MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE AFFAIRS
Friday, May 17, 2019
8:30 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 Friday, May 17, 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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Senator Judith Zaffirini, the acting chair, called the meeting to order at 8:38 AM. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:
The chair laid out HB 2831 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Juan 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 Zaffirini moved that HB 2831 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1019 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Juan 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 Zaffirini moved that HB 1019 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1927 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Juan 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 Zaffirini moved that HB 1927 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Huffman assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 356 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Buckingham, 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 356 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3531 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Buckingham, to explain the bill.
Senator Hall sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Buckingham 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 3531 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3081 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Paxton, to explain the bill.
Senator Hall sent up a committee substitute.
The chair recognized Senator Paxton 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 3081 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3642 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Powell, to explain the bill.
Senator Zaffirini sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Powell 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 3642 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2514 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 Huffman moved that HB 2514 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2554 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 Huffman moved that HB 2554 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2767 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 Huffman moved that HB 2767 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3078 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, 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 3078 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3252 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 Huffman moved that HB 3252 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3553 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, 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 3553 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4129 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.
Senator Birdwell assumed the chair.
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 Birdwell moved that HB 4129 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4248 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 Birdwell moved that HB 4248 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2737 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Nathan Johnson, 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 Birdwell moved that HB 2737 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4716 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Nathan Johnson, 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 Birdwell moved that HB 4716 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2430 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Miles, 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 Birdwell moved that HB 2430 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hughes assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 2363 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Birdwell, to explain the bill.
Senator Birdwell sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Birdwell 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.
Senator Huffman assumed the chair.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Huffman moved that HB 2363 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1113 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Alvarado, to explain the bill.
Senator Zaffirini sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Alvarado 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.
Senator Huffman moved that HB 1113 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 555 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Rodríguez, 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 555 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2248 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 2248 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2782 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Rodríguez, to explain the bill.
Senator Zaffirini sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Rodríguez 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 2782 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1113.
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 1113 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1143 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 1143 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1399 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 1399 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1185 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 1185 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Creighton assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 2362 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 Creighton moved that HB 2362 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2628 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 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 Creighton moved that HB 2628 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2640 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 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 Creighton moved that HB 2640 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2909 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 Creighton moved that HB 2909 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3635 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 Creighton moved that HB 3635 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2929 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hancock, 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 Creighton moved that HB 2929 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3863 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 Creighton moved that HB 3863 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2271 and recognized Senator Hughes, 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 Creighton moved that HB 2271 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1152 and recognized Senator Hughes, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, Senator Campbell, 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 Creighton moved that HB 1152 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 687 and recognized Senator Hughes, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, Senator Perry, 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 Creighton moved that HB 687 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3014 and recognized Senator Hughes, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, Senator Perry, to explain the bill.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Creighton moved that HB 3014 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 613 and recognized Senator Hughes, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, Senator Fallon, 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 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 Creighton moved that HB 613 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Huffman resumed the chair.
The chair laid out SR 760 and recognized Senator Hughes, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Huffman moved that SR 760 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1791 and recognized Senator Hughes, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, Senator Fallon, 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 1791 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1850 and recognized Senator Hughes, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, Senator Fallon, 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 1850 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3231 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 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 3231 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4428 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Fallon, 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 4428 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1078 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 1078 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1495 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Creighton, to explain the bill.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Huffman moved that HB 1495 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3145 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Creighton, 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 3145 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3522 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Creighton, 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 3522 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3910 and recognized Senator Creighton, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, Senator West, 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 3910 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Fallon assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 831 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 Fallon moved that HB 831 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1771 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 Fallon moved that HB 1771 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1888 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 Fallon moved that HB 1888 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1916 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 Fallon moved that HB 1916 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2613 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 Fallon moved that HB 2613 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3040 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 Fallon moved that HB 3040 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3490 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 Fallon moved that HB 3490 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Huffman resumed the chair.
At 11:58 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, 11.13, and 11.18, the Senate Committee on State Affairs added the following bill and reconvened at 2:35 PM in the Betty King Room: HB 3247.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 368.
Senator Birdwell moved that HB 368 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 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 CSHB 1211.
Senator Huffman moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Huffman moved that HB 1211 do not pass but that CSHB 1211 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
Senator Huffman withdrew the motion to report favorably.
Senator Huffman moved that HB 1211 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 356.
Senator Nelson moved that HB 356 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 Nelson 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 555.
Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 555 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 613.
Senator Fallon moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Fallon moved that HB 613 do not pass but that CSHB 613 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 HB 687.
Senator Hughes moved that HB 687 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 1019.
Senator Hughes moved that HB 1019 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 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 1078.
Senator Creighton moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Creighton moved that HB 1078 do not pass but that CSHB 1078 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 CSHB 1113.
Senator Hughes moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hughes moved that HB 1113 do not pass but that CSHB 1113 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 HB 1143.
Senator Hughes moved that HB 1143 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.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1152.
Senator Hughes moved that HB 1152 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 1399.
Senator Creighton moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Creighton moved that HB 1399 do not pass but that CSHB 1399 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 HB 1495.
Senator Creighton moved that HB 1495 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 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 1791.
Senator Fallon moved that HB 1791 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.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1850.
Senator Fallon moved that HB 1850 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 1927.
Senator Hughes moved that HB 1927 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 2248.
Senator Hughes moved that HB 2248 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 2271.
Senator Hughes moved that HB 2271 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 2362.
Senator Hughes moved that HB 2362 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 2363.
Senator Birdwell moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Birdwell moved that HB 2363 do not pass but that CSHB 2363 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 HB 2430.
Senator Hughes moved that HB 2430 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 2514.
Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 2514 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 2554.
Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 2554 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 2628.
Senator Hughes moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hughes moved that HB 2628 do not pass but that CSHB 2628 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 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 2640.
Senator Hughes moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hughes moved that HB 2640 do not pass but that CSHB 2640 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 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 2737.
Senator Hughes moved that HB 2737 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 2767.
Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 2767 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 2782.
Senator Hughes moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hughes moved that HB 2782 do not pass but that CSHB 2782 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 2831.
Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 2831 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 2909.
Senator Hughes moved that HB 2909 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 Hughes 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 HB 831.
Senator Huffman moved that HB 831 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 1771.
Senator Huffman moved that HB 1771 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 1888.
Senator Huffman moved that HB 1888 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.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1916.
Senator Huffman moved that HB 1916 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, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2613.
Senator Huffman moved that HB 2613 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 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 3040.
Senator Huffman moved that HB 3040 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, 3 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3490.
Senator Huffman moved that HB 3490 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, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Huffman resumed the chair.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2929.
Senator Hughes moved that HB 2929 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 3014.
Senator Hughes moved that HB 3014 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 3078.
Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 3078 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 3081.
Senator Hughes moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hughes moved that HB 3081 do not pass but that CSHB 3081 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 3145.
Senator Creighton moved that HB 3145 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 CSHB 3231.
Senator Fallon moved that HB 3231 do not pass but that CSHB 3231 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 HB 3252.
Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 3252 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 3522.
Senator Creighton moved that HB 3522 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 3531.
Senator Hughes moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hughes moved that HB 3531 do not pass but that CSHB 3531 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 3553.
Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 3553 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion failed with a record vote of 4 ayes, 5 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3635.
Senator Hughes moved that HB 3635 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 3642.
Senator Zaffirini moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 3642 do not pass but that CSHB 3642 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 3863.
Senator Hughes moved that HB 3863 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, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3910.
Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that HB 3910 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, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 4129.
Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 4129 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 4248.
Senator Zaffirini moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 4248 do not pass but that CSHB 4248 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 3863.
Senator Hughes moved to reconsider the vote on HB 3863; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hughes moved that HB 3863 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 4428.
Senator Fallon moved that HB 4428 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, 2 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 4716.
Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that HB 4716 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 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 SR 760.
Senator Huffman moved that SR 760 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 Huffman moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3247 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 Lucio, Jr. moved that HB 3247 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 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 CSHB 1211.
Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that HB 1211 do not pass but that CSHB 1211 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.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 4129.
Senator Zaffirini 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 3:27 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