MINUTES

 

SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Tuesday, April 9, 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 9, 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:

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1140.

 

Senator Kolkhorst sent up the committee substitute for Senate Bill 1140, and the chair recognized Senator Watson to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.

 

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

 

The chair laid out SB 1119 and recognized the author, Senator Lucio, to explain the bill.

 

The chair called invited individuals to provide invited testimony on SB 1119. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that SB 1119 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out SB 1121 and recognized the author, Senator Lucio, to explain the bill.

 

The chair called invited individuals to provide invited testimony on SB 1121. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that SB 1121 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out SB 1312 and recognized the author, Senator Lucio, to explain the bill.

 

The chair called invited individuals to provide invited testimony on SB 1312. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that SB 1312 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out SB 1313 and recognized the author, Senator Lucio, to explain the bill.

 

The chair called invited individuals to provide invited testimony on SB 1313. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that SB 1313 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out SB 1790 and recognized the author, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.

 

The chair called invited individuals to provide invited testimony on SB 1790. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that SB 1790 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out SB 1279 and recognized the author, Senator West, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Seliger sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator West 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 1279. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that CSSB 1279 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out SB 1130 and recognized the author, Senator West, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Seliger sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator West 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 1130. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that CSSB 1130 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out SB 2138 and recognized the author, Senator Hinojosa, to explain the bill.

 

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

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that CSSB 2138 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out SB 2316 and recognized the author, Senator Hinojosa, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Seliger sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Hinojosa 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 2316. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that CSSB 2316 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out SB 1780 and recognized the author, Senator Paxton, to explain the bill.

 

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

 

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that CSSB 1780 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out SB 1177 and recognized the author, Senator Menendez, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Seliger sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Menendez 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 1177. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that CSSB 1177 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out SB 1765 and recognized the author, Senator Bettencourt, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Seliger sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator West 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 1765. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that CSSB 1765 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out SB 349 and recognized the author, Senator Seliger, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Seliger sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Seliger 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 349. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that CSSB 349 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out SB 1226 and recognized the author, Senator Seliger, to explain the bill.

 

The chair called invited individuals to provide invited testimony on SB 1226. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that SB 1226 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out SB 1096 and recognized Senator Buckingham, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Buckingham sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Buckingham 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 1096. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that CSSB 1096 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 10:07 AM Senator Seliger assumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out SB 470 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 Seliger moved that CSSB 470 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 10:12 AM Senator Kolkhorst resumed the chair.

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out anew SB 1790.

 

Public witnesses registering and testifying on SB 1790 are shown on the attached list.

 

The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that SB 1790 be left pending.

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out anew CSSB 1765.

 

Public witnesses registering and testifying on CSSB 1765 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 1765 be left pending.

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out anew CSSB 349, CSSB 1096, SB 1119, SB 1121, CSSB 1130, CSSB 1177, SB 1226, CSSB 1279, SB 1312, SB 1313, CSSB 1780, CSSB 2138, and CSSB 2316.

 

Public witnesses registering and testifying on CSSB 349, CSSB 1096, SB 1119, SB 1121, CSSB 1130, CSSB 1177, SB 1226, CSSB 1279, SB 1312, SB 1313, CSSB 1780, CSSB 2138, and CSSB 2316 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 349, CSSB 1096, SB 1119, SB 1121, CSSB 1130, CSSB 1177, SB 1226, CSSB 1279, SB 1312, SB 1313, CSSB 1780, CSSB 2138, and CSSB 2316 be left pending.

 

At 10:29 AM Senator Seliger resumed the chair.

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out anew CSSB 470.

 

Public witnesses registering and testifying on CSSB 470 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 470 be left pending.

 

At 10:34 AM Senator Kolkhorst resumed the chair.

 

At 10:36am, the Chair recessed the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services, subject to the call of the Chair.

 

At 4:16 pm the Chair reconvened the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services along the back railing in the Senate Chamber.

 

There being a quorum present, the Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 438.

 

Senator Perry moved that SB 438 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 Perry 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 932.

 

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

 

Senator Perry moved that SB 932 do not pass but that CSSB 932 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 Perry 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 1056.

 

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

 

Senator Perry moved that SB 1056 do not pass but that CSSB 1056 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 Perry 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 1140.

 

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

 

Senator Perry moved the adoption of the committee substitute for Senate Bill 1140; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Perry moved that SB 1140 do not pass but that CSSB 1140 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 1207.

 

The chair withdrew the old committee substitute that was laid out during the April 2nd hearing.

 

Senator Perry sent up the new committee substitute for Senate Bill 1207 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 1207; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Perry moved that SB 1207 do not pass but that CSSB 1207 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 1239.

 

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

 

Senator Johnson moved that SB 1239 do not pass but that CSSB 1239 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 Johnson 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 1283.

 

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

 

Senator Miles moved that SB 1283 do not pass but that CSSB 1283 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 Miles 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 1445.

 

Senator Perry sent up a committee substitute for Senate Bill 1445 and the chair recognized Senator Perry to explain the committee substitute.

 

Senator Perry moved the adoption of the committee substitute for Senate Bill 1445; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Perry moved that SB 1445 do not pass but that CSSB 1445 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.

 

At 4:25 PM Senator Perry assumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 572.

 

The chair withdrew the old committee substitute that was laid out during the April 2nd hearing.

 

Senator Kolkhorst sent up the new committee substitute for Senate Bill 572 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 572; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Flores moved that SB 572 do not pass but that CSSB 572 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 1101.

 

The chair withdrew the old committee substitute that was laid out during the April 2nd hearing.

 

Senator Kolkhorst sent up the new committee substitute for Senate Bill 1101 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 1101; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Powell moved that SB 1101 do not pass but that CSSB 1101 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 CSSB 2480.

 

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

 

Senator Campbell moved that SB 2480 do not pass but that CSSB 2480 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 Campbell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 4:28 PM Senator Kolkhorst resumed the chair.

 

There being no further business, at 4:29 PM Senator Kolkhorst 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