The House Committee on Corrections

87th Legislature

April 7, 2021

8:00 a.m.

E2.026

Pursuant to a notice posted on April 1, 2021, revised on April 6, 2021, the House Committee on Corrections met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Murr, at 8:04 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Murr; Allen; Bailes; Burrows; Slaton; and White.

A quorum was present.

HB 4212

The chair laid out HB 4212.

The chair recognized Representative Moody to explain HB 4212.

(Representative Rodriguez now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Sherman, Sr. now present.)

(Representative Martinez Fischer participating virtually, pursuant to Rule 4, Section 16A.)

The chair recognized Representative Moody to close on HB 4212.

HB 4212 was left pending without objection.

HJR 10

The chair laid out HJR 10.

The chair recognized Representative Thompson, Senfronia to explain HJR 10.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Thompson, Senfronia to close on HJR 10.

HJR 10 was left pending without objection.

HB 137

The chair laid out HB 137.

The chair recognized Representative Thompson, Senfronia to explain HB 137.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Thompson, Senfronia to close on HB 137.

HB 137 was left pending without objection.

HB 721

The chair laid out HB 721.

The chair recognized Representative Wilson to explain HB 721.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Wilson to close on HB 721.

HB 721 was left pending without objection.

HB 841

The chair laid out HB 841.

The chair recognized Representative Moody to explain HB 841.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Moody to close on HB 841.

HB 841 was left pending without objection.

HB 2036

The chair laid out HB 2036.

The chair recognized Representative Johnson, Julie to explain HB 2036.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Johnson, Julie to close on HB 2036.

HB 2036 was left pending without objection.

HB 2352

The chair laid out HB 2352.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Parker to explain HB 2352.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Parker to close on HB 2352.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2352 was left pending without objection.

HB 2742

The chair laid out HB 2742.

The chair recognized Representative Reynolds to explain HB 2742.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Reynolds to close on HB 2742.

HB 2742 was left pending without objection.

At 9:59 a.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was recessed until upon final adjourn./recess or during the period authorized for reading and referral of bills.

The committee reconvened at 2:32 p.m. and was called to order by the chair, Representative Murr.

The quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Murr; Allen; Bailes; Burrows; Martinez Fischer; Rodriguez; and Sherman, Sr..

A quorum was present.

HB 953

The chair laid out HB 953.

The chair recognized Representative Allen to explain HB 953.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Allen to close on HB 953.

HB 953 was left pending without objection.

HB 1844

The chair laid out HB 1844.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Allen to explain HB 1844.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Allen to close on HB 1844.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 1844 was left pending without objection.

HB 3002

The chair laid out HB 3002 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Bailes moved that HB 3002, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Murr; Allen; Bailes; Martinez Fischer; Rodriguez; Sherman, Sr. (6).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Burrows; Slaton; White (3).

HB 3432

The chair laid out HB 3432 as pending business.

Representative Rodriguez offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Rodriguez moved that HB 3432, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Murr; Allen; Bailes; Martinez Fischer; Rodriguez; Sherman, Sr. (6).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Burrows; Slaton; White (3).

HB 3457

The chair laid out HB 3457 as pending business.

Representative Allen moved that HB 3457, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Murr; Allen; Bailes; Martinez Fischer; Rodriguez; Sherman, Sr. (6).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Burrows; Slaton; White (3).

HB 3606

The chair laid out HB 3606 as pending business.

Representative Rodriguez moved that HB 3606, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Murr; Allen; Bailes; Martinez Fischer; Rodriguez; Sherman, Sr. (6).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Burrows; Slaton; White (3).

HB 2341

The chair laid out HB 2341.

The chair recognized Representative Crockett to explain HB 2341.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative White now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Crockett to close on HB 2341.

HB 2341 was left pending without objection.

HB 2145

The chair laid out HB 2145.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Allen to explain HB 2145.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Allen to close on HB 2145.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2145 was left pending without objection.

HB 2793

The chair laid out HB 2793.

The chair recognized Representative Johnson, Jarvis to explain HB 2793.

(Representative Allen in chair.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Murr in chair.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Johnson, Jarvis to close on HB 2793.

HB 2793 was left pending without objection.

HB 2754

The chair laid out HB 2754.

The chair recognized Representative Allen to explain HB 2754.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Allen to close on HB 2754.

HB 2754 was left pending without objection.

HB 2177

The chair laid out HB 2177.

The chair recognized Representative Moody to explain HB 2177.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Moody to close on HB 2177.

HB 2177 was left pending without objection.

HB 1805

The chair laid out HB 1805.

The chair recognized Representative Moody to explain HB 1805.

(Representative Rodriguez in chair.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Moody to close on HB 1805.

HB 1805 was left pending without objection.

At 7:33 p.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

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Rep. Murr, Chair

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Tyler Roberts, Clerk