MINUTES

 

SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & HOMELAND SECURITY

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

8:00 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 Transportation & Homeland Security was held on Wednesday, May 18, 2011, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.016, at Austin, Texas.

 

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MEMBERS PRESENT:

 

MEMBERS ABSENT:

Senator Tommy Williams, Chair

 

None

Senator Kirk Watson, Vice Chair

 

 

Senator Wendy Davis

 

 

Senator Rodney Ellis

 

 

Senator Chris Harris

 

 

Senator Juan Hinojosa

 

 

Senator Robert Nichols

 

 

Senator Florence Shapiro

 

 

Senator Jeff Wentworth

 

 

 

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Senator Hinojosa called the meeting to order at 8:07 AM. There being a quorum present at 8:28 AM, the following business was transacted:

 

The following members arrived after the roll was called:

Senator Kirk Watson

Senator Rodney Ellis

Senator Chris Harris

 

The chair laid out HB 1795 and recognized Senator Nichols, 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 Hinojosa moved that HB 1795 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2960 and recognized Senator Nichols, 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.

 

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 2960 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3730 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.

 

No witnesses registered on this bill.

 

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 3730 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 1291 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Nichols sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Nichols 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.

 

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 1291 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Williams assumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out HB 384 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Wentworth, 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.

 

Senator Williams moved that HB 384 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2981 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hegar, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Hinojosa 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 Hinojosa moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

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.

 

Senator Williams moved that HB 2981 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3099 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hegar, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Shapiro 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 Shapiro moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

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.

 

Senator Williams moved that HB 3099 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2138 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, 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.

 

Senator Williams moved that HB 2138 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3722 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, 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.

 

Senator Williams moved that HB 3722 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2596 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.

 

Senator Williams moved that HB 2596 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3030 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Wentworth, 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.

 

Senator Williams moved that HB 3030 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3421 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Wentworth, 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.

 

Senator Williams moved that HB 3421 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2872 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.

 

Senator Williams moved that HB 2872 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2346 and recognized Senator Nichols, 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.

 

Senator Williams moved that HB 2346 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 1737 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.

 

No witnesses registered on this bill.

 

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Williams moved that HB 1737 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2541 and recognized Senator Nichols, 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 Williams moved that HB 2541 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2628 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Shapiro, 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.

 

Senator Williams moved that HB 2628 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 1960 and recognized Senator Shapiro, 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 Williams moved that HB 1960 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3823 and recognized Senator Shapiro, 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 Williams moved that HB 3823 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 673 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Harris, 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.

 

Senator Williams moved that HB 673 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2575 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Harris, 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 Williams moved that HB 2575 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3843 and recognized Senator Hinojosa, 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.

 

Senator Williams moved that HB 3843 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2080 and recognized Senator Davis, 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 Williams moved that HB 2080 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2623 and recognized Senator Davis, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Davis 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.

 

Senator Williams moved that HB 2623 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3324 and recognized Senator Davis, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Davis sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Davis to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill, as engrossed. Senator Davis moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

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.

 

Senator Williams moved that HB 3324 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Watson assumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out HB 78 and recognized Senator Hinojosa, 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.

 

Senator Watson moved that HB 78 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 442 and recognized Senator Hinojosa, 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 Watson moved that HB 442 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 1750 and recognized Senator Hinojosa, 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.

 

Senator Watson moved that HB 1750 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2141 and recognized Senator Hinojosa, 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.

 

Senator Watson moved that HB 2141 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2256 and recognized Senator Hinojosa, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.

 

No witnesses registered on this bill.

 

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Watson moved that HB 2256 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2357 and recognized Senator Hinojosa, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Hinojosa sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Hinojosa to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill, as engrossed. Senator Hinojosa 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 Watson moved that HB 2357 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3771 and recognized Senator Hinojosa, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Hinojosa sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Hinojosa to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill, as engrossed.

 

No witnesses registered on this bill.

 

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Watson moved that HB 3771 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HCR 42 and recognized Senator Hinojosa, 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.

 

Senator Watson moved that HCR 42 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2734 and recognized Senator Hinojosa, 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.

 

Senator Watson moved that HB 2734 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 1683 and recognized Senator Hinojosa, 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 Watson moved that HB 1683 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2032 and recognized Senator Hinojosa, 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 Watson moved that HB 2032 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2770 and recognized Senator Hinojosa, 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.

 

Senator Watson moved that HB 2770 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 10:44 AM, Senator Watson moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 2:51 PM Senator Nichols reconvened the meeting.

 

The chair laid out HB 12 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Williams, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Williams sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Williams to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill, as engrossed.

 

Senator Nichols called up witnesses to testify.

 

Senator Hinojosa assumed the chair during witness testimony.

 

Because of the amount of individuals registered to testify on HB 12, public testimony on HB 12 was temporarily closed, so that the committee could consider pending business.

 

Senator Wentworth assumed the chair.

 

Senator Williams pulled down the committee substitute for HB 12 that was previously laid out.

 

Senator Hinojosa sent up a new committee substitute for HB 12; the chair recognized Senator Hinojosa to explain the difference between the new committee substitute and the house bill, as engrossed. Senator Hinojosa moved adoption of the new committee substitute; The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Williams resumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 384.

 

Senator Wentworth moved that HB 384 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

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

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 673.

 

Senator Harris moved that HB 673 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

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

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1737.

 

Senator Davis moved that HB 1737 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

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

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2080.

 

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 2080 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 2 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2138.

 

Senator Ellis moved that HB 2138 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 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 as a matter of pending business HB 2346.

 

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 2346 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

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

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2541.

 

Senator Davis moved that HB 2541 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

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

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2575.

 

Senator Harris moved that HB 2575 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

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

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2596.

 

Senator Wentworth moved that HB 2596 do not pass but that CSHB 2596 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.

 

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

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2628.

 

Senator Williams moved that HB 2628 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2872.

 

Senator Davis moved that HB 2872 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

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

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2960.

 

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 2960 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

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

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2981.

 

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 2981 do not pass but that CSHB 2981 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

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

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3030.

 

Senator Wentworth moved that HB 3030 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

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

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3099.

 

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 3099 do not pass but that CSHB 3099 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

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

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3324 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Watson, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Watson moved that HB 3324 do not pass but that CSHB 3324 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

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

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3421.

 

Senator Wentworth moved that HB 3421 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

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

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3722.

 

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 3722 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, 3 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3730.

 

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 3730 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

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

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3823.

 

Senator Ellis moved that HB 3823 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 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 as a matter of pending business HB 3843.

 

Senator Ellis moved that HB 3843 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 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 as a matter of pending business HB 42.

 

Senator Davis moved that HB 42 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

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

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1473.

 

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 1473 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

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

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1422 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Watson, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Watson moved that HB 1422 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

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

 

Senator Williams moved the committee stand at ease for a few minutes; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 4:56 PM Senator Williams reconvened the meeting.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1330.

 

Senator Ellis moved that HB 1330 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 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.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1541.

 

Senator Wentworth moved that HB 1541 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

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

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1960.

 

Senator Davis moved that HB 1960 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.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2327.

 

Senator Wentworth moved that HB 2327 do not pass but that CSHB 2327 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, 3 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2396.

 

Senator Watson had previously sent up a committee substitute; the chair had previously recognized Senator Zaffirini to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill, as engrossed. Senator Wentworth moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Davis moved that HB 2396 do not pass but that CSHB 2396 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.

 

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

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2792.

 

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 2792 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

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

 

Senator Watson assumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 78.

 

Senator Williams moved that HB 78 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

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

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 442.

 

Senator Williams moved that HB 442 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

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

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 422 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Williams, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Williams sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Williams to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill, as engrossed. Senator Williams moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Williams moved that HB 422 do not pass but that CSHB 422 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

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

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1750.

 

Senator Williams 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 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

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

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2141.

 

Senator Williams moved that HB 2141 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

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

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2256.

 

Senator Williams moved that HB 2256 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

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

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2357.

 

Senator Williams moved that HB 2357 do not pass but that CSHB 2357 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2734.

 

Senator Williams moved that HB 2734 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

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

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2770.

 

Senator Williams moved that HB 2770 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3771 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Williams, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Williams sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Williams to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill, as engrossed. Senator Williams moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Williams moved that HB 3771 do not pass but that CSHB 3771 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

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

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HCR 42.

 

Senator Williams moved that HCR 42 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

 

Senator Williams resumed the chair.

 

Senator Watson assumed the chair.

 

Public testimony resumed on HB 12.

 

Senator Hinojosa assumed the chair during witness testimony.

 

Witnesses testifying and registering on HB 12 are shown on the attached list.

 

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 12 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Shapiro asked to be shown voting aye for: HB 442, HB 78, HB 2792, HB 1541, HB 1330, HB 422, HB 1750, HB 2141, HB 2256, HB 2357, and HB 2734.

 

Senator Shapiro asked to be shown voting nay for: HB 2327.

 

Senator Watson asked to be shown voting aye for: HB 384, HB 673, HB 1737, HB 2080, HB 2138, HB 2346, HB 2541, HB 2575, HB 2872, HB 2960, HB 2981, HB 3030, HB 3099, HB 1330, and HB 1541.

 

Senator Ellis asked to be shown voting aye for: HB 2792, HB 78, and HB 442.

 

There being no further business, at 6:50 PM Senator Hinojosa moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

 

 

 

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Senator Tommy Williams, Chair

 

 

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Tulsi Reddy, Clerk