MINUTES

 

SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Monday, April 20, 2009

8:30 a.m.

Capitol Extension, Room E1.036

 

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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule 11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Finance was held on Monday, April 20, 2009, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.036, at Austin, Texas.

 

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MEMBERS PRESENT:		MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Steve Ogden Senator Juan Hinojosa Senator Kip Averitt Senator Bob Deuell Senator Robert Duncan Senator Kevin Eltife Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr. Senator Jane Nelson Senator Kel Seliger Senator Florence Shapiro Senator Royce West Senator John Whitmire Senator Tommy Williams Senator Judith Zaffirini		Senator Chris Harris

 

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The chair called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m.  There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted: 

 

The chair laid out SB 474 and recognized the author, Senator Estes, to explain the bill.  Senator Ogden moved that SB 474 be left pending awaiting public testimony; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 20.  Senator Williams sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Williams to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.  Senator Williams moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Williams moved that SB 20 do not pass but that CSSB 20 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 13 ayes, 0 nay, 1 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Lucio, Senator Shapiro, and Senator Whitmire requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 771, and a committee substitute adopted at a previous hearing.  Senator Ogden moved to reconsider the vote by which the committee substitute had previously been adopted; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Ogden moved to pull down the previously adopted committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Williams sent up a new committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Williams to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.  Senator Ogden moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Williams moved that SB 771 do not pass but that CSSB 771 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 14 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Lucio, Senator Shapiro, and Senator Whitmire requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Williams moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Hinojosa assumed the chair. 

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1024, and a committee substitute adopted at a previous hearing.  Senator Ogden moved that SB 1024 do not pass but that CSSB 1024 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 14 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Lucio and Senator Whitmire requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Ogden moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Ogden resumed the chair. 

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1202, and a committee substitute sent up at a previous hearing.  Senator Deuell moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Deuell moved that SB 1202 do not pass but that CSSB 1202 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 14 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Lucio and Senator Whitmire requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 700, and a committee substitute adopted at a previous hearing.  Senator Ogden moved to reconsider the vote by which the committee substitute had previously been adopted; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Ogden moved to pull down the previously adopted committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Williams sent up a new committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Patrick to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.  Senator Williams moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Hinojosa moved that SB 700 do not pass but that CSSB 700 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 12 ayes, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. 

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 966.  Senator West sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Ellis to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.  Senator Ogden moved that SB 966 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 2045, and a committee substitute sent up at a previous hearing.  Senator Williams moved to pull down the committee substitute sent up at a previous hearing; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Williams sent up a new committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Williams to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.  Senator Williams moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Williams moved that SB 2045 do not pass but that CSSB 2045 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 14 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Averitt and Senator Whitmire requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 2274.  Senator Seliger moved that SB 2274 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 14 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Averitt and Senator Whitmire requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Seliger moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SJR 48.  Senator Williams moved that SJR 48 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 13 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Averitt, Senator Seliger, Senator Shapiro and Senator Whitmire requested unanimous consent to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out SB 590 and recognized the author, Senator Jackson, to explain the bill. 

Senator Lucio, Jr. sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Jackson to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.  Senator Ogden moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Ogden moved that SB 590 be left pending awaiting public testimony; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out SB 645 and recognized the author, Senator Hegar, to explain the bill.  Senator Ogden moved that SB 645 be left pending awaiting public testimony; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out SB 696 and recognized Senator Zaffirini, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill.  Senator Zaffirini sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Zaffirini to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.  Senator Ogden moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. 

Senator Ogden moved that SB 696 be left pending awaiting public testimony; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out SB 903 and recognized the author, Senator Hegar, to explain the bill.  Senator Ogden moved that SB 903 be left pending awaiting public testimony; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out SB 1265 and recognized Senator Lucio, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill.  Senator Ogden moved that SB 1265 be left pending awaiting public testimony; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Hinojosa assumed the chair. 

 

The chair laid out SB 1589 and recognized the author, Senator Ogden, to explain the bill. Senator Ogden sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Ogden to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.  Senator Ogden moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Hinojosa moved that SB 1589 be left pending awaiting public testimony; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Ogden resumed the chair. 

 

The chair laid out SB 1640 and recognized Senator West, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill.  Senator Ogden moved that SB 1640 be left pending awaiting public testimony; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out SB 1870 and recognized the author, Senator Hegar, to explain the bill.  Senator Nelson sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Hegar to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.  Senator Nelson moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Ogden moved that SB 1870 be left pending awaiting public testimony; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out SB 2149 and recognized the author, Senator Patrick, to explain the bill.  Senator Ogden moved that SB 2149 be left pending awaiting public testimony; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out SB 2240 and recognized the author, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill. 

Senator Zaffirini sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Zaffirini to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.  Senator Ogden moved that SB 2240 be left pending awaiting public testimony; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out SB 2355 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 senate bill as filed.  Senator Ogden moved that SB 2355 be left pending awaiting public testimony; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out SB 2407 and recognized the author, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill. Senator Zaffirini sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Zaffirini to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.  Senator Ogden moved that SB 2407 be left pending awaiting public testimony; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Nelson assumed the chair. 

 

The chair laid out SB 2484 and recognized the author, Senator Ogden, to explain the bill.  Senator Nelson moved that SB 2484 be left pending awaiting public testimony; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Ogden resumed the chair. 

 

The chair laid out SB 474, which had been left pending awaiting 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 Ogden moved that SB 474 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out SB 590, which had been left pending awaiting 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 Ogden moved that SB 590 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out SB 645, which had been left pending awaiting 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 Ogden moved that SB 645 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out SB 696, which had been left pending awaiting 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 Ogden moved that SB 696 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

At 10:40 a.m. Senator Ogden moved that the Committee stand recessed until 30 minutes after adjournment of the Senate; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Ogden reconvened the Committee at 7:24 p.m.

 

The chair laid out SB 903, which had been left pending awaiting 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 Ogden moved that SB 903 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out SB 1265, which had been left pending awaiting 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 Ogden moved that SB 1265 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Zaffirini assumed the chair. 

 

The chair laid out SB 1589, which had been left pending awaiting 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 Zaffirini moved that SB 1589 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Ogden resumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out SB 1640, which had been left pending awaiting 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 Ogden moved that SB 1640 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out SB 1870, which had been left pending awaiting 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 Ogden moved that SB 1870 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out SB 2149, which had been left pending awaiting 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 Ogden moved that SB 2149 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out SB 2240, which had been left pending awaiting 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 Ogden moved that SB 2240 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out SB 2355, which had been left pending awaiting 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 Ogden moved that SB 2355 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out SB 2407, which had been left pending awaiting 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 Ogden moved that SB 2407 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Zaffirini assumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out SB 2484, which had been left pending awaiting 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 Zaffirini moved that SB 2484 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Ogden resumed the chair.

 

There was no action taken for the following bill(s): SB 227 and SB 505.

 

There being no further business, at 9:13 p.m. Senator Ogden moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair.  Without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

 

 

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Senator Steve Ogden, Chair

 

 

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Amy Jeter, Clerk