MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
Monday, May 20, 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, May 20, 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 8:31 AM. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:
The following members arrived after the roll was called: Senator Charles Schwertner and Senator Carol Alvarado.
The Chair laid out HB 4749 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hughes, to explain the bill. Senator Nichols sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Hughes to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4749 be opened. Senator Nichols moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. 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 Nichols moved that HB 4749 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 moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 4730 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Rodríguez, to explain the bill. Senator Alvarado sent up a committee substitute. Senator Alvarado moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair recognized Senator Rodríguez to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4730 be opened. The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Alvarado moved that HB 4730 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 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 4752 and recognized Senator Rodríguez, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Senator Menéndez sent up a committee substitute. Senator Menéndez moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair recognized Senator Rodríguez to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4752 be opened. The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Menéndez moved that HB 4752 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 moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 3750 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Schwertner, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 3750 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 3750 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 4544 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Fallon, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4544 be opened. The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Fallon moved that HB 4544 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 4645 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Fallon, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4645 be opened. The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Fallon moved that HB 4645 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 4668 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Fallon, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4668 be opened. The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Fallon moved that HB 4668 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 4672 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Fallon, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4672 be opened. The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Fallon moved that HB 4672 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 4704 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Fallon, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4704 be opened. The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Fallon moved that HB 4704 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 moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 4706 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Fallon, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4706 be opened. The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Fallon moved that HB 4706 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 HB 4709 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Fallon, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4709 be opened. The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Fallon moved that HB 4709 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 4719 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Fallon, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4719 be opened. The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Fallon moved that HB 4719 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 4720 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Fallon, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4720 be opened. The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Fallon moved that HB 4720 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 4725 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Fallon, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4725 be opened. The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Fallon moved that HB 4725 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 HB 4741 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Fallon, to explain the bill. The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4741 be opened. The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Fallon moved that HB 4741 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 1120. Senator Menéndez sent up a committee substitute. Senator Menéndez moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. The Chair recognized Senator Alvarado to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator Alvarado moved that HB 1120 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 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 1174. Senator Alvarado sent up a committee substitute. The Chair recognized Senator Alvarado to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator Alvarado moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Alvarado moved that HB 1174 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 Menéndez 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 9:27 AM Senator Schwertner 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