MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
9:00 a.m.
Capitol Extension, Room E1.028
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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule
11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on
Intergovernmental Relations was held on Wednesday, April 13,
2005, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.028, at Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Frank Madla None
Senator Kim Brimer
Senator Bob Deuell
Senator Mario Gallegos, Jr.
Senator Jeff Wentworth
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The chair called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. There being
a quorum present, the following business was transacted:
The chair laid out SB 1353 and recognized the author, Senator
Williams, to explain the bill. Witnesses registering on the
bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the
public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so
ordered. Senator Madla moved that SB 1353 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The committee stood at ease from 9:03 - 9:05 a.m.
The chair laid out SB 1555 and recognized the author, Senator
Gallegos, Jr., to explain the bill. Senator Gallegos, Jr. sent
up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator
Gallegos, Jr. to explain the difference between the committee
substitute and the bill as filed. Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved
adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was
so ordered. Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the
attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be
closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Gallegos,
Jr. moved that SB 1555 do not pass but that CSSB 1555 be
reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do
pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 5
ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator
Gallegos, Jr. moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
Senator Brimer assumed the chair.
The chair laid out SB 1205 and recognized the author, Senator
Madla, to explain the bill. Senator Madla sent up a committee
substitute; the chair recognized Senator Madla 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. The chair moved that the public
testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Madla moved that SB 1205 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Madla resumed the chair.
The chair laid out SB 434 and recognized the author, Senator
Duncan, to explain the bill. Witnesses registering on the bill
are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public
testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Madla moved that SB 434 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 919 and recognized the author, Senator
Duncan, to explain the bill. Witnesses registering on the bill
are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public
testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Madla moved that SB 919 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1635 and recognized the author, Senator
Duncan, to explain the bill. Witnesses registering on the bill
are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public
testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Madla moved that SB 1635 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1754 and recognized the author, Senator
Duncan, to explain the bill. Witnesses registering on the bill
are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public
testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Madla moved that SB 1754 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1518 and recognized the author, Senator
Deuell, to explain the bill. Witnesses registering on the bill
are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public
testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Madla moved that SB 1518 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 57 and recognized the author, Senator
Nelson, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and
registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The
chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without
objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla moved that SB 57 be
left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 526 and recognized the author, Senator
Hinojosa, to explain the bill. Senator Wentworth assumed the
chair. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are
shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public
testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Madla resumed the chair. Senator Madla moved that SB
526 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 142 and recognized the author, Senator
Wentworth, to explain the bill. Senator Wentworth sent up a
committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Wentworth to
explain the difference between the committee substitute and the
bill as filed. Senator Wentworth 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. The chair moved that the public testimony be
closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla
moved that CSSB 142 be left pending; without objection, it was
so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1579 and recognized the author, Senator
Zaffirini, to explain the bill. Senator Wentworth sent up a
committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Zaffirini to
explain the difference between the committee substitute and the
bill as filed. Senator Wentworth 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. The chair moved that the public testimony be
closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla
moved that CSSB 1579 be left pending; without objection, it was
so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1457 and recognized the author, Senator
Wentworth, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and
registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The
chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without
objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla moved that SB 1457
be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 10:48 a.m. Senator Madla moved that the committee stand
recessed until after adjournment of the Senate; without
objection, it was so ordered.
At 1:38 p.m. the committee reconvened.
Senator Brimer assumed the chair.
The chair laid out SB 1204 and recognized the author, Senator
Madla, to explain the bill. The chair laid out SB 1206 at the
same time and recognized the author, Senator Madla, to explain
the bill. Witnesses registering on the bills are shown on the
attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be
closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Brimer
moved that SB 1204 & SB 1206 be left pending; without objection,
it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1068 and recognized the author, Senator
Madla, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and
registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The
chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without
objection, it was so ordered. Senator Brimer moved that SB 1068
be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1067 and recognized the author, Senator
Madla, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and
registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The
chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without
objection, it was so ordered. Senator Brimer moved that SB 1067
be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Madla resumed the chair.
The chair laid out SB 645 and recognized the author, Senator
Barrientos, to explain the bill. The chair laid out SB 768 at
the same time and recognized Senator Brimer, in the absence of
the author, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and
registering on the bills are shown on the attached list. The
chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without
objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla moved that SB 645 &
SB 768 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1792 and recognized Senator Deuell, in the
absence of the author, to explain the bill. Witnesses
registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The
chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without
objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla moved that SB 1792
be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Deuell assumed the chair.
The chair laid out SB 1106 and recognized the author, Senator
Madla, to explain the bill. Witnesses registering on the bill
are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public
testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Deuell moved that SB 1106 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out pending business SB 1438. The chair
re-opened public testimony. Witnesses testifying and
registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The
chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without
objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla moved that SB 1438
be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Madla resumed the chair.
The committee stood at ease from 2:50 - 2:54 p.m.
Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved adoption of the minutes from the
previous hearings held on April 4, 2005, April 6, 2005, April 7,
2005, and April 11, 2005; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair made known that SB 57, SB 1204, SB 1206, SB 1579, SB
1438, SB 645, & SB 768 will be left pending.
The committee will now vote on the bills previously left
pending.
The chair laid out pending business CSSB 142. Senator Gallegos,
Jr. moved that SB 142 do not pass but that CSSB 142 be reported
back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and
be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0
nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Gallegos, Jr.
moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out pending business SB 434. Senator Gallegos,
Jr. moved that SB 434 be reported favorably to the Senate with
the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 0 absent. Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved that the bill
be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out pending business SB 526. Senator Gallegos,
Jr. moved that SB 526 be reported favorably to the Senate with
the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 0 absent. Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved that the bill
be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out pending business SB 919. Senator Gallegos,
Jr. moved that SB 919 be reported favorably to the Senate with
the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 0 absent. Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved that the bill
be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out pending business SB 1353. Senator Gallegos,
Jr. moved that SB 1353 be reported favorably to the Senate with
the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 0 absent. Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved that the bill
be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out pending business SB 1457. Senator Gallegos,
Jr. moved that SB 1457 be reported favorably to the Senate with
the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 0 absent. Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved that the bill
be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out pending business SB 1518. Senator Gallegos,
Jr. moved that SB 1518 be reported favorably to the Senate with
the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 0 absent. Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved that the bill
be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out pending business SB 1635. Senator Gallegos,
Jr. moved that SB 1635 be reported favorably to the Senate with
the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 0 absent. Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved that the bill
be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out pending business SB 1754. Senator Gallegos,
Jr. moved that SB 1754 be reported favorably to the Senate with
the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 0 absent. Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved that the bill
be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out pending business SB 1792. Senator Gallegos,
Jr. moved that SB 1792 be reported favorably to the Senate with
the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 0 absent. Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved that the bill
be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out CSSB 1498 which was previously left pending
last week. Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved that SB 1498 do not pass
but that CSSB 1498 be reported back to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 1 absent. Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved that the bill
be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out pending business SB 1067. Senator Gallegos,
Jr. moved that SB 1067 be reported favorably to the Senate with
the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 0 absent. Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved that the bill
be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out pending business SB 1068. Senator Gallegos,
Jr. moved that SB 1068 be reported favorably to the Senate with
the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 0 absent. Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved that the bill
be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out pending business SB 1106. Senator Gallegos,
Jr. moved that SB 1106 be reported favorably to the Senate with
the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 0 absent. Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved that the bill
be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out pending business SB 1205. The chair moved
adoption of the committee substitute laid out earlier; without
objection, it was so ordered. Senator Gallegos, Jr. moved
that SB 1205 do not pass but that CSSB 1205 be reported back to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0
nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Gallegos, Jr.
moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Wentworth requested to be shown voting aye on CSSB 142,
SB 434, SB 526, SB 919, SB 1067, SB 1068, SB 1106, CSSB 1205, SB
1353, SB 1457, SB 1518, CSSB 1555, SB 1635, SB 1754, and SB
1792; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Brimer requested to be shown voting aye on CSSB 142, SB
434, SB 526, SB 919, SB 1353, SB 1457, SB 1518, SB 1635, SB
1754, SB 1792, CSSB 1498, SB 1067, SB 1068, SB 1106, and CSSB
1205; without objection, it was so ordered.
There was no action taken for the following bill(s): SB 1104 and
SB 1372.
There being no further business, at 3:15 p.m. Senator Madla
moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of
the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
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Senator Frank Madla, Chair
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Christine Wright, Clerk