The House Committee on Insurance

87th Legislature

April 13, 2021

10:30 a.m. or upon final adjourn./recess or bill referral if permission granted

E2.014

CORRECTED MINUTES

On May 4, 2021, the House Committee on Insurance authorized the correction of the  minutes for the meeting of the House Committee on Insurance held on April 13, 2021. The following are the corrected minutes for that meeting:

Pursuant to a notice posted on April 8, 2021, revised twice on April 8, 2021, and April 12, 2021, and a suspension of the 5-day posting rule on April 12, 2021, the House Committee on Insurance met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Oliverson, at 12:32 p.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Oliverson; Israel; and Middleton.

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

HB 240

The chair laid out HB 240.

The chair recognized Representative Thompson, Senfronia to explain HB 240.

(Representative Hull now present.)

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

(Representative Vo now present.)

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

The chair recognized Representative Thompson, Senfronia to close on HB 240.

HB 240 was left pending without objection.

HB 359

The chair laid out HB 359.

The chair recognized Representative Geren to explain HB 359.

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

(Representative González, Jessica now present.)

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

(Representative Romero, Jr. now present.)

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

(Representative Sanford now present.)

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

(Representative Vo in chair.)

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

(Representative Paul now present.)

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

(Representative Oliverson in chair.)

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

The chair recognized Representative Geren to close on HB 359.

HB 359 was left pending without objection.

HB 4051

The chair laid out HB 4051.

The chair recognized Representative Frank to explain HB 4051.

Representative Israel offered a complete committee substitute.

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

The chair recognized Representative Frank to close on HB 4051.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 4051 was left pending without objection.

HB 4469

The chair laid out HB 4469.

The chair recognized Representative Bell, Cecil to explain HB 4469.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

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

The chair recognized Representative Bell, Cecil to close on HB 4469.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 4469 was left pending without objection.

HB 3459

The chair laid out HB 3459.

The chair recognized Representative Bonnen to explain HB 3459.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

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

The chair recognized Representative Bonnen to close on HB 3459.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 3459 was left pending without objection.

HB 4012

The chair laid out HB 4012.

The chair recognized Representative Bonnen to explain HB 4012.

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

The chair recognized Representative Bonnen to close on HB 4012.

HB 4012 was left pending without objection.

HB 2118

The chair laid out HB 2118.

The chair recognized Representative Lucio III to explain HB 2118.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

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

The chair recognized Representative Lucio III to close on HB 2118.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2118 was left pending without objection.

HB 3742

The chair laid out HB 3742.

The chair recognized Representative Capriglione to explain HB 3742.

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

The chair recognized Representative Capriglione to close on HB 3742.

HB 3742 was left pending without objection.

HB 3235

The chair laid out HB 3235.

The chair recognized Representative Klick to explain HB 3235.

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

The chair recognized Representative Klick to close on HB 3235.

HB 3235 was left pending without objection.

HB 1131

The chair laid out HB 1131.

The chair recognized Representative Clardy to explain HB 1131.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

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

The chair recognized Representative Clardy to close on HB 1131.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 1131 was left pending without objection.

HB 2885

The chair laid out HB 2885.

The chair recognized Representative Clardy to explain HB 2885.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

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

The chair recognized Representative Clardy to close on HB 2885.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2885 was left pending without objection.

HB 2595

The chair laid out HB 2595.

The chair recognized Representative Price to explain HB 2595.

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

The chair recognized Representative Price to close on HB 2595.

HB 2595 was left pending without objection.

HB 2668

The chair laid out HB 2668.

The chair recognized Representative Price to explain HB 2668.

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

The chair recognized Representative Price to close on HB 2668.

HB 2668 was left pending without objection.

HB 429

The chair laid out HB 429.

The chair recognized Representative King, Ken to explain HB 429.

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

The chair recognized Representative King, Ken to close on HB 429.

HB 429 was left pending without objection.

HB 2545

The chair laid out HB 2545.

The chair recognized Representative Thierry to explain HB 2545.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

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

The chair recognized Representative Thierry to close on HB 2545.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2545 was left pending without objection.

HB 2547

The chair moved to reconsider the vote by which HB 2547 was reported from committee. The motion prevailed without objection. The chair moved that HB 2547, as substituted, be reported 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.

There being no objection the motion to reconsider prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Oliverson; Vo; González, Jessica; Hull; Israel; Middleton; Paul; Romero, Jr.; Sanford (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 3924

The chair laid out HB 3924 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that HB 3924, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Oliverson; Vo; Hull; Middleton; Paul; Sanford (6).

Nays:                           Representatives González, Jessica; Israel; Romero, Jr. (3).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 2241

The chair laid out HB 2241 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that HB 2241, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Oliverson; Vo; González, Jessica; Hull; Israel; Middleton; Paul; Sanford (8).

Nays:                           Representative Romero, Jr. (1).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 2787

The chair laid out HB 2787 as pending business.

The chair moved that HB 2787, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Oliverson; Vo; González, Jessica; Hull; Israel; Middleton; Paul; Sanford (8).

Nays:                           Representative Romero, Jr. (1).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 2761

The chair laid out HB 2761 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that HB 2761, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Oliverson; Vo; González, Jessica; Israel; Middleton; Romero, Jr. (6).

Nays:                           Representatives Hull; Paul; Sanford (3).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 2929

The chair laid out HB 2929 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that HB 2929, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Oliverson; Vo; González, Jessica; Hull; Israel; Middleton; Paul; Sanford (8).

Nays:                           Representative Romero, Jr. (1).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 3752

The chair laid out HB 3752 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that HB 3752, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Oliverson; Hull; Middleton; Paul; Sanford (5).

Nays:                           Representatives González, Jessica; Israel; Romero, Jr. (3).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Vo (1).

HB 3923

The chair laid out HB 3923 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that HB 3923, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Oliverson; Hull; Middleton; Paul; Sanford (5).

Nays:                           Representatives González, Jessica; Israel; Romero, Jr. (3).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative Vo (1).

HB 1646

The chair laid out HB 1646.

The chair recognized Representative Lambert to explain HB 1646.

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

The chair recognized Representative Lambert to close on HB 1646.

HB 1646 was left pending without objection.

HB 2269

The chair laid out HB 2269.

The chair recognized Representative Turner, John to explain HB 2269.

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

The chair recognized Representative Turner, John to close on HB 2269.

HB 2269 was left pending without objection.

(Representative Vo now present.)

HB 621

The chair laid out HB 621.

The chair recognized Representative Johnson, Julie to explain HB 621.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

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

(Representative Vo in chair.)

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

The chair recognized Representative Johnson, Julie to close on HB 621.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 621 was left pending without objection.

HB 2035

The chair laid out HB 2035.

The chair recognized Representative Johnson, Julie to explain HB 2035.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

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

(Representative Oliverson in chair.)

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

The chair recognized Representative Johnson, Julie to close on HB 2035.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2035 was left pending without objection.

HB 1793

The chair laid out HB 1793.

The chair recognized Representative Johnson, Julie to explain HB 1793.

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

The chair recognized Representative Johnson, Julie to close on HB 1793.

HB 1793 was left pending without objection.

HB 2738

The chair laid out HB 2738.

The chair recognized Representative González, Jessica to explain HB 2738 on behalf of Representative Hernandez.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

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

The chair recognized Representative González, Jessica to close on HB 2738 on behalf of Representative Hernandez.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2738 was left pending without objection.

HB 980

The chair laid out HB 980.

The chair recognized Representative Fierro to explain HB 980.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

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

The chair recognized Representative Fierro to close on HB 980.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 980 was left pending without objection.

HB 2310

The chair laid out HB 2310.

The chair recognized Representative González, Jessica to explain HB 2310.

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

The chair recognized Representative González, Jessica to close on HB 2310.

HB 2310 was left pending without objection.

HB 4313

The chair laid out HB 4313.

The chair recognized Representative Vo to explain HB 4313.

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

The chair recognized Representative Vo to close on HB 4313.

HB 4313 was left pending without objection.

HB 3899

The chair laid out HB 3899.

The chair recognized Representative Sanford to explain HB 3899.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

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

The chair recognized Representative Sanford to close on HB 3899.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 3899 was left pending without objection.

HB 3969

The chair laid out HB 3969.

The chair recognized Representative Sanford to explain HB 3969.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

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

The chair recognized Representative Sanford to close on HB 3969.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 3969 was left pending without objection.

HB 4153

The chair laid out HB 4153.

The chair recognized Representative Sanford to explain HB 4153.

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

The chair recognized Representative Sanford to close on HB 4153.

HB 4153 was left pending without objection.

(Representative Sanford in chair.)

HB 3618

The chair laid out HB 3618.

The chair recognized Representative Oliverson to explain HB 3618.

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

The chair recognized Representative Oliverson to close on HB 3618.

HB 3618 was left pending without objection.

HB 2176

The chair laid out HB 2176.

The chair recognized Representative Oliverson to explain HB 2176.

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

The chair recognized Representative Oliverson to close on HB 2176.

HB 2176 was left pending without objection.

HB 1460

The chair laid out HB 1460.

The chair recognized Representative Oliverson to explain HB 1460.

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

The chair recognized Representative Oliverson to close on HB 1460.

HB 1460 was left pending without objection.

(Representative Oliverson in chair.)

At 10:16 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. Oliverson, Chair

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Scott Crownover, Clerk