MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
8:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E1.012
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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 Natural Resources & Economic Development was held on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.012, at Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS ABSENT: |
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Senator Brian Birdwell, Chair |
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Senator Judith Zaffirini, Vice Chair |
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Senator Pat Fallon |
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Senator Peter Flores |
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Senator Kelly Hancock |
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Senator Juan Hinojosa Senator Bryan Hughes |
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Senator Borris Miles |
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Senator Angela Paxton |
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Senator Beverly Powell |
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Senator José Rodríguez |
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The chair called the meeting to order at 8:00 AM. There being a quorum present at 8:24 AM, the following business was transacted:
The following members arrived after the roll was called: Senator Pat Fallon, Senator Kelly Hancock, Senator Bryan Hughes, Senator Angela Paxton, and Senator Beverly Powell.
Senator Birdwell moved that testimony be limited to 2 minutes per witness; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1649 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Watson, to explain the bill. Senator Birdwell sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Watson to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the 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 Birdwell moved that HB 1649 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2348 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Perry, to explain the bill. Senator Flores sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Perry to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the 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 2348 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1949 and recognized 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 Birdwell moved that HB 1949 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2199 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Flores, to explain the bill. Senator Rodriguez sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Flores to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the 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 2199 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3045 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Flores, 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 3045 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3356 and recognized Senator Rodríguez, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, 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 3356 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1633 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 Birdwell moved that HB 1633 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1634 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 Birdwell moved that HB 1634 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2272 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 Birdwell moved that HB 2272 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3224 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 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 3224 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2726 and recognized Senator Zaffirini, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, 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 2726 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Zaffirini assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 864 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 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 Zaffirini moved that HB 864 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3745 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 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 Zaffirini moved that HB 3745 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3557 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 bill as engrossed.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
Senator Paxton assumed the chair. Testimony on the bill continued.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Paxton moved that HB 3557 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Birdwell resumed the chair.
At 10:28 AM, Senator Birdwell moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of
the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Pursuant to a motion made on the Senate floor by Senator Birdwell to suspend Senate Rules
11.10 and 11.18 that afternoon, the chair reconvened the Senate Committee on Natural
Resources & Economic Development at 6:38 PM at Senator Birdwell's Desk along the back
railing in the Senate Chamber.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1949. Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 1949 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 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 1649 and the committee substitute. Senator Zaffirini moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 1649 do not pass but that CSHB 1649 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, 2 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2348 and the committee substitute. Senator Zaffirini moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 2348 do not pass but that CSHB 2348 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 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 3356. Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 3356 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 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 2726. Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 2726 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, 3 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1633. Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 1633 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays, 1 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 1634. Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 1634 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays, 1 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 2272. Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 2272 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays, 1 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 3224 and the committee substitute. Senator Zaffirini moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 3224 do not pass but that CSHB 3224 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 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 2199 and the committee substitute. Senator Flores moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Flores moved that HB 2199 do not pass but that CSHB 2199 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Flores 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 3045. Senator Flores moved that HB 3045 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Flores 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 3143 and the committee substitute. Senator Zaffirini moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 3143 do not pass but that CSHB 3143 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 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 Zaffirini assumed the chair.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 864 and the committee substitute. Senator Birdwell moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Birdwell moved that HB 864 do not pass but that CSHB 864 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 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 3745 and the committee substitute. Senator Birdwell moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Birdwell moved that HB 3745 do not pass but that CSHB 3745 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 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.
Senator Birdwell resumed the chair.
There being no further business, at 6:52 PM Senator Birdwell moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
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Senator Brian Birdwell, Chair
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Paige McGhee, Clerk