MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE
Monday, March 3, 1997
1:30 pm
Capitol Extension, Room E1.012
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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule
11.11, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on
Jurisprudence was held on Monday, March 3, 1997 in the Capitol
Extension, Room E1.012, at Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Rodney Ellis Senator Robert Duncan
Senator Chris Harris Senator Gregory Luna
Senator David Cain Senator Steve Ogden
Senator Jeff Wentworth
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The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:35 pm. There being
a quorum present, the following business was transacted.
The following members arrived after the roll was called:
Senator Robert Duncan
Senator Gregory Luna
Senator Steve Ogden
The Chair laid out SB 443 and recognized the author, Senator
Moncrief, to explain the bill.
Senator Harris sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Moncrief to explain the difference between
the committee substitute and the bill as filed. Senator Ellis
moved that the committee substitute be adopted, without
objection, it was so ordered.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Ellis moved that CSSB 443 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 611 and recognized the author, Senator
Carona, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Harris moved that SB 611 be reported favorably to the
full Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Harris requested unanimous consent to certify the bill
for Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 551 and recognized the author, Senator
Brown, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Duncan moved that SB 551 be reported favorably to the
full Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Duncan requested unanimous consent to certify the bill
for Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 52, SB 18, SB 669, SB 670, and
recognized the author, Senator Shapiro, to explain the first
bill SB 52.
Senator Duncan sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Shapiro to explain the difference between
the committee substitute and the bill as filed.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Ogden sent up committee amendment number one, the
chair recognized Senator Ogden to explain the amendment.
Senator Ellis requested unanimous consent to incorporate the
amendment into the committee substitute. Senator Ellis then
moved that the new committee substitute be adopted; there
being no objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Ellis moved that CSSB 52 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 181 and recognized the author, Senator
Shapiro, to explain the bill.
Senator Duncan sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Shapiro to explain the difference between
the committee substitute and the bill as filed. Senator Ellis
moved that the committee substitute be adopted, without
objection, it was so ordered.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Ellis moved that SB 181 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 669 and recognized the author, Senator
Shapiro, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Harris expressed concern over hearing any bill with
fiscal implication to the State.
Senator Ellis moved that SB 669 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 670 and recognized the author, Senator
Shapiro, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Harris moved that SB 670 be reported favorably to the
full Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Harris requested unanimous consent to certify the bill
for Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 607 and recognized the author, Senator
Wentworth, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Wentworth moved that SB 607 be reported favorably to
the full Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Harris requested unanimous consent to certify the bill
for Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The Chair laid out SJR 19 and recognized the author, Senator
Wentworth, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Harris moved that SJR 19 be reported favorably to the
full Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Luna asked for unanimous consent to be shown voting
"aye" on SB 611. There being no objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Wentworth asked for unanimous consent to be shown
voting "aye" on SB 551. There being no objection, it was so
ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 349 and recognized the author, Senator
Shapiro, to explain the bill.
Senator Harris sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Shapiro to explain the difference between
the committee substitute and the bill as filed. Senator
Harris moved that the committee substitute be adopted, without
objection, it was so ordered.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Ellis moved that SB 349 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 426and recognized the author, Senator
Harris, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Harris moved that SB 426 be reported favorably to the
full Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 2 absent.
Senator Harris requested unanimous consent to certify the bill
for Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 435 and recognized the author, Senator
Harris, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Harris moved that SB 435 be reported favorably to the
full Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 2 absent.
Senator Harris requested unanimous consent to certify the bill
for Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 497 and recognized the author, Senator
Harris, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Harris moved that SB 497 be reported favorably to the
full Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 3 absent.
Senator Harris requested unanimous consent to certify the bill
for Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 504 and recognized the author, Senator
Harris, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Harris moved that SB 504 be reported favorably to the
full Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 3 absent.
Senator Cain requested unanimous consent to certify the bill
for Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
Senator Cain asked for unanimous consent to be shown voting
"aye" on SB 607 and SJR 19. There being no objection, it was
so ordered.
There being no further business, at 4:35 pm Senator Ellis
moved that the Committee be recessed. Without objection, it
was so ordered.
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Senator Rodney Ellis, Chair
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Helen Gonzalez, Clerk