MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Tuesday, April 15, 2003
9:00 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 Health &
Human Services was held on Tuesday, April 15, 2003, in the
Senate Chamber at Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Jane Nelson Senator Bill Ratliff
Senator Kyle Janek
Senator John Carona
Senator Bob Deuell
Senator Mario Gallegos, Jr.
Senator Jon Lindsay
Senator Royce West
Senator Judith Zaffirini
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The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. The
following business was transacted:
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 1299 and recognized its author,
Senator Madla, to explain the bill.
Senator Madla explained the bill.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
1299. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are
shown on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
The Chair announced that Senate Bill 1299 would be left pending.
At 9:05 a.m. Senator Lindsay assumed the chair.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 160 and recognized its author,
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.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
160. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown
on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
The Chair announced that Senate Bill 160 would be left pending.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 610 and recognized its author,
Senator Nelson, to explain the bill.
Senator Nelson explained the bill.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
610. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown
on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
The Chair announced that Senate Bill 610 would be left pending.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 1136 and recognized its author,
Senator Nelson, to explain the bill.
Senator Nelson explained 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.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
1136. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are
shown on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
The Chair announced that Senate Bill 1136 would be left pending.
At 9:30 a.m. Senator Nelson resumed the chair.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 1012 and recognized its author,
Senator West, to explain the bill.
Senator West explained the bill.
Senator West sent up a committee substitute; the chair
recognized Senator West to explain the difference between the
committee substitute and the bill as filed.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
1012. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are
shown on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
The Chair announced that Senate Bill 1012 would be left pending.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 1132 and recognized its author,
Senator Williams, to explain the bill.
Senator Williams explained the bill.
Senator Gallegos sent up a committee substitute; the chair
recognized Senator Williams to explain the difference between
the committee substitute and the bill as filed.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
1132. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are
shown on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
A quorum was established at 9:53 a.m.
Senator Zaffirini moved that the minutes from the previous
hearing be approved; without objection, the minutes were
approved by unanimous consent.
At 9:55 a.m. Senator Zaffirini assumed the chair.
The Chair recalled Senate Bill 160 which had previously been
left pending.
Senator Nelson moved adoption of the committee substitute which
had previously been laid out; without objection, it was so
ordered.
Senator Nelson moved that Senate Bill 160 do not pass but that
CSSB 160 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 2
absent.
Senator Nelson moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
The Chair recalled Senate Bill 610 which had previously been
left pending.
Senator Nelson moved that Senate Bill 610 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 2 absent.
Senator Nelson moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
The Chair recalled Senate Bill 1136 which had previously been
left pending.
Senator Nelson moved adoption of the committee substitute which
had been previously laid out; without objection, it was so
ordered.
Senator Nelson moved that Senate Bill 1136 do not pass but that
CSSB 1136 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 2
absent.
Senator Nelson moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
At 10:05 a.m. Senator Nelson resumed the chair.
The Chair recalled Senate Bill 1299 which had previously been
left pending.
Senator Gallegos moved that Senate Bill 1299 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 2 absent.
Senator Gallegos moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair recalled Senate Bill 1012 which had previously been
left pending.
Senator West moved adoption of the committee substitute which
had previously been laid out; without objection, it was so
ordered.
Senator West moved that Senate Bill 1012 do not pass but that
CSSB 1012 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 2
absent.
Senator West moved that the bill be recommended for placement on
the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The Chair recalled Senate Bill 1409 which had previously been
left pending.
Senator Deuell moved that Senate Bill 1409 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 2 absent.
Senator Deuell moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
The Chair recalled Senate Bill 1410 which had previously been
left pending.
Senator Deuell sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption;
without objection, the amendment was adopted. Senator Deuell
requested unanimous consent to roll the amendment into a
committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Deuell then moved that the committee substitute be
adopted; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Deuell moved that Senate Bill 1410 do not pass but that
CSSB 1410 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 2
absent.
Senator Deuell moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 1073 and recognized its author,
Senator West, to explain the bill.
Senator West explained the bill.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
1073. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are
shown on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
Senator West moved that Senate Bill 1073 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 2 absent. Senator Lindsay asked
to be shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator West moved that the bill be recommended for placement on
the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 1074 and recognized its author,
Senator West, to explain the bill.
Senator West sent up a committee substitute; the chair
recognized Senator West to explain the difference between the
committee substitute and the bill as filed. Senator West moved
adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was
so ordered.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
1074. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are
shown on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
Senator West moved that Senate Bill 1074 do not pass but that
CSSB 1074 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 2
absent. Senator Lindsay asked to be shown voting aye; without
objection, it was so ordered.
Senator West moved that the bill be recommended for placement on
the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 1075 and recognized its author,
Senator West, to explain the bill.
Senator West sent up a committee substitute; the chair
recognized Senator West to explain the difference between the
committee substitute and the bill as filed. Senator West moved
adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was
so ordered.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
1075. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are
shown on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
Senator West moved that Senate Bill 1075 do not pass but that
CSSB 1075 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 2
absent. Senator Lindsay asked to be shown voting aye; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 58 and recognized its author,
Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.
Senator Zaffirini explained the bill.
Senator Zaffirini sent up a committee substitute; the chair
recognized Senator Zaffirini to explain the difference between
the committee substitute and the bill as filed. Senator
Zaffirini moved adoption of the committee substitute; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
58. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown
on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
The Chair announced that Senate Bill 58 would left pending.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 245 and recognized its author,
Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.
Senator Zaffirini explained the bill.
The Chair announced that Senate Bill 245 would be left pending.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 1744 and recognized its author,
Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.
Senator Zaffirini explained the bill.
Senator Zaffirini sent up Committee Amendment 1.
The Chair announced that Senate Bill 1744 would be left pending.
At 10:45 a.m. Senator Carona moved that the Committee stand
recessed until after adjournment of the Senate; without
objection, it was so ordered.
At 3:15 p.m. the Committee reconvened.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 1553 and recognized its author,
Senator Janek, to explain the bill.
Senator Janek explained the bill.
Senator Janek sent up a committee substitute.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
1553. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are
shown on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
The Chair announced that Senate Bill 1553 would be left pending.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 1571 by Senator Carona and
recognized Senator Deuell to explain the bill.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
1571. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are
shown on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
Senator Lindsay moved that Senate Bill 1571 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 2 absent. Senators West
and Zaffirini asked to be shown voting aye; without objection,
it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 1283 and recognized its author,
Senator Gallegos, to explain the bill.
Senator Gallegos explained the bill.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
1283. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are
shown on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
Senator Gallegos moved that Senate Bill 1283 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 2 absent. Senators West
and Zaffirini asked to be shown voting aye; without objection,
it was so ordered.
Senator Gallegos moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 1148 and recognized its author,
Senator Shapleigh, to explain the bill.
Senator Shapleigh explained the bill.
Senator Gallegos sent up a committee substitute; the chair
recognized Senator Shapleigh to explain the difference between
the committee substitute and the bill as filed. Senator
Gallegos moved adoption of the committee substitute; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption;
without objection, the amendment was adopted. Senator Deuell
requested unanimous consent to roll the amendment into a new
committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Deuell then moved that the committee substitute be
adopted; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Gallegos moved that Senate Bill 1148 do not pass but
that CSSB 1148 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 2 absent. Senators West and Zaffirini asked to be
shown voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Gallegos moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair recalled Senate Bill 1131which had previously been
left pending.
Senator Janek moved that the Committee reconsider the vote by
which Committee Amendment 1 was adopted; without objection, the
motion carried. Senator Lindsay moved to withdraw the
amendment; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption;
without objection, the amendment was adopted.
The Chair moved adoption of the committee substitute which had
previously been laid out; without objection, the substitute was
adopted. The Chair requested unanimous consent to incorporate
the amendment into the committee substitute; without objection,
it was so ordered. Senator Nelson then moved that the new
committee substitute be adopted; without objection, it was so
ordered.
Senator Janek moved that Senate Bill 1131 do not pass but that
CSSB 1131 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 3
absent. Senator Zaffirini asked to be shown voting aye; without
objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Lindsay moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
The Chair recalled Senate Bill 58 which had previously been left
pending.
Senator Janek moved that Senate Bill 58 do not pass but that
CSSB 58 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 2
absent. Senators West and Zaffirini asked to be shown voting
aye; without objection, it was so ordered.
At 3:50 p.m. Senator Lindsay assumed the chair.
The Chair recalled Senate Bill 245 which had previously been
left pending.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
245. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown
on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
The Chair announced that Senate Bill 245 would be left pending.
The Chair recalled Senate Bill 1744 which had previously been
left pending.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
1744. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are
shown on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
The Chair announced that Senate Bill 1744 would be left pending.
There being no further business, at 4:00 p.m. The Chair moved
that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the
chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
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Senator Jane Nelson, Chair
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Travis Broussard, Clerk