The House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

87th Legislature

April 21, 2021

8:00 a.m.

E2.014

Pursuant to a notice posted on April 16, 2021, the House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Leach, at 8:06 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Leach; Dutton; Johnson, Julie; Krause; Middleton; Schofield; and Smith.

A quorum was present.

HB 2439

The chair laid out HB 2439.

The chair recognized Representative White to explain HB 2439.

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

The chair recognized Representative White to close on HB 2439.

HB 2439 was left pending without objection.

SB 30

The chair laid out and explained SB 30.

Representative Dutton offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair explained the measure.

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

The chair closed on the measure.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

SB 30 was left pending without objection.

HB 762

The chair laid out HB 762.

The chair recognized Representative Israel to explain HB 762.

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

The chair recognized Representative Israel to close on HB 762.

HB 762 was left pending without objection.

HB 4543

The chair laid out HB 4543.

The chair recognized Representative Krause to explain HB 4543, on behalf of Representative Cain.

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

The chair recognized Representative Krause to close on HB 4543, on behalf of Representative Cain.

HB 4543 was left pending without objection.

HB 4208

The chair laid out HB 4208.

The chair recognized Representative Murr to explain HB 4208.

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

The chair recognized Representative Murr to close on HB 4208.

HB 4208 was left pending without objection.

HB 4213

The chair laid out HB 4213.

The chair recognized Representative Murr to explain HB 4213.

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

(Representative Davis now present.)

The chair recognized Representative Murr to close on HB 4213.

HB 4213 was left pending without objection.

HB 3896

The chair laid out HB 3896.

The chair recognized Representative Smithee to explain HB 3896.

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

The chair recognized Representative Smithee to close on HB 3896.

HB 3896 was left pending without objection.

HB 2918

The chair laid out HB 2918.

The chair recognized Representative Schofield to explain HB 2918.

Representative Middleton offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Schofield to explain the measure.

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

(Representative Moody now present.)

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

The chair recognized Representative Schofield to close on the measure.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2918 was left pending without objection.

HB 3318

The chair laid out HB 3318.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Neave to explain the measure.

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

The chair recognized Representative Neave to close on the measure.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 3318 was left pending without objection.

HB 1875

The chair moved to reconsider the vote by which the measure was reported from committee.  The motion to reconsider prevailed without objection.

Representative Middleton offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Krause moved that HB 1875, 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 Leach; Krause; Middleton; Schofield; Smith (5).

Nays:                           Representatives Davis; Dutton; Johnson, Julie; Moody (4).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 610

The chair moved to reconsider the vote by which the measure was reported from committee.  The motion to reconsider prevailed without objection.

Representative Krause offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Schofield moved that HB 610, 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 Leach; Krause; Middleton; Schofield; Smith (5).

Nays:                           Representatives Davis; Dutton; Johnson, Julie; Moody (4).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 3774

The chair laid out HB 3774 as pending business.

Representative Krause offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Davis moved that HB 3774, 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 Leach; Davis; Dutton; Johnson, Julie; Krause; Middleton; Moody; Schofield; Smith (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 1106

The chair laid out HB 1106 as pending business.

Representative Smith offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Moody moved that HB 1106, 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 Leach; Davis; Dutton; Johnson, Julie; Krause; Middleton; Moody; Schofield; Smith (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 4345

The chair laid out HB 4345 as pending business.

Representative Krause offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Schofield moved that HB 4345, 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 Leach; Davis; Dutton; Johnson, Julie; Krause; Middleton; Moody; Schofield; Smith (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 4166

The chair laid out HB 4166 as pending business.

Representative Johnson, Julie offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Middleton moved that HB 4166, 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 Leach; Davis; Dutton; Johnson, Julie; Krause; Middleton; Moody; Schofield; Smith (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 3150

The chair laid out HB 3150 as pending business.

Representative Krause offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Smith moved that HB 3150, 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 Leach; Davis; Dutton; Johnson, Julie; Krause; Middleton; Moody; Schofield; Smith (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 2174

The chair laid out HB 2174 as pending business.

Representative Schofield offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that HB 2174, 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 Leach; Davis; Dutton; Johnson, Julie; Krause; Middleton; Moody; Schofield; Smith (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 2064

The chair laid out HB 2064 as pending business.

Representative Johnson, Julie offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Dutton moved that HB 2064, 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 Leach; Davis; Dutton; Johnson, Julie; Krause; Middleton; Moody; Schofield; Smith (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 4267

The chair laid out HB 4267 as pending business.

Representative Moody moved that HB 4267, 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 Leach; Davis; Dutton; Johnson, Julie; Krause; Middleton; Moody; Schofield; Smith (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 2950

The chair laid out HB 2950 as pending business.

Representative Krause moved that HB 2950, 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 Leach; Johnson, Julie; Krause; Middleton; Schofield; Smith (6).

Nays:                           Representatives Davis; Dutton; Moody (3).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 3469

The chair laid out HB 3469 as pending business.

Representative Moody moved that HB 3469, 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 Leach; Davis; Dutton; Johnson, Julie; Krause; Middleton; Moody; Schofield; Smith (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 4293

The chair laid out HB 4293 as pending business.

Representative Johnson, Julie moved that HB 4293, 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 Leach; Davis; Dutton; Johnson, Julie; Krause; Middleton; Moody; Schofield; Smith (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 3162

The chair laid out HB 3162 as pending business.

Representative Krause moved that HB 3162, 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 Leach; Davis; Dutton; Johnson, Julie; Krause; Middleton; Moody; Schofield; Smith (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 2549

The chair laid out HB 2549 as pending business.

The chair moved that HB 2549, 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 Leach; Davis; Dutton; Johnson, Julie; Krause; Middleton; Moody; Schofield; Smith (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 2393

The chair laid out HB 2393 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Moody moved that HB 2393, 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 Leach; Davis; Dutton; Johnson, Julie; Krause; Middleton; Moody; Schofield; Smith (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 4335

The chair laid out HB 4335.

The chair recognized Representative Ordaz Perez to explain HB 4335.

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

The chair recognized Representative Ordaz Perez to close on HB 4335.

HB 4335 was left pending without objection.

SB 626

The chair laid out SB 626.

The chair recognized Representative Moody to explain SB 626.

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

The chair recognized Representative Moody to close on SB 626.

SB 626 was left pending without objection.

HB 2393

The chair moved to reconsider the vote by which the measure was reported from committee.  The motion to reconsider prevailed without objection.

Representative Moody moved that HB 2393, 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 Leach; Davis; Dutton; Johnson, Julie; Krause; Moody (6).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Middleton; Schofield; Smith (3).

At 9:56 a.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. Leach, Chair

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Cassidy Zgabay, Clerk