The House Committee on Corrections

87th Legislature

April 21, 2021

8:00 a.m.

E2.026

Pursuant to a notice posted on April 16, 2021, the House Committee on Corrections met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Murr, at 8:03 a.m.

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

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

A quorum was present for the sole purpose of taking testimony, pursuant to Rule 4, Section 16A.

HB 342

The chair laid out HB 342.

The chair recognized Representative Rosenthal to explain HB 342.

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

(Representative Slaton now present.)

(Representative Burrows now present.)

(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 Rosenthal to close on HB 342.

HB 342 was left pending without objection.

HB 1971

The chair laid out HB 1971.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Canales to explain HB 1971.

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

(Representative Allen in chair.)

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

The chair recognized Representative Canales to close on HB 1971.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 1971 was left pending without objection.

HB 357

The chair laid out HB 357.

The chair recognized Representative Allen, on behalf of Representative Sherman, to explain HB 357.

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

(Representative Murr in chair.)

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

HB 357 was left pending without objection.

At 9:54 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 if permission is granted by the house.

The committee reconvened at 1:11 p.m. and was called to order by the chair, Representative Murr.

The quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Murr; and Allen.

A quorum was present for the sole purpose of taking testimony, pursuant to Rule 4, Section 16A.

HB 357

The chair laid out HB 357 as pending business.

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

(Representative White now present.)

(Representative Martinez Fischer now present.)

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

The chair recognized Representative Allen, on behalf of Representative Sherman, to close on HB 357.

HB 357 was left pending without objection.

HB 1921

The chair laid out HB 1921.

The chair recognized Representative White to explain HB 1921.

(Representative Bailes now present.)

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

(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 White to close on HB 1921.

HB 1921 was left pending without objection.

HCR 4

The chair laid out HCR 4.

The chair recognized Representative White to explain HCR 4.

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

The chair recognized Representative Bailes, on behalf of Representative White, to close on HCR 4.

HCR 4 was left pending without objection.

HB 507

The chair laid out HB 507.

The chair recognized Representative Meza to explain HB 507.

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

The chair recognized Representative Meza to close on HB 507.

HB 507 was left pending without objection.

HB 4207

The chair laid out HB 4207.

The chair recognized Representative Murr to explain HB 4207.

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

The chair recognized Representative Murr to close on HB 4207.

HB 4207 was left pending without objection.

At 3:46 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