MINUTES

SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE AFFAIRS

Monday, April 1, 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, April 1, 2019, in the Senate Chamber.

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MEMBERS PRESENT:		MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Joan Huffman, Chair		None
Senator Bryan Hughes, Vice Chair
Senator Brian Birdwell
Senator Brandon Creighton
Senator Pat Fallon
Senator Bob Hall
Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr.
Senator Jane Nelson
Senator Judith Zaffirini

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The chair called the meeting to order at 9:02 AM. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 1640.

Senator Zaffirini withdrew the CSSB 1640.

Senator Zaffirini sent up a new committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Watson to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Zaffirini moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Zaffirini moved that SB 1640 do not pass but that CSSB 1640 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 Zaffirini moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Hughes assumed the chair.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 21.

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. Senator Nelson moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Huffman moved that SB 21 do not pass but that CSSB 21 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, 4 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 322.

Senator Huffman withdrew CSSB 322.

Senator Huffman sent up a new committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Huffman to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Huffman moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Huffman moved that SB 322 do not pass but that CSSB 322 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 CSSB 325.

Senator Huffman moved that SB 325 do not pass but that CSSB 325 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 SJR 27.

Senator Huffman moved that SJR 27 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 Huffman resumed the chair.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 19.

Senator Hughes withdrew CSSB 19.

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 Hughes moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Hughes moved that SB 19 do not pass but that CSSB 19 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 CSSB 29.

Senator Hall moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Hall moved that SB 29 do not pass but that CSSB 29 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, 2 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 30.

Senator Birdwell moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Birdwell moved that SB 30 do not pass but that CSSB 30 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 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 31.

Senator Zaffirini moved that SB 31 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.

The chair laid out SB 205 and recognized the author, Senator Perry, to explain the bill.

Senator Fallon sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Perry to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.

Senator Huffman moved that SB 205 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 806 and recognized the author, Senator Johnson, to explain the bill.

Senator Nelson sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Johnson to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator Nelson moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Huffman moved that SB 806 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 966 and recognized the author, Senator Bettencourt, to explain the bill.

Senator Huffman moved that SB 966 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1190 and recognized the author, Senator Bettencourt, to explain the bill.

Senator Nelson sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Bettencourt to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.

Senator Huffman moved that SB 1190 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1229 and recognized the author, Senator Bettencourt, to explain the bill.

Senator Nelson sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Bettencourt to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.

Senator Huffman moved that SB 1229 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1254 and recognized the author, Senator Bettencourt, to explain the bill.

Senator Creighton sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Bettencourt to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.

Senator Hughes assumed the chair.

Senator Huffman moved that SB 1254 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1255 and recognized the author, Senator Bettencourt, to explain the bill.

Senator Huffman resumed the chair.

Senator Huffman moved that SB 1255 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1638 and recognized the author, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.

Senator Zaffirini sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Zaffirini to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.

Senator Huffman moved that SB 1638 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 751 and recognized the author, Senator Hughes, to explain the bill.

Senator Huffman moved that SB 751 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 901 and recognized the author, Senator Hughes, to explain the bill.

Senator Huffman moved that SB 901 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 902 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 902 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 903 and recognized the author, Senator Hughes, to explain the bill.

Senator Huffman moved that SB 903 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1568 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.

Senator Huffman moved that SB 1568 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1569 and recognized the author, Senator Fallon, to explain the bill.

Senator Huffman moved that SB 1569 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 466 and recognized the author, Senator Fallon, to explain the bill.

Senator Huffman moved that SB 466 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 904 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 904 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1611 and recognized the author, Senator Hall, to explain the bill.

Senator Hall sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Hall to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.

Senator Huffman moved that SB 1611 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 2353 and recognized the author, Senator Hall, to explain the bill.

Senator Hall sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Hall to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.

Senator Huffman moved that SB 2353 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1675 and recognized the author, Senator West, to explain the bill.

Senator Nelson sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator West to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.

Senator Huffman moved that SB 1675 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1676 and recognized the author, Senator West, to explain the bill.

Senator Creighton sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator West to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.

Senator Huffman moved that SB 1676 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1575 and recognized the author, Senator Alvarado, to explain the bill.

Senator Nelson sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Alvarado to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.

Senator Huffman moved that SB 1575 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 2119 and recognized the author, Senator Alvarado, to explain the bill.

Senator Lucio, Jr. sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Alvarado to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.

Senator Huffman moved that SB 2119 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 658 and recognized the author, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.

Senator Huffman moved that SB 658 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Zaffirini assumed the chair.

The chair laid out SB 362 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.

Senator Zaffirini moved that SB 362 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 891 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.

Senator Zaffirini moved that SB 891 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1728 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.

Senator Zaffirini moved that SB 1728 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1887 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.

Senator Zaffirini moved that SB 1887 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Huffman resumed the chair.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 205.

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 CSSB 205 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 466.

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 466 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 751.

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 751 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 806.

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 CSSB 806 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 901.

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 901 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 902.

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 CSSB 902 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 903.

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 903 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 904.

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 CSSB 904 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 966.

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 966 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 1190.

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 CSSB 1190 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 1229.

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 CSSB 1229 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 1254.

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 CSSB 1254 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1255.

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 1255 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 1568.

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 CSSB 1568 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1569.

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 1569 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 1611.

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 Huffman moved that CSSB 1611 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 1638.

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 CSSB 1638 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 2353.

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 CSSB 2353 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 658.

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 658 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 1675.

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 Huffman moved that CSSB 1675 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 1676.

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 CSSB 1676 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 1575.

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 CSSB 1575 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

At 1:34 PM 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 4:32 PM in the Senate

Chamber.

Senator Zaffirini assumed the chair.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 1728.

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 Zaffirini moved that CSSB 1728 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 1887.

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 Zaffirini moved that CSSB 1887 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 362.

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 Zaffirini moved that CSSB 362 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 2119.

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 Zaffirini moved that CSSB 2119 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 891.

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 Zaffirini moved that CSSB 891 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 1728.

Senator Huffman withdrew CSSB 1728.

Senator Huffman moved that SB 1728 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Huffman resumed the chair.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 658.

Senator Zaffirini moved that SB 658 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.

Senator Zaffirini 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 CSSB 1575.

Senator Zaffirini moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Zaffirini moved that SB 1575 do not pass but that CSSB 1575 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, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.

Senator Zaffirini 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 CSSB 1675.

Senator Lucio, Jr. moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that SB 1675 do not pass but that CSSB 1675 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 Lucio, Jr. 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 CSSB 1676.

Senator Zaffirini moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Zaffirini moved that SB 1676 do not pass but that CSSB 1676 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 Zaffirini 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 CSSB 2119.

Senator Zaffirini moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Zaffirini moved that SB 2119 do not pass but that CSSB 2119 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, 2 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator Zaffirini assumed the chair.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 362.

Senator Huffman moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Huffman moved that SB 362 do not pass but that CSSB 362 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 CSSB 1728.

Senator Huffman moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Huffman moved that SB 1728 do not pass but that CSSB 1728 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, 2 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 1887.

Senator Huffman moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Huffman moved that SB 1887 do not pass but that CSSB 1887 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 Huffman moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Huffman resumed the chair.

There being no further business, at 5:46 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