MINUTES

SENATE COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

Monday, March 18, 2019

9:30 AM

Capitol Extension, Room E1.028

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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 Intergovernmental Relations was held on Monday, March 18, 2019, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.028, at Austin, Texas.

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MEMBERS PRESENT:		MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr., Chair		None
Senator Charles Schwertner, Vice Chair
Senator Carol Alvarado
Senator Donna Campbell
Senator Pat Fallon
Senator José Menéndez
Senator Robert Nichols

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The chair called the meeting to order at 9:29 AM. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:

The following members arrived after the roll was called: Senator Donna Campbell, Senator Pat Fallon, and Senator José Menéndez.

The Chair laid out SB 385 and recognized the author, Senator Nelson, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 385 be opened. 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. Senator Fallon moved that SB 385 be reported favorably to the 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 0 absent. Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye. Senator Menéndez moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 386 and recognized the author, Senator Nelson, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 386 be opened. 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. Senator Fallon moved that SB 386 be reported favorably to the 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 0 absent. Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye. Senator Fallon moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 642 and recognized the author, Senator Johnson, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 642 be opened. 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. Senator Menéndez moved that SB 642 be reported favorably to the 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 0 absent. Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye. 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 SB 285 and recognized the author, Senator Miles, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 285 be opened. 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. Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that SB 285 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

At 9:49 AM Senator Schwertner assumed the chair.

The Chair laid out SB 428 and recognized the author, Senator Lucio, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 428 be opened. 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. Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that SB 428 be reported favorably to the 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 0 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 SB 857 and recognized the author, Senator Lucio, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 857 be opened. 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. Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that SB 857 be reported favorably to the 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 0 absent.

At 10:05 AM Senator Lucio, Jr. resumed the chair.

The Chair laid out SB 674 and recognized the author, Senator Campbell, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 674 be opened. 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. Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that SB 674 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

At 10:13 AM Senator Menéndez assumed the chair.

The Chair laid out SB 1474 and recognized the author, Senator Lucio, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 1474 be opened. 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. Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that SB 1474 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

At 11:30 AM Senator Lucio, Jr. resumed the chair.

There being no further business, at 11:30 AM Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.

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Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr., Chair

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Favianna Moreno, Clerk