MINUTES
SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE ON TECHNOLOGY & BUSINESS GROWTH
Thursday, April 15, 1999
8:30 am
Capitol Extension, Room E1.028
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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule
11.11, a public hearing Senate Subcommittee on Technology &
Business Growth was held on Thursday, April 15, 1999 in the
Capitol Extension, Room E1.028, at Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Troy Fraser Senator Frank Madla
Senator John Carona
Senator Mike Jackson
Senator John Whitmire
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The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:35 am. There being
a quorum present, the following business was transacted.
The following members arrived after the roll was called:
none.
The Chair laid out SB 532 and recognized the author, Senator
Ratliff, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
The Chair moved that SB 532 be left pending to await a quorum;
without objection it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 697 and recognized the author, Senator
Duncan, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and
registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The Chair moved that SB 697 be left pending to await a quorum;
without objection it was so ordered.
At 9:00 am Senator Jackson assumed the chair.
The Chair laid out SB 169 and recognized the author, Senator
Armbrister, to explain the bill. Senator Jackson sent up a
committee substitute; the Chair recognized Senator Armbrister
to explain the difference between the committee substitute and
the bill as filed. Senator Jackson moved adoption of the
committee substitute, without objection, it was so ordered.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Jackson moved that SB 169 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 755 and recognized the author, Senator
Haywood, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Jackson moved that SB 755 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 776 and recognized the author, Senator
Bivins, to explain the bill.
Senator Jackson sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Bivins to explain the difference between
the committee substitute and the bill as filed. Senator
Jackson moved adoption of the committee substitute, without
objection, it was so ordered.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Jackson moved that SB 776 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 508 and recognized the author, Senator
Bivins, to explain the bill.
Senator Jackson sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Bivins to explain the difference between
the committee substitute and the bill as filed. Senator
Jackson moved adoption of the committee substitute, without
objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Jackson moved that SB 508 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out SB 1344 and recognized the author, Senator
Brown, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Jackson moved that SB 1344 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 10:00 am Senator Jackson moved that the Committee stand
recessed until 30 minutes upon adjournment of the Legislative
Session. Without objection, it was so ordered.
At 1:15 pm the Committee reconvened with Senator Fraser as
Chairman. The Chair laid out SB 645 and recognized the
author, Senator Lucio, Jr., to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Fraser moved that SB 645 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.
At 1:30 pm Senator Carona assumed the chair.
The Chair laid out HB 2008 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Fraser, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on
the attached list.
Senator Fraser moved that HB 2008 be reported favorably to the
full Committee with the recommendation that it do pass. The
motion carried with a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not
voting, and 1 absent.
At 1:40 pm Senator Fraser resumed the chair.
Senator Fraser moved that the minutes from the last meeting,
April 8, 1999, be approved. Without objection, it was so
ordered.
Senator Jackson moved that SB 169 do not pass but that CSSB
169 be reported back to the full Committee with the
recommendation that it do pass. The motion carried with a
vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Jackson moved that SB 532 be reported favorably to the
full Committee with the recommendation that it do pass. The
motion carried with a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not
voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Carona moved that SB 697 be reported favorably to the
full Committee with the recommendation that it do pass. The
motion carried with a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not
voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Whitmire moved that SB 776 do not pass but that CSSB
776 be reported back to the full Committee with the
recommendation that it do pass. The motion carried with a
vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Carona moved that SB 1344 be reported favorably to the
full Committee with the recommendation that it do pass. The
motion carried with a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not
voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Carona moved that SB 508 do not pass but that CSSB 508
be reported back to the full Committee with the recommendation
that it do pass. The motion carried with a vote of 4 ayes, 0
nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
There being no further business, at 1:50 pm Senator Fraser
moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of
the Chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
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Senator Troy Fraser, Chair
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Tara Cowen, Clerk