MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE AFFAIRS
Monday, May 13, 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, May 13, 2019, in the Senate Chamber.
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Senator Joan Huffman, Chair |
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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 HB 1552 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Schwertner, 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 Huffman moved that HB 1552 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3809 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Watson, to explain the bill.
Senator Hughes sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Watson to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.
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 HB 3809 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hughes assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 1307 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 HB 1307 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Huffman resumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 2245 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Rodríguez, 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 HB 2245 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2780 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Rodríguez, 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 HB 2780 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2757 and recognized Senator Zaffirini, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, Senator Taylor, 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 house bill as engrossed.
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 HB 2757 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2763 and recognized Senator Zaffirini, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, Senator Taylor, 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 house bill as engrossed.
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 HB 2763 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1177 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Creighton, to explain the bill.
Senator Creighton sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Creighton to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.
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 HB 1177 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3044 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hughes, 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 HB 3044 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3365 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Alvarado, 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 HB 3365 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 888 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Perry, to explain the bill.
Senator Zaffirini sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Perry to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.
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 HB 888 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Zaffirini assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 2826 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 Zaffirini moved that HB 2826 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 10:49 AM Senator Huffman moved that the Committee stand recessed until after adjournment
of the Senate. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Huffman resumed the chair.
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 added the following bills and reconvened at 12:49 PM in the Betty King Room: HB 292, HB 3706, and SB 1978.
Senator Creighton assumed the chair.
The chair laid out SB 1978 and recognized the author, Senator Hughes, to explain the bill.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Creighton moved that SB 1978 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hughes assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 882 and recognized Senator Zaffirini, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, Senator Kolkhorst, 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 HB 882 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 93 and recognized Senator Zaffirini, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, Senator Hinojosa, 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 HB 93 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3361 and recognized Senator Zaffirini, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, Senator Hinojosa, 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 HB 3361 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 541 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, 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 HB 541 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 770 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, 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 HB 770 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 914 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, 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 HB 914 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 914.
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 HB 914 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1048 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 house bill as engrossed.
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 HB 1048 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1421 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 house bill as engrossed.
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 HB 1421 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2075 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, 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 HB 2075 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2734 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, 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 HB 2734 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2955 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, 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 HB 2955 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2706 and recognized Senator Zaffirini, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, Senator Nelson, 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 house bill as engrossed.
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 HB 2706 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Lucio, Jr. assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 2730 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hughes, 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 Lucio, Jr. moved that HB 2730 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1693 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hughes, 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 Lucio, Jr. moved that HB 1693 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Huffman assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 2677 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hughes, 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 Huffman moved that HB 2677 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2911 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hughes, 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 HB 2911 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3706 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hughes, 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 Huffman moved that HB 3706 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1999 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Creighton, to explain the bill.
Senator Creighton sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Creighton to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.
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 HB 1999 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hughes assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 369 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 HB 369 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 554 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 HB 554 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1717 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 HB 1717 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HJR 72 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Huffman, to explain the bill.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hughes moved that HJR 72 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 1978.
Senator Hughes moved that SB 1978 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.
Senator Hughes resumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 3300 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 HB 3300 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3965 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 house bill as engrossed.
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 HB 3965 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HCR 35 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 HCR 35 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 292 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 HB 292 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Huffman resumed the chair.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 93.
Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 93 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 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 HB 541.
Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 541 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 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 HB 770.
Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 770 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 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 HB 882.
Senator Hall moved that HB 882 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 Hall 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 CSHB 888.
Senator Creighton moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Creighton moved that HB 888 do not pass but that CSHB 888 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 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 CSHB 1048.
Senator Zaffirini moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 1048 do not pass but that CSHB 1048 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 CSHB 1177.
Senator Creighton moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Creighton moved that HB 1177 do not pass but that CSHB 1177 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSHB 1421.
Senator Zaffirini moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 1421 do not pass but that CSHB 1421 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 HB 1552.
Senator Fallon moved that HB 1552 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 HB 1693.
Senator Hughes moved that HB 1693 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 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 CSHB 1999.
Senator Creighton moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Creighton moved that HB 1999 do not pass but that CSHB 1999 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 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 HB 2075.
Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 2075 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 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 HB 2245.
Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 2245 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 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 HB 2677.
Senator Hughes moved that HB 2677 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 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 CSHB 2706.
Senator Hall moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hall moved that HB 2706 do not pass but that CSHB 2706 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 Hall 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 2730.
Senator Hughes moved that HB 2730 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 as a matter of pending business HB 2734.
Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 2734 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 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 CSHB 2757.
Senator Fallon moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Fallon moved that HB 2757 do not pass but that CSHB 2757 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 CSHB 2763.
Senator Hughes moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hughes moved that HB 2763 do not pass but that CSHB 2763 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 HB 2780.
Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 2780 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 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 HB 2911.
Senator Hughes moved that HB 2911 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 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 HB 2955.
Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 2955 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 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 HB 3044.
Senator Hughes moved that HB 3044 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 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 HB 3361.
Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 3361 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 as a matter of pending business HB 3365.
Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 3365 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 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 HB 3706.
Senator Hughes moved that HB 3706 be reported favorably 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 3 absent.
Senator Hughes assumed the chair.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 369.
Senator Huffman moved that HB 369 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 Huffman 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 554.
Senator Huffman moved that HB 554 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 Huffman 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 1307.
Senator Huffman moved that HB 1307 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 Huffman 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 1717.
Senator Hall moved that HB 1717 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 Hall 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 2826.
Senator Huffman moved that HB 2826 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 Huffman 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 3300.
Senator Huffman moved that HB 3300 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 as a matter of pending business CSHB 3965.
Senator Huffman moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Huffman moved that HB 3965 do not pass but that CSHB 3965 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.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HCR 35.
Senator Huffman moved that HCR 35 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 Huffman 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 HJR 72.
Senator Huffman moved that HJR 72 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 as a matter of pending business HB 292.
Senator Huffman moved that HB 292 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
Senator Huffman withdrew the motion and moved that HB 292 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Huffman resumed the chair.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3706.
Senator Hughes moved to reconsider the vote.
Senator Hughes moved that HB 3706 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
There being no further business, at 2:52 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