MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS & COMMERCE
Thursday, March 28, 2019
8:30 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 Business & Commerce was held on Thursday, March 28, 2019, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.016, at Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: |
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MEMBERS ABSENT: |
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Senator Kelly Hancock, Chair |
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Senator José Menéndez |
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Senator Robert Nichols, Vice Chair |
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Senator Judith Zaffirini |
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Senator Donna Campbell |
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Senator Brandon Creighton |
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Senator Angela Paxton |
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Senator Charles Schwertner |
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Senator John Whitmire |
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The chair called the meeting to order at 8:30 AM. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 590 by Senator Watson. Senator Nichols moved adoption of the committee substitute. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that SB 590 do not pass but that the committee substitute to SB 590 do pass and be recommended to the full senate. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Nichols moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 645 by Senator Birdwell. Senator Nichols moved that SB 645 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Nichols moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 988 by Senator Watson. Senator Nichols moved that SB 988 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Nichols moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1232 by Senator Creighton. Senator Creighton moved adoption of the committee substitute. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Creighton moved that SB 1232 do not pass but that the committee substitute to SB 1232 do pass and be recommended to the full senate. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Creighton moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1494 by Senator Paxton. Senator Paxton moved that SB 1494 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1821 by Senator Campbell. Senator Campbell moved that SB 1821 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Campbell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1822 by Senator Campbell. Senator Campbell moved that SB 1822 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Campbell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1823 by Senator Campbell. Senator Campbell moved that SB 1823 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Campbell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Nichols assumed the chair.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 928 by Senator Hancock. Senator Hancock moved that SB 928 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Hancock moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1210 by Senator Hancock. Senator Hancock moved that SB 1210 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Hancock moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1531 by Senator Hancock. Senator Hancock moved adoption of the committee substitute. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hancock moved that SB 1531 do not pass but that the committee substitute to SB 1531 do pass and be recommended to the full senate. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Hancock moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1939 by Senator Hancock. Senator Hancock moved adoption of the committee substitute. Without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hancock moved that SB 1939 do not pass but that the committee substitute to SB 1939 do pass and be recommended to the full senate. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Hancock moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hancock resumed the chair.
A Motion in Writing requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye was submitted by the following: Senator Creighton on SB 590, SB 645, SB 928, SB 988 SB 1210. SB 1232, SB 1494, SB 1531, SB 1821, SB 1822, SB 1823, and SB 1939; Senator Paxton on SB 590 and SB 645. These votes are reflected in the final vote on the aforementioned bills.
There being no further business, at 8:40 AM Senator Hancock moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
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Senator Kelly Hancock, Chair
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Kennedy Calvo, Clerk