MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
Monday, April 1, 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, April 1, 2019, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.028, at Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS ABSENT: |
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Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr., Chair |
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Senator Charles Schwertner, Vice Chair |
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Senator Carol Alvarado |
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Senator Donna Campbell |
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Senator Pat Fallon |
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Senator José Menéndez |
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Senator Robert Nichols |
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The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:30 AM. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:
The following members arrived after the roll was called: Senator Pat Fallon and Senator José Menéndez.
The Chair laid out SB 1142 and recognized the author, Senator Watson, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 1142 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 Campbell moved that SB 1142 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Fallon submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye. 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 SB 1480 and recognized the author, Senator Hinojosa, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 1480 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 Schwertner moved that SB 1480 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Fallon submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye. Senator Alvarado moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 254 and recognized the author, Senator Rodríguez, to explain the bill. Senator Alvarado sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Rodríguez to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 254 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 Alvarado moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair moved that SB 254 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 1402 and recognized the author, Senator Rodríguez, to explain the bill. Senator Alvarado sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Rodríguez to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 1402 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 Alvarado moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Alvarado moved that SB 1402 do not pass but that the committee substitute adopted in lieu thereof be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
The Chair laid out SB 1751 and recognized the author, Senator Rodríguez, to explain the bill. Senator Campbell sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Rodríguez to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 1751 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 Campbell moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Campbell moved that SB 1751 do not pass but that the committee substitute adopted in lieu thereof be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Fallon submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye. 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 1060 and recognized the author, Senator Hancock, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 1060 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 Schwertner moved that SB 1060 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Fallon submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye. Senator Alvarado 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 1061 and recognized the author, Senator Hancock, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 1061 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. The Chair moved that SB 1061 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 86 and recognized the author, Senator Hall, to explain the bill. Senator Schwertner sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Hall to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 86 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 Alvarado moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Alvarado moved that SB 86 do not pass but that the committee substitute adopted in lieu thereof be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Fallon submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.
At 10:29 AM Senator Schwertner assumed the chair.
The Chair laid out SB 1582 and recognized the author, Senator Lucio, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 1582 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 moved that SB 1582 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Fallon submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye. The Chair moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 1720 and recognized the author, Senator Lucio, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 1720 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. The Chair moved that SB 1720 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 10:53 AM Senator Lucio resumed the chair.
The Chair laid out SB 1510 and recognized the author, Senator Schwertner, to explain the bill. The Chair sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Schwertner to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 1510 be opened. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. Senator Schwertner moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Campbell moved that SB 1510 do not pass but that the committee substitute adopted in lieu thereof be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Fallon submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye. Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye. Senator Schwertner moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 11:06 AM Senator Schwertner assumed the chair.
The Chair laid out SB 1114 and recognized the author, Senator Lucio, to explain the bill. Senator Lucio sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Lucio, Jr. to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Lucio moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 1114 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. The Chair moved that SB 1114 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1720. Senator Lucio moved that SB 1720 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye. Senator Nichols submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye. Senator Lucio moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 11:17 AM Senator Lucio resumed the chair.
The Chair laid out SB 422 and recognized the author, Senator Campbell, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 422 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 Campbell moved that SB 422 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.
The Chair laid out SB 849 and recognized the author, Senator Fallon, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 849 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 849 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting nay.
The Chair laid out SB 855 and recognized the author, Senator Fallon, to explain the bill. Senator Fallon sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Fallon to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Fallon moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 855 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 855 do not pass but that the committee substitute adopted in lieu thereof be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.
At 11:44 AM Senator Schwertner assumed the chair.
The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1474 and recognized the author, Senator Lucio, to explain the bill. Senator Lucio sent up a committee substitute. The Chair moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair recognized Senator Lucio to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. 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. The Chair moved that SB 1474 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 12:19 PM Senator Lucio resumed the chair.
The Chair laid out SB 893 and recognized Senator Alvarado, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 893 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 Alvarado moved that SB 893 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Fallon submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye. Senator Alvarado 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 1545 and recognized Senator Alvarado, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill. Senator Alvarado moved to withdraw the committee substitute previously adopted on March 25, 2019; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Alvarado sent up a new committee substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Alvarado to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Alvarado moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 1545 be opened. The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Alvarado moved that SB 1545 do not pass but that the new committee substitute adopted in lieu thereof be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Fallon submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye. Senator Schwertner moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 12:28 PM the Chair moved that the Committee stand at ease.
At 12:29 PM the Chair reconvened the meeting.
The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 254. Senator Alvarado moved to withdraw the committee substitute previously adopted on April 1, 2019; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Alvarado sent up a new committee substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Alvarado to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Alvarado moved adoption of the new committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 254 be opened. The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Alvarado moved that SB 254 do not pass but that the new committee substitute adopted in lieu thereof be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Fallon submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.
At 12:31 PM Senator Schwertner assumed the chair.
The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1114. The Chair moved to withdraw the committee substitute previously adopted on April 1, 2019; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair sent up a new committee substitute. The Chair moved adoption of the new committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair recognized Senator Lucio, Jr. to explain the difference between the new committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. The Chair moved to withdraw the adopted committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair moved that SB 1114 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 12:34 PM Senator Lucio resumed the chair.
At 12:35 PM Senator Lucio moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Pursuant to a motion made by Senator Lucio to suspend Senate Rule 11.10 and 11.18, the Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations reconvened at 3:47 PM at Senator Lucio’s desk. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:
At 3:47 PM Senator Schwertner assumed the chair.
The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1114. Senator Lucio sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Lucio to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Lucio moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 1114 be opened. The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Lucio moved that SB 1114 do not pass but that the committee substitute adopted in lieu thereof be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. The Chair moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 3:49 PM Senator Lucio, Jr. resumed the chair.
There being no further business, at 3:49 PM Senator Lucio 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