MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATION
Monday, May 15, 2023
2:00 PM or upon adjournment
Betty King Committee Room
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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule 11.10 and 11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Administration was held on Monday, May 15, 2023, in the Betty King Committee Room at Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS ABSENT: |
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Senator Bob Hall, Chair |
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None |
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Senator Drew Springer, Vice Chair |
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Senator Carol Alvarado |
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Senator Nathan Johnson |
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Senator José Menéndez |
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Senator Mayes Middleton |
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Senator Tan Parker |
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The chair called the meeting to order at 7:16 PM. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:
The chair laid out HCR 75 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Juan Hinojosa, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Menéndez moved that HCR 75 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Menéndez moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HCR 77 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.
No witnesses testified on the bill.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Menéndez moved that HCR 77 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Menéndez moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HCR 83 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.
No witnesses testified on the bill.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Alvarado moved that HCR 83 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Alvarado moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HCR 82 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Flores, to explain the bill.
No witnesses testified on the bill.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Parker moved that HCR 82 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Parker moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HCR 4 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator King, to explain the bill.
No witnesses testified on the bill.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Middleton moved that HCR 4 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Middleton moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3574 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Parker, to explain the bill.
No witnesses testified on the bill.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Springer moved that HB 3574 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Springer moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HCR 42 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Middleton, to explain the bill.
No witnesses testified on the bill.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Springer moved that HCR 42 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Springer moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HCR 61 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Middleton, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Alvarado moved that HCR 61 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Alvarado moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HCR 45 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Springer, to explain the bill.
No witnesses testified on the bill.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Johnson moved that HCR 45 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Johnson moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4504 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Johnson, to explain the bill.
No witnesses testified on the bill.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Alvarado moved that HB 4504 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it be ordered and not printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
The chair laid out HB 4595 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Johnson, to explain the bill.
No witnesses testified on the bill.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Alvarado moved that HB 4595 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it be ordered and not printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
The chair laid out HB 4611 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Nathan Johnson, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Springer moved that HB 4611 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it be ordered and not printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
The chair laid out HCR 12 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hall, to explain the bill.
No witnesses testified on the bill.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Johnson moved that HCR 12 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Johnson moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SCR 48 and recognized the author, Senator Hall, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Parker moved that SCR 48 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Parker moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out the recommended list of bills for placement of the Local and Uncontested
Calendar to be held on May 17, 2023.
Senator Johnson moved that the list of bills recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar to be held on May 17, 2023 be certified. The motion carried with a record
vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.
There being no further business, at 7:59 PM Senator Hall moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
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Senator Bob Hall, Chair
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Andrew Kennemer, Clerk