MINUTES

 

SENATE COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

8:30 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 Intergovernmental Relations was held on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.016, at Austin, Texas.

 

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MEMBERS PRESENT:		MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr., Chair		None
Senator Charles Schwertner, Vice Chair
Senator Carol Alvarado
Senator Donna Campbell
Senator Pat Fallon
Senator José Menéndez
Senator Robert Nichols

 

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The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:30 AM. There being a quorum present at 8:34, the following business was transacted:

 

The following members arrived after the roll was called: Senator Pat Fallon and Senator José Menéndez.

 

The Chair laid out SB 592 and recognized the author, Senator Watson, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 592 be opened.  Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  The Chair moved that SB 592 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out SB 2502 and recognized the author, Senator Flores, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that SB 2502 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

 

 

The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 592.  Senator Nichols moved that SB 592 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 Fallon submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Schwertner submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Alvarado 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 SB 2502.  The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 2502 be opened.  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 Nichols moved that SB 2502 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 Fallon submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Schwertner submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out SB 1083 and recognized the author, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 1083 be opened.  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 Alvarado moved that SB 1083 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 Fallon submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Schwertner submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out SB 1367 and recognized the author, Senator Buckingham, to explain the bill.  Senator Campbell sent up a committee substitute and moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  The Chair recognized Senator Buckingham to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.  The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 1367 be opened.  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 Nichols moved that SB 1367 do not pass but that the committee substitute adopted in lieu thereof 1367 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 Fallon submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Schwertner submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out SB 1371 and recognized the author, Senator Nichols, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 1371 be opened.  Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  The Chair moved that SB 1371 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The Chair laid out SB 1579 and recognized the author, Senator Alvarado, to explain the bill.  Senator Alvarado sent up a committee substitute.  The Chair recognized Senator Alvarado to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.  The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 1579 be opened.  Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  The Chair moved that SB 1579 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out SB 1038 and recognized Senator Alvarado, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 1038 be opened.  Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  The Chair moved that SB 1038 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out SB 2449 and recognized Senator Alvarado, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 2449 be opened.  Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  The Chair moved that SB 2449 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out SB 2469 and recognized Senator Alvarado, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 2469 be opened.  Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  The Chair moved that SB 2469 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out SB 1128 and recognized the author, Senator West, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 1128 be opened.  Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  The Chair moved that SB 1128 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out SB 390 and recognized the author, Senator Miles, to explain the bill.  Senator Alvarado sent up a committee substitute.  The Chair recognized Senator Miles to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.  The Chair moved that public testimony for SB 390 be opened.  Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.  The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  The Chair moved that SB 390 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 9:21 AM the Chair moved that the Committee stand at ease.

 

At 9:35 AM the Chair reconvened the meeting. 

 

At 9:36 AM Senator Nichols assumed the chair.

 

The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1115.  Senator Lucio moved that SB 1115 do not pass but that the committee substitute adopted in lieu thereof 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, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Fallon submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Schwertner submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting nay. 

 

The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1117.  Senator Lucio moved that SB 1117 do not pass but that the committee substitute adopted in lieu thereof 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, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Schwertner submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting nay. 

 

At 9:38 AM Senator Lucio resumed the chair.

 

The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1129.  Senator Menéndez moved adoption of the committee substitute sent up at the April 8, 2019 hearing; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Menéndez moved that SB 1129 do not pass but that the committee substitute adopted in lieu thereof be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Alvarado 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 SB 1132.  Senator Menéndez moved that SB 1132 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, 1 present not voting, and 0 absent.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting present not voting. 

 

The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1918.  Senator Alvarado moved that SB 1918 do not pass but that the committee substitute adopted in lieu thereof be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Alvarado 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 SB 390.  Senator Menéndez moved adoption of the committee substitute previously sent up; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Menéndez moved that SB 390 do not pass but that the committee substitute adopted in lieu thereof be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Menéndez 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 SB 1038.  Senator Schwertner moved that SB 1038 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, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Nichols 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 SB 2449.  Senator Nichols moved that SB 2449 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, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Schwertner 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 SB 2469.  Senator Fallon moved that SB 2469 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, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Fallon 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 9:46 AM Senator Menéndez moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr., Chair

 

 

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Favianna Moreno, Clerk