MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATION
Thursday, May 13, 1999
8:30 am
E1.714
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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule
11.11, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on
Administration was held on Thursday, May 13, 1999 in E1.714,
at Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Chris Harris None
Senator Frank Madla
Senator Rodney Ellis
Senator Florence Shapiro
Senator John Whitmire
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The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:40 am. There being
a quorum present, the following business was transacted.
The following members arrived after the roll was called:
none.
Senator Harris asked the members to look at the minutes from
the May 6 and May 11, 1999 Administration Committee meeting.
Senator Madla moved adoption of the minutes. Without
objection the minutes were approved.
The Chair laid out HB 3516 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Carona, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Madla moved that HB 3516 be reported favorably to the
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 0 absent.
The Chair laid out HB 2706 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Gallegos, Jr., to explain the bill.
Senator Madla moved that HB 2706 be reported favorably to the
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 0 absent.
Senator Madla moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
The Chair laid out HCR 111 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Gallegos, Jr., to explain the bill.
Senator Madla moved that HCR 111 be reported favorably to the
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 0 absent.
Senator Whitmire moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HCR 267 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Ellis, to explain the bill.
Senator Madla moved that HCR 267 be reported favorably to the
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 0 absent.
Senator Ellis moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
The Chair laid out HCR 181 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Shapiro, to explain the bill.
Senator Madla moved that be reported favorably to the 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 0 absent.
Senator Shapiro moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HCR 109 and recognized Senator Ellis, in
the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Ellis moved that HCR 109 be reported favorably to the
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 0 absent.
Senator Ellis moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
At 9:02 am Senator Madla assumed the chair.
The Chair laid out HB 2758 and recognized Senator Harris, in
the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Harris moved that HB 2758 be reported favorably to the
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 0 absent.
Senator Madla moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
At 9:04 am Senator Harris resumed the chair.
The Chair laid out HCR 12 and recognized Senator Madla, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Madla 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 vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present
not voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Madla moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 3265 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Madla, to explain the bill.
Senator Madla sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved
adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.
Senator Madla moved that HB 3265, as amended, be reported back
to the 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 0 absent.
Senator Madla moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
At 9:07 am Senator Madla assumed the chair.
The Chair laid out HB 1571 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Harris, to explain the bill.
Senator Harris sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Harris to explain the difference between
the committee substitute and the bill as filed. Senator
Harris moved adoption of the committee substitute, without
objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Harris moved that committee substitute for HB1571 be
reported favorably to the 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 0 absent.
Senator Harris moved that the substituted bill be recommended
for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 3442 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Harris, to explain the bill.
Senator Harris moved that HB 3442 be reported favorably to the
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 0 absent.
Senator Harris moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 817 and recognized Senator Harris, in
the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Harris sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved
adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.
Senator Harris moved that HB 817, as amended, be reported back
to the 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 0 absent.
Senator Harris moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out HB 3775 and recognized Senator Harris, in
the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Harris moved that HB 3775 be reported favorably to the
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 0 absent.
Senator Harris moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
At 9:15 am Senator Harris resumed the chair.
The Chair laid out HB 2255 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Duncan, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Shapiro moved that HB 2255 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair advised that HB 2543 had been tagged pursuant to
Senate Rule 11.19 and would not be heard.
Senator Harris asked if there was any discussion on the bills
recommended for the Local and Uncontested Calendar on List 2.
There was discussion. Senator Ellis moved certification of
the bills recommended with the exception of HB 424 by
Armbrister, HB 1603 passed on floor, HB 1982 passed on floor,
SB 129 by Brown, SB 1785 by Brown and SB 1889 by Nelson. The
motion carried with a vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not
voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Harris asked if there was any discussion on the bills
recommended for the Local and Uncontested Calendar on List 1.
There was discussion. Senator Madla moved certification of
the bills recommended with the exception of HB 1075 by
Bivins, HB 1207 passed on floor, HB 1861 by Shapleigh, HB
3778 by Gallegos, SB 1009 by Brown, SB 1156 by Madla , SB
1903 passed on floor and SCR 47 by Shapleigh. The motion
carried with a vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting,
and 0 absent.
There being no further business, at 9:50 am Senator Harris
moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of
the Chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Harris announced on the floor that there would be a
short meeting of the Administration Committee at his desk upon
adjournment. Being in recess the Chair called the meeting to
order. Senators Madla and Ellis were present. SB 1889 by
Nelson that had not been certified at the earlier meeting was
reconsidered and certified for the next Local Calendar.
There being no further business, at 2:23 pm Senator Harris
moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of
the Chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
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Senator Chris Harris, Chair
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Myra J. Schmitt, Clerk