MINUTES

 

SENATE COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Thursday, May 21, 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 Thursday, May 21, 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 posting rule, Senate Rule 11.18, was suspended on May 21, 2009, to hear the following bill(s):  SCR 54, HB 459, HB 498, HB 1320, HB 1321, HB 1343, HB 2003, HB 2093, HB 2153, HB 2267, HB 2799, HB 3385, HB 3594, HB 3595, and HB 4009. 

 

The chair called the meeting to order at 3:42 p.m.  The following business was transacted:

 

The chair laid out HB 3653 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Davis, 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 HB 3653 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 3654 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Davis, 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 HB 3654 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out SCR 54 and recognized the author, Senator Estes, 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 SCR 54 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 176 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Seliger, to explain the bill. 

 

At 3:50 p.m. Senator Seliger assumed the chair. 

 

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 HB 176 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 3202 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Jackson, to explain the bill.  Senator Whitmire sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Jackson to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  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 HB 3202 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 221 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Whitmire, 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 HB 221 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 3224 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Whitmire, to explain the bill.  Senator Seliger sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Whitmire to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  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 HB 3224 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2240 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Nelson, 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 HB 2240 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 1320 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 house bill as engrossed.  Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. 

 

At 4:12 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 HB 1320 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.  

 

The chair laid out HB 3201 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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.  The chair moved that HB 3201 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 853 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Uresti, 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 HB 853 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 459 and recognized Senator Uresti, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  Senator Whitmire sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Uresti to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  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 HB 459 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 1750 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Huffman, to explain the bill.  There being no witnesses testifying or registering on the bill, the chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  The chair moved that HB 1750 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2846 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Huffman, 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 HB 2846 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 498 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 house bill as engrossed.  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 HB 498 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 1633 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Ellis, to explain the bill.  Senator Whitmire sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Ellis to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  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 HB 1633 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2153 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Ellis, to explain the bill.  Senator Whitmire sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Ellis to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  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 HB 2153 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2002 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Ellis, 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 HB 2002 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 3595 and recognized Senator Ellis, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, 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 house bill as engrossed.  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 HB 3595 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 3594 and recognized Senator Ellis, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, 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 house bill as engrossed.  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 HB 3594 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

At 4:45 p.m. Senator Ellis assumed the chair. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2916 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Whitmire, to explain the bill.  There being no witnesses testifying or registering on the bill, the chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  The chair moved that HB 2916 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 3228 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Whitmire, to explain the bill.  Senator Whitmire sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Whitmire to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  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 HB 3228 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 3907 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Whitmire, to explain the bill.  There being no witnesses testifying or registering on the bill, the chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  The chair moved that HB 3907 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Whitmire resumed the chair. 

 

The chair laid out HB 1659 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Patrick, to explain the bill.  Senator Ellis sent up Committee Amendment 1.  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 HB 1659 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2808 and recognized Kelvin Bass of Senator West's office, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, 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 HB 2808 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 1360 and recognized Kelvin Bass of Senator West's office, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, 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 HB 1360 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 140 and recognized Senator Patrick, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, 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 HB 140 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2139 and recognized Senator Patrick, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  Senator Patrick sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Patrick to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  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 HB 2139 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 3316 and recognized Senator Patrick, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, 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 HB 3316 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2236 and recognized Senator Patrick, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, 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 HB 2236 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2267 and recognized Senator Patrick, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  Senator Whitmire sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Patrick to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  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 HB 2267 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 1343 and recognized Estella French of Senator Van de Putte's office, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  There being no witnesses testifying or registering on the bill, the chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  The chair moved that HB 1343 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 1372 and recognized Adrian Reyna of Senator Van de Putte's office, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, 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 HB 1372 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 4009 and recognized Adrian Reyna of Senator Van de Putte's office, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, 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 HB 4009 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 3094.  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 HB 3094 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.      

 

The chair laid out HB 671 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 house bill as engrossed.  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 HB 671 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 1321 and recognized Senator Seliger, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  There being no witnesses testifying or registering on the bill, the chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  The chair moved that HB 1321 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2093 and recognized Senator Seliger, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, 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 house bill as engrossed.  There being no witnesses testifying and registering on the bill, the chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  The chair moved that HB 2093 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2799 and recognized Senator Seliger, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, 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 HB 2799 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 3385 and recognized Senator Seliger, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  There being no witnesses testifying or registering on the bill, the chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  The chair moved that HB 3385 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2003 and recognized Senator Seliger, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, 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 Whitmire moved that HB 2003 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

At 5:50 p.m. Senator Whitmire moved that the committee stand recessed to wait for the arrival of a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair called the meeting to order at 5:53 p.m.  There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 140.  Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 140 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.   

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 176.  Senator Seliger moved that HB 176 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Seliger moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 221.  Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 221 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 459.  Senator Ellis moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Ellis moved that HB 459 do not pass but that CSHB 459 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Ellis moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 498.  Senator Ellis moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Ellis moved that HB 498 do not pass but that CSHB 498 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 nays, 1 present not voting, and 1 absent.    

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 671.  Senator Seliger moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Seliger moved that HB 671 do not pass but that CSHB 671 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Seliger moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 853.  Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 853 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 2 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 1320.  Senator Ellis moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Ellis moved that HB 1320 do not pass but that CSHB 1320 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Ellis moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 1321.  Senator Hegar moved that HB 1321 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Hegar moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 1343.  Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 1343 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 1360.  Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 1360 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 1372.  Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 1372 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 1633.  Senator Ellis moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Ellis 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 1659.  Senator Patrick moved adoption of Committee Amendment 1; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Patrick moved that HB 1659, as amended, 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Patrick moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 1750.  Senator Seliger moved that HB 1750 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Seliger moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 2002.  Senator Ellis moved that HB 2002 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Ellis moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 2093.  Senator Hegar moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Hegar moved that HB 2093 do not pass but that CSHB 2093 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Hegar moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 2139.  Senator Hinojosa moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 2139 do not pass but that CSHB 2139 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 2153.  Senator Ellis moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Ellis moved that HB 2153 do not pass but that CSHB 2153 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Ellis moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 2236.  Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 2236 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 2240.  Senator Hegar moved that HB 2240 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 2267.  Senator Hinojosa moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 2267 do not pass but that CSHB 2267 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 2799.  Senator Hegar moved that HB 2799 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 2808.  Senator Seliger moved that HB 2808 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Patrick moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 2846.  Senator Hegar moved that HB 2846 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Hegar moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 2916.  Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 2916 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.

Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 3201.  Senator Seliger moved that HB 3201 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Ellis moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 3202.  Senator Patrick moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Patrick moved that HB 3202 do not pass but that CSHB 3202 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Patrick moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 3224.  Senator Hinojosa moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 3224 do not pass but that CSHB 3224 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 3228.  Senator Seliger moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Seliger moved that HB 3228 do not pass but that CSHB 3228 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Seliger moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 3316.  Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 3316 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Patrick moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 3385.  Senator Hegar moved that HB 3385 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Hegar moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 3594.  Senator Seliger moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Seliger moved that HB 3594 do not pass but that CSHB 3594 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Seliger moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 3595.  Senator Hinojosa moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 3595 do not pass but that CSHB 3595 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 3653.  Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 3653 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 3654.  Senator Seliger moved that HB 3654 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Seliger moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 3907.  Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 3907 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 4009.  Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 4009 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Hinojosa moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out SCR 54.  Senator Patrick moved that SCR 54 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 nays, 1 present not voting, and 1 absent. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 3094.  Senator Patrick moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Patrick moved that HB 3094 do not pass but that CSHB 3094 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Patrick moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out HB 2003.  Senator Seliger moved that HB 2003 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, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Ellis moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; 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