MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
8:30 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E1.012
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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 Natural Resources & Economic Development was held on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.012, at Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS ABSENT: |
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Senator Brian Birdwell, Chair |
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Senator Lois Kolkhorst |
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Senator Judith Zaffirini, Vice Chair |
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Senator Carol Alvarado |
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Senator César Blanco |
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Senator Kelly Hancock |
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Senator Bryan Hughes |
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Senator Borris Miles |
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Senator Kevin Sparks |
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The chair called the meeting to order at 8:31 AM. The following business was transacted. A quorum was established at 8:37 AM.
The following members arrived after the roll was called: Senator Alvarado, Senator Hancock, Senator Hughes, and Senator Sparks.
The chair laid out SB 2107 and recognized the author, Senator Nichols, to explain the bill.
Senator Birdwell sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Nichols to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.
Senator Birdwell moved that SB 2107 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 2220 and recognized the author, Senator Menéndez, to explain the bill.
Senator Alvarado sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Menéndez to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.
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 Birdwell moved that SB 2220 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1613 and recognized the author, Senator Perry, to explain the bill.
Senator Hancock sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Perry to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.
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 Birdwell moved that SB 1613 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1595 and recognized the author, Senator Hancock, to explain the bill.
Senator Hancock sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Hancock to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.
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 Birdwell moved that SB 1595 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 2044 and recognized the author, Senator Hancock, to explain the bill.
Senator Hancock sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Hancock to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.
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 Birdwell moved that SB 2044 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 592 and recognized the author, Senator Alvarado, to explain the bill.
Senator Alvarado sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Alvarado to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.
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 Birdwell moved that SB 592 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SCR 26 and recognized the author, Senator Hughes, 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 Birdwell moved that SCR 26 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 2530 and recognized the author, Senator Hughes, to explain the bill.
Senator Hughes sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Hughes to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.
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 Birdwell moved that SB 2530 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1860 and recognized the author, Senator Hughes, to explain the bill.
Senator Hughes sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Hughes to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.
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 Birdwell moved that SB 1860 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
There being no further business, at 10:55 PM Senator Birdwell moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
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Senator Brian Birdwell, Chair
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David Estrada, Clerk