The House Committee on Public Safety
77th Legislature
April 2, 2001
12:30 p.m.
Capitol Extension, E2.016
CORRECTED MINUTES
On May 5, 2001, the House Committee on Public Safety authorized
the correction of the minutes for the meeting of the House
Committee on Public Safety held on April 2, 2001. The following
are the corrected minutes for that meeting:
Pursuant to a notice posted on March 28, 2001, the House
Committee on Public Safety met in a public hearing and was
called to order by the chair, Representative Turner, Bob, at
12:36 p.m.
The roll was answered as follows:
Present: Representatives Turner, Bob; Keel; Berman; Driver;
Hupp; King, Phil (6).
Absent: Representatives Gutierrez; Isett; Villarreal, Mike
(3).
A quorum was present.
The Chair recognized Representative Sylvester Turner to explain
the Appropriations Act with regard to the Department of Public
Safety.
HB 3036
The chair laid out HB 3036.
The chair recognized Representative Bosse to explain the
measure.
Representative Driver offered an amendment to the measure.
The chair recognized Representative Bosse to close on the
measure.
The amendment was adopted without objection.
Representative Turner, Bob moved that HB 3036, as amended, 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 Turner, Bob; Keel; Berman;
Driver; Hupp; King, Phil (6).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Gutierrez; Isett; Villarreal,
Mike (3).
HB 2480
The chair laid out HB 2480.
The chair recognized Representative Lewis, Glenn to explain the
measure.
Representative Turner, Bob offered a complete committee
substitute.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Lewis, Glenn to close on the
measure.
The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 2499
The chair laid out HB 2499.
The chair recognized Representative Marchant to explain the
measure.
(Representative Isett now present.)
(Representative Gutierrez now present.)
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
(Representative Villarreal, Mike now present.)
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Marchant to close on the
measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 3149
The chair laid out HB 3149.
The chair recognized Representative Allen to explain the
measure.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Allen to close on the
measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 2663
The chair laid out HB 2663.
The chair recognized Representative Grusendorf to explain the
measure.
Representative Turner, Bob offered a complete committee
substitute.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Grusendorf to close on the
measure.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Representative Gutierrez moved that HB 2663, 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 Turner, Bob; Berman;
Gutierrez; Hupp; Isett; King, Phil;
Villarreal, Mike (7).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Keel; Driver (2).
HB 2991
The chair laid out HB 2991.
The chair recognized Representative Gutierrez to explain the
measure.
(Representative Hupp in chair.)
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Gutierrez to close on the
measure.
HB 3330
The chair laid out HB 3330.
The chair recognized Representative Williams to explain the
measure.
Representative Hupp offered a complete committee substitute.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Williams to close on the
measure.
The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 805
The chair laid out HB 805.
The chair recognized Representative Bonnen to explain the
measure.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Bonnen to close on the
measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 1386
The chair laid out HB 1386.
The chair recognized Representative Garcia to explain the
measure.
Representative Hupp offered a complete committee substitute.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Garcia to close on the
measure.
The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 2257
The chair laid out HB 2257.
The chair recognized Representative Garcia to explain the
measure.
Representative Hupp offered a complete committee substitute.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
(Representative Turner, Bob in chair.)
The chair recognized Representative Garcia to close on the
measure.
The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 1606
The chair laid out HB 1606.
The chair recognized Representative Puente to explain the
measure.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
(Representative Driver in chair.)
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Puente to close on the
measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 2585
The chair laid out HB 2585.
The chair recognized Representative Chavez to explain the
measure.
Representative Driver offered an amendment to the measure.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
(Representative Turner, Bob in chair.)
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Chavez to close on the
measure.
The amendment was adopted without objection.
Representative Berman moved that HB 2585, as amended, 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 Turner, Bob; Keel; Berman;
Driver; Hupp; Isett; King, Phil; Villarreal,
Mike (8).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representative Gutierrez (1).
HB 1031
The chair laid out HB 1031.
The chair recognized Representative West, George "Buddy" to
explain the measure.
Representative Turner, Bob offered a complete committee
substitute.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
(Representative Keel in chair.)
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
(Representative Turner, Bob in chair.)
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative West, George "Buddy" to
close on the measure.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Representative Keel moved that HB 1031, 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 Turner, Bob; Keel; Berman;
Driver; Gutierrez; King, Phil (6).
Nays: Representatives Hupp; Isett (2).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representative Villarreal, Mike (1).
HB 2058
The chair laid out HB 2058.
The chair recognized Representative Moreno, Joe E. to explain
the measure.
Representative Turner, Bob offered a complete committee
substitute.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Moreno, Joe E. to close on
the measure.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Representative Berman moved that HB 2058, 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 Turner, Bob; Keel; Berman;
Driver; Gutierrez; Isett; King, Phil (7).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Hupp; Villarreal, Mike (2).
HB 3312
The chair laid out HB 3312.
The chair recognized Representative Dunnam to explain the
measure.
Representative Turner, Bob offered a complete committee
substitute.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Dunnam to close on the
measure.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Representative Gutierrez moved that HB 3312, 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 Turner, Bob; Keel; Driver;
Gutierrez; Isett; King, Phil; Villarreal,
Mike (7).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Berman; Hupp (2).
HB 1748
The chair laid out HB 1748.
The chair recognized Representative Giddings to explain the
measure.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Giddings to close on the
measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 3408
The chair laid out HB 3408.
The chair recognized Representative King, Tracy to explain the
measure.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative King, Tracy to close on the
measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 2991
Representative Driver moved that HB 2991, 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 Turner, Bob; Keel; Berman;
Driver; Gutierrez; Isett; King, Phil;
Villarreal, Mike (8).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representative Hupp (1).
(Representative Gutierrez in chair.)
HB 2239
The chair laid out HB 2239.
The chair recognized Representative Salinas to explain the
measure.
Representative Gutierrez offered a complete committee
substitute.
The chair recognized Representative Salinas to close on the
measure.
The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.
The bill was left pending without objection.
HB 2750
The chair laid out HB 2750.
The chair recognized Representative Jones, Elizabeth to explain
the measure.
Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Jones, Elizabeth to close on
the measure.
The bill was left pending without objection.
(Representative Turner, Bob in chair.)
HB 2787
The chair laid out HB 2787.
The chair recognized Representative Geren to explain the
measure.
Representative Turner, Bob offered a complete committee
substitute.
The chair recognized Representative Geren to close on the
measure.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Representative Turner, Bob moved that HB 2787, 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 Turner, Bob; Berman;
Gutierrez; Isett; King, Phil; Villarreal,
Mike (6).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Keel; Driver; Hupp (3).
(Representative Gutierrez in chair.)
HB 1471
The chair laid out HB 1471 on pending business.
The chair recognized Representative Turner, Bob to explain the
measure.
Representative Turner, Bob offered a complete committee
substitute.
The chair recognized Representative Turner, Bob to close on the
measure.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Representative Berman moved that HB 1471, 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 Turner, Bob; Berman;
Gutierrez; Isett; King, Phil; Villarreal,
Mike (6).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Keel; Driver; Hupp (3).
SB 148
The chair laid out SB 148.
The chair recognized Representative Turner, Bob to explain the
measure.
The chair recognized Representative Turner, Bob to close on the
measure.
Representative King, Phil moved that SB 148, 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 Turner, Bob; Berman;
Gutierrez; Isett; King, Phil; Villarreal,
Mike (6).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Keel; Driver; Hupp (3).
HB 1662
The chair laid out HB 1662 on pending business.
The chair recognized Representative Turner, Bob to explain the
measure.
Representative Gutierrez offered a complete committee
substitute.
The chair recognized Representative Turner, Bob to close on the
measure.
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Representative Berman moved that HB 1662, 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 Turner, Bob; Berman;
Gutierrez; Isett; King, Phil; Villarreal,
Mike (6).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representatives Keel; Driver; Hupp (3).
(Representative Turner, Bob in chair.)
At 8:49 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. Turner, Bob, Chair
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Jim Reaves, Clerk