MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Thursday, May 19, 2005
1:30 p.m. or upon adjournment
Sam Houston building room 210
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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule
11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Criminal
Justice was held on Thursday, May 19, 2005, in the Sam Houston
building room 210
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MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator John Whitmire Senator Steve Ogden
Senator Kel Seliger
Senator John Carona
Senator Rodney Ellis
Senator Juan Hinojosa
Senator Tommy Williams
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The chair called the meeting to order at 2:15 p.m. There being
a quorum present, the following business was transacted:
The chair laid out HB 2839 and recognized Ned, Senator Harris's
staff person, 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 Whitmire moved that HB 2839 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Seliger moved that HB 2839 be reported favorably
to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0
nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 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 HB 2110 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Eltife, to explain the bill. Senator Seliger sent up a
committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Eltife to
explain the difference between the committee substitute and the
bill as filed. Senator Seliger 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 Whitmire moved that HB 2110 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Seliger moved that HB 2110 do not pass but that
CSHB 2110 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation
that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a
record vote of 4 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3
absent.
The chair laid out HB 1483 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Eltife, 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 Whitmire moved that HB 1483 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 1483 be reported
favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass
and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4
ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 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 HB 1634 and recognized Bobby, Senator
Gallegos' staff person, 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 Whitmire moved that HB 1634 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 1634 be reported
favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass
and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4
ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 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 HB 681 and recognized Matt, Senator Ogden's
staff person, 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 Seliger moved that HB 681 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Seliger moved that HB 681 be reported favorably
to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0
nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 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 HB 615 and recognized Kelvin, Senator West's
staff person, 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 Whitmire moved that HB 615 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Ellis moved that HB 615 be reported favorably to
the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0
nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.
The chair laid out HB 1575 and recognized Kelvin, Senator West's
staff person, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain
the bill. Senator Hinojosa sent up Committee Amendment 1 and
moved adoption; without objection, the amendment was adopted.
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 Whitmire moved that HB 1575 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 1575, 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 4
ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 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 HB 3093 and recognized Kelvin, Senator West's
staff person, 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 Whitmire moved that HB 3093 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 3093 be reported
favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass
and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4
ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 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 HB 51 and recognized Claudia, Senator
Zaffirini's staff person, in the absence of the Senate sponsor,
to explain the bill. Senator Williams sent up Committee
Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the amendment
was adopted.
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 Whitmire moved that HB 51 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Seliger moved that HB 51, 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 4
ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 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 HB 1323 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Seliger, to explain the bill.
There were no witness cards on this bill.
Senator Whitmire moved that HB 1323 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Seliger moved that HB 1323 be reported favorably
to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0
nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent. Senator Seliger moved
that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1681 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Seliger, to explain the bill.
There were no witness cards on this bill.
Senator Whitmire moved that HB 1681 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Seliger moved that HB 1681 be reported favorably
to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0
nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent. Senator Seliger moved
that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2677 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Seliger, 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 Whitmire moved that HB 2677 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Seliger moved that HB 2677 be reported favorably
to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0
nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent. Senator Seliger moved
that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2823 and recognized Senator Seliger, 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 Whitmire moved that HB 2823 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Ellis moved that HB 2823 be reported favorably
to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0
nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 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 HB 2630 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Carona, to explain the bill. Senator Carona sent up
Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the
amendment was adopted.
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 Whitmire moved that HB 2630 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Carona moved that HB 2630, 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 4
ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 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 HB 1096 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Ellis, to explain the bill. Senator Ellis sent up
Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the
amendment was adopted.
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 Whitmire moved that HB 1096 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Ellis moved that HB 1096, 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 4
ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent. Senator Ellis
moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Seliger assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 3152 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Ellis, 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 Seliger moved that HB 3152 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Ellis moved that HB 3152 be reported favorably
to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0
nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent. Senator Ellis moved
that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Ellis assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 2228 and recognized Senator Seliger, 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 Ellis moved that HB 2228 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Ellis moved that HB 2228 be reported favorably
to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0
nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent. Senator Ellis moved
that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Whitmire resumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 2791 and recognized Senator Carona, 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 Whitmire moved that HB 2791 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Ellis moved that HB 2791 be reported favorably
to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0
nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 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 HB 2077 and recognized Senator Seliger, in
the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
There were no witness cards on this bill.
Senator Whitmire moved that HB 2077 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Seliger moved that HB 2077 be reported favorably
to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0
nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.
The chair laid out HB 480 and recognized Senator Carona, 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 Whitmire moved that HB 480 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Seliger moved that HB 480 be reported favorably
to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0
nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 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 HB 1601 and recognized Senator Averitt's
staff, 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 Whitmire moved that HB 1601 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Seliger moved that HB 1601 be reported favorably
to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0
nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent. Senator Seliger moved
that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1470 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Hinojosa, 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 Whitmire moved that HB 1470 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 1470 be reported
favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass
and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4
ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 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 HB 867 and recognized Senator Seliger, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Senator
Seliger sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized
Senator Seliger to explain the difference between the committee
substitute and the bill as filed. Senator Seliger 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 Whitmire moved that HB 867 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Seliger moved that HB 867 do not pass but that
CSHB 867 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation
that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a
record vote of 4 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3
absent.
The chair laid out HB 2036 and recognized Senator Seliger, 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 Whitmire moved that HB 2036 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Seliger moved that HB 2036 be reported favorably
to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0
nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 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 HB 1068 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Hinojosa, 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 Whitmire moved that HB 1068 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 1068 be reported
favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass
and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4
ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.
The chair laid out HB 1701 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
bill as filed. Senator Williams 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 Whitmire moved that HB 1701 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 1701 do not pass but that
CSHB 1701 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation
that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a
record vote of 4 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3
absent.
The chair laid out HB 1357 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Seliger, 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 Whitmire moved that HB 1357 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 1357 be reported
favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass
and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4
ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent. Senator
Seliger moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the
Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1831 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Hinojosa, 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 Whitmire moved that HB 1831 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 1831 be reported
favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass
and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4
ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 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 HB 1589 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Williams, 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 Whitmire moved that HB 1589 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 1589 be reported
favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass
and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4
ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 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 HB 2840 and recognized Senator Seliger, in
the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill. Senator
Seliger sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized
Senator Seliger to explain the difference between the committee
substitute and the bill as filed. Senator Seliger 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 Whitmire moved that HB 2840 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Seliger moved that HB 2840 do not pass but that
CSHB 2840 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation
that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a
record vote of 4 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3
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 HB 2767 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Hinojosa, 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
bill as filed. Senator Hinojosa moved adoption of the committee
substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
There were no witness cards on this bill.
Senator Whitmire moved that HB 2767 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 2767 do not pass but that
CSHB 2767 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation
that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a
record vote of 4 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3
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 HB 3353 and recognized Senator Seliger, 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 Whitmire moved that HB 3353 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 3353 be reported
favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass
and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4
ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 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 HB 164 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Estes, to explain the bill. Senator Hinojosa sent up a
committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Estes to
explain the difference between the committee substitute and the
bill as filed. 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 Whitmire moved that HB 164 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Ellis moved that HB 164 do not pass but that
CSHB 164 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation
that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a
record vote of 4 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3
absent. Senator Ellis moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Hinojosa assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 2193 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Whitmire, 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 Seliger assumed the chair.
Senator Hinojosa assumed the chair.
Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 2193 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 2193 be reported
favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass
and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4
ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent.
Senator Whitmire resumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 2294 and recognized Senator Carona, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
There were no witness cards on this bill.
Senator Whitmire moved that HB 2294 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Seliger moved that HB 2294 be reported favorably
to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0
nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent. Senator Seliger moved
that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2296 and recognized Senator Carona, in the
absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
There were no witness cards on this bill.
Senator Whitmire moved that HB 2296 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Ellis moved that HB 2296 be reported favorably
to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0
nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent. Senator Ellis moved
that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Seliger assumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 2384 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Whitmire, 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 Whitmire moved that HB 2384 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 2384 be reported
favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass
and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4
ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 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 HB 2574 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Whitmire, 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 Whitmire moved that HB 2574 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 2574 be reported
favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass
and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4
ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 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 HB 1896 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Whitmire, 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 Whitmire moved that HB 1896 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 1896 be reported
favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass
and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4
ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 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 HB 1012 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Whitmire, to explain the bill. Senator Hinojosa sent up
Committee Amendment 1 and moved adoption; without objection, the
amendment was adopted.
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 Whitmire moved that HB 1012 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 1012, 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 4
ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 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 HB 2769 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Whitmire, 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 2769 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Whitmire moved that HB 2769 be reported
favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass
and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4
ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 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 HB 582 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Whitmire, 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 582 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Whitmire moved that HB 582 be reported favorably
to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0
nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 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 HB 1484 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Whitmire, 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 1484 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Whitmire moved that HB 1484 be reported
favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass
and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4
ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 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 HB 1438 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Whitmire, 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 1438 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Whitmire moved that HB 1438 be reported
favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass
and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4
ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 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 HB 1751 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Whitmire, to explain the bill. Senator Whitmire sent up
a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Whitmire to
explain the difference between the committee substitute and the
bill as filed. Senator Whitmire 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 Hinojosa moved that HB 1751 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Whitmire moved that HB 1751 do not pass but that
CSHB 1751 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation
that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a
record vote of 4 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3
absent. Senator Seliger moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without
objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Whitmire resumed the chair.
The chair laid out HB 2837 and recognized the Senate sponsor,
Senator Seliger, 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 Whitmire moved that HB 2837 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Hinojosa moved that HB 2837 be reported
favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass
and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4
ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 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 HB 157 and recognized Senator Averitt's
staff, 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 Whitmire moved that HB 157 be left pending to await a
quorum; without objection, it was so ordered. Upon arrival of a
quorum, Senator Seliger moved that HB 157 be reported favorably
to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0
nay, 0 present not voting, and 3 absent. Senator Ellis moved
that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.
The Chair brought up HB 823, which was left pending at a
previous hearing. Senator Williams sent up a committee
substitute; the chair recognized Senator Hinojosa to explain the
difference between the committee substitute and the bill as
filed. Senator Williams moved adoption of the committee
substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator
Hinojosa moved that HB 823 do not pass but that CSHB 823 be
reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do
pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 4
ayes, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.
The Chair brought up CSHB 646, which was left pending at a
previous hearing. Senator Seliger moved that HB 646 do not pass
but that CSHB 646 be reported back to the Senate with the
recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion
carried with a record vote of 4 ayes, 0 nay, 0 present not
voting, and 3 absent.
There being no further business, Senator Whitmire moved that the
Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair.
Without objection, it was so ordered.
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Senator John Whitmire, Chair
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Carley Rose, Clerk