MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Friday, May 19, 2023
8:00 AM
2E.20 (Betty King Cmte. Room)
*****
Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule 11.10 and 11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice was held on Friday, May 19, 2023, in the 2E.20 (Betty King Cmte. Room).
*****
|
MEMBERS PRESENT: |
|
MEMBERS ABSENT: |
|
Senator John Whitmire, Chair |
|
None |
|
Senator Pete Flores, Vice Chair |
|
|
|
Senator Paul Bettencourt |
|
|
|
Senator Juan Hinojosa |
|
|
|
Senator Joan Huffman |
|
|
|
Senator Phil King |
|
|
|
Senator Borris Miles |
|
|
*****
The chair called the meeting to order at 8:00 AM. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:
The following members arrived after the roll was called: Senator Huffman, Senator King, Senator Miles.
The chair laid out HB 611 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Whitmire moved that HB 611 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1589 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, 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 Whitmire moved that HB 1589 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2086 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Whitmire moved that HB 2086 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2087 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Whitmire moved that HB 2087 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3852 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Whitmire moved that HB 3852 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 64 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Sparks, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Whitmire moved that HB 64 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1730 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 Whitmire moved that HB 1730 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1136 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hughes, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Whitmire moved that HB 1163 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1163 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Phil King, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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.
The chair laid out HB 1833 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Phil King, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Whitmire moved that HB 1833 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1385 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Phil King, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Whitmire moved that HB 1385 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 55 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Springer, 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 Whitmire moved that HB 55 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2187 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Menéndez, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Whitmire moved that HB 2187 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered
The chair laid out HB 4759 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Menéndez, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Whitmire moved that HB 4759 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3858 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Nathan Johnson, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Whitmire moved that HB 3858 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 5183 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Nathan Johnson, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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.
The chair laid out HB 1603 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Juan Hinojosa, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Whitmire moved that HB 1603 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2741 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hinojosa, to explain the bill.
No witnesses testifying or registering on the bill.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Whitmire moved that HB 2741 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 5370 and recognized Senator Juan Hinojosa, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1133 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Pete Flores, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Whitmire moved that HB 1133 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2523 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Perry, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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.
The chair laid out HB 3917 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Middleton, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Whitmire moved that HB 3917 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1227 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Bettencourt, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Whitmire moved that HB 1227 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 5309 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Middleton, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Whitmire moved that HB 5309 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3981 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Middleton, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Whitmire moved that HB 3981 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2715 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Alvarado, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Whitmire moved that HB 2715 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3005 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Alvarado, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Whitmire moved that HB 3005 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3424 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Alvarado, 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 Whitmire moved that HB 3424 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 8:55 AM Senator Hinojosa assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 2600 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Whitmire, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Hinojosa moved that HB 2600 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 5202 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Whitmire, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Hinojosa moved that HB 5202 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1182 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Whitmire, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Hinojosa moved that HB 1182 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1432 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Whitmire, 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 Hinojosa moved that HB 1432 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1486 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Whitmire, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Hinojosa moved that HB 1486 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2201 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Whitmire, to explain the bill.
No witnesses testifying or registering on the bill.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 2201 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3603 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Whitmire, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Hinojosa moved that HB 3603 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4164 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Whitmire, 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 Hinojosa moved that HB 4164 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4779 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Whitmire, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Hinojosa moved that HB 4779 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 9:11 AM Senator Whitmire resumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 1577 and recognized Senator Pete Flores, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Whitmire moved that HB 1577 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2019 and recognized Senator Pete Flores, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Whitmire moved that HB 2019 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3686 and recognized Senator Pete Flores, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Whitmire moved that HB 3686 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 4628 and recognized Senator Pete Flores, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Whitmire moved that HB 4628 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1506 and recognized Senator Juan Hinojosa, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Whitmire moved that HB 1506 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3556 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 Whitmire moved that HB 3556 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 9:20 AM the chair called for the meeting to stand recessed until 10:00 AM, Without objection, it was so ordered.
At 10:00 AM, the chair reconvened the meeting.
At the request of the chair, the clerk called the roll, and a quorum was present at 10:00 AM.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 55. Senator Flores sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Springer to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator Whitmire moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Flores moved that HB 55 do not pass but that CSHB 55 be reported back 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on CSHB 55: Senator Huffman, Senator Miles, Senator King.
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 64. Senator Flores moved that HB 64 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 64: Senator Huffman, Senator Miles, Senator King.
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 611. Senator Flores moved that HB 611 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 611: Senator Huffman, Senator Miles, Senator King.
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 1133. Senator Bettencourt moved that HB 1133 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 1133: Senator Huffman, Senator Miles, Senator King.
Senator Bettencourt moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 1136. Senator Flores moved that HB 1136 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 1136: Senator Huffman, Senator Miles, Senator King.
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 1163. Senator Flores moved that HB 1163 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 1163: Senator Huffman, Senator Miles, Senator King.
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 1182. Senator Flores moved that HB 1182 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 1182: Senator Huffman, Senator Miles, Senator King.
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 1227. Senator Flores moved that HB 1227 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB1227: Senator Huffman, Senator Miles, Senator King.
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 1385. Senator Whitmire moved that HB 1385 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 1385: Senator Huffman, Senator Miles, Senator King.
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 1432. Senator Whitmire moved that HB 1432 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 1432: Senator Huffman, Senator Miles, Senator King.
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 1486. Senator Flores moved that HB 1486 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 1486: Senator Huffman, Senator Miles, Senator King.
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 1506. Senator Whitmire moved that HB 1506 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 1506: Senator Huffman, Senator Miles, Senator King.
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 1577. Senator Flores moved that HB 1577 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 1577: Senator Huffman, Senator Miles, Senator King.
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 1589. Senator Flores moved that HB 1589 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 1589: Senator Huffman, Senator Miles, Senator King.
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 1603. Senator Flores moved that HB 1603 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 1603: Senator Huffman, Senator Miles, Senator King.
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 1833. Senator Flores sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator King to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator Whitmire moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Flores moved that HB 1833 do not pass but that CSHB 1833 be reported back 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 1833: Senator Huffman, Senator Miles, Senator King.
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 2019. Senator Flores moved that HB 2019 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 2019: Senator Huffman, Senator Miles, Senator King.
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 2086 Senator Flores moved that HB 2086 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 2086: Senator Huffman, Senator Miles, Senator King.
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 2087. Senator Flores moved that HB 2087 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 2087: Senator Huffman, Senator Miles, Senator King.
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 2187. Senator Flores moved that HB 2187 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 2187: Senator Huffman, Senator Miles, Senator King.
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 2201. Senator Flores moved that HB 2201 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 2201: Senator Huffman, Senator Miles, Senator King.
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 2523. Senator Flores moved that HB 2523 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 2523: Senator Huffman, Senator Miles, Senator King.
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 2600. Senator Whitmire sent up a committee substitute for HB 2600. The chair recognized Senator Whitmire to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator Whitmire moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Whitmire moved that HB 2600 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 2741. Senator Flores moved that HB 2741 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 2741: Senator Huffman, Senator Miles, Senator King.
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 2715. Senator Flores moved that HB 2715 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 2715: Senator Huffman, Senator Miles, Senator King.
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 3005. Senator Flores moved that HB 3005 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 3005: Senator Huffman, Senator Miles, Senator King.
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 3424. Senator Flores sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Alvarado to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator Whitmire moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Flores moved that HB 3424 do not pass but that CSHB 3424 be reported back 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 3424: Senator Huffman, Senator Miles, Senator King.
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 3556. Senator Flores moved that HB 3556 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 3556: Senator Miles, Senator King.
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 3686. Senator Flores moved that HB 3686 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 3686: Senator Miles, Senator King.
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 3603. Senator Flores moved that HB 3603 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 3603: Senator Miles, Senator King
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 3852. Senator Flores moved that HB 3852 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 3852: Senator Miles, Senator King
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 3858. Senator Flores moved that HB 3858 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 3858: Senator Miles, Senator King
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 3917. Senator Flores moved that HB 3917 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 3917: Senator Miles, Senator King
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 3981. Senator Flores moved that HB 3981 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 3981: Senator Miles
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 4164. Senator Flores moved that HB 4164 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 4164: Senator Miles, Senator Bettencourt
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 4628. Senator Flores moved that HB 4628 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 4628: Senator Miles, Senator Bettencourt
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Flores sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Menendez to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator Whitmire moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Flores moved that HB 4759 do not pass but that CSHB 4759 be reported back 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 4759: Senator Miles, Senator Bettencourt
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 4779. Senator Flores moved that HB 4779 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 4779: Senator Miles, Senator Bettencourt
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Flores sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Johnson to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator Whitmire moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Flores moved that HB 5183 do not pass but that CSHB 5183 be reported back 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 5183: Senator Miles, Senator Bettencourt
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 5202. Senator Flores moved that HB 5202 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 5202: Senator Miles, Senator Bettencourt
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 5309. Senator Flores moved that HB 5309 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 5309: Senator Miles, Senator Bettencourt
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 5370. Senator Flores moved that HB 5370 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. The following members submitted a motion in writing requesting to be shown vote aye on HB 5370: Senator Miles, Senator Bettencourt
Senator Flores moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
There being no further business, at 10:30 AM Senator Whitmire moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
The posting rule, Senate Rule 11.10 and 11.18, was suspended to hear the following bill(s): HB 213
The chair called the meeting to order, the clerk called the roll, and there was a quorum present at 12:58 PM.
The chair laid out HB 213 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Springer, to explain the bill.
No witnesses testifying or registering on the bill.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Whitmire moved that HB 213 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
There being no further business, at 1:09 PM Senator Whitmire moved that the Committee be adjourned. Without objection, it was so ordered.
__________________________________________
Senator John Whitmire, Chair
__________________________________________
Juan Negrete, Clerk