MINUTES

 

SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Thursday, May 17, 2007

9:00 a.m. or upon adjournment

Hearing Room E1.016

 

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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule 11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Health & Human Services was held on Thursday, May 17, 2007, in Hearing Room E1.016 at Austin, Texas.

 

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MEMBERS PRESENT:                                                      MEMBERS ABSENT:

Senator Jane Nelson                                                                Senator Robert Nichols

Senator Bob Deuell                                                                 Senator Royce West

Senator Kyle Janek                                                                            

Senator Dan Patrick

Senator Carlos Uresti

Senator Eliot Shapleigh

Senator Judith Zaffirini

 

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The Chair called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.  The following business was transacted:

 

At 6:40 p.m., the Committee stood at ease.

 

At 6:58 p.m., the Committee reconvened.

 

At 6:59 p.m., Senator Shapleigh assumed the Chair.

 

The Chair laid out House Bill 1066 by Representative Delisi and recognized the sponsor, Senator Nelson, to explain the bill. 

 

Senator Nelson sent up Committee Amendment 1 and explained the amendment. 

 

The Chair opened the floor to public testimony.  Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  

 

With no witnesses wishing to testify, the Chair closed public testimony.

 

House Bill 1066 was left pending.

 

The Chair laid out House Bill 1747 by Representative Morrison and recognized the sponsor, Senator Nelson, to explain the bill. 

 

The Chair opened the floor to public testimony.  Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  

 

With no witnesses wishing to testify, the Chair closed public testimony.

 

House Bill 1747 was left pending.

 

The Chair laid out House Bill 2540 by Representative Isett and recognized the sponsor, Senator Nelson, to explain the bill. 

 

The Chair opened the floor to public testimony.  Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  

 

With no witnesses wishing to testify, the Chair closed public testimony.

 

House Bill 2540 was left pending.

 

The Chair laid out House Bill 3008 by Representative Pierson and recognized the sponsor, Senator Nelson, to explain the bill. 

 

The Chair opened the floor to public testimony.  Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  

 

With no witnesses wishing to testify, the Chair closed public testimony.

 

House Bill 3008 was left pending.

 

The Chair laid out House Bill 3064 by Representative Delisi and recognized the sponsor, Senator Nelson, to explain the bill. 

 

Senator Nelson sent up a committee substitute; the Chair recognized Senator Nelson to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the bill as engrossed. 

 

The Chair opened the floor to public testimony.  Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  

 

With no witnesses wishing to testify, the Chair closed public testimony.

 

House Bill 3064 was left pending.

 

The Chair laid out House Bill 3261 by Representative Chavez and recognized the sponsor, Senator Nelson, to explain the bill. 

 

The Chair opened the floor to public testimony.  Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  

 

With no witnesses wishing to testify, the Chair closed public testimony.

 

House Bill 3261 was left pending.

 

The Chair laid out House Bill 3575 by Representative Rose and recognized the sponsor, Senator Nelson, to explain the bill. 

 

Senator Nelson sent up a committee substitute; the Chair recognized Senator Nelson to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the bill as engrossed. 

 

The Chair opened the floor to public testimony.  Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  

 

With no witnesses wishing to testify, the Chair closed public testimony.

 

House Bill 3575 was left pending.

 

At 7:15 p.m., Senator Nelson resumed the Chair.

 

The Chair laid out House Bill 1433 by Representative Laubenberg and recognized Senator Uresti on behalf of the sponsor, Senator Hinojosa, to explain the bill. 

 

Senator Uresti sent up Committee Amendment 1 and explained the amendment. 

 

The Chair opened the floor to public testimony.  Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  

 

With no witnesses wishing to testify, the Chair closed public testimony.

 

House Bill 1433 was left pending.

 

The Chair laid out House Bill 1370 by Representative Coleman and recognized Senator Shapleigh on behalf of the sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill. 

 

The Chair opened the floor to public testimony.  Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  

 

With no witnesses wishing to testify, the Chair closed public testimony.

 

House Bill 1370 was left pending.

 

The Chair laid out House Bill 1385 by Representative Villarreal and recognized the sponsor, Senator Uresti, to explain the bill. 

 

The Chair opened the floor to public testimony.  Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  

 

With no witnesses wishing to testify, the Chair closed public testimony.

 

House Bill 1385 was left pending.

 

The Chair laid out House Bill 1614 by Representative Gattis and recognized Senator Shapleigh on behalf of the sponsor, Senator Ogden, to explain the bill. 

 

The Chair opened the floor to public testimony.  Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  

 

With no witnesses wishing to testify, the Chair closed public testimony.

 

House Bill 1614 was left pending.

 

The Chair laid out House Bill 1759 by Representative Deshotel and recognized Senator Uresti on behalf of the sponsor, Senator Williams, to explain the bill. 

 

The Chair opened the floor to public testimony.  Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  

 

With no witnesses wishing to testify, the Chair closed public testimony.

 

House Bill 1759 was left pending.

 

The Chair laid out House Bill 1786 by Representative Swinford and recognized Senator Uresti on behalf of the sponsor, Senator Seliger, to explain the bill. 

 

Senator Uresti sent up a committee substitute; the Chair recognized Senator Uresti to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the bill as engrossed. 

 

The Chair opened the floor to public testimony.  Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  

 

With no witnesses wishing to testify, the Chair closed public testimony.

 

House Bill 1786 was left pending.

 

The Chair laid out House Bill 2285 by Representative Chisum and recognized Senator Uresti on behalf of the sponsor, Senator Seliger, to explain the bill. 

 

The Chair opened the floor to public testimony.  Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  

 

With no witnesses wishing to testify, the Chair closed public testimony.

 

House Bill 2285 was left pending.

 

The Chair laid out House Bill 2827 by Representative Taylor and recognized Senator Shapleigh on behalf of the sponsor, Senator Jackson, to explain the bill. 

 

The Chair opened the floor to public testimony.  Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  

 

With no witnesses wishing to testify, the Chair closed public testimony.

 

House Bill 2827 was left pending.

 

The Chair laid out House Bill 2935 by Representative Phil King and recognized Senator Shapleigh on behalf of the sponsor, Senator West, to explain the bill. 

 

The Chair opened the floor to public testimony.  Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  

 

With no witnesses wishing to testify, the Chair closed public testimony.

 

House Bill 2935 was left pending.

 

The Chair laid out House Bill 3443 by Representative Donna Howard and recognized Senator Shapleigh on behalf of the sponsor, Senator West, to explain the bill. 

 

Senator Shapleigh sent up a committee substitute; the Chair recognized Senator Shapleigh to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the bill as engrossed. 

 

The Chair opened the floor to public testimony.  Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  

 

With no witnesses wishing to testify, the Chair closed public testimony.

 

House Bill 3443 was left pending.

 

The Chair laid out House Bill 3735 by Representative McReynolds and recognized Senator Deuell on behalf of the sponsor, Senator Nichols, to explain the bill. 

 

The Chair opened the floor to public testimony.  Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  

 

With no witnesses wishing to testify, the Chair closed public testimony.

 

House Bill 3735 was left pending.

 

The Chair laid out House Bill 1633 by Representative Geren and recognized the sponsor, Senator Deuell, to explain the bill. 

 

Senator Deuell sent up Committee Amendment 1 and explained the amendment. 

 

The Chair opened the floor to public testimony.  Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  

 

With no witnesses wishing to testify, the Chair closed public testimony.

 

House Bill 1633 was left pending.

 

The Chair laid out House Bill 52 by Representative Chavez and recognized Senator Shapleigh on behalf of the sponsor, Senator Harris, to explain the bill. 

 

The Chair opened the floor to public testimony.  Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  

 

With no witnesses wishing to testify, the Chair closed public testimony.

 

House Bill 52 was left pending.

 

The Chair laid out House Bill 2256 by Representative McReynolds and recognized the sponsor, Senator Deuell, to explain the bill. 

 

The Chair opened the floor to public testimony.  Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  

 

With no further witnesses wishing to testify, the Chair closed public testimony.

 

House Bill 2256 was left pending.

 

The Chair laid out House Bill 1168 by Representative Menendez, which was the companion bill to Senate Bill 690 by Senator Shapleigh.  The Chair recognized the sponsor, Senator Shapleigh, to explain the bill. 

 

Senator Shapleigh sent up Committee Amendment 1 and explained the amendment. 

 

House Bill 1168 was left pending.

 

The Chair laid out House Bill 2524 by Representative McClendon and recognized the sponsor, Senator Van de Putte, to explain the bill. 

 

The Chair opened the floor to public testimony.  Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  

 

With no further witnesses wishing to testify, the Chair closed public testimony.

 

House Bill 2524 was left pending.

 

The Chair laid out House Bill 4035 by Representative Swinford and recognized the sponsor, Senator Seliger, to explain the bill. 

 

The Chair opened the floor to public testimony.  Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  

 

At 7:59 p.m., Senator Deuell assumed the Chair.

 

With no further witnesses wishing to testify, the Chair closed public testimony.

 

House Bill 4035 was left pending.

 

At 8:04 p.m., Senator Nelson resumed the Chair.

 

The Chair laid out House Bill 2392 by Representative Madden and recognized the sponsor, Senator Deuell, to explain the bill. 

 

Senator Deuell sent up a committee substitute; the Chair recognized Senator Deuell to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the bill as engrossed. 

 

The Chair opened the floor to public testimony.  Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  

 

With no witnesses wishing to testify, the Chair closed public testimony.

 

House Bill 2392 was left pending.

 

The Chair laid out House Bill 3184 by Representative Coleman and recognized the sponsor, Senator Deuell, to explain the bill. 

 

Senator Deuell sent up Committee Amendment 1 and explained the amendment. 

 

The Chair opened the floor to public testimony.  Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  

 

With no witnesses wishing to testify, the Chair closed public testimony.

 

House Bill 3184 was left pending.

 

The Chair laid out House Bill 3154 by Representative Laubenberg and recognized the sponsor, Senator Deuell, to explain the bill. 

 

The Chair opened the floor to public testimony.  Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  

 

With no witnesses wishing to testify, the Chair closed public testimony.

 

House Bill 3154 was left pending.

 

The Chair laid out House Bill 2644 by Representative Rose and recognized Senator Deuell on behalf of the sponsor, Senator West, to explain the bill. 

 

The Chair opened the floor to public testimony.  Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  

 

With no further witnesses wishing to testify, the Chair closed public testimony.

 

House Bill 2644 was left pending.

 

At 8:15 p.m., the Committee stood at ease.

 

At 8:17 p.m., the Committee reconvened.

 

The Chair laid out House Bill 3571 by Representative Uresti and recognized the sponsor, Senator Uresti, to explain the bill. 

 

Senator Uresti sent up Committee Amendment 1 and explained the amendment. 

 

The Chair opened the floor to public testimony.  Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  

 

With no witnesses wishing to testify, the Chair closed public testimony.

 

House Bill 3571 was left pending.

 

The Chair laid out House Bill 4047 by Representative Farabee and recognized Senator Uresti on behalf of the sponsor, Senator Estes, to explain the bill. 

 

The Chair opened the floor to public testimony.  Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  

 

With no further witnesses wishing to testify, the Chair closed public testimony.

 

House Bill 4047 was left pending.

 

The Chair laid out House Bill 2034 by Representative England and recognized Senator Deuell on behalf of the sponsor, Senator Shapiro, to explain the bill. 

 

Senator Deuell sent up a committee substitute; the Chair recognized Senator Deuell to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the bill as engrossed. 

 

The Chair opened the floor to public testimony.  Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  

 

With no further witnesses wishing to testify, the Chair closed public testimony.

 

House Bill 2034 was left pending.

 

The Chair laid out House Bill 405 by Representative John Davis and recognized Senator Uresti on behalf of the sponsor, Senator Lucio, to explain the bill. 

 

Senator Uresti sent up a committee substitute; the Chair recognized Senator Uresti to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the bill as engrossed. 

 

The Chair opened the floor to public testimony.  Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  

 

At 8:41 p.m., Senator Uresti assumed the Chair.

 

At 8:55 p.m., Senator Nelson resumed the Chair.

 

Public testimony was temporarily suspended, and House Bill 405 was left pending.

 

The Chair laid out House Bill 3618 by Representative Raymond and recognized Senator Uresti on behalf of the sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill. 

 

The Chair opened the floor to public testimony.  Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  

 

With no further witnesses wishing to testify, the Chair closed public testimony.

 

House Bill 3618 was left pending.

 

At 9:16 p.m., the Committee stood at ease.

 

At 9:23 p.m., the Committee reconvened.

 

The Chair laid out HB 405, which had been previously left pending.

 

The Chair reopened the floor to public testimony.  Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  

 

With no further witnesses wishing to testify, the Chair closed public testimony.

 

House Bill 405 was left pending.

 

At 9:38 p.m., the Committee stood at ease.

 

At 9:40 p.m., the Committee reconvened.

 

At 9:41 p.m., a quorum was established.

 

The Chair laid out HB 52, which had been previously left pending.

 

Senator Deuell moved that HB 52 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 nays, 2 absent and 0 present not voting. 

 

Senator Nelson requested that HB 52 be recommended for placement on the Local and Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senators Shapleigh and Zaffirini requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 9:42 p.m., Senator Deuell assumed the Chair.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1066, which had been previously left pending.

 

Senator Nelson moved adoption of Committee Amendment 1; without objection, the amendment was adopted. 

 

Senator Nelson requested unanimous consent to incorporate the amendment into a committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Nelson moved that HB 1066 do not pass but that CSHB 1066 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 nays, 2 absent and 0 present not voting. 

 

Senator Nelson requested that CSHB 1066 be recommended for placement on the Local and Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senators Shapleigh and Zaffirini requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 9:42 p.m., Senator Nelson resumed the Chair.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1370, which had been previously left pending.

 

Senator Janek moved that HB 1370 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 nays, 2 absent and 0 present not voting. 

 

Senator Nelson requested that HB 1370 be recommended for placement on the Local and Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senators Shapleigh and Zaffirini requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1385, which had been previously left pending.

 

Senator Uresti moved that HB 1385 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 nays, 3 absent and 0 present not voting. 

 

Senator Uresti requested that HB 1385 be recommended for placement on the Local and Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Shapleigh requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1433, which had been previously left pending.

 

Senator Nelson moved adoption of Committee Amendment 1; without objection, the amendment was adopted. 

 

Senator Deuell requested unanimous consent to incorporate the amendment into a committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Deuell moved that HB 1433 do not pass but that CSHB 1433 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 nays, 3 absent and 0 present not voting. 

 

Senator Nelson requested that CSHB 1433 be recommended for placement on the Local and Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Shapleigh requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1614, which had been previously left pending.

 

Senator Patrick moved that HB 1614 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 nays, 2 absent and 0 present not voting. 

 

Senator Nelson requested that HB 1614 be recommended for placement on the Local and Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senators Shapleigh and Zaffirini requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 9:45 p.m., Senator Deuell assumed the Chair.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1747, which had been previously left pending.

 

Senator Nelson moved that HB 1747 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 nays, 2 absent and 0 present not voting. 

 

Senator Nelson requested that HB 1747 be recommended for placement on the Local and Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senators Shapleigh and Zaffirini requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 9:46 p.m., Senator Nelson resumed the Chair.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1759, which had been previously left pending.

 

Senator Uresti moved that HB 1759 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 nays, 2 absent and 0 present not voting. 

 

Senator Nelson requested that HB 1759 be recommended for placement on the Local and Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senators Shapleigh and Zaffirini requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1786, which had been previously left pending.

 

Senator Nelson moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Janek moved that HB 1786 do not pass but that CSHB 1786 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 nays, 3 absent and 0 present not voting. 

 

Senator Nelson requested that CSHB 1786 be recommended for placement on the Local and Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Shapleigh requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 2256, which had been previously left pending.

 

Senator Deuell moved that HB 2256 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 nays, 2 absent and 0 present not voting. 

 

Senator Deuell requested that HB 2256 be recommended for placement on the Local and Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senators Shapleigh and Zaffirini requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 2285, which had been previously left pending.

 

Senator Janek moved that HB 2285 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 nays, 3 absent and 0 present not voting. 

 

Senator Nelson requested that HB 2285 be recommended for placement on the Local and Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Shapleigh requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 2392, which had been previously left pending.

 

Senator Deuell moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Deuell moved that HB 2392 do not pass but that CSHB 2392 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 nays, 2 absent and 0 present not voting. 

 

Senator Deuell requested that CSHB 2392 be recommended for placement on the Local and Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senators Shapleigh and Zaffirini requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 9:51 p.m., Senator Deuell assumed the Chair.

 

The Chair laid out HB 2540, which had been previously left pending.

 

Senator Nelson moved that HB 2540 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 nays, 2 absent and 0 present not voting. 

 

Senator Nelson requested that HB 2540 be recommended for placement on the Local and Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senators Shapleigh and Zaffirini requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 9:52 p.m., Senator Nelson resumed the Chair.

 

The Chair laid out HB 2827, which had been previously left pending.

 

Senator Uresti moved that HB 2827 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 nays, 2 absent and 0 present not voting. 

 

Senator Nelson requested that HB 2827 be recommended for placement on the Local and Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senators Shapleigh and Zaffirini requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 2935, which had been previously left pending.

 

Senator Deuell sent up Committee Amendment 1.  Senator Deuell moved adoption of Committee Amendment 1; without objection, the amendment was adopted. 

 

Senator Deuell requested unanimous consent to incorporate the amendment into a committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Deuell moved that HB 2935 do not pass but that CSHB 2935 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 nays, 2 absent and 0 present not voting. 

 

Senator Nelson requested that CSHB 2935 be recommended for placement on the Local and Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senators Shapleigh and Zaffirini requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 9:54 p.m., Senator Deuell assumed the Chair.

 

The Chair laid out HB 3008, which had been previously left pending.

 

Senator Nelson moved that HB 3008 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 nays, 2 absent and 0 present not voting. 

 

Senator Nelson requested that HB 3008 be recommended for placement on the Local and Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senators Shapleigh and Zaffirini requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 3064, which had been previously left pending.

 

Senator Nelson moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Nelson moved that HB 3064 do not pass but that CSHB 3064 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 nays, 2 absent and 0 present not voting. 

 

Senator Nelson requested that CSHB 3064 be recommended for placement on the Local and Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senators Shapleigh and Zaffirini requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 3261, which had been previously left pending.

 

Senator Nelson moved that HB 3261 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 nays, 2 absent and 0 present not voting. 

 

Senator Nelson requested that HB 3261 be recommended for placement on the Local and Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senators Shapleigh and Zaffirini requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 9:55 p.m., Senator Nelson resumed the Chair.

 

The Chair laid out HB 3184, which had been previously left pending.

 

Senator Nelson moved adoption of Committee Amendment 1; without objection, the amendment was adopted. 

 

Senator Deuell requested unanimous consent to incorporate the amendment into a committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Deuell moved adoption of the new committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.   

 

Senator Deuell moved that HB 3184 do not pass but that CSHB 3184 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 nays, 2 absent and 0 present not voting. 

 

Senator Deuell requested that CSHB 3184 be recommended for placement on the Local and Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senators Shapleigh and Zaffirini requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 3443, which had been previously left pending.

 

Senator Janek moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Janek moved that HB 3443 do not pass but that CSHB 3443 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 nays, 2 absent and 0 present not voting. 

 

Senator Nelson requested that CSHB 3443 be recommended for placement on the Local and Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senators Shapleigh and Zaffirini requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 3571, which had been previously left pending.

 

Senator Uresti moved adoption of Committee Amendment 1; without objection, the amendment was adopted. 

 

Senator Uresti requested unanimous consent to incorporate the amendment into a committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Uresti moved adoption of the new committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.   

 

Senator Uresti moved that HB 3571 do not pass but that CSHB 3571 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 nays, 2 absent and 0 present not voting. 

 

Senator Uresti requested that CSHB 3571 be recommended for placement on the Local and Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senators Shapleigh and Zaffirini requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 9:58 p.m., Senator Deuell assumed the Chair.

 

The Chair laid out HB 3575, which had been previously left pending.

 

Senator Nelson moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.   

 

Senator Nelson moved that HB 3575 do not pass but that CSHB 3575 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 nays, 3 absent and 0 present not voting. 

 

Senator Nelson requested that CSHB 3575 be recommended for placement on the Local and Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Zaffirini requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 3735, which had been previously left pending.

 

Senator Shapleigh moved that HB 3735 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 nays, 3 absent and 0 present not voting. 

 

Senator Nelson requested that HB 3735 be recommended for placement on the Local and Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Zaffirini requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4047, which had been previously left pending.

 

Senator Shapleigh moved that HB 4047 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 nays, 3 absent and 0 present not voting. 

 

Senator Nelson requested that HB 4047 be recommended for placement on the Local and Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Zaffirini requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 3154, which had been previously left pending.

 

Senator Deuell moved that HB 3154 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 nays, 3 absent and 0 present not voting. 

 

Senator Nelson requested that HB 3154 be recommended for placement on the Local and Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Zaffirini requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 2034, which had been previously left pending.

 

Senator Janek moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.   

 

Senator Janek moved that HB 2034 do not pass but that CSHB 2034 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 nays, 3 absent and 0 present not voting. 

 

Senator Janek requested that CSHB 2034 be recommended for placement on the Local and Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Zaffirini requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1633, which had been previously left pending.

 

Senator Deuell moved adoption of Committee Amendment 1; without objection, the amendment was adopted. 

 

Senator Deuell requested unanimous consent to incorporate the amendment into a committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Deuell moved adoption of the new committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.   

 

Senator Deuell moved that HB 1633 do not pass but that CSHB 1633 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 nays, 3 absent and 0 present not voting. 

 

Senator Nelson requested that CSHB 1633 be recommended for placement on the Local and Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Zaffirini requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 2644, which had been previously left pending.

 

Senator Shapleigh moved that HB 2644 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 nays, 3 absent and 0 present not voting. 

 

Senator Nelson requested that HB 2644 be recommended for placement on the Local and Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Zaffirini requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1168, which had been previously left pending.

 

Senator Shapleigh moved adoption of Committee Amendment 1; without objection, the amendment was adopted. 

 

Senator Shapleigh requested unanimous consent to incorporate the amendment into a committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Shapleigh moved adoption of the new committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.   

 

Senator Shapleigh moved that HB 1168 do not pass but that CSHB 1168 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 nays, 3 absent and 0 present not voting. 

 

Senator Shapleigh requested that CSHB 1168 be recommended for placement on the Local and Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Zaffirini requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

There being no further business, at 10:19 p.m. the Chair announced that the Committee would stand recessed subject to the call of the Chair.   

 

 

 

 

 

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Senator Jane Nelson, Chair

 

 

 

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Tiffany Arrington, Clerk