MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Monday, June 20, 2011
10:00 AM
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 Health
& Human Services was held on Monday, June 20, 2011, in the Capitol
Extension, Room E1.016, at Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: |
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MEMBERS
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Senator Jane Nelson, Chair |
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None |
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Senator Bob Deuell, Vice Chair |
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Senator Joan Huffman |
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Senator Robert Nichols |
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Senator Dan Patrick |
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Senator Jose Rodriguez |
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Senator Carlos Uresti |
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Senator Royce West |
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Senator Judith Zaffirini |
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The chair called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM.
There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:
The chair laid out SB 28 and recognized the author,
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 Nelson moved that SB 28 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
There being no further business, at 10:29 AM Senator
Nelson moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the
chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
The posting rule, Senate Rule 11.10 and 11.18, was
suspended to hear Senate Bill 28 by Ellis at Senator Nelson’s desk upon
adjournment of the full Senate.
At 3:12 PM Senator Nelson reconvened the meeting.
Senator Uresti moved that SB 28 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, 4 nays, 0 present not voting, and
0 absent.
There being no further business, at 3:14 PM Senator
Deuell moved that the Committee be adjourned. Without objection, it was so
ordered.
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Senator Jane Nelson, Chair
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Austin Holder, Clerk