MINUTES

 

SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Thursday, April 12, 2007

7:30 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 Education was held on Thursday, April 12, 2007, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.028, at Austin, Texas.

 

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MEMBERS PRESENT:

 

MEMBERS ABSENT:

Senator Florence Shapiro

Senator Kyle Janek

Senator Dan Patrick

Senator Leticia Van de Putte

Senator Royce West

Senator Tommy Williams

Senator Judith Zaffirini

 

Senator Kip Averitt

Senator Steve Ogden

 

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The chair called the meeting to order at 7:34 a.m.  The following business was transacted: 

 

The chair laid out SB 1494 and recognized the author, Senator Ellis, 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 clerk called the roll.

 

Senator Zaffirini moved that SB 1494 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Zaffirini moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out SB 697 and recognized the author, Senator Shapleigh, 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 Williams moved that SB 697 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Williams moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out SB 1912 and recognized the author, Senator Shapleigh, 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 West moved that SB 1912 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator West moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator West requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye on SB 1494 and SB 697.

 

The chair laid out SB 1600 and recognized the author, Senator West, to explain the bill.  Senator West sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator West to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate 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 West moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Janek moved that SB 1600 do not pass but that CSSB 1600 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Janek moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out SB 786 and recognized Senator Janek, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill.  Senator Janek sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Janek to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.  Senator Janek sent up Committee Amendment 1. 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.  There being no objection, amendment 1 was adopted.  Senator Zaffirini requested unanimous consent to incorporate the amendment into the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Zaffirini moved that the new committee substitute be adopted; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Zaffirini moved that SB 786 do not pass but that CSSB 786 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Janek moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out SB 1420 and recognized Senator Janek, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill.  Senator Janek sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Janek to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate 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 Janek moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Janek moved that SB 1420 do not pass but that CSSB 1420 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Janek moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

At 8:29 a.m. Senator Janek assumed the chair. 

 

The chair laid out SB 1700 and recognized the author, Senator Shapiro, to explain the bill.  Senator Shapiro sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Shapiro to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate 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 Shapiro moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Zaffirini moved that SB 1700 do not pass but that CSSB 1700 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Shapiro moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

At 8:44 a.m. Senator Shapiro resumed the chair. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out SB 50 by Senator Zaffirini. 

 

At 8:45 a.m. Senator Janek assumed the chair.  Senator Shapiro sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted. 

 

At 8:46 a.m. Senator Shapiro resumed the chair.  Senator Janek requested unanimous consent to incorporate amendments into the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Janek then moved that the new committee substitute be adopted; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Janek moved that SB 50 do not pass but that CSSB 50 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, 2 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. 

 

At 8:49 a.m. Senator Janek assumed the chair. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out SB 1031 by Senator Shapiro.  Senator Shapiro sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Shapiro to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.  Resources witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  Senator Shapiro sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.  Senator Shapiro requested unanimous consent to incorporate amendments into the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Shapiro then moved that the new committee substitute be adopted; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Shapiro moved that SB 1031 do not pass but that CSSB 1031 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out SB 1697 by Senator Shapiro.  Senator Shapiro moved that SB 1697 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent. 

 

At 9:15 a.m. Senator Shapiro resumed the chair. 

 

Senator Patrick requested unanimous consent to be shown voting nay instead of aye on SB 50; there being no objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out the subcommittee report on SB 105 by Senator West.  Senator West then moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Janek moved that SB 105 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent. 

 

The chair laid out the subcommittee report on SB 201 by Senator Nelson.  Senator Janek then moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Janek moved that SB 201 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 4 absent.  Senator Janek moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out the subcommittee report on SB 211 by Senator Fraser.  Senator Janek then moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Janek moved that SB 211 do not pass but that CSSB 211 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.   The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent. 

 

The chair laid out the subcommittee report on SB 289 by Senator Nelson.  Senator Janek then moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Janek moved that SB 289 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.  Senator Janek moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out the subcommittee report on SB 1007 by Senator West.  Senator Janek then moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Janek moved that SB 1007 do not pass but that CSSB 1007 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.   The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.  Senator Janek moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out the subcommittee report on SB 1064 by Senator West.  Senator Janek then moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Janek moved that SB 1064 do not pass but that CSSB 1064 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.   The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent. 

 

The chair laid out the subcommittee report on SB 1417 by Senator Hinojosa.  Senator Janek then moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Janek moved that SB 1417 do not pass but that CSSB 1417 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.   The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.  Senator Janek moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out the subcommittee report on SB 1427 by Senator Averitt.  Senator Janek then moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Janek moved that SB 1427 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.  Senator Janek moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out the subcommittee report on SB 1488 by Senator Patrick.  Senator Patrick sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Patrick to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.  Senator Patrick moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Janek moved that SB 1488 do not pass but that CSSB 1488 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent. 

 

The chair laid out the subcommittee report on SB 1496 by Senator Zaffirini.  Senator Janek then moved adoption of the subcommittee report; there being no objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Janek moved that SB 1496 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent. 

 

There being no further business, at 9:30 a.m. Senator Shapiro moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair.  Without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Janek requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye on SB 1912; there being no objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Van de Putte requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye on SB 1494, SB 697, SB 1912, CSSB 1600, CSSB 786; there being no objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Zaffirini requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye on CSSB 1031, SB 1697, SB 105, CSSB 211, SB 289, CSSB 1007, CSSB 1064, CSSB 1417, SB 1427, CSSB 1488, and SB 1496.

 

 

 

 

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Senator Florence Shapiro, Chair

 

 

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Zac Padgett, Clerk