The House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

88th Legislature

March 29, 2023

8:00 a.m.

E2.016

Pursuant to a notice posted on March 24, 2023, the House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Leach, at 8:03 a.m.

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

A quorum was present.

HB 2779

The chair laid out and explained HB 2779.

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

(Representative Moody now present.)

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

The chair closed on HB 2779.

HB 2779 was left pending without objection.

HB 438

The chair laid out HB 438.

The chair recognized Representative Schofield to explain HB 438.

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

The chair recognized Representative Schofield to close on HB 438.

HB 438 was left pending without objection.

HB 2980

The chair laid out HB 2980.

The chair recognized Representative Thompson, Senfronia to explain HB 2980.

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

The chair recognized Representative Thompson, Senfronia to close on HB 2980.

HB 2980 was left pending without objection.

HB 3184

The chair laid out HB 3184.

The chair recognized Representative Thompson, Senfronia to explain HB 3184.

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

The chair recognized Representative Thompson, Senfronia to close on HB 3184.

HB 3184 was left pending without objection.

HB 2196

The chair laid out HB 2196.

Representative Murr offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Smithee to explain HB 2196.

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

The chair recognized Representative Smithee to close on HB 2196.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2196 was left pending without objection.

HB 2821

The chair laid out HB 2821.

Representative Slawson offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Smithee to explain HB 2821.

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

The chair recognized Representative Smithee to close on HB 2821.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2821 was left pending without objection.

HB 3562

The chair laid out HB 3562.

The chair recognized Representative Smithee to explain HB 3562.

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

The chair recognized Representative Smithee to close on HB 3562.

HB 3562 was left pending without objection.

HB 2251

The chair laid out HB 2251.

The chair recognized Representative Raymond to explain HB 2251.

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

The chair recognized Representative Raymond to close on HB 2251.

HB 2251 was left pending without objection.

HB 2865

The chair laid out HB 2865.

The chair recognized Representative Raymond to explain HB 2865.

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

The chair recognized Representative Raymond to close on HB 2865.

HB 2865 was left pending without objection.

HB 2007

The chair laid out HB 2007.

Representative Vasut offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Martinez to explain HB 2007.

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

The chair recognized Representative Martinez to close on HB 2007.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2007 was left pending without objection.

HJR 107

The chair laid out HJR 107.

The chair recognized Representative Price to explain HJR 107.

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

The chair recognized Representative Price to close on HJR 107.

HJR 107 was left pending without objection.

HB 2734

The chair laid out HB 2734.

The chair recognized Representative Murr to explain HB 2734.

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

The chair recognized Representative Murr to close on HB 2734.

HB 2734 was left pending without objection.

HB 2534

The chair laid out HB 2534.

The chair recognized Representative Turner to explain HB 2534.

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

The chair recognized Representative Turner to close on HB 2534.

HB 2534 was left pending without objection.

HB 3156

The chair laid out HB 3156.

Representative Schofield offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair explained HB 3156.

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

The chair closed on HB 3156.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 3156 was left pending without objection.

At 9:53 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 1:00 p.m. and was called to order by the chair, Representative Leach.

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

A quorum was present.

HB 4557

The chair laid out HB 4557.

Representative Schofield offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Darby to explain HB 4557.

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

(Representative Murr now present.)

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

(Representative Moody now present.)

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

The chair recognized Representative Darby to close on HB 4557.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 4557 was left pending without objection.

HB 3952

The chair laid out HB 3952.

HB 3952 was left pending without objection.

HB 1179

The chair laid out HB 1179.

The chair recognized Representative Ramos to explain HB 1179.

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

(Representative Slawson now present.)

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

The chair recognized Representative Ramos to close on HB 1179.

HB 1179 was left pending without objection.

HB 3696

The chair laid out HB 3696.

The chair recognized Representative Landgraf to explain HB 3696.

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

The chair recognized Representative Landgraf to close on HB 3696.

HB 3696 was left pending without objection.

HB 3698

The chair laid out HB 3698.

The chair recognized Representative Landgraf to explain HB 3698.

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

The chair recognized Representative Landgraf to close on HB 3698.

HB 3698 was left pending without objection.

HB 3115

The chair laid out HB 3115.

The chair recognized Representative Morales, Eddie to explain HB 3115.

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

The chair recognized Representative Morales, Eddie to close on HB 3115.

HB 3115 was left pending without objection.

HB 653

The chair laid out HB 653.

The chair recognized Representative Allison to explain HB 653.

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

(Representative Davis 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.)

The chair recognized Representative Allison to close on HB 653.

HB 653 was left pending without objection.

HB 4239

The chair laid out HB 4239.

The chair recognized Representative Vasut to explain HB 4239.

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

The chair recognized Representative Vasut to close on HB 4239.

HB 4239 was left pending without objection.

HB 2731

The chair laid out HB 2731.

The chair recognized Representative Lozano to explain HB 2731.

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

The chair recognized Representative Lozano to close on HB 2731.

HB 2731 was left pending without objection.

HB 3519

The chair laid out HB 3519.

Representative Murr offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Hull to explain HB 3519.

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

The chair recognized Representative Hull to close on HB 3519.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 3519 was left pending without objection.

HB 3331

The chair laid out HB 3331.

The chair recognized Representative Thimesch to explain HB 3331.

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

The committee stood at ease briefly and resumed testimony on HB 3331.

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

The chair recognized Representative Thimesch to close on HB 3331.

HB 3331 was left pending without objection.

HB 1130

The chair laid out HB 1130.

The chair recognized Representative Spiller to explain HB 1130.

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

The chair recognized Representative Spiller to close on HB 1130.

HB 1130 was left pending without objection.

HB 2930

The chair laid out HB 2930.

The chair recognized Representative Spiller to explain HB 2930.

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

The chair recognized Representative Spiller to close on HB 2930.

HB 2930 was left pending without objection.

HB 2384

The chair laid out HB 2384.

Representative Flores offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair explained HB 2384.

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

The chair closed on HB 2384.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2384 was left pending without objection.

HB 2383

The chair laid out HB 2383.

Representative Vasut offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair explained HB 2383.

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

The chair closed on HB 2383.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2383 was left pending without objection.

HB 2266

The chair laid out and explained HB 2266.

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

The chair closed on HB 2266.

HB 2266 was left pending without objection.

HB 2778

The chair laid out and explained HB 2778.

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

The chair closed on HB 2778.

HB 2778 was left pending without objection.

HB 4218

The chair laid out and explained HB 4218.

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

The chair closed on HB 4218.

HB 4218 was left pending without objection.

HB 2636

The chair laid out HB 2636 as pending business.

Representative Schofield offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Vasut moved that HB 2636, 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 603

The chair laid out HB 603 as pending business.

Representative Murr moved that HB 603, 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; Flores; Moody; Murr; Schofield; Slawson; Vasut (8).

Nays:                           Representative Davis (1).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 1989

The chair laid out HB 1989 as pending business.

Representative Moody moved that HB 1989, 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 527

The chair laid out HB 527 as pending business.

Representative Flores offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Johnson, Julie moved that HB 527, 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 530

The chair laid out HB 530 as pending business.

Representative Vasut moved that HB 530, 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 19

The chair laid out HB 19 as pending business.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

Representative Schofield moved that HB 19, 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; Murr; Schofield; Slawson; Vasut (5).

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

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        None (0).

HB 3504

The chair laid out HB 3504.

Representative Vasut offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair explained HB 3504.

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

The chair closed on HB 3504.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 3504 was left pending without objection.

HB 3952

The chair laid out HB 3952.

The chair recognized Representative Schofield to explain HB 3952.

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

The chair recognized Representative Schofield to close on HB 3952.

HB 3952 was left pending without objection.

HB 2432

The chair laid out HB 2432.

The chair recognized Representative Johnson, Julie to explain HB 2432.

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

The chair recognized Representative Johnson, Julie to close on HB 2432.

HB 2432 was left pending without objection.

HB 3937

The chair laid out HB 3937.

The chair recognized Representative Johnson, Julie to explain HB 3937.

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

The chair recognized Representative Johnson, Julie to close on HB 3937.

HB 3937 was left pending without objection.

HB 2559

The chair laid out HB 2559.

The chair recognized Representative Vasut to explain HB 2559.

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

The chair recognized Representative Vasut to close on HB 2559.

HB 2559 was left pending without objection.

HB 3756

The chair laid out HB 3756.

The chair recognized Representative Flores to explain HB 3756.

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

The chair recognized Representative Flores to close on HB 3756.

HB 3756 was left pending without objection.

HB 888

The chair laid out HB 888.

The chair recognized Representative Slawson to explain HB 888.

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

The committee stood at ease briefly and resumed testimony on HB 888.

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

The chair recognized Representative Slawson to close on HB 888.

HB 888 was left pending without objection.

HB 1952

The chair laid out HB 1952.

The chair recognized Representative Toth to explain HB 1952.

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

The chair recognized Representative Toth to close on HB 1952.

HB 1952 was left pending without objection.

At 8:56 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