MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Thursday, April 24, 2003
9:00 a.m.
Capitol Extension, Room E1.016
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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 Thursday, April 24, 2003, in the
Capitol Extension, Room E1.016, at Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Jane Nelson None
Senator Kyle Janek
Senator John Carona
Senator Bob Deuell
Senator Mario Gallegos, Jr.
Senator Jon Lindsay
Senator Bill Ratliff
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 House Bill 1322 and recognized its Senate
sponsor, Senator Shapleigh, to explain the bill.
Senator Shapleigh explained the bill.
A quorum was established at 9:05 a.m.
Senator Janek moved that the minutes from the previous hearing
be approved; without objection, the minutes were approved by
unanimous consent.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on House Bill
1322. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are
shown on the attached list.
The Chair close public testimony.
Senator Deuell moved that House Bill 1322 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. Senators Gallegos,
West and Zaffirini asked to be shown voting aye; without
objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Janek 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 1392 and recognized its author,
Senator Janek, to explain the bill.
Senator Janek sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Janek to explain the difference between the
committee substitute and the bill as filed. Senator Janek moved
adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was
so ordered.
Senator Janek sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption;
without objection, the amendment was adopted. Senator Janek
requested unanimous consent to roll the amendment into a
committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Janek then moved that the committee substitute be
adopted; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
1392. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are
shown on the attached list.
Senator Janek moved that Senate Bill 1392 do not pass but that
CSSB 1392 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 Gallegos and West asked to be shown voting
aye; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Janek 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 1498 and recognized its author,
Senator Madla, to explain the bill.
Senator Janek sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Madla to explain the difference between the
committee substitute and the bill as filed. Senator Janek moved
adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was
so ordered.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
1498. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are
shown on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
Senator Janek moved that Senate Bill 1498 do not pass but that
CSSB 1498 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. Senators Gallegos, West and Zaffirini asked to be shown
voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Janek 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 1615 by Senator Ellis and
recognized Senator Deuell to explain the bill.
Senator Deuell sent up a committee substitute and explained the
difference between the bill as filed and the substitute.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
1615. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are
shown on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
The Chair announced that the bill would be left pending.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 739 by Senator Ellis and
recognized Senator Deuell to explain the bill.
Senator Deuell explained the bill.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
739. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown
on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
The Chair announced that the bill would be left pending.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 788 and recognized its author,
Senator Carona, to explain the bill.
Senator Carona explained the bill.
Senator Carona sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Carona to explain the difference between the
committee substitute and the bill as filed.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
788. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown
on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
The Chair announced that this bill would be left pending.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 593 and recognized its author,
Senator Van de Putte, to explain the bill.
Senator Van de Putte explained the bill.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
593. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown
on the attached list.
Senator Janek moved that Senate Bill 593 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. Senators Gallegos,
West and Zaffirini asked to be shown voting aye; without
objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Janek 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 865 and recognized its author,
Senator Van de Putte, to explain the bill.
Senator Van de Putte explained the bill.
At 10:10 a.m. Senator Janek assumed the chair.
The Chair sent up a committee substitute; the Chair recognized
Senator Van de Putte to explain the difference between the
committee substitute and the bill as filed.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
865. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown
on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
The Chair announced that the bill would be left pending.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 1315 and recognized its author,
Senator Van de Putte, to explain the bill.
The Chair sent up a committee substitute; the Chair recognized
Senator Van de Putte to explain the difference between the
committee substitute and the bill as filed.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
1315. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are
shown on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
The Chair announced that this bill would be left pending.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 1826 and recognized its author,
Senator Van de Putte, to explain the bill.
Senator Van de Putte explained the bill.
Senator Zaffirini sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Van de Putte to explain the difference
between the committee substitute and the bill as filed.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
1826. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are
shown on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
The Chair announced that the bill would be left pending.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 923 and recognized its author,
Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.
Senator Zaffirini explained the bill.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
923. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown
on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
The Chair announced that the bill would be left pending.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 239 and recognized its author,
Senator Fraser, to explain the bill.
Senator Fraser explained the bill.
Senator Lindsay sent up a committee substitute; the Chair
recognized Senator Fraser to explain the difference between the
committee substitute and the bill as filed.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
239. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown
on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
The Chair announced the bill would be left pending.
At 10:55 a.m., the Chair announced that the Committee would
stand at recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The Committee reconvened at 3:23 p.m. and Senator Nelson resumed
the chair.
At 3:25 p.m., Senator Lindsay assumed the chair.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 1226 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
1226. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are
shown on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
The Chair announced that the bill would be left pending.
The Chair laid out House Bill 1095 and recognized its Senate
sponsor, Senator Nelson, to explain the bill.
Senator Nelson explained the bill.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on House Bill
1095. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are
shown on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
The Chair announced that the bill would be left pending.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 1320 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. Senator Nelson
moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection,
it was so ordered.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
1320. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are
shown on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
Senator Nelson moved that Senate Bill 1320 do not pass but that
CSSB 1320 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. Senators Gallegos and Zaffirini asked to be shown
voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Nelson moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
At 4:15 p.m. Senator Nelson resumed the chair.
The Chair recalled Senate Bill 865 which had previously been
left pending.
The Chair moved adoption of the committee substitute which had
previously been laid out; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator West moved that Senate Bill 865 do not pass but that
CSSB 865 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. Senators Gallegos and Zaffirini asked to be shown
voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair recalled Senate Bill 1826 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 1826 do not pass but that
CSSB 1826 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. Senators Gallegos and Zaffirini asked to be shown
voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair recalled Senate Bill 739 which had previously been
left pending.
Senator Deuell moved that Senate Bill 739 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. Senators Gallegos and
Zaffirini asked to be shown voting aye; without objection, it
was so ordered.
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 1615 which had previously been
left pending.
Senator Deuell moved adoption of the committee substitute which
had previously been laid out; without objection, it was so
ordered.
Senator Deuell moved that Senate Bill 1615 do not pass but that
CSSB 1615 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. Senators Gallegos and Zaffirini asked to be shown
voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.
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 923 which had previously been
left pending.
Senator Lindsay sent up Committee Amendment 1 and moved
adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.
Senator Lindsay moved that Senate Bill 923, as amended, 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. Senators
Gallegos and Zaffirini asked to be shown voting aye; without
objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Janek moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
At 4:30 p.m. Senator Janek assumed the chair.
The Chair recalled Senate Bill 1226 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 1226 do not pass but that
CSSB 1226 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. Senators Gallegos and Zaffirini asked to be shown
voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Nelson moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
The Chair recalled House Bill 1095 which had previously been
left pending.
Senator Nelson moved that House Bill 1095 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. Senators Gallegos and
Zaffirini asked to be shown voting aye; without objection, it
was so ordered.
Senator Nelson moved that the bill be recommended for placement
on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was
so ordered.
At 4:35 p.m. Senator Nelson resumed the chair.
The Chair recalled Senate Bill 1315 which had previously been
left pending and recognized Senator Van de Putte to explain the
bill.
Senator Janek sent up a new committee substitute; the chair
recognized Senator Van de Putte to explain the difference
between the committee substitute and the bill as filed. The
Chair moved adoption of the committee substitute; without
objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Lindsay moved that Senate Bill 1315 do not pass but that
CSSB 1315 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. Senators Gallegos and Zaffirini asked to be shown
voting aye; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair laid out Senate Bill 787 and recognized its author,
Senator Carona, to explain the bill.
Senator Carona explained the bill.
At 4:40 p.m. Senator Janek assumed the chair.
The Chair opened the floor for public testimony on Senate Bill
787. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown
on the attached list.
The Chair closed public testimony.
At 4:55 p.m., Senator Deuell assumed the chair.
There being no further business, at 5:00 p.m. Senator Deuell
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