MINUTES

 

SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Friday, May 17, 2019

8:00 AM

Capitol Extension, Room E1.012

 

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Pursuant to suspension of Senate Rule 11.10 and 11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Health & Human Services was held on Friday, May 17, 2019, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.012, at Austin, Texas.

 

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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 8:08 AM. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:

 

The chair laid out HB 965 and recognized the sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Powell 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.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that CSHB 965 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 1869 and recognized the sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.

 

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that HB 1869 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3803 and recognized the sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Powell 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.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that CSHB 3803 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 4298 and recognized the sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Powell 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.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that CSHB 4298 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 475 and recognized the sponsor, Senator Watson, to explain the bill.

 

The chair called invited individuals to provide invited testimony on HB 475.

 

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that HB 475 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 1362 and recognized the sponsor, Senator Watson, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Perry sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Watson to

explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.

 

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that CSHB 1362 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3152 and recognized the sponsor, Senator Menendez, to explain the bill.

 

The chair called invited individuals to provide invited testimony on HB 3152.

 

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that HB 3152 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3148 and recognized the sponsor, Senator Bettencourt, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Perry sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Bettencourt 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 Kolkhorst moved that CSHB 3148 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3703 and recognized the sponsor, Senator Campbell, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Campbell sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Campbell to

explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.

 

The chair called invited individuals to provide invited testimony on CSHB 3703.

 

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that CSHB 3703 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 8:57 AM Senator Seliger assumed the chair.

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out anew CSHB 3703.

 

Public witnesses registering and testifying on CSHB 3703 are shown on the attached list.

 

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

 

Senator Seliger moved that CSHB 3703 be left pending.

 

The chair laid out HB 4455 and recognized the sponsor, Senator Campbell, to explain the bill.

 

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Seliger moved that HB 4455 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 410 and recognized the sponsor, 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 house bill as engrossed.

 

The chair called invited individuals to provide invited testimony on CSHB 410.

 

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Seliger moved that CSHB 410 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3193 and recognized the sponsor, 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 house bill as engrossed.

 

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Seliger moved that CSHB 3193 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 9:56 AM Senator Kolkhorst resumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out HB 4372 and recognized Senator Johnson, in the absence of the Senate

sponsor, to explain the bill.

 

The chair called a resource witness to provide testimony on HB 4372.

 

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that HB 4372 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2205 and recognized the sponsor, Senator Buckingham, to explain the bill.

 

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that HB 2205 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2783 and recognized the sponsor, Senator Buckingham, to explain the bill.

 

At 10:09 AM Senator Powell assumed the chair.

 

The chair called invited individuals to provide invited testimony on HB 2783.

 

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Powell moved that HB 2783 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2786 and recognized the sponsor, Senator Buckingham, to explain the bill.

 

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Powell moved that HB 2786 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2059 and recognized Senator Buckingham, in the absence of the Senate

sponsor, to explain the bill.

 

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Powell moved that HB 2059 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3284 and recognized Senator Buckingham, in the absence of the Senate

sponsor, 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 house bill as engrossed.

 

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Powell moved that CSHB 3284 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3147 and recognized Senator Buckingham, in the absence of the Senate

sponsor, to explain the bill.

 

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Powell moved that HB 3147 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3092 and recognized the sponsor, Senator Buckingham, to explain the bill.

 

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Powell moved that HB 3092 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2410 and recognized the sponsor, Senator Perry, to explain the bill.

 

The chair called invited individuals to provide invited testimony on HB 2410.

 

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Powell moved that HB 2410 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3428 and recognized the sponsor, Senator Perry, to explain the bill.

 

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Powell moved that HB 3428 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 10:26 AM Senator Kolkhorst resumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out HB 3285 and recognized Senator Perry, in the absence of the Senate

sponsor, to explain the bill.

 

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that HB 3285 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 10:27 AM Senator Perry assumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out HB 651 and recognized the sponsor, Senator Kolkhorst, to explain the bill.

 

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Perry moved that HB 651 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2174 and recognized the sponsor, Senator Kolkhorst, to explain the bill.

 

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Perry moved that HB 2174 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3950 and recognized the sponsor, Senator Kolkhorst, to explain the bill.

 

The chair called invited individuals to provide invited testimony on HB 3950.

 

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Perry moved that HB 3950 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 4090 and recognized the sponsor, 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 house bill as engrossed.

 

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Perry moved that CSHB 4090 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 10:42 AM Senator Kolkhorst resumed the chair.

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out anew CSHB 3148.

 

Public witnesses registering and testifying on CSHB 3148 are shown on the attached list.

 

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

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that CSHB 3148 be left pending.

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out anew CSHB 1362.

 

Public witnesses registering and testifying on CSHB 1362 are shown on the attached list.

 

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

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that CSHB 1362 be left pending.

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out anew HB 1869.

 

Public witnesses registering and testifying on HB 1869 are shown on the attached list.

 

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

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that HB 1869 be left pending.

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out anew HB 2205.

 

Public witnesses registering and testifying on HB 2205 are shown on the attached list.

 

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

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that HB 2205 be left pending.

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out anew CSHB 3284.

 

Witnesses registering and testifying on CSHB 3284 are shown on the attached list.

 

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

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that CSHB 3284 be left pending.

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out anew HB 4372.

 

Public witnesses registering and testifying on HB 4372 are shown on the attached list.

 

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

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that HB 4372 be left pending.

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out anew CSHB 410.

 

Public witnesses registering and testifying on CSHB 410 are shown on the attached list.

 

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

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that CSHB 410 be left pending.

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out anew CSHB 4298.

 

Public witnesses registering and testifying on CSHB 4298 are shown on the attached list.

 

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

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that CSHB 4298 be left pending.

 

At 11:22 AM Senator Perry resumed the chair.

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out anew HB 651.

 

Witnesses registering and testifying on HB 651 are shown on the attached list.

 

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

 

Senator Perry moved that HB 651 be left pending.

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out anew CSHB 4090.

 

Witnesses registering and testifying on CSHB 4090 are shown on the attached list.

 

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

 

Senator Perry moved that CSHB 4090 be left pending.

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out anew HB 3950.

 

Public witnesses registering and testifying on HB 3950 are shown on the attached list.

 

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

 

Senator Perry moved that HB 3950 be left pending.

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out anew HB 2174.

 

Public witnesses registering and testifying on HB 2174 are shown on the attached list.

 

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

 

Senator Perry moved that HB 2174 be left pending.

 

At 11:29 AM Senator Kolkhorst resumed the chair.

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out anew HB 475, CSHB 965, HB 2059, HB 2410, HB 2783, HB 2786, HB 3092, HB 3147, HB 3152, CSHB 3193, HB 3285, HB 3428, CSHB 3803, HB 4455.

 

Public witnesses registering and testifying on HB 475, CSHB 965, HB 2059, HB 2410, HB 2783, HB 2786, HB 3092, HB 3147, HB 3152, CSHB 3193, HB 3285, HB 3428, CSHB 3803, HB 4455 are shown on the attached list.

 

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

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that HB 475, CSHB 965, HB 2059, HB 2410, HB 2783, HB 2786, HB 3092, HB 3147, HB 3152, CSHB 3193, HB 3285, HB 3428, CSHB 3803, HB 4455 be left pending.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 671.

 

Senator Perry moved that SB 671 be reported back 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 1063.

 

Senator Buckingham sent up a committee substitute for HB 1063 and Senator Kolkhorst explained the committee substitute.

 

Senator Buckingham moved the adoption of committee substitute for House Bill 1063; without

objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Buckingham moved that HB 1063 do not pass but that CSHB 1063 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 1386.

 

Senator Perry moved that HB 1386 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 1576.

 

The chair withdrew the old committee substitute that was laid out during the May 7th hearing.

Senator Buckingham sent up the new committee substitute for House Bill 1576 and Senator Buckingham explained the new committee substitute.

 

Senator Perry moved the adoption of the new committee substitute for House Bill 1576; without

objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Perry moved that HB 1576 do not pass but that CSHB 1576 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 CSHB 1669.

 

Senator Perry moved the adoption of committee substitute for House Bill 1669; without

objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Perry moved that HB 1669 do not pass but that CSHB 1669 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 CSHB 3704.

 

Senator Perry moved the adoption of committee substitute for House Bill 3704; without

objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Perry moved that HB 3704 do not pass but that CSHB 3704 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 CSHB 1318.

 

Senator Perry moved the adoption of committee substitute for House Bill 1318; without

objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Perry moved that HB 1318 do not pass but that CSHB 1318 be reported back to

the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a

record vote of 8 ayes, 1 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1694.

 

Senator Perry moved that HB 1694 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 HB 1849.

 

Senator Perry moved that HB 1849 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 HB 1884.

 

Senator Perry moved that HB 1884 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 HB 2299.

 

Senator Perry moved that HB 2299 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 CSHB 4260.

 

Senator Perry moved the adoption of committee substitute for House Bill 4260; without

objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Perry moved that HB 4260 do not pass but that CSHB 4260 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 HB 2594.

 

Senator Perry moved that HB 2594 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 Seliger 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 2813.

 

Senator Perry moved that HB 2813 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 HB 3117.

 

Senator Perry moved that HB 3117 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 CSHB 3304.

 

Senator Buckingham moved the adoption of committee substitute for House Bill 3304; without

objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Buckingham moved that HB 3304 do not pass but that CSHB 3304 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 CSHB 3390.

 

Senator Perry moved the adoption of committee substitute for House Bill 3390; without

objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Perry moved that HB 3390 do not pass but that CSHB 3390 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 CSHB 3980.

 

Senator Perry moved the adoption of committee substitute for House Bill 3980; without

objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Perry moved that HB 3980 do not pass but that CSHB 3980 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 CSHB 3703.

 

Senator Campbell moved the adoption of committee substitute for House Bill 3703; without

objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Campbell moved that HB 3703 do not pass but that CSHB 3703 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 2205.

 

Senator Perry moved that HB 2205 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.

 

At 11:47 AM Senator Perry resumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSHB 644.

 

Senator Campbell moved the adoption of committee substitute for House Bill 644; without

objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Campbell moved that HB 644 do not pass but that CSHB 644 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.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1111.

 

Senator Kolkhorst sent up a committee substitute for HB 1111 and Senator Kolkhorst explained the committee substitute.

 

Senator Campbell moved the adoption of committee substitute for House Bill 1111; without

objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Campbell moved that HB 1111 do not pass but that CSHB 1111 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 1112.

 

Senator Campbell moved that HB 1112 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.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2174.

 

Senator Campbell moved that HB 2174 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation

that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 1 nays, 0 present

not voting, and 0 absent.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 4289.

 

Senator Campbell moved that HB 4289 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.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 4533.

 

Senator Campbell moved that HB 4533 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 CSHB 3950.

 

Senator Campbell moved the adoption of committee substitute for House Bill 3950; without

objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Campbell moved that HB 3950 do not pass but that CSHB 3950 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.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSHB 2335.

 

Senator Campbell moved the adoption of committee substitute for House Bill 2335; without

objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Campbell moved that HB 2335 do not pass but that CSHB 2335 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 11:55 AM Senator Kolkhorst resumed the chair.

 

At 11:55 AM Senator Perry moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of

the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Pursuant to the suspension of Senate Rules 11.10 and 11.18, Senator Kolkhorst reconvened the

Senate Committee on Health and Human Services at the rail in the Senate Chamber at 6:57pm.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSHB 410.

 

Senator Johnson moved the adoption of committee substitute for House Bill 410; without

objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Johnson moved that HB 410 do not pass but that CSHB 410 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 CSHB 965.

 

Senator Johnson moved the adoption of committee substitute for House Bill 965; without

objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Johnson moved that HB 965 do not pass but that CSHB 965 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 CSHB 3148.

 

Senator Perry moved the adoption of committee substitute for House Bill 3148; without

objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Perry moved that HB 3148 do not pass but that CSHB 3148 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 CSHB 3284.

 

Senator Perry moved the adoption of committee substitute for House Bill 3284; without

objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Johnson moved that HB 965 do not pass but that CSHB 965 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 CSHB 3803.

 

Senator Perry moved the adoption of committee substitute for House Bill 3803; without

objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Perry moved that HB 3803 do not pass but that CSHB 3803 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 CSHB 4298.

 

Senator Perry moved the adoption of committee substitute for House Bill 4298; without

objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Perry moved that HB 4298 do not pass but that CSHB 4298 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 CSHB 4429.

 

Senator Perry moved the adoption of committee substitute for House Bill 4429; without

objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Perry moved that HB 4429 do not pass but that CSHB 4429 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 7:04 PM Senator Perry resumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSHB 4090.

 

Senator Flores moved the adoption of committee substitute for House Bill 4090; without

objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Flores moved that HB 4090 do not pass but that CSHB 4090 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 7:05 PM Senator Kolkhorst resumed the chair.

 

There being no further business, at 7:06 PM Senator Powell 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