MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
Tuesday, April 23, 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 Intergovernmental Relations was held on Tuesday, April 23, 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 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 8:05 AM. There being a quorum present at 9:32 AM, the following business was transacted:
The following members arrived after the roll was called: Senator Donna Campbell.
The Chair laid out SB 545 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. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 545 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 545 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 1870 and recognized the author, Senator Hinojosa, to explain the bill. Senator Alvarado sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Hinojosa to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 1870 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 1870 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 1024 and recognized the author, Senator Perry, to explain the bill. Senator Schwertner sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Perry to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 1024 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 1024 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 8:24 AM Senator Schwertner assumed the chair.
The Chair laid out SB 1118 and recognized the author, Senator Lucio, to explain the bill. 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. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 1118 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 1118 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 2005 and recognized the author, Senator Lucio, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 2005 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 2005 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 2445 and recognized the author, Senator West, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 2445 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 2445 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 2357 and recognized the author, Senator Lucio, to explain the bill. 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. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 2357 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 2357 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 2446 and recognized the author, Senator West, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 2446 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 2446 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 1468 and recognized the author, Senator Campbell, to explain the bill. Senator Campbell sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Campbell to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 1468 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 1468 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 9:05 AM Senator Alvarado assumed the chair.
The Chair laid out SB 2520 and recognized Senator Schwertner, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 2520 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 2520 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 2318 and recognized the author, Senator Campbell, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 2318 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 2318 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 958 and recognized the author, Senator Johnson, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 958 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 958 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 9:20 AM Senator Menéndez assumed the chair.
The Chair laid out SB 2002 and recognized the author, Senator Alvarado, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 2002 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 2002 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 9:27 AM Senator Schwertner assumed the chair.
The Chair laid out SB 2530 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. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 2530 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 2530 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 2535 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. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 2535 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 2535 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 9:30 AM the Chair moved that the Committee stand at ease.
At 9:32 AM Senator Lucio resumed the chair and reconvened the meeting.
The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 545. Senator Menéndez moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Menéndez moved that SB 545 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, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.
The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 958. Senator Alvarado moved that SB 958 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, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.
The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1024. Senator Nichols moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that SB 1024 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 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 Schwertner moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 9:35 AM Senator Schwertner assumed the chair.
The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1118. The Chair moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair moved that SB 1118 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, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.
At 9:37 AM Senator Lucio resumed the chair.
The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1468. Senator Fallon moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Fallon moved that SB 1468 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, 2 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.
The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1870. Senator Menéndez moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair moved that SB 1870 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 2002. Senator Alvarado sent up a committee substitute. Senator Alvarado moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Alvarado moved that SB 2002 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, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting nay.
At 9:42 AM Senator Schwertner assumed the chair.
The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 2357. Senator Lucio moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Lucio moved that SB 2357 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, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.
At 9:43 AM Senator Lucio resumed the chair.
The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 2520. Senator Schwertner moved that SB 2520 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 Schwertner 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 2530. Senator Fallon moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Fallon moved that SB 2530 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 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 as a matter of pending business SB 2535. Senator Fallon moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Fallon moved that SB 2535 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 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 as a matter of pending business SB 1579. Senator Alvarado moved to withdraw the substitute previously adopted on April 15, 2019. 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. Senator Alvarado moved that SB 1579 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 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 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 2456. Senator Alvarado moved that SB 2456 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 Campbell 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.
There being no further business, at 9:52 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