MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
Tuesday, April 5, 2005
1:30PM, E1.012 Capitol Extension
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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule
11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Natural
Resources was held on Monday, April 5, 2005, in the E1.012
of the Capitol Extension, Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Kenneth Armbrister None
Senator Mike Jackson
Senator Gonzalo Barrientos
Senator Robert Duncan
Senator Craig Estes
Senator Troy Fraser
Senator Juan Hinojosa
Senator Jon Lindsay
Senator Frank Madla
Senator Kel Seliger
Senator Todd Staples
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The chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. There
being a quorum present, the following business was
transacted:
The chair laid out SB 1130 and recognized the author,
Senator Hinojosa, to explain the bill. Senator Hinojosa
sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized
Senator Hinojosa to explain the difference between the
committee substitute and the bill as filed. Senator
Hinojosa 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 Hinojosa
moved that SB 1130 be left pending to await a quorum;
without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Hinojosa moved that SB 1130 do not pass but
that CSSB 1130 be reported back to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 0 absent.
Senator Duncan requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on CSSB 1130. There being no objection, the
motion prevailed.
Senator Fraser requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on CSSB 1130. There being no objection, the
motion prevailed.
Senator Madla requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on CSSB 1130. There being no objection, the
motion prevailed.
Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1103 and recognized Senator Jackson,
in the absence of the author, to explain the bill. Senator
Jackson sent up a committee substitute; the chair
recognized Senator Jackson 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.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed;
without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Jackson moved
that SB 1103 be left pending to await a quorum; without
objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum,
Senator Jackson moved that SB 1103 do not pass but that
CSSB 1103 be reported back to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 10 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Fraser requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on CSSB 1103. There being no objection, the
motion prevailed.
The chair laid out SB 489 and recognized the author,
Senator Estes, to explain the bill. There were no witnesses
registered for SB 489. The chair moved that the public
testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Estes moved that SB 489
be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation
that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a
record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0
absent. Senator Estes moved that the bill be recommended
for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Duncan requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 489. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed.
Senator Fraser requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 489. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed.
The chair laid out SB 352 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 sent up Committee Amendment 1 and
moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was
adopted. Senator Madla requested unanimous consent to roll
the amendments into a committee substitute; without
objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hinojosa then moved
that the committee substitute be adopted; without
objection, it was so ordered. Senator Madla moved that SB
352 do not pass but that CSSB 352 be reported back to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes,
0 nay, 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.
Senator Duncan requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 352. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed.
Senator Fraser requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 352. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed.
Senator Barrientos requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 352. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed.
The chair laid out SB 297 and recognized the author,
Senator Wentworth, to explain the bill. There were no
witnesses registered for SB 297. The chair moved that the
public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so
ordered. Senator Seliger moved that SB 297 be reported
favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do
pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote
of 9 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.
Senator Seliger moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hinojosa requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 297. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed.
Senator Lindsay requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 297. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed.
The chair laid out SB 840 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
Barrientos moved that SB 840 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10 ayes,
0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator
Barrientos moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it
was so ordered.
Senator Fraser requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 840. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed.
Senator Lindsay requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 840. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed.
The chair laid out SB 1290 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
Jackson moved that SB 1290 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10 ayes,
0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Jackson
moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the
Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
Senator Fraser requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 1290. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed.
Senator Lindsay requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 1290. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed.
The chair laid out SB 767 and recognized the author,
Senator Wentworth, to explain the bill. Senator Staples
sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized
Senator Wentworth to explain the difference between the
committee substitute and the bill as filed. Senator Staples
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 Staples sent up
Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without
objection, the amendment was adopted. Senator Staples
requested unanimous consent to roll the amendments into a
committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Jackson then moved that the committee substitute be
adopted; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator
Jackson moved that SB 767 do not pass but that CSSB 767 be
reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it
do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record
vote of 9 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.
Senator Fraser requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on CSSB 767. There being no objection, the
motion prevailed.
The chair laid out SB 1455 and recognized the author,
Senator Wentworth, to explain the bill. Senator Jackson
sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized
Senator Jackson 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. The
chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without
objection, it was so ordered. Senator Jackson moved that SB
1455 do not pass but that CSSB 1455 be reported back to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10 ayes,
0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Jackson moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Fraser requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on CSSB 1455. There being no objection, the
motion prevailed.
Senator Lindsay requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on CSSB 1455. There being no objection, the
motion prevailed.
The chair laid out SB 1116 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
Jackson moved that SB 1116 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0
nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent. Senator Seliger
moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the
Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
Senator Fraser requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 1116. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed.
Senator Lindsay requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 1116. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed.
The chair laid out SJR 40 and recognized the author,
Senator Eltife, 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 Jackson sent up a committee substitute; the chair
recognized Senator Jackson 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 SJR 40 do not pass but that CSSJR 40 be reported back
to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and
be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9
ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator
Jackson moved that the bill be recommended for placement on
the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
Senator Fraser requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on CSSJR 40. There being no objection, the
motion prevailed.
Senator Lindsay requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on CSSJR 40. There being no objection, the
motion prevailed.
The chair laid out SB 738 and recognized Senator Estes, in
the absence of the author, 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
Lindsay moved that SB 738 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10 ayes,
0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Staples
moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the
Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
Senator Fraser requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 738. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed.
The chair laid out SB 739 and recognized Senator Estes, in
the absence of the author, 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 Estes
moved that SB 739 be reported favorably to the Senate with
the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nay, 0
present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Lindsay moved
that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Fraser requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 739. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed.
The chair laid out SB 570 and recognized Senator Staples 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 Staples moved that SB 570 be
reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation
that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a
record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2
absent. Senator Seliger moved that the bill be recommended
for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Fraser requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 570. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed.
The chair laid out SB 459 and recognized the author,
Senator Staples, 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 Staples
moved that SB 459 be left pending awaiting the arrival of
the House Bill; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1017 and recognized Senator Staples
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 Staples moved that SB 1017 be
reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation
that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a
record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0
absent. Senator Staples moved that the bill be recommended
for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Fraser requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 1017. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed.
Senator Madla requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 1017. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed
The chair laid out SB 1604 and recognized Senator Staples
to explain the bill. There were no witnesses registered on
this bill. The chair moved that the public testimony be
closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator
Staples moved that SB 1604 be reported favorably to the
Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes,
0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Staples
moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the
Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
Senator Fraser requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 1604. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed.
Senator Madla requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 1604. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed
The chair laid out SB 1281 and recognized Senator Staples
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. The chair moved SB 1281 be left pending.
The chair laid out SB 93 and recognized Senator Barrientos
in the absence of the author to explain the bill. Senator
Barrientos sent up a committee substitute for SB 93. The
chair recognized Senator Barrientos to explain the
difference between the committee substitute and the bill as
filed. Senator Barrientos 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
Barrientos moved the bill be left pending, without
objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1413 and recognized Senator
Barrientos in the absence of the author to explain the
bill. Senator Barrientos sent up a committee substitute
for SB 1413. The chair recognized Senator Barrientos to
explain the difference between the committee substitute and
the bill as filed. Senator Barrientos 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 Barrientos moved that SB 1413 do not pass but that
CSSB 1413 be reported back to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 2 absent. Senator Jackson moved that the bill
be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Fraser requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on CSSB 1413. There being no objection, the
motion prevailed.
Senator Madla requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on CSSB 1413. There being no objection, the
motion prevailed
The chair laid out SB 564 and recognized the author,
Senator Barrientos, 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
Barrientos moved that SB 564 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The subcommittee report on SB 371 was laid out by Senator
Jackson. Senator Jackson was recognized to explain the
subcommittee report on SB 371. Senator Jackson then moved
adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no
objection, it was so ordered. Senator Jackson moved that SB
371 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 10 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 1 absent. Senator Jackson moved that the bill
be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hinojosa requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 371. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed.
Senator Madla requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 371. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed.
Senator Seliger requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 371. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed.
The chair laid SB 588 and recognized the author to explain
the bill. Senator Jackson sent up a committee substitute;
the chair recognized Senator Jackson 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. The chair moved that the public
testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Jackson moved that SB 588 do not pass but that CSSB
588 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation
that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a
record vote of 10 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1
absent. Senator Jackson moved that the bill be
recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hinojosa requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on CSSB 588. There being no objection, the
motion prevailed.
Senator Madla requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on CSSB 588. There being no objection, the
motion prevailed.
Senator Seliger requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on CSSB 588. There being no objection, the
motion prevailed.
The subcommittee report on SB 517 was laid out by Senator
Jackson. Senator Jackson was recognized to explain the
subcommittee report on SB 517. Senator Jackson then moved
adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no
objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Jackson moved that SB 517 be reported favorably to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10 ayes,
0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Hinojosa requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 517. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed.
Senator Madla requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 517. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed.
Senator Seliger requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 517. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed.
The subcommittee report on SB 592 was laid out by Senator
Jackson. Senator Jackson was recognized to explain the
subcommittee report on SB 592. Senator Jackson then moved
adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no
objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Jackson moved that SB 592 be reported favorably to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10 ayes,
0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Jackson
moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the
Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
Senator Hinojosa requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 592. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed.
Senator Madla requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 592. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed.
Senator Seliger requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 592. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed.
The subcommittee report on SB 740 was laid out by Senator
Jackson. Senator Jackson was recognized to explain the
subcommittee report on SB 740. Senator Jackson then moved
adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no
objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Jackson moved to reopen public testimony. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed and public
testimony was reopened. 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 Jackson
moved that SB 740 be reported favorably to the Senate with
the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nay, 0
present not voting, and 2 absent.
Senator Madla requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 740. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed.
Senator Estes requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 740. There being no objection, the motion
prevailed.
The subcommittee report on SB 1091 was laid out by Senator
Jackson. Senator Jackson was recognized to explain the
subcommittee report on SB 1091. Senator Jackson then moved
adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no
objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Jackson moved that SB 1091 be reported favorably to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 10 ayes,
0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Jackson
moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the
Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
Senator Madla requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 1091. There being no objection, the
motion prevailed.
Senator Estes requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 1091. There being no objection, the
motion prevailed.
Senator Hinojosa requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 1091. There being no objection, the
motion prevailed.
The subcommittee report on SB 1102 was laid out by Senator
Jackson. Senator Jackson was recognized to explain the
subcommittee report on SB 1102. Senator Jackson then moved
adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no
objection, it was so ordered. Senator Jackson sent up a
committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Jackson
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 1102 but that CSSB
1102 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 2 absent. Senator Jackson moved that the bill
be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Madla requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on CSSB 1102. There being no objection, the
motion prevailed.
Senator Estes requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on CSSB 1102. There being no objection, the
motion prevailed.
The subcommittee report on SB 1428 was laid out by Senator
Jackson. Senator Jackson was recognized to explain the
subcommittee report on SB 1428. Senator Jackson then moved
adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no
objection, it was so ordered. Senator Jackson moved that SB
1428 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 10 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Madla requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 1428. There being no objection, the
motion prevailed.
Senator Estes requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 1428. There being no objection, the
motion prevailed.
Senator Hinojosa requested unanimous consent to be shown
voting aye on SB 1428. There being no objection, the
motion prevailed.
The chair laid out SB 1667 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 the public testimony be closed;
without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Duncan moved
that SB 1667 be left pending; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The chair laid out SB 1542 and recognized the author,
Senator Armbrister, 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
Armbrister moved that SB 1542 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out SB 620.
Senator Staples sent up a committee substitute; the chair
recognized Senator Staples to explain the difference
between the committee substitute and the bill as filed.
Senator Estes moved that SB 620 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.
As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out SB 949.
Senator Staples sent up a committee substitute; the chair
recognized Senator Staples to explain the difference
between the committee substitute and the bill as filed.
Senator Staples moved adoption of the committee substitute
be adopted; without objection it was so ordered.
There was no action taken for the following bill(s):
SB 667
SB 484
SB 519
SB 699
SB 878
SB 948
There being no further business, at 9:55 p.m. Senator
Armbrister moved that the Committee stand recessed subject
to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so
ordered.
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Senator Kenneth Armbrister, Chair
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Kelly Gilbert, Clerk