MINUTES

SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

8:00 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 Health & Human Services was held on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, in the Senate Chamber.

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MEMBERS PRESENT:	MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Lois Kolkhorst, Chair	None
Senator Charles Perry, Vice Chair
Senator Dawn Buckingham
Senator Donna Campbell
Senator Peter Flores
Senator Nathan Johnson
Senator Borris Miles
Senator Beverly Powell
Senator Kel Seliger

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The chair called the meeting to order at 8:00 AM. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:

At 8:02 AM Senator Perry assumed the chair.

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

Senator Kolkhorst sent up a committee substitute for Senate Concurrent Resolution 21 and the chair recognized Senator Kolkhorst to explain the new committee substitute.

Senator Flores moved the adoption of the committee substitute for Senate Concurrent Resolution 21; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Buckingham moved that SCR 21 do not pass but that CSSCR 21 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 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 CSSB 750.

The chair withdrew the old committee substitute that was laid out during the March 5th hearing.

Senator Kolkhorst sent up the new committee substitute for Senate Bill 750 and the chair recognized Senator Kolkhorst to explain the new committee substitute.

Senator Powell moved the adoption of the new committee substitute for Senate Bill 750; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Buckingham moved that SB 750 do not pass but that CSSB 750 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 781.

The chair withdrew the old committee substitute that was laid out during the March 19th hearing.

Senator Kolkhorst sent up the new committee substitute for Senate Bill 781 and the chair recognized Senator Kolkhorst to explain the new committee substitute.

Senator Johnson moved the adoption of the new committee substitute for Senate Bill 781; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Buckingham moved that SB 781 do not pass but that CSSB 781 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 982.

The chair withdrew the old committee substitute that was laid out during the March 19th hearing.

Senator Kolkhorst sent up the new committee substitute for Senate Bill 982 and the chair recognized Senator Kolkhorst to explain the new committee substitute.

Senator Flores moved the adoption of the new committee substitute for Senate Bill 982; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Powell moved that SB 982 do not pass but that CSSB 982 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 2200. 

Senator Miles moved the adoption of the committee substitute for Senate Bill 2200; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Powell moved that SB 2200 do not pass but that CSSB 2200 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 Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

At 8:12 AM Senator Kolkhorst resumed the chair.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 170.

The chair withdrew the old committee substitute that was laid out during the March 19th hearing.

Senator Miles sent up the new committee substitute for Senate Bill 170.

Senator Miles sent up a committee amendment, and Senator Kolkhorst explained the amendment.

Senator Perry moved adoption of committee amendment 1 for the committee substitute for SB 170; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Perry moved that the adopted committee amendment be rolled into the committee substitute for SB 170 to create a new committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Perry moved the adoption of the new committee substitute for Senate Bill 170; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Perry moved that SB 170 do not pass but that CSSB 170 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 384.

Senator Perry sent up the committee substitute for Senate Bill 384 and the chair recognized explained the committee substitute.

Senator Perry moved the adoption of the new committee substitute for Senate Bill 384; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Perry moved that SB 384 do not pass but that CSSB 384 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 436.

Senator Perry moved that SB 436 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 569.

The chair withdrew the old committee substitute that was laid out during the March 19th hearing.

Senator Perry sent up the new committee substitute for Senate Bill 569 and the chair recognized Senator Perry to explain the new committee substitute.  

Senator Perry moved the adoption of the new committee substitute for Senate Bill 569; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Perry moved that SB 569 do not pass but that CSSB 569 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 2132.

Senator Powell sent up the committee substitute for Senate Bill 2132 and the chair recognized Senator Powell to explain the committee substitute.

Senator Powell moved the adoption of the committee substitute for Senate Bill 2132; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Powell moved that SB 2132 do not pass but that CSSB 2132 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 Powell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1636.

Senator Perry moved that SB 1636 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, 1 present not voting, and 0 absent.

The chair laid out SB 932 and recognized the author, Senator Hughes, to explain the bill.

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

The chair called invited individuals to provide invited testimony on CSSB 1056. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

Senator Kolkhorst moved that CSSB 932 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 705.

Senator Seliger sent up the committee substitute for Senate Bill 705, and recognized Senator Watson to explain the committee substitute.

Senator Seliger moved the adoption of the committee substitute for Senate Bill 705; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Seliger moved that SB 705 do not pass but that CSSB 705 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 706.

The chair withdrew the old committee substitute that was laid out during the March 19th hearing.

Senator Seliger sent up the new committee substitute for Senate Bill 706 and the chair recognized Senator Watson to explain the new committee substitute.  

Senator Perry moved the adoption of the new committee substitute for Senate Bill 706; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Seliger moved that SB 706 do not pass but that CSSB 706 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 SB 1140 and recognized the author, Senator Watson, to explain the bill.  

Senator Kolkhorst moved that SB 1140 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 438 and recognized the author, Senator Nelson, to explain the bill.

The chair called invited individuals to provide invited testimony on SB 438. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

Senator Kolkhorst moved that SB 438 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1834 and recognized the author, Senator Alvarado, to explain the bill.

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

The chair called invited individuals to provide invited testimony on CSSB 1834. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

Senator Kolkhorst moved that CSSB 1834 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1283 and recognized the author, Senator Miles, to explain the bill.

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

The chair called invited individuals to provide invited testimony on CSSB 1283. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

Senator Kolkhorst moved that CSSB 1283 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1239 and recognized the author, Senator Johnson, to explain the bill.

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

The chair called invited individuals to provide invited testimony on CSSB 1239. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

Senator Kolkhorst moved that CSSB 1239 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1207 and recognized the author, Senator Perry, to explain the bill.

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

Senator Kolkhorst moved that CSSB 1207 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1445 and recognized the author, Senator Perry, to explain the bill.

The chair called invited individuals to provide invited testimony on SB 1445. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

Senator Kolkhorst moved that SB 1445 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

At 9:46 AM Senator Perry resumed the chair.

The chair laid out SB 572 and recognized the author, Senator Kolkhorst, to explain the bill.

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

The chair called invited individuals to provide invited testimony on CSSB 572. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

Senator Perry moved that CSSB 572 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1105 and recognized the author, Senator Kolkhorst, to explain the bill.

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

The chair called invited individuals to provide invited testimony on CSSB 1105. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

Senator Perry moved that CSSB 1105 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 1101 and recognized the author, Senator Kolkhorst, to explain the bill.

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

Senator Perry moved that CSSB 1101 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

At 10:27 AM Senator Kolkhorst resumed the chair.

At 10:28 AM Senator Kolkhorst moved that the Committee stand recessed until one hour after adjournment of the Senate. Without objection, it was so ordered.

At 5:39 PM Senator Kolkhorst reconvened the meeting.

The chair laid out SB 1235 and recognized the author, Senator Buckingham, to explain the bill.

Senator Kolkhorst moved that SB 1235 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

At 5:42 PM Senator Seliger assumed the chair.

The chair laid out SB 2480 and recognized the author, Senator Kolkhorst, to explain the bill.

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

The chair called invited individuals to provide invited testimony on CSSB 2480. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

Senator Seliger moved that CSSB 2480 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out anew CSSB 572.

Public witnesses registering and testifying on CSSB 572 are shown on the attached list.

The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Kolkhorst moved that CSSB 572 be left pending.

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out anew CSSB 1105.

Public witnesses registering and testifying on CSSB 1105 are shown on the attached list.

The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Seliger moved that CSSB 1105 be left pending.

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out anew CSSB 1101 and CSSB 2480.

Public witnesses registering and testifying on CSSB 1101 and CSSB 2480 are shown on the attached list.

The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Seliger moved that CSSB 1101 and CSSB 2480 be left pending.

At 6:27 PM Senator Kolkhorst resumed the chair.

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out anew CSSB 932.

Public witnesses registering and testifying on CSSB 932 are shown on the attached list.

The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Perry moved that CSSB 932 be left pending.

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out anew SB 1445.

Public witnesses registering and testifying on SB 1445 are shown on the attached list.

The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Campbell moved that SB 1445 be left pending.

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out anew CSSB 1834.

Public witnesses registering and testifying on CSSB 1834 are shown on the attached list.

The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Perry moved that CSSB 1834 be left pending.

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out anew SB 1140.

Public witnesses registering and testifying on SB 1140 are shown on the attached list.

The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Perry moved that SB 1140 be left pending.

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out anew CSSB 1207.

Public witnesses registering and testifying on CSSB 1207 are shown on the attached list.

The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Flores moved that CSSB 1207 be left pending.

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out anew SB 438.

Public witnesses registering and testifying on SB 438 are shown on the attached list.

The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Perry moved that SB 438 be left pending.

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out anew SB 1235.

Public witnesses registering and testifying on SB 1235 are shown on the attached list.

The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Perry moved that SB 1235 be left pending.

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out anew CSSB 1239.

Public witnesses registering and testifying on CSSB 1239 are shown on the attached list.

The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Perry moved that CSSB 1239 be left pending.

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out anew CSSB 1283.

Public witnesses registering and testifying on CSSB 1283 are shown on the attached list.

The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Perry moved that CSSB 1283 be left pending.

There being no further business, at 7:06 PM Senator Perry moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.

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Senator Lois Kolkhorst, Chair

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Daniel Manks, Clerk