2739.

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

The chair recognized Representative Meyer to close on HB 2739.

HB 2739 was left pending without objection.

HB 1602

The chair laid out HB 1602.

The chair recognized Representative Hernandez to explain HB 1602.

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

(Representative González, Mary now present.)

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

The chair recognized Representative Hernandez to close on HB 1602.

HB 1602 was left pending without objection.

HB 2740

The chair laid out HB 2740.

The chair recognized Representative Meyer to explain HB 2740.

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

The chair recognized Representative Meyer to close on HB 2740.

HB 2740 was left pending without objection.

HB 2738

The chair laid out HB 2738.

The chair recognized Representative Meyer to explain HB 2738.

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

The chair recognized Representative Meyer to close on HB 2738.

HB 2738 was left pending without objection.

HB 2244

The chair laid out HB 2244.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative González, Mary to explain HB 2244.

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 2244.

HB 2244 was left pending without objection.

HB 851

The chair laid out HB 851 as pending business.

Representative Dutton moved that HB 851, 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; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Dutton; González, Mary; King, Ken; Meyer; Sanford; Talarico; VanDeaver (12).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Allen (1).

HB 1026

The chair laid out HB 1026 as pending business.

Representative González, Mary moved that HB 1026, 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; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; González, Mary; King, Ken; Meyer; Sanford; Talarico; VanDeaver (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   Representative Dutton (1).

Absent:                        Representative Allen (1).

HB 1517

The chair laid out HB 1517 as pending business.

Representative Dutton moved that HB 1517, 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; Allison; Bell, Keith; Dutton; González, Mary; King, Ken; Meyer; Talarico; VanDeaver (10).

Nays:                           Representative Sanford (1).

Present, Not Voting:   Representative Ashby (1).

Absent:                        Representative Allen (1).

HB 1639

The chair laid out HB 1639 as pending business.

Representative Bell, Keith moved that HB 1639, 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; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Dutton; González, Mary; King, Ken; Meyer; Sanford; Talarico; VanDeaver (12).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Allen (1).

HB 1640

The chair laid out HB 1640 as pending business.

Representative VanDeaver moved that HB 1640, 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; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Dutton; González, Mary; King, Ken; Meyer; Sanford; Talarico; VanDeaver (12).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Allen (1).

HB 1823

The chair laid out HB 1823 as pending business.

Representative Bernal moved that HB 1823, 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; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Dutton; González, Mary; King, Ken; Meyer; Sanford; Talarico; VanDeaver (12).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Allen (1).

HB 2511

The chair laid out HB 2511 as pending business.

Representative Bernal moved that HB 2511, 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; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Dutton; González, Mary; King, Ken; Meyer; Talarico; VanDeaver (11).

Nays:                           Representative Sanford (1).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Allen (1).

HB 2984

The chair laid out HB 2984 as pending business.

Representative Meyer moved that HB 2984, 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; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Dutton; González, Mary; King, Ken; Meyer; Sanford; Talarico; VanDeaver (12).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Allen (1).

HB 3007

The chair laid out HB 3007 as pending business.

Representative González, Mary moved that HB 3007, 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; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Dutton; González, Mary; King, Ken; Meyer; Sanford; Talarico; VanDeaver (12).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Allen (1).

HB 3217

The chair laid out HB 3217 as pending business.

Representative VanDeaver moved that HB 3217, 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; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Dutton; González, Mary; King, Ken; Meyer; Sanford; Talarico; VanDeaver (12).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Allen (1).

HB 3323

The chair laid out HB 3323 as pending business.

Representative King, Ken moved that HB 3323, 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; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Dutton; González, Mary; King, Ken; Meyer; Sanford; Talarico; VanDeaver (12).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Allen (1).

HB 3435

The chair laid out HB 3435 as pending business.

Representative González, Mary moved that HB 3435, 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; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Dutton; González, Mary; King, Ken; Meyer; Sanford; Talarico; VanDeaver (12).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Allen (1).

HB 3966

The chair laid out HB 3966 as pending business.

Representative Sanford moved that HB 3966, 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; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Dutton; González, Mary; King, Ken; Meyer; Sanford; Talarico; VanDeaver (12).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Allen (1).

HCR 59

The chair laid out HCR 59 as pending business.

Representative Ashby moved that HCR 59, 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; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Dutton; González, Mary; King, Ken; Meyer; Sanford; Talarico; VanDeaver (12).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Allen (1).

HB 843

The chair laid out HB 843 as pending business.

Representative Dutton offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Dutton moved that HB 843, 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; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Dutton; González, Mary; King, Ken; Meyer; Sanford; Talarico; VanDeaver (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   Representative Bernal (1).

Absent:                        Representative Allen (1).

HB 1160

The chair laid out HB 1160 as pending business.

Representative González, Mary offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative González, Mary moved that HB 1160, 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; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Dutton; González, Mary; King, Ken; Meyer; Sanford; Talarico; VanDeaver (12).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Allen (1).

HB 1276

The chair laid out HB 1276 as pending business.

Representative Dutton offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Dutton moved that HB 1276, 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; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Dutton; González, Mary; King, Ken; Meyer; Talarico; VanDeaver (11).

Nays:                           Representative Sanford (1).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Allen (1).

HB 1632

The chair laid out HB 1632 as pending business.

Representative Talarico offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Talarico moved that HB 1632, 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; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Dutton; González, Mary; King, Ken; Meyer; Sanford; Talarico; VanDeaver (12).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Allen (1).

HB 2030

The chair laid out HB 2030 as pending business.

Representative Bernal offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Bernal moved that HB 2030, 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; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Dutton; González, Mary; King, Ken; Meyer; Sanford; Talarico; VanDeaver (12).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Allen (1).

HB 2184

The chair laid out HB 2184 as pending business.

Representative Bernal offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Bernal moved that HB 2184, 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; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Dutton; González, Mary; King, Ken; Meyer; Sanford; Talarico; VanDeaver (12).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Allen (1).

HB 4310

The chair laid out HB 4310 as pending business.

Representative Bernal offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Bernal moved that HB 4310, 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; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Dutton; González, Mary; King, Ken; Meyer; Sanford; Talarico; VanDeaver (12).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Allen (1).

HB 2210

The chair laid out HB 2210 as pending business.

Representative Talarico offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Talarico moved that HB 2210, 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; Allison; Ashby; Bell, Keith; Dutton; González, Mary; King, Ken; Meyer; Sanford; Talarico; VanDeaver (11).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Bernal; Allen (2).

HB 1324

The chair laid out HB 1324.

The chair recognized Representative Frank to explain HB 1324.

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

(Representative Bernal in chair.)

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

(Representative Huberty in chair.)

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

The chair recognized Representative Frank to close on HB 1324.

HB 1324 was left pending without objection.

At 7:11 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