MINUTES

SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS & COMMERCE

Thursday, May 16, 2019

8:00 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, May 16, 2019, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.016, at Austin, Texas.

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MEMBERS PRESENT:	MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Kelly Hancock, Chair	None
Senator Robert Nichols, Vice Chair
Senator Donna Campbell
Senator Brandon Creighton
Senator José Menéndez
Senator Angela Paxton
Senator Charles Schwertner
Senator John Whitmire
Senator Judith Zaffirini

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The chair called the meeting to order at 8:00 AM. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:

The chair laid out HB 515 as a matter of pending business by Senator Schwertner. Senator Schwertner moved that HB 515 be reported back to the full senate with a 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 Schwertner moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 759 as a matter of pending business by Senator Schwertner. Senator Schwertner moved that HB 759 be reported back to the full senate with a 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 Schwertner moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 996 as a matter of pending business by Senator Paxton. Senator Nichols moved that HB 996 be reported back to the full senate with a 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 HB 1524 as a matter of pending business by Senator Paxton. Senator Nichols moved that HB 1524 be reported back to the full senate with a 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 HB 1614 as a matter of pending business by Senator Creighton. Senator Nichols moved that HB 1614 be reported back to the full senate with a 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 HB 2042 as a matter of pending business by Senator Birdwell. Senator Nichols moved that HB 2042 be reported back to the full senate with a 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 HB 2102 as a matter of pending business by Senator Zaffirini. Senator Zaffirini moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 2102 do not pass but that the committee substitute to HB 2102 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 Zaffirini moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 2103 as a matter of pending business by Senator Zaffirini. Senator Zaffirini moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 2103 do not pass but that the committee substitute to HB 2103 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 Zaffirini moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 2110 as a matter of pending business by Senator Paxton. Senator Nichols moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that HB 2110 do not pass but that the committee substitute to HB 2110 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 HB 2364 as a matter of pending business by Senator Perry. Senator Nichols moved that HB 2364 be reported back to the full senate with a 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 HB 2486 as a matter of pending business by Senator Kolkhorst. Senator Nichols moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that HB 2846 do not pass but that the committee substitute to HB 2846 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 HB 2868 as a matter of pending business by Senator West. Senator Nichols moved that HB 2868 be reported back to the full senate with a recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 1 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.

The chair laid out HB 2977 as a matter of pending business by Senator West. Senator Nichols moved that HB 2977 be reported back to the full senate with a 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 HB 3162 as a matter of pending business by Senator Campbell. Senator Campbell moved that HB 3162 be reported back to the full senate with a 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 HB 3875 as a matter of pending business by Senator Zaffirini. Senator Zaffirini moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 3875 do not pass but that the committee substitute to HB 3875 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 Zaffirini moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 3911 as a matter of pending business by Senator Campbell. Senator Campbell moved that HB 3911 be reported back to the full senate with a 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 HB 4120 as a matter of pending business by Senator Menendez. Senator Menendez moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 4120 do not pass but that the committee substitute to HB 4120 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 Menendez moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 4150 as a matter of pending business by Senator Hughes. Senator Nichols moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that HB 4150 do not pass but that the committee substitute to HB 4150 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 HB 1962 as a matter of pending business by Senator Hall. Senator Nichols moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that HB 1962 do not pass but that the committee substitute to HB 1962 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 HB 2816 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Watson to explain the bill. Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 2816 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 2978 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Watson to explain the bill. Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 2978 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 4541 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Watson to explain the bill. Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 4541 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 2497 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Hughes to explain the bill. Senator Nichols sent up the committee substitute. The chair recognized the author to explain the difference between the substitute and the bill as filed. Witnesses testifying registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 2497 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 29 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Hughes to explain the bill. Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 29 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 2569 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Hughes to explain the bill. Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 2569 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 2546 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Hughes to explain the bill. Senator Nichols sent up the committee substitute. The chair recognized the author to explain the difference between the substitute and the bill as filed. Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 2546 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 2817 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Hughes to explain the bill. Senator Nichols sent up the committee substitute. The chair recognized the author to explain the difference between the substitute and the bill as filed. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 2817 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 2840 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Hughes to explain the bill. Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 2840 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 3345 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Hughes to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 3345 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 4262 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Hughes to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 4262 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 4584 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Hughes to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 4584 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 1584 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Buckingham to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 1584 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 3041 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Buckingham to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 2497 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 3810 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Buckingham to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 3810 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 2747 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Rodriguez to explain the bill. Senator Nichols sent up the committee substitute. The chair recognized the author to explain the difference between the substitute and the bill as filed. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 2747 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 2438 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Rodriguez to explain the bill. Senator Nichols sent up the committee substitute. The chair recognized the author to explain the difference between the substitute and the bill as filed. Witnesses testifying registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 2438 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 2438 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Rodriguez to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 2438 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 3371 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Taylor to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 3371 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 4534 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Taylor to explain the bill. Senator Nichols sent up the committee substitute. The chair recognized the author to explain the difference between the substitute and the bill as filed. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 4534 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 69 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Zaffirini to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 69 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 1140 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Zaffirini to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 1140 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 2793 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Zaffirini to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 2793 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 3598 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Zaffirini to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 3598 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 3771 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Zaffirini to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 3771 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 1832 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Campbell to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 1832 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 170 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Alvarado to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 170 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 2806 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Alvarado to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 2806 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair moved that the committee stands in recess until 4:30 pm; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Nichols assumed the chair.

The chair called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm.

The chair laid out HB 4181 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Hancock to explain the bill. Senator Hancock sent up the committee substitute. The chair recognized the author to explain the difference between the substitute and the bill as filed. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 4181 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Hancock resumed the chair.

The chair laid out HB 1992 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Schwertner to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 1992 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 2858 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Schwertner to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 2858 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 2828 and recognized Senator Schwertner, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 2828 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 2446 and recognized Senator Schwertner, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 2446 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 2143 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 2143 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 4390 and recognized Senator Campbell, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 4390 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 4309 and recognized Senator Campbell, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 4309 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 2399 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 2399 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 1899 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 1899 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 3006 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 3006 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 3754 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 3754 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 1865 and recognized Senator Campbell, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 1865 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 3815 and recognized Senator Campbell, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 3815 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 3855 and recognized Senator Campbell, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 3855 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 2503 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Menendez to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 2503 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 3420 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Menendez to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 3420 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 2784 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 2784 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 2944 and recognized Senator Menendez, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 2944 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 3834 and recognized Senator Menendez, in the absence of the sponsor, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 3834 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 3496 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Creighton to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 3496 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 3631 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Menendez to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 3631 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Nichols assumed the chair.

The chair laid out HB 1731 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Hancock to explain the bill. Senator Hancock sent up the committee substitute. The chair recognized the author to explain Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 1731 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 3222 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Hancock to explain the bill. Senator Hancock sent up the committee substitute. The chair recognized the author to explain Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 3222 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 3603 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Hancock to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 3603 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 3609 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Hancock to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 3609 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 2536 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Hancock to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that HB 2536 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

There being no further business, at 5:48 PM 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