MINUTES

 

SENATE COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

1:30 p.m. or upon adjournment

Capitol Extension, 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 Criminal Justice was held on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.016, at Austin, Texas.

 

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MEMBERS PRESENT:		MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator John Whitmire Senator Kel Seliger Senator Rodney Ellis Senator Glenn Hegar Senator Juan Hinojosa Senator Dan Patrick		Senator John Carona

 

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The chair called the meeting to order at 1:34 p.m.  The following business was transacted: 

 

The chair laid out SB 1188 and recognized the author, Senator Estes, 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 that SB 1188 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out SB 1224 and recognized the author, Senator Huffman, to explain the bill.  Senator Whitmire sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Huffman to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.  Senator Whitmire 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.  The chair moved that SB 1224 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out SB 2046 and recognized the author, Senator Williams, to explain the bill.  Senator Patrick 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 Patrick 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.  The chair moved that SB 2046 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out SB 2047 and recognized the author, Senator Williams, 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 that SB 2047 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.   

 

The chair laid out SB 224 and recognized the author, Senator West, to explain the bill.  Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  There being a quorum present, Senator Ellis moved that SB 224 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 2 absent.  Senator Ellis moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out SB 1374 and recognized the author, Senator West, to explain the bill.  Senator Ellis sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator West to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.  Senator Ellis 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 Hegar moved that SB 1374 do not pass but that CSSB 1374 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Ellis moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.   

 

The chair laid out SB 1120 and recognized the author, Senator West, to explain the bill.  Senator Ellis sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator West to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.  Senator Ellis 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.  The chair moved that SB 1120 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out SB 1391 and recognized the author, Senator Wentworth, to explain the bill.  Senator Ellis sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Wentworth to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.  Senator Ellis 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 sent up Committee Amendment 1.  The chair moved that SB 1391 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out SB 1061 and recognized the author, Senator Shapiro, to explain the bill. 

 

At 2:55 p.m. Senator Seliger assumed the chair. 

 

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  The chair moved that SB 1061 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out SB 112 and recognized the author, Senator Ellis, to explain the bill.  Senator Ellis 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 Ellis moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

At 3:05 p.m. Senator Hinojosa assumed the chair. 

 

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. 

 

At 3:16 p.m. Senator Whitmire resumed the chair. 

 

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Ellis moved that SB 112 do not pass but that CSSB 112 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 5 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Ellis moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.     

 

The chair laid out SB 1118 and recognized the author, Senator Ellis, to explain the bill.  Senator Ellis 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 Ellis 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. 

 

At 4:15 p.m. Senator Seliger assumed the chair. 

 

At 4:20 p.m. Senator Whitmire resumed the chair. 

 

At 4:48 p.m. Senator Hinojosa assumed the chair. 

 

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  The chair moved that SB 1118 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out SB 650 and recognized the author, Senator Van de Putte, 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 laid out SB 1173 and recognized the author, Senator Seliger, to explain the bill.  Senator Hinojosa sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Seliger to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.  Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.    The chair moved that SB 1173 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out SB 1236 and recognized the author, Senator Seliger, to explain the bill.  Senator Seliger sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Seliger 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.    The chair moved that SB 1236 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out SB 1377 and recognized Senator Seliger, 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.  The chair moved that SB 1377 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out SB 385 and recognized Senator Seliger, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill.  Senator Patrick 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.  The chair moved that SB 385 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out SB 409 and recognized Senator Seliger, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill.  Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  The chair moved that SB 409 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.   

 

The chair laid out SB 410 and recognized Senator Seliger, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill.  Senator Hinojosa sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Seliger to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. 

Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  The chair moved that SB 410 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.   

 

The chair laid out SB 1323 and recognized Senator Seliger, 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.  The chair moved that SB 1323 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out SB 1506 and recognized Senator Seliger, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill.  Senator Hinojosa sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Seliger 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.  The chair moved that SB 1506 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.   

 

The chair laid out SB 1774 and recognized Senator Seliger, 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.  The chair moved that SB 1774 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

At 5:55 p.m. Senator Seliger assumed the chair. 

 

The chair laid out SB 840 and recognized the author, Senator Hinojosa, to explain the bill.  Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. 

 

At 6:05 p.m. Senator Whitmire resumed the chair. 

 

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.    The chair moved that SB 840 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out SB 1139 and recognized the author, Senator Hinojosa, 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 that SB 1139 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.   

 

The chair laid out SB 1683 and recognized the author, Senator Hinojosa, to explain the bill.

Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.   The chair moved that SB 1683 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out SB 712 and recognized Senator Hinojosa, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill.  Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  The chair moved that SB 712 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out SB 1296 and recognized Senator Hinojosa, 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.  The chair moved that SB 1296 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

There being no further business, at 6:20 p.m. Senator Whitmire moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair.  Without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Senator John Whitmire, Chair

 

 

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Vanessa Valdez, Clerk