MINUTES

SENATE COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

Monday, April 29, 2019

8:30 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 29, 2019, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.028, at Austin, Texas.

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MEMBERS PRESENT:		MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr., Chair		Senator José Menéndez
Senator Charles Schwertner, Vice Chair
Senator Carol Alvarado
Senator Donna Campbell
Senator Pat Fallon
Senator Robert Nichols

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The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:31 AM. There being a quorum present at 9:14 AM, the following business was transacted:

The following members arrived after the roll was called: Senator Donna Campbell.

The Chair laid out SB 2553 and recognized the author, Senator Watson, to explain the bill. Senator Schwertner 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 2553 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 2552 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 2552 and recognized the author, Senator Hinojosa, to explain the bill. Senator Alvarado sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Juan Hinojosa to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 2552 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 2552 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out HB 2477 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Miles, to explain the bill. Senator Alvarado sent up a committee substitute and moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair recognized Senator Miles to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 2477 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 HB 2477 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out HB 389 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Nichols, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 389 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 HB 389 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out HB 1570 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Nichols, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 1570 be opened. The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair moved that HB 1570 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out HB 2198 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Nichols, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 2198 be opened. The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair moved that HB 2198 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

At 9:26 AM Senator Nichols assumed the chair.

The Chair laid out HB 1402 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Lucio, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 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. The Chair moved that HB 1402 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

At 9:32 AM Senator Lucio resumed the chair.

The Chair laid out HB 852 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Fallon, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 852 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 HB 852 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

There being no further business, at 9:39 AM Senator Nichols 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