The House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

88th Legislature

March 22, 2023

8:00 a.m.

E2.016

Pursuant to a notice posted on March 17, 2023, and permission granted on March 22, 2023, to meet while the House was in session, the House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Leach, at 8:05 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Leach; Johnson, Julie; Flores; Moody; Murr; Schofield; Slawson; and Vasut.

A quorum was present.

HB 19

The chair laid out HB 19.

Representative Vasut offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Murr to explain HB 19.

(Representative Davis now present.)

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

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 19 was left pending without objection.

At 9:52 a.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was recessed until upon final adjourn./recess or bill referral if permission granted.

The committee reconvened at 11:37 a.m. and was called to order by Representative Johnson, Julie, acting chair.

The quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Johnson, Julie; Davis; Flores; Moody; and Vasut.

A quorum was present.

HB 19

The chair laid out HB 19 as pending business.

Representative Vasut offered a complete committee substitute.

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

(Representative Murr now present.)

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

(Representative Moody in chair.)

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

(Representative Johnson, Julie in chair.)

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

(Representative Leach now present.)

(Representative Leach in chair.)

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

(Representative Schofield now present.)

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

The chair recognized Representative Murr to close on HB 19.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 19 was left pending without objection.

HB 2310

The chair laid out HB 2310.

The chair recognized Representative Canales to explain HB 2310.

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

The chair recognized Representative Canales to close on HB 2310.

HB 2310 was left pending without objection.

HB 3166

The chair laid out HB 3166.

The chair recognized Representative Murr to explain HB 3166.

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

(Representative Johnson, Julie in chair.)

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

(Representative Leach in chair.)

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

The chair recognized Representative Murr to close on HB 3166.

HB 3166 was left pending without objection.

HB 2117

The chair laid out HB 2117.

The chair recognized Representative Oliverson to explain HB 2117.

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

The chair recognized Representative Oliverson to close on HB 2117.

HB 2117 was left pending without objection.

HB 2412

The chair laid out HB 2412.

Representative Schofield offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative King, Ken to explain HB 2412.

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

The chair recognized Representative King, Ken to close on HB 2412.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2412 was left pending without objection.

HB 955

The chair laid out HB 955.

The chair recognized Representative Dutton to explain HB 955.

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

The chair recognized Representative Dutton to close on HB 955.

HB 955 was left pending without objection.

HB 1841

The chair laid out HB 1841.

Representative Moody offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Walle to explain HB 1841.

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

The chair recognized Representative Walle to close on HB 1841.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 1841 was left pending without objection.

HB 2139

The chair laid out HB 2139.

The chair recognized Representative Burrows to explain HB 2139.

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

(Representative Johnson, Julie in chair.)

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

The chair recognized Representative Burrows to close on HB 2139.

HB 2139 was left pending without objection.

HB 2741

The chair laid out HB 2741.

The chair recognized Representative Smith to explain HB 2741.

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

The chair recognized Representative Smith to close on HB 2741.

HB 2741 was left pending without objection.

HB 2331

The chair laid out HB 2331.

The chair recognized Representative Stucky to explain HB 2331.

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

The chair recognized Representative Stucky to close on HB 2331.

HB 2331 was left pending without objection.

HB 1791

The chair laid out HB 1791.

The chair recognized Representative Davis to explain HB 1791.

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

The chair recognized Representative Davis to close on HB 1791.

HB 1791 was left pending without objection.

HB 2636

The chair laid out HB 2636.

The chair recognized Representative Murr to explain HB 2636.

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

The chair recognized Representative Murr to close on HB 2636.

HB 2636 was left pending without objection.

HB 1857

The chair laid out HB 1857.

The chair recognized Representative Guillen to explain HB 1857.

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

(Representative Leach in chair.)

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

The chair recognized Representative Guillen to close on HB 1857.

HB 1857 was left pending without objection.

HB 2342

The chair laid out HB 2342.

The chair recognized Representative Guillen to explain HB 2342.

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

The chair recognized Representative Guillen to close on HB 2342.

HB 2342 was left pending without objection.

HB 1989

The chair laid out HB 1989.

The chair explained HB 1989, on behalf of Representative Cook.

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

The chair closed on HB 1989, on behalf of Representative Cook.

HB 1989 was left pending without objection.

HB 2431

The chair laid out HB 2431.

The chair recognized Representative Johnson, Julie to explain HB 2431.

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

The chair recognized Representative Johnson, Julie to close on HB 2431.

HB 2431 was left pending without objection.

HJR 39

The chair laid out HJR 39.

The chair recognized Representative Vasut to explain HJR 39.

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

The chair recognized Representative Vasut to close on HJR 39.

HJR 39 was left pending without objection.

HB 616

The chair laid out HB 616.

Representative Schofield offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Vasut to explain HB 616.

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

The chair recognized Representative Vasut to close on HB 616.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 616 was left pending without objection.

HB 2381

The chair laid out HB 2381.

The chair recognized Representative Vasut to explain HB 2381.

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

The chair recognized Representative Vasut to close on HB 2381.

HB 2381 was left pending without objection.

HB 1745

The chair laid out and explained HB 1745.

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

(Representative Slawson now present.)

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

(Representative Johnson, Julie in chair.)

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

(Representative Leach in chair.)

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

HB 1745 was left pending without objection.

HB 255

The chair laid out HB 255 as pending business.

Representative Vasut offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Murr moved that HB 255, 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; Johnson, Julie; Davis; Flores; Moody; Murr; Schofield; Slawson; Vasut (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 266

The chair laid out HB 266 as pending business.

Representative Slawson moved that HB 266, 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 Leach; Johnson, Julie; Davis; Flores; Moody; Murr; Schofield; Slawson; Vasut (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 785

The chair laid out HB 785 as pending business.

Representative Schofield offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Murr moved that HB 785, 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; Johnson, Julie; Davis; Flores; Moody; Murr; Schofield; Slawson; Vasut (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 367

The chair laid out HB 367 as pending business.

Representative Johnson, Julie moved that HB 367, 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; Davis; Flores; Moody; Murr; Schofield; Slawson; Vasut (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 603

The chair laid out HB 603 as pending business.

HB 603 was left pending without objection.

HB 1182

The chair laid out HB 1182 as pending business.

Representative Vasut offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Flores moved that HB 1182, 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; Johnson, Julie; Davis; Flores; Moody; Murr; Schofield; Slawson; Vasut (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 1255

The chair laid out HB 1255 as pending business.

Representative Moody moved that HB 1255, 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; Davis; Flores; Moody; Murr; Schofield; Slawson; Vasut (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 1561

The chair laid out HB 1561 as pending business.

Representative Murr moved that HB 1561, 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; Davis; Flores; Moody; Murr; Schofield; Slawson; Vasut (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 1552

The chair laid out HB 1552 as pending business.

Representative Davis offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 1552 was left pending without objection.

HB 1741

The chair laid out HB 1741 as pending business.

Representative Johnson, Julie offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Slawson moved that HB 1741, 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; Johnson, Julie; Davis; Flores; Moody; Murr; Schofield; Slawson; Vasut (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 1763

The chair laid out HB 1763 as pending business.

Representative Murr offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Vasut moved that HB 1763, 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; Johnson, Julie; Davis; Flores; Moody; Murr; Schofield; Slawson; Vasut (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 2014

The chair laid out HB 2014 as pending business.

Representative Moody moved that HB 2014, 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; Davis; Flores; Moody; Murr; Schofield; Slawson; Vasut (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 2015

The chair laid out HB 2015 as pending business.

Representative Vasut moved that HB 2015, 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; Davis; Flores; Moody; Murr; Schofield; Slawson; Vasut (9).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 1745

The chair laid out HB 1745 as pending business.

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

The chair closed on HB 1745.

HB 1745 was left pending without objection.

HB 200

The chair laid out and explained HB 200.

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

The chair closed on HB 200.

HB 200 was left pending without objection.

At 9:21 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. Leach, Chair

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Cassidy Zgabay, Clerk