MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
Tuesday, May 14, 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, May 14, 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 8:08 AM. There being a quorum present at 8:48 AM, the following business was transacted:
The following members arrived after the roll was called: Senator Charles Schwertner, Senator José Menéndez, and Senator Robert Nichols.
At 8:09 AM Senator Alvarado assumed the chair.
The Chair laid out HB 4710 and recognized Senator Lucio, Jr., in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4710 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 4710 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 8:11 AM Senator Lucio, Jr. resumed the chair.
The Chair laid out HB 4742 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator West, to explain the bill. Senator Alvarado sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized Senator West to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4742 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 4742 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 8:13 AM Senator Alvarado assumed the chair.
The Chair laid out HB 4702 and recognized Senator Lucio, Jr., in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4702 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 4702 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 4629 and recognized Senator Lucio, Jr., in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4629 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 4629 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 4628 and recognized Senator Lucio, Jr., in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4628 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 4628 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 4505 and recognized Senator Lucio, Jr., in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4505 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 4505 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 3383 and recognized Senator Lucio, Jr., in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 3383 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 3383 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 4726 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Lucio, Jr., to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4726 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 4726 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 2018 and recognized Senator Lucio, Jr., in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 2018 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 2018 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 4726. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4726 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 4726 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 1829 and recognized Senator Lucio, Jr., in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 1829 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 1829 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 2060 and recognized Senator Lucio, Jr., in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 2060 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 2060 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 4639 and recognized Senator Lucio, Jr., in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4639 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 4639 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 4660 and recognized Senator Lucio, Jr., in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4660 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 4660 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 4676 and recognized Senator Lucio, Jr., in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Senator Lucio, Jr. sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Lucio, Jr. to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4676 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 4676 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 4728 and recognized Senator Lucio, Jr., in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4728 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 4728 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 8:41 AM Senator Lucio, Jr. resumed the chair.
The Chair laid out HB 3436 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Fallon, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 3436 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 3436 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 4631 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Fallon, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4631 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 4631 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 4642 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Fallon, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4642 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 4642 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 4697 and recognized Senator Fallon, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4697 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 4697 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 4698 and recognized Senator Fallon, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4698 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 4698 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 4699 and recognized Senator Fallon, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4699 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 4699 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 4257 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Campbell, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4257 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 4257 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
There being no further business, at 8:54 AM Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
At 4:58 PM Senator Lucio, Jr. reconvened the meeting.
At 4:59 PM Senator Schwertner assumed the chair.
The Chair laid out HB 2155 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Lucio, Jr., to explain the bill. Senator Lucio, Jr. sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Lucio, Jr. to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator Lucio, Jr. moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 2155 be opened. The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that HB 2155 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 4 ayes, 3 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
At 5:07 PM Senator Lucio, Jr. resumed the chair.
The Chair laid out HB 1697 and recognized Senator Fallon, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 1697 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 Fallon moved that HB 1697 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 Fallon moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 4643 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Creighton, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4643 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 HB 4643 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 Menéndez moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 4644 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Creighton, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4644 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 Menéndez moved that HB 4644 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 Menéndez moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 4657 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Creighton, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4657 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 HB 4657 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 Menéndez moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 4677 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Creighton, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4677 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 Menéndez moved that HB 4677 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 HB 4678 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Creighton, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4678 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 HB 4678 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 Alvarado moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 4679 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Creighton, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4679 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 HB 4679 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 HB 4682 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Creighton, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4682 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 HB 4682 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 Menéndez moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 4687 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Creighton, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4687 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 HB 4687 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 HB 4688 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Creighton, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4688 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 HB 4688 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 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 HB 1829. Senator Menéndez moved that HB 1829 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 as a matter of pending business HB 2018. Senator Menéndez moved that HB 2018 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 as a matter of pending business HB 2060. Senator Schwertner moved that HB 2060 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 as a matter of pending business HB 3383. Senator Alvarado moved that HB 3383 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.
Senator Menéndez moved to reconsider the vote by which HB 4644 and HB 4657 were passed; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 4644. The Chair sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Creighton to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator Menéndez moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Menéndez moved that HB 4644 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 Schwertner moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 4657. Senator Menéndez sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Creighton to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator Menéndez moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Menéndez moved that HB 4657 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 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 HB 3436. Senator Menéndez moved that HB 3436 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 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 HB 4257. Senator Schwertner moved that HB 4257 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 as a matter of pending business HB 4505. Senator Alvarado moved that HB 4505 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 Nichols 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 HB 4628. Senator Menéndez moved that HB 4628 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 as a matter of pending business HB 4629. Senator Schwertner moved that HB 4629 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 Nichols 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 HB 4631. Senator Menéndez moved that HB 4631 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 Menéndez 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 HB 4639. Senator Schwertner moved that HB 4639 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 as a matter of pending business HB 4642. Senator Menéndez moved that HB 4642 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 as a matter of pending business HB 4660. Senator Menéndez moved that HB 4660 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 as a matter of pending business HB 4676. Senator Schwertner moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Schwertner moved that HB 4676 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 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 HB 4697. Senator Alvarado moved that HB 4697 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 as a matter of pending business HB 4698. Senator Menéndez moved that HB 4698 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 as a matter of pending business HB 4699. Senator Schwertner moved that HB 4699 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 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 HB 4702. Senator Menéndez moved that HB 4702 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 Nichols 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 HB 4710. Senator Schwertner moved that HB 4710 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.
At 5:40 PM Senator Schwertner assumed the chair.
The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 4726. Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that HB 4726 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. 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 as a matter of pending business HB 4728. Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that HB 4728 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. 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 as a matter of pending business HB 4742. Senator Lucio, Jr. moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that HB 4742 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 Lucio, Jr. moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 5:42 PM Senator Lucio, Jr. resumed the chair.
The Chair brought up as a matter of pending business SB 2450 and laid out its house companion,
HB 4655, in lieu of SB 2450. Senator Schwertner moved that HB 4655 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.
There being no further business, at 5:43 PM 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