MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE AFFAIRS
Monday, March 25, 2019
9:00 AM
Senate Chamber
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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 State Affairs was held on Monday, March 25, 2019, in the Senate Chamber.
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MEMBERS ABSENT: |
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Senator Joan Huffman, Chair |
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None |
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Senator Bryan Hughes, Vice Chair |
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Senator Brian Birdwell |
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Senator Brandon Creighton |
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Senator Pat Fallon |
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Senator Bob Hall |
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Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr. |
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Senator Jane Nelson |
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Senator Judith Zaffirini |
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The chair called the meeting to order at 9:01 AM. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:
The chair laid out SB 1640 and recognized the author, Senator Watson, to explain the bill.
Senator Zaffirini sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Watson to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.
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 Huffman moved that SB 1640 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 27 and recognized the author, Senator Hughes, to explain the bill.
Senator Hughes sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Hughes to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.
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 Huffman moved that SB 27 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 193 and recognized the author, Senator Perry, to explain the bill.
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 Huffman moved that SB 193 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hughes assumed the chair.
The chair laid out SB 1337 and recognized the author, Senator Huffman, to explain the bill.
Senator Huffman sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Huffman to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.
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 Hughes moved that SB 1337 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 324 and recognized the author, Senator Huffman, to explain the bill.
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 Hughes moved that SB 324 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 322 and recognized the author, Senator Huffman, to explain the bill.
Senator Huffman sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Huffman to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.
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 Hughes moved that SB 322 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 423 and recognized the author, Senator Huffman, to explain the bill.
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 Hughes moved that SB 423 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 2224 and recognized the author, Senator Huffman, to explain the bill.
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 Hughes moved that SB 2224 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SJR 27 and recognized the author, Senator Huffman, to explain the bill.
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 Hughes moved that SJR 27 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SCR 5 and recognized the author, Senator Huffman, to explain the bill.
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 Hughes moved that SCR 5 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 957 and recognized Senator Huffman, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill.
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 Hughes moved that SB 957 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Huffman resumed the chair.
The chair laid out SB 19 and recognized the author, Senator Hughes, to explain the bill.
Senator Hughes sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Hughes to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.
Senator Huffman moved that SB 19 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 10:15 AM Senator Huffman moved that the Committee stand recessed until after adjournment
of the Senate. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Pursuant to a motion made by Senator Huffman on the Senate floor to suspend Senate Rules
11.10 and 11.18, the Senate Committee on State Affairs reconvened at 1:21 PM in the Senate Chamber.
The chair laid out SB 24 and recognized the author, Senator Lucio, 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 senate bill as filed.
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 Huffman moved that SB 24 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 19.
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 Huffman moved that SB 19 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 17 and recognized the author, Senator Perry, to explain the bill.
Senator Birdwell sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Perry to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.
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 Huffman moved that SB 17 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 9.
Senator Hughes withdrew CSSB 9.
Senator Hughes sent up a new committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Hughes to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.
Senator Huffman moved that SB 9 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 30.
Senator Hughes sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Hughes, in the absence of the author, to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.
Senator Huffman moved that SB 30 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 710.
Senator Creighton moved that SB 710 do not pass but that CSSB 710 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 17.
Senator Hall moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hall moved that SB 17 do not pass but that CSSB 17 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 24.
Senator Lucio, Jr. moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that SB 24 do not pass but that CSSB 24 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 193.
Senator Fallon moved that SB 193 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 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 as a matter of pending business SB 27.
Senator Hughes moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hughes moved that SB 27 do not pass but that CSSB 27 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Hughes 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 957.
Senator Creighton moved that SB 957 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, 2 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Hughes resumed the chair.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 324.
Senator Creighton moved that SB 324 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Creighton 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 423.
Senator Creighton moved that SB 423 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Creighton 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 1337.
Senator Fallon moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Fallon moved that SB 1337 do not pass but that CSSB 1337 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 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 as a matter of pending business SB 2224.
Senator Fallon moved that SB 2224 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 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 as a matter of pending business SCR 5.
Senator Birdwell moved that SCR 5 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Birdwell 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 1151.
Senator Birdwell moved that SB 1151 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Birdwell 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 5:02 PM Senator Huffman moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
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Senator Joan Huffman, Chair
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Katherine Engelauf, Clerk