The House Committee on Public Health
77th Legislature
March 28, 2001
1:30 p.m.
Capitol Extension, E2.030
Pursuant to a notice posted on March 23, 2001, the House
Committee on Public Health met in a public hearing and was
called to order by the chair, Representative Gray, at 1:40 p.m.
The roll was answered as follows:
Present: Representatives Gray; Delisi; Glaze; Longoria; Maxey;
Uresti (6).
Absent: Representatives Coleman; Capelo; Wohlgemuth (3).
A quorum was present.
HB 3043
The Chair laid out HB 3043.
The Chair recognized Representative Luna, Vilma to explain the
measure.
(Representative Capelo now present.)
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 3572
The Chair laid out HB 3572.
The Chair recognized Representative George to explain the
measure.
(Representative Wohlgemuth now present.)
(Representative Coleman now present.)
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The Chair recognized Representative Crownover to speak.
The Chair recognized Representative George to close on the
measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 1537
The Chair laid out HB 1537.
The Chair recognized Representative Coleman to explain the
measure.
Representative Coleman offered a complete committee substitute.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The Chair recognized Representative Coleman to close on the
measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 2446
The Chair laid out HB 2446.
The Chair recognized Representative Glaze to explain the
measure.
Representative Glaze offered a complete committee substitute.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 2463
The Chair laid out HB 2463.
The Chair recognized Representative Glaze to explain the
measure.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 1651
The Chair laid out HB 1651.
The Chair recognized Representative Edwards to explain the
measure.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The Chair recognized Representative Edwards to close on the
measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 2425
The Chair laid out HB 2425.
The Chair recognized Representative Hawley to explain the
measure.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
(Representative Gray recognizes Representative Coleman as
Chair.)
(Representative Gray resumes as Chair.)
The Chair recognized Representative Hawley to close on the
measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 373 and SB 115
The Chair laid out HB 373.
The Chair recognized Representative Hawley to explain the
measure.
The Chair laid out SB 115, the companion to HB 373, in lieu of
the house bill.
Representative Uresti offered an amendment to the measure.
The amendment was adopted without objection.
The Chair recognized Representative Hawley to close on the
measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 1443 AND SB 516
The Chair laid out SB 516, the companion to HB 1443, in lieu of
the house bill.
Representative Uresti offered an amendment to the measure.
The amendment was adopted without objection.
The Chair recognized Representative Hawley to explain the
measure.
The Chair recognized Representative Hawley to close on the
measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 2421
The Chair laid out HB 2421.
The Chair recognized Representative Hawley to explain the
measure.
Representative Uresti offered an amendment to the measure.
The amendment was adopted without objection.
The Chair recognized Representative Hawley to close on the
measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 2423
The Chair laid out HB 2423.
The Chair recognized Representative Hawley to explain the
measure.
Representative Uresti offered a complete committee substitute.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
The Chair recognized Representative Hawley to close on the
measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 663
The Chair laid out HB 663.
The Chair recognized Representative Lewis of Orange to explain
the measure.
Representative Capelo offered a complete committee substitute.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
(Representative Gray recognizes Representative Delisi as Chair.)
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The Chair recognized Representative Lewis of Orange to close on
the measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
(Representative Delisi recognizes Representative Coleman as
Chair.)
HB 998
The Chair laid out HB 998.
The Chair recognized Representative Hartnett to explain the
measure.
Representative Delisi offered a complete committee substitute.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
The Chair recognized Representative Hartnett to close on the
measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 2284
The Chair laid out HB 2284.
The Chair recognized Representative Kitchen to explain the
measure.
Representative Maxey offered a complete committee substitute.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The Chair recognized Representative Kitchen to close on the
measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 3038
The Chair laid out HB 3038.
The Chair recognized Representative Isett to explain the
measure.
Representative Delisi offered a complete committee substitute.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The Chair recognized Representative Isett to close on the
measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 975
(Representative Gray resumes as Chair.)
The Chair laid out HB 975.
The Chair recognized Representative Maxey to explain the
measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 2419
The Chair laid out HB 2419.
The Chair recognized Representative Coleman to explain the
measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 975, HB 2419
The Chair recalled HB 975 and HB 2419
Testimony was taken on both bills. (See attached witness list.)
The Chair recognized Representative Kitchen to speak.
The Chair recognized Representative Maxey to close on HB 975.
The Chair recognized Representative Coleman to close on HB 2419.
The bills were left pending without objection.
HB 2463
The Chair recalled HB 2463.
The chair recognized Representative Glaze to close on the
measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 2446
The Chair recalled HB 2446
The chair recognized Representative Glaze to close on the
measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 761
The Chair laid out HB 761.
The Chair recognized Representative Coleman to explain the
measure.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The Chair recognized Representative Coleman to close on the
measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 2420
The Chair laid out HB 2420.
The Chair recognized Representative Coleman to explain the
measure.
Representative Coleman offered a complete committee substitute.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
The Chair recognized Representative Coleman to close on the
measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 2602
The Chair laid out HB 2602.
The Chair recognized Representative Coleman to explain the
measure.
Representative Coleman offered a complete committee substitute.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
The Chair recognized Representative Coleman to close on the
measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
(Representative Gray recognizes Representative Coleman as
Chair.)
HB 2082
The Chair laid out HB 2082.
The Chair recognized Representative Gray for Representative
Eiland to explain the measure.
Representative Gray offered a complete committee substitute.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
The Chair recognized Representative Gray for Representative
Eiland to close on the measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
(Representative Gray resumes as Chair.)
SCR 29
The Chair laid out SCR 29.
The Chair recognized Representative Delisi for Representative
George to explain the measure.
The Chair recognized Representative Delisi for Representative
George to close on the measure.
Representative Longoria moved that SCR 29, without amendments,
be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation
that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on
Local and Consent Calendars. The motion prevailed by the
following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Gray; Coleman; Capelo;
Delisi; Glaze; Maxey; Uresti; Wohlgemuth
(8).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representative Longoria (1).
HB 998
The Chair recalled HB 998.
Representative Coleman moved that HB 998, without amendments, be
reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation
that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on
Local and Consent Calendars. The motion prevailed by the
following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Gray; Coleman; Capelo;
Delisi; Glaze; Maxey; Uresti; Wohlgemuth
(8).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representative Longoria (1).
HB 663
The Chair recalled HB 663.
Representative Maxey moved that HB 663, as substituted, be
reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation
that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on
Local and Consent Calendars. The motion prevailed by the
following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Gray; Coleman; Capelo;
Delisi; Glaze; Maxey; Uresti; Wohlgemuth
(8).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representative Longoria (1).
HB 93
The Chair recalled HB 93.
Representative Wohlgemuth moved that HB 93, without amendments,
be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation
that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on
Local and Consent Calendars. The motion prevailed by the
following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Gray; Coleman; Capelo;
Delisi; Glaze; Maxey; Uresti; Wohlgemuth
(8).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representative Longoria (1).
HB 98
The Chair recalled HB 98.
Representative Capelo moved that HB 98, as substituted, be
reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation
that it do pass and be printed. The motion prevailed by the
following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Gray; Coleman; Capelo;
Glaze; Maxey; Uresti (6).
Nays: Representative Wohlgemuth (1).
Present, Not Voting: Representative Delisi (1).
Absent: Representative Longoria (1).
HB 101
The Chair recalled HB 101.
Representative Capelo moved that HB 101, as substituted, be
reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation
that it do pass and be printed. The motion prevailed by the
following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Gray; Coleman; Capelo;
Glaze; Maxey; Uresti (6).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: Representatives Delisi; Wohlgemuth
(2).
Absent: Representative Longoria (1).
HB 611
The Chair recalled HB 611.
Representative Maxey moved that the committee substitute adopted
on March 14, 2001 be rescinded and a new committee substitute be
introduced. The motion to rescind prevailed without objection
Representative Maxey offered a complete committee substitute.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Representative Maxey moved that HB 611, as substituted, be
reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation
that it do pass and be printed. The motion prevailed by the
following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Gray; Coleman; Capelo;
Delisi; Glaze; Maxey; Uresti; Wohlgemuth
(8).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representative Longoria (1).
HB 907
The Chair recalled HB 907.
Representative Wohlgemuth moved that HB 907, without amendments,
be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation
that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on
Local and Consent Calendars. The motion prevailed by the
following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Gray; Coleman; Capelo;
Delisi; Glaze; Maxey; Uresti; Wohlgemuth
(8).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representative Longoria (1).
HB 1422
The Chair recalled HB 1422.
Representative Coleman offered an amendment to the committee
substitute.
The amendment was adopted without objection.
Representative Capelo moved that HB 1422, as substituted, be
reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation
that it do pass and be printed. The motion prevailed by the
following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Gray; Coleman; Capelo;
Delisi; Glaze; Maxey; Uresti (7).
Nays: Representative Wohlgemuth (1).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representative Longoria (1).
HB 1954
The Chair recalled HB 1954.
Representative Wohlgemuth moved that HB 1954, without
amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
prevailed by the following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Gray; Coleman; Capelo;
Delisi; Glaze; Maxey; Uresti; Wohlgemuth
(8).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representative Longoria (1).
HB 2648
The Chair recalled HB 2648.
Representative Coleman moved that HB 2648, without amendments,
be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation
that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on
Local and Consent Calendars. The motion prevailed by the
following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Gray; Coleman; Capelo;
Delisi; Glaze; Maxey; Uresti; Wohlgemuth
(8).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representative Longoria (1).
HB 2807
The Chair recalled HB 2807.
Representative Coleman moved that the committee substituted
adopted on March 21, 2001 be rescinded and a new committee
substitute be introduced. The motion to rescind prevailed
without objections.
Representative Coleman offered a complete committee substitute.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Representative Coleman moved that HB 2807, as substituted, be
reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation
that it do pass and be printed. The motion prevailed by the
following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Gray; Coleman; Delisi;
Glaze; Maxey; Uresti; Wohlgemuth (7).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: Representative Capelo (1).
Absent: Representative Longoria (1).
HB 2700
The Chair recalled HB 2700.
Representative Capelo moved that HB 2700, as substituted, be
reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation
that it do pass and be printed. The motion prevailed by the
following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Gray; Coleman; Capelo;
Delisi; Glaze; Maxey; Uresti; Wohlgemuth
(8).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representative Longoria (1).
HB 896
The Chair recalled HB 896.
Representative Uresti moved that the committee substitute
adopted on February 28, 2001 be rescinded and a new committee
substitute be introduced. The motion to rescind prevailed
without objections.
Representative Coleman offered a complete committee substitute.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Representative Capelo moved that HB 896, as substituted, be
reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation
that it do pass and be printed. The motion prevailed by the
following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Gray; Coleman; Capelo;
Delisi; Glaze; Maxey; Uresti; Wohlgemuth
(8).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representative Longoria (1).
HB 100
The Chair recalled HB 100.
Representative Delisi moved that HB 100, without amendments, be
reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation
that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on
Local and Consent Calendars. The motion prevailed by the
following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Gray; Coleman; Capelo;
Delisi; Glaze; Maxey; Uresti; Wohlgemuth
(8).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representative Longoria (1).
At 8:55 p.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection,
the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.
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Rep. Gray, Chair
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Jeanette Rodriguez, Clerk