MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Friday, May 20, 2011
1:30 PM or upon
adjournment
Capitol Extension, Room
E1.016
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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with
Senate Rule 11.10 and 11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on
Criminal Justice was held on Friday, May 20, 2011, in the Capitol Extension,
Room E1.016, at Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS
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MEMBERS
ABSENT: |
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Senator John Whitmire, Chair |
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Senator John Carona |
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Senator Joan Huffman, Vice Chair |
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Senator Juan Hinojosa |
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Senator Rodney Ellis |
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Senator Dan Patrick |
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Senator Glenn Hegar |
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The chair called the meeting to order at 2:27 PM.
There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:
The chair laid out HB 2560 and recognized the Senate
sponsor, 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. Senator Whitmire moved that HB
2560 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 963 and recognized the Senate
sponsor, Senator Rodriguez, 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 963 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2472 and recognized the Senate
sponsor, Senator Rodriguez, 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 2472 be left pending; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The chair laid out HB 351 and recognized the Senate
sponsor, Senator West, 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
351 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1940 and recognized the Senate
sponsor, Senator Huffman, to explain the bill. Senator Huffman sent up a
committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Huffman to explain the
difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.
Senator Huffman moved that the substitute be left pending until arrival of a
quorum. 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 1940 be left
pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2337 and recognized the Senate
sponsor, Senator Uresti, 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.
Senator Whitmire moved that the substitute be left pending until arrival of a
quorum. 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 2337 be left
pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2329 and recognized the Senate
sponsor, 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. Senator
Whitmire moved that HB 2329 be left pending; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1930 and recognized the Senate
sponsor, 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. Senator
Whitmire moved that HB 1930 be left pending; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1994 and recognized the Senate
sponsor, 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. Senator
Whitmire moved that HB 1994 be left pending; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The chair laid out HB 748 and recognized the Senate
sponsor, 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. Senator
Whitmire moved that HB 748 be left pending; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1043 and recognized the Senate
sponsor, Senator Lucio, Jr., 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 1043 be left pending; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1622 and recognized Senator
Lucio, Jr., 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 1622 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3 and recognized the Senate
sponsor, 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 house bill as engrossed.
Senator Huffman 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 Whitmire moved that HB 3
be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2124 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. Senator
Whitmire moved that HB 2124 be left pending; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1113 and recognized Senator
Hegar, 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 1113 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2966 and recognized Senator
Hegar, 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 2966 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1721 and recognized Senator
Hegar, 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 laid out HB 242 and recognized the Senate
sponsor, Senator Hegar, 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
242 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 371 and recognized the Senate
sponsor, Senator Hegar, 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
371 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 927 and recognized the Senate
sponsor, Senator Hegar, to explain the bill.
Senator Hegar sent up a committee substitute; the
chair recognized Senator Hegar to explain the difference between the committee
substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator Hegar 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 Whitmire moved that HB 927 be left pending; without objection,
it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1009 and recognized the Senate
sponsor, Senator Hegar, 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 1009 be left pending; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2577 and recognized the Senate
sponsor, Senator Hegar, 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 2577 be left pending; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3474 and recognized Senator
Hegar, 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 3474 be
left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1646 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. 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 Whitmire moved that HB 1646 be left pending; without objection,
it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1103 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. 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 Whitmire moved that HB 1103 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2096 and recognized the Senate
sponsor, Senator Ellis, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are
shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be
closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Whitmire moved that HB
2096 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2649 and recognized the Senate
sponsor, Senator Ellis, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are
shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony be
closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Whitmire moved that HB
2649 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 3:15 PM Senator Ellis assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 2119 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. Senator
Ellis moved that HB 2119 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3384 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. Senator
Ellis moved that HB 3384 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 3:20 PM Senator Whitmire resumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 290 and recognized Senator
Ellis, 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 290 be left pending; without objection,
it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3396 and recognized Senator
Ellis, 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 3396 be
left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1856 and recognized Senator
Ellis, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Witnesses
testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
At 3:36 PM Senator Ellis assumed the chair.
At 3:40 PM Senator Whitmire resumed the chair.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed;
without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Whitmire moved that HB 1856 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1241 and recognized Senator
Ellis, 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 1241 be
left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 25 and recognized Senator
Ellis, 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 laid out HB 718 and recognized Senator
Ellis, 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 laid out HB 3691 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.Senator Whitmire moved that the
substitute be left pending until arrival of a quorum. 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 3691 be left pending; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2496 and recognized Senator
Ellis, 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 2496 be
left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3746 and recognized Senator
Ellis, 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 3746 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1199 and recognized Sonya
Grogg, 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 1199 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3829 and recognized Senator
Ellis, 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 3829 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
There being no further business, Senator Whitmire
moved that the Committee stand recessed until after adjournment of the Senate.
Without objection, it was so ordered.
At 10:30 PM Senator Whitmire reconvened the meeting.
The posting rule, Senate Rule 11.10 and 11.18, was
suspended to meet at Senator Whitmire’s desk to consider pending legislation.
As a matter of pending business the chair laid out
HB 3. Senator Ellis moved that HB 3 do not pass but that CSHB 3 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 25. Senator Huffman moved that HB 25 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
Huffman 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 242. Senator Huffman moved that HB 242 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 290. Senator Huffman moved that HB 290 do not pass but that CSHB 290 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 351. 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. Senator Ellis moved adoption of the committee
substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Ellis moved that HB
351 do not pass but that CSHB 351 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 371. Senator Ellis moved that HB 371 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 718. Senator Patrick moved that HB 718 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
Huffman 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 748. Senator Ellis moved that HB 748 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 927. Senator Patrick moved that HB 927 do not pass but that CSHB 927 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 963. Senator Ellis moved that HB 963 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, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
As a matter of pending business the chair laid out
HB 1009. Senator Hegar moved that HB 1009 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 1043. Senator Ellis moved that HB 1043 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 1103. Senator Ellis moved that HB 1103 do not pass but that CSHB 1103 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 1113. Senator Ellis moved that HB 1113 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 1199. Senator Ellis requested unanimous consent to incorporate the
amendments into a committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Ellis then moved that the committee substitute be adopted; without
objection, it was so ordered. Senator Ellis moved that HB 1199 do not pass but
that CSHB 1199 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 1241. Senator Patrick moved that HB 1241 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 1622.Senator Hegar moved that HB 1622 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 1646. Senator Ellis moved that HB 1646 do not pass but that CSHB 1646 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 1721. Senator Ellis moved that HB 1721 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 1856. Senator Patrick moved that HB 1856 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 1930. Senator Ellis moved that HB 1930 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 1940. 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. Senator Patrick moved adoption of the committee
substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Patrick moved that HB
1940 do not pass but that CSHB 1940 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 Huffman
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 1994. Senator Ellis moved that HB 1994 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 2096. Senator Ellis moved that HB 2096 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 2119. Senator Ellis moved that HB 2119 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 2124. Senator Huffman moved that HB 2124 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 2329. Senator Ellis moved that HB 2329 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 2337. 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. Senator Eliss moved adoption of the committee
substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Ellis moved that HB
2337 do not pass but that CSHB 2337 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 2472. Senator Ellis moved that HB 2472 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 2496. Senator Patrick moved that HB 2496 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 2560. Senator Ellis moved that HB 2560 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 2577. Senator Hegar moved that HB 2557 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 2649. Senator Ellis moved that HB 2649 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 2966. Senator Ellis moved that HB 2966 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 3384. Senator Whitmire moved that HB 3384 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 3396. Senator Patrick moved that HB 3396 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 3474. Senator Ellis moved that HB 3474 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 3691. 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. Senator Ellis moved adoption of the committee
substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Ellis moved that HB
3691 do not pass but that CSHB 3691 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, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
As a matter of pending business the chair laid out
HB 3746. Senator Ellis moved that HB 3746 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 3829. Senator Ellis moved that HB 3829 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, 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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Michaela Bernacchio, Clerk