MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
Tuesday, April 16, 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 Intergovernmental Relations was held on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.016, at Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS ABSENT: |
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Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr., Chair |
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Senator José Menéndez |
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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 Robert Nichols |
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The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:33 AM. There being a quorum present at 8:36, the following business was transacted:
The following members arrived after the roll was called: Senator Pat Fallon and Senator Robert Nichols.
The Chair laid out SB 871 and recognized the author, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill. Senator Alvarado sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Zaffirini to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 871 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 871 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 Nichols 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 1422 and recognized the author, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 1422 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 1422 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 2453 and recognized Senator Campbell, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 2453 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 2453 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 2482 and recognized Senator Campbell, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 2482 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 2482 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 Schwertner 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 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 1422. Senator Alvarado moved that SB 1422 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 Schwertner 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 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 2453. Senator Fallon moved that SB 2453 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 Schwertner 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 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 1350 and recognized the author, Senator Watson, to explain the bill. Senator Alvarado sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Watson 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 1350 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 1350 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 Schwertner 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 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 2483 and recognized Senator Campbell, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 2483 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 2483 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 Schwertner 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 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 2500 and recognized Senator Campbell, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 2500 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 2500 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 Schwertner 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 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 2516 and recognized Senator Campbell, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 2516 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 2516 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 Schwertner 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 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 1835 and recognized the author, Senator Alvarado, to explain the bill. Senator Alvarado sent up a 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 1835 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 that SB 1835 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, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Nichols 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 2457 and recognized Senator Campbell, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 2457 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 2457 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 Schwertner 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 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 2458 and recognized Senator Campbell, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 2458 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 2458 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 Schwertner 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 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 2459 and recognized Senator Campbell, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 2459 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 2459 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 Schwertner 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 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 2460 and recognized Senator Campbell, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 2460 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 2460 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 Schwertner 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 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 2461 and recognized Senator Campbell, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 2461 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 2461 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 Schwertner 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 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 2462 and recognized Senator Campbell, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 2462 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 2462 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 Schwertner 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 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 2463 and recognized Senator Campbell, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 2463 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 2463 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 Schwertner 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 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 2464 and recognized Senator Campbell, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 2464 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 2464 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 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 2465 and recognized Senator Campbell, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 2465 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 2465 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 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 2466 and recognized Senator Campbell, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 2466 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 2466 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 Nichols 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 2504 and recognized Senator Campbell, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 2504 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 2504 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 Nichols 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 2522 and recognized Senator Campbell, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 2522 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 2522 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 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 2523 and recognized Senator Campbell, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 2523 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 2523 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 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 2538 and recognized Senator Schwertner, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 2538 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 2538 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 2072 and recognized Senator Alvarado, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill. Senator Alvarado sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Alvarado to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 2072 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 2072 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 2538. Senator Alvarado moved that SB 2538 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 Nichols 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 2450 and recognized Senator Alvarado, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 2450 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 2450 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
There being no further business, at 9:33 AM the Chair 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