MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE AFFAIRS
Monday, May 19, 2003
8:00 a.m.
Senate Chamber
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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule
11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on State Affairs
was held on Monday, May 19, 2003, in the Senate Chamber at
Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Bill Ratliff Senator Robert Duncan
Senator Todd Staples
Senator Kenneth Armbrister
Senator Rodney Ellis
Senator Troy Fraser
Senator Chris Harris
Senator Frank Madla
Senator Jane Nelson
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Chairman Ratliff called the meeting to order at 8:09 a.m. There
being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:
The chairman laid out HB 1274 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Nelson, to explain the bill. Witnesses registering on
the bill are shown on the attached list. The chairman moved
that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was
so ordered. Chairman Ratliff moved that HB 1274 be left pending
to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon
arrival of a quorum, Senator Nelson moved that HB 1274 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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Pursuant
to motions in writing, unanimous consent was requested and
granted for Senators Ellis, Fraser, and Madla to be shown voting
aye (the 8 ayes include the motions in writing). Senator Nelson
moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chairman laid out HB 1476 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Nelson, to explain the bill. Chairman Ratliff opened
public testimony. There being no one present wishing to testify
or register on the bill, public testimony was closed without
objection. Chairman Ratliff moved that HB 1476 be left pending to
await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon
arrival of a quorum, Senator Nelson moved that HB 1476 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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Pursuant
to motions in writing, unanimous consent was requested and
granted for Senators Ellis and Fraser to be shown voting aye
(the 7 ayes include the motions in writing). Senator Nelson
moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chairman laid out HB 1695 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Nelson, to explain the bill. Senator Nelson sent up a
committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Nelson to
explain the difference between the committee substitute and the
bill as filed. Witnesses testifying on the bill are shown on
the attached list. The chairman moved that the public testimony
be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nelson
moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection,
it was so ordered. Chairman Ratliff moved that HB 1695 be left
pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Nelson moved that HB 1695 do
not pass but that CSHB 1695 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 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 1 absent. Pursuant to motions in writing, unanimous
consent was requested and granted for Senators Ellis, Fraser,
and Madla to be shown voting aye (the 8 ayes include the motions
in writing). Senator Nelson moved that the bill be recommended
for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The chairman laid out HB 3242 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Estes, to explain the bill. Senator Nelson sent up a
committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Estes to
explain the difference between the committee substitute and the
bill as filed. The chairman opened public testimony. There
being no one present wishing to testify of register on the bill,
public testimony was closed without objection. Senator Nelson
moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection,
it was so ordered. Chairman Ratliff moved that HB 3242 be left
pending to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered.
Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Nelson moved that HB 3242 do
not pass but that CSHB 3242 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 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 1 absent. Pursuant to motions in writing, unanimous
consent was requested and granted for Senators Ellis, Fraser,
and Madla to be shown voting aye (the 8 ayes include the motions
in writing). Senator Nelson moved that the bill be recommended
for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The chairman laid out HB 3128 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Nelson, to explain the bill. The chairman opened public
testimony. There being no one present wishing to testify or
register on the bill, public testimony was closed without
objection. Senator Nelson moved that HB 3128 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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Pursuant to
motions in writing, unanimous consent was requested and granted
for Senators Ellis and Fraser to be shown voting aye (the 7 ayes
include the motions in writing). Senator Nelson moved that the
bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chairman laid out HJR 62 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Nelson, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying on
the bill are shown on the attached list. The chairman moved
that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was
so ordered. Senator Nelson moved that HJR 62 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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Pursuant to
motions in writing, unanimous consent was requested and granted
for Senators Ellis, Fraser, and Madla to be shown voting aye
(the 8 ayes include the motions in writing). Senator Nelson
moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chairman laid out HB 2056 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Jackson, to explain the bill. The chairman opened
public testimony. There being no one present wishing to testify
or register on the bill, public testimony was closed without
objection. Chairman Ratliff moved that HB 2056 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chairman laid out HB 2543 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Jackson, to explain the bill. The chairman opened
public testimony. There being no one present wishing to testify
or register on the bill, public testimony was closed without
objection. Chairman Ratliff moved that HB 2543 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chairman laid out, as pending business, HB 928 and
recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Armbrister to explain the
bill. Senator Armbrister moved that HB 928 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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Pursuant to
motions in writing, unanimous consent was requested and granted
for Senators Ellis and Fraser to be shown voting aye (the 7
ayes include the motions in writing). Senator Armbrister moved
that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chairman laid out, as pending business, HB 2359 (Committee
Amendment 1, Committee Amendment 2, and a committee substitute
were all adopted at a previous hearing) and recognized the
Senate sponsor, Senator Armbrister, to explain the bill.
Senator Armbrister moved to reconsider the motion to adopt the
committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Armbrister moved to reconsider the motion to adopt
Committee Amendment 1; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Armbrister then withdrew Committee Amendment 1. Senator
Armbrister moved to adopt the committee substitute (with
Committee Amendment 2 rolled in); without objection, it was so
ordered. Senator Armbrister then moved that HB 2359 do not pass
but that CSHB 2359 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 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 1 absent. Pursuant to motions in writing, unanimous
consent was requested and granted for Senators Ellis, Fraser,
and Madla to be shown voting aye (the 8 ayes include the motions
in writing). Senator Armbrister moved that the bill be
recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chairman laid out, as pending business, HB 897 (a committee
substitute was adopted at a previous hearing). Senator Nelson
moved that HB 897 do not pass but that CSHB 897 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
nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Pursuant to motions in
writing, unanimous consent was requested and granted for
Senators Ellis, Fraser, and Madla to be shown voting aye (the 8
ayes include the motions in writing). Senator Nelson moved that
the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chairman laid out HB 1576 and recognized Senator Armbrister,
in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Senator Armbrister sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved
adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted. Senator
Armbrister requested unanimous consent to roll the amendment
into a committee substitute; without objection, it was so
ordered. Senator Armbrister moved that HB 1576 do not pass but
that CSHB 1576 (committee substitute with amendment rolled in)
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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Pursuant
to a motion in writing, unanimous consent was requested and
granted for Senator Madla to be shown voting aye (the 7 ayes
include the motion in writing). Senator Armbrister moved that
the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chairman laid out, as pending business, HCR 34 and
recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Staples, to explain the
bill. Senator Staples moved that HCR 34 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
nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent. Pursuant to a motion
in writing, unanimous consent was requested and granted for
Senator Ellis to be shown voting aye (the 6 ayes include the
motion in writing). Senator Staples moved that the bill be
recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chairman laid out, as pending business, HB 948 (with a
committee substitute adopted at a previous hearing). Senator
Fraser moved that HB 948 do not pass but that CSHB 948 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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Pursuant to
motions in writing, unanimous consent was requested and granted
for Senators Ellis and Madla to be shown voting aye (the 7 ayes
include the motions in writing). Senator Fraser moved that the
bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chairman laid out HJR 59 and recognized Senator Staples, in
the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached
list. The chairman moved that the public testimony be closed;
without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Staples moved
that HJR 59 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 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 1 absent. Pursuant to motions in writing, unanimous
consent was requested and granted for Senators Ellis and Madla
to be shown voting aye (the 8 ayes include the motions in
writing). Senator Staples moved that the bill be recommended
for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The chairman laid out HB 1696 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Staples, to explain the bill. Witnesses registering on
the bill are shown on the attached list. The chairman moved
that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was
so ordered. Chairman Ratliff moved that HB 1696 be left pending
to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon
arrival of a quorum, Senator Staples sent up Committee Amendment
1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was
adopted. Senator Staples requested unanimous consent to roll
the amendments into a committee substitute; without objection,
it was so ordered. Senator Staples moved that HB 1696 do not
pass but that CSHB 1696 (new substitute with amendment rolled
in) 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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.
Senator Staples moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
Chairman Ratliff laid out HB 3109 and recognized the Senate
sponsor, Senator Carona, to explain the bill. Witnesses
testifying on the bill are shown on the attached list. At 9:10
a.m., Chairman Ratliff passed the gavel to Senator Armbrister.
At 9:19 a.m, Chairman Ratliff resumed the chair and closed
public testimony without objection. Chairman Ratliff moved that
HB 3109 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chairman laid out HB 2149 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Staples, to explain the bill. Witnesses registering on
the bill are shown on the attached list. The chairman moved
that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was
so ordered. Chairman Ratliff moved that HB 2149 be left pending
to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon
arrival of a quorum, Senator Staples moved that HB 2149 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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Pursuant
to motions in writing, unanimous consent was requested and
granted for Senators Ellis and Madla to be shown voting aye
(the 8 ayes include the motions in writing). Senator Staples
moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chairman laid out HB 1813 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Staples, to explain the bill. Chairman Ratliff opened
public testimony. There being no one present wishing to testify
or register on the bill, public testimony was closed without
objection. Chairman Ratliff moved that HB 1813 be left pending
to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon
arrival of a quorum, Senator Staples moved that HB 1813 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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Pursuant
to a motion in writing, unanimous consent was requested and
granted for Senators Ellis to be shown voting aye (the 7 ayes
include the motions in writing). Senator Staples moved that the
bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chairman laid out HB 2152 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Staples, to explain the bill. Witnesses registering on
the bill are shown on the attached list. The chairman moved
that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was
so ordered. Chairman Ratliff moved that HB 2152 be left pending
to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon
arrival of a quorum, Senator Staples moved that HB 2152 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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Pursuant
to motions in writing, unanimous consent was requested and
granted for Senators Ellis and Madla to be shown voting aye
(the 8 ayes include the motions in writing). Senator Staples
moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chairman laid out HB 2153 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Staples, to explain the bill. Senator Staples sent up a
committee substitute; the chairman recognized Senator Staples to
explain the difference between the committee substitute and the
bill as filed. Senator Staples moved adoption of the committee
substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator
Staples 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 8
ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Pursuant to
motions in writing, unanimous consent was requested and granted
for Senators Ellis and Madla to be shown voting aye (the 8 ayes
include the motions in writing). Senator Staples moved that the
bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chairman laid out HB 2154 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Staples, to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying on
the bill are shown on the attached list. The chairman moved
that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was
so ordered. Senator Staples moved that HB 2154 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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Pursuant to a
motion in writing, unanimous consent was requested and granted
for Senator Madla to be shown voting aye (the 8 ayes include the
motion in writing). Senator Staples moved that the bill be
recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.
At 9:50 a.m., Chairman Ratliff passed the gavel to Senator
Staples. Senator Staples laid out SB 1951 and SJR 4, and
recognized the author, Senator Ratliff, to explain the bills.
Witnesses registering on the bills are shown on the attached
list. Senator Staples moved that the public testimony on both
bills be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator
Ratliff moved that SB 1951 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 nay, 0 present
not voting, and 1 absent. Pursuant to a motion in writing,
unanimous consent was requested and granted for Senator Madla to
be shown voting aye (the 8 ayes include the motion in writing).
Senator Ratliff moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered. Senator Ratliff then moved that SJR 4 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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Pursuant to a
motion in writing, unanimous consent was requested and granted
for Senator Madla to be shown voting aye (the 8 ayes include the
motion in writing). Senator Ratliff moved that the resolution
be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
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At 9:56 a.m., Chairman Ratliff resumed the chair and laid out,
as pending business, HB 2094. Senator Harris moved that HB 2094
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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.
Senator Harris moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
The chairman laid out, as pending business, HB 1975. Senator
Ellis moved that HB 1975 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 nay, 0 present
not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Ellis moved that the bill be
recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chairman laid out, as pending business, HB 725. Senator
Ellis sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without
objection, the amendment was adopted. Senator Ellis requested
unanimous consent to roll the amendment 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 725
do not pass but that CSHB 725 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 nay, 0 present
not voting, and 1 absent. Pursuant to a motion in writing,
unanimous consent was requested and granted for Senator Madla to
be shown voting aye (the 8 ayes include the motion in writing).
Senator Ellis moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
The chairman laid out, as pending business, SJR 58 (with a
committee substitute adopted at a previous hearing) and
recognized the author, Senator Wentworth, to explain the
resolution. Chairman Ratliff moved that SJR 58 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chairman laid out HB 2032 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Wentworth, to explain the bill. Witnesses registering
on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chairman moved
that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was
so ordered. Senator Nelson moved that HB 2032 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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Pursuant to a
motion in writing, unanimous consent was requested and granted
for Senator Madla to be shown voting aye (the 8 ayes include the
motion in writing). Senator Nelson moved that the bill be
recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.
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The chairman laid out, as pending business, HB 54 and recognized
the Senate sponsor, Senator Shapiro to explain the bill.
Senator Nelson sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption
(Senator Shapiro explained the amendment); without objection,
the amendment was adopted. Senator Nelson requested unanimous
consent to roll the amendment into a committee substitute;
without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nelson then moved
to adopt the committee substitute; without objection it was so
ordered. Senator Nelson moved that HB 54 do not pass but that
CSHB 54 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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1
absent. Pursuant to a motion in writing, unanimous consent was
requested and granted for Senator Madla to be shown voting aye
(the 8 ayes include the motion in writing). Senator Nelson
moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chairman laid out HJR 54 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Brimer, to explain the resolution. Senator Nelson sent
up a committee substitute; the chairman recognized Senator
Brimer to explain the difference between the committee
substitute and the bill as filed. Witnesses testifying and
registering on the resolution are shown on the attached list.
The chairman moved that the public testimony be closed; without
objection, it was so ordered. Senator Staples sent up Committee
Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment
was adopted. Senator Ratliff moved that HJR 54 (committee
substitute and CA1) be left pending; without objection, it was
so ordered.
At 10:35 a.m. Chairman Ratliff moved that the committee stand
recessed until after adjournment of the Senate; without
objection, it was so ordered.
At 3:55 p.m. the committee reconvened. Chairman Ratliff laid
out, as pending business, HB 146. Senator Staples moved that HB
146 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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2
absent. Pursuant to motions in writing, unanimous consent was
requested and granted for Senators Nelson and Madla to be shown
voting aye (the 7 ayes include the motions in writing). Senator
Staples moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the
Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
Chairman Ratliff laid out, as pending business, HB 500. Senator
Staples moved that HB 500 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 nay, 0 present
not voting, and 2 absent. Pursuant to motions in writing,
unanimous consent was requested and granted for Senators Nelson
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and Madla to be shown voting aye (the 7 ayes include the
motions in writing). Senator Staples moved that the bill be
recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chairman laid out, as pending business, HB 1865 (with a
pending committee substitute) and recognized Senator Staples to
explain the bill in the absence of the Senate sponsor. Senator
Staples sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption;
without objection, the amendment was adopted. Senator Staples
requested unanimous consent to roll the amendment into a
committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Staples moved to reconsider the motion to roll CA1 into
a substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator
Staples moved to adopt the committee substitute left pending
from a previous hearing; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Staples then moved to roll CA1 into the adopted
substitute and to create a new substitute; without objection, it
was so ordered. Senator Staples moved that HB 1865 do not pass
but that CSHB 1865 (new substitute with CA1 rolled in) 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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Pursuant to
motions in writing, unanimous consent was requested and granted
for Senators Nelson and Madla to be shown voting aye (the 7
ayes include the motions in writing). Senator Staples moved
that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chairman laid out HB 1517 and recognized Senator Ellis, in
the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Senator
Ellis sent up a committee substitute; the chairman recognized
Senator Ellis to explain the difference between the committee
substitute and the bill as filed. Witnesses registering on the
bill are shown on the attached list. The chairman moved that
the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so
ordered. Chairman Ratliff moved that HB 1517 be left pending
to await a quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon
arrival of a quorum, Senator Ellis moved that HB 1517 do not
pass but that CSHB 1517 (the Ellis substitute) 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
nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.
The chairman laid out HB 2158 and recognized Senator Ellis, in
the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chairman moved that the public testimony be closed; without
objection, it was so ordered. Chairman Ratliff moved that HB
2158 be left pending to await a quorum; without objection, it
was so ordered. Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Staples moved
that HB 2158 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 nay, 0 present not
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voting, and 3 absent. Senator Staples moved that the bill be
recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.
At 4:08 p.m., Chairman Ratliff moved that the committee stand at
ease until 4:20 p.m.; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 4:38 p.m., the committee reconvened and during this session,
Chairman Ratliff laid out HB 1517, HB 1696, and HB 2158 which had
been left pending earlier in the hearing (the disposition of
these bills are noted above).
The chairman laid out, as pending business, SB 627. Senator
Madla moved that SB 627 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 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 3 absent. Senator Madla moved that the bill be
recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out, as pending business, SB 1112. Senator Madla
moved that SB 1112 be reported favorably to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
failed by a record vote of 4 ayes, 2 nays, 0 present not voting,
and 3 absent.
The chair laid out, as pending business, HB 1446. Senator
Staples moved that HB 1446 do not pass but that CSHB 1446
(committee substitute was adopted at a previous hearing) 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 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent. Senator
Staples 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 4:47 p.m. Senator Ratliff
moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of
the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
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Senator Bill Ratliff, Chairman
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Nancy B. Macken, Clerk