The House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
89th Legislature
April 23, 2025
Continued on April 24, 2025
8:00 a.m.
E2.030
Pursuant to a notice posted on April 17, 2025, revised on April 22, 2025, the House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Leach, at 8:04 a.m.
The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Leach; Johnson; Dutton; Hayes; LaHood; Moody; and Schofield.
A quorum was present.
HB 3847
The chair laid out HB 3847.
The chair recognized Representative Canales to explain HB 3847.
(Representative Dyson now present.)
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Canales to close on HB 3847.
HB 3847 was left pending without objection.
HB 5116
The chair laid out HB 5116.
The chair recognized Representative Shaheen to explain HB 5116.
The chair recognized Representative Shaheen to close on HB 5116.
HB 5116 was left pending without objection.
HB 2242
The chair laid out HB 2242.
The chair recognized Representative Dutton to explain HB 2242.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Dutton to close on HB 2242.
HB 2242 was left pending without objection.
HB 2446
The chair laid out HB 2446.
The chair recognized Representative Dutton to explain HB 2446.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
(Representative González, Jessica now present.)
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Dutton to close on HB 2446.
HB 2446 was left pending without objection.
HB 2920
The chair laid out HB 2920.
The chair offered a complete committee substitute.
The chair recognized Representative Davis, Yvonne to explain HB 2920.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Davis, Yvonne to close on HB 2920.
The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.
HB 2920 was left pending without objection.
HB 5624
The chair laid out HB 5624.
The chair offered a complete committee substitute.
The chair recognized Representative Buckley to explain HB 5624.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Buckley to close on HB 5624.
The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.
HB 5624 was left pending without objection.
HB 4502
The chair laid out HB 4502.
The chair recognized Representative Smithee to explain HB 4502.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Smithee to close on HB 4502.
HB 4502 was left pending without objection.
HB 2790
The chair laid out HB 2790.
The chair recognized Representative Darby to explain HB 2790.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Darby to close on HB 2790.
HB 2790 was left pending without objection.
HB 5620
The chair laid out HB 5620.
The chair offered a complete committee substitute.
The chair recognized Representative Darby to explain HB 5620.
The chair recognized Representative Darby to close on HB 5620.
The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.
HB 5620 was left pending without objection.
HB 4546
The chair laid out HB 4546.
The chair recognized Representative Oliverson to explain HB 4546.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Oliverson to close on HB 4546.
HB 4546 was left pending without objection.
HB 4202
The chair laid out HB 4202.
The chair recognized Representative Swanson to explain HB 4202.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Swanson to close on HB 4202.
HB 4202 was left pending without objection.
HB 872
The chair laid out HB 872.
The chair recognized Representative Harrison to explain HB 872. Representative Harrison did not appear.
The chair withdrew the bill from further consideration.
HB 5009
The chair laid out HB 5009.
The chair offered a complete committee substitute.
The chair recognized Representative Hayes to explain HB 5009.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
(Representative Johnson in chair.)
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
(Representative Leach in chair.)
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
(Representative Landgraf now present.)
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Hayes to close on HB 5009.
The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.
HB 5009 was left pending without objection.
At 9:53 a.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was recessed until upon final adjourn./recess or bill referral if permission granted.
The committee reconvened at 5:06 p.m. and was called to order by the chair, Representative Leach.
The quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Leach; Johnson; Dyson; Flores; LaHood; and Landgraf.
A quorum was present.
HB 4961
The chair laid out HB 4961.
The chair recognized Representative Gerdes to explain HB 4961.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
(Representative Moody now present.)
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Gerdes to close on HB 4961.
HB 4961 was left pending without objection.
HB 5570
The chair laid out HB 5570.
The chair recognized Representative Kitzman to explain HB 5570.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Kitzman to close on HB 5570.
HB 5570 was left pending without objection.
HB 2969
The chair laid out HB 2969.
The chair recognized Representative Cain to explain HB 2969.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
(Representative Dutton now present.)
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Cain to close on HB 2969.
HB 2969 was left pending without objection.
HB 4260
The chair laid out HB 4260.
The chair recognized Representative Bumgarner to explain HB 4260.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
(Representative González, Jessica now present.)
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Bumgarner to close on HB 4260.
HB 4260 was left pending without objection.
HB 5134
The chair laid out HB 5134.
The chair recognized Representative Garcia Hernandez, Cassandra to explain HB 5134.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Garcia Hernandez, Cassandra to close on HB 5134.
HB 5134 was left pending without objection.
HB 3095
The chair laid out HB 3095.
The chair offered a complete committee substitute.
The chair recognized Representative Morgan to explain HB 3095.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Morgan to close on HB 3095.
The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.
HB 3095 was left pending without objection.
HB 4388
The chair laid out HB 4388.
The chair recognized Representative Holt to explain HB 4388.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Holt to close on HB 4388.
HB 4388 was left pending without objection.
HB 3964
The chair laid out HB 3964.
The chair recognized Representative Vasut to explain HB 3964.
(Representative Johnson in chair.)
(Representative Hayes now present.)
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
(Representative Leach in chair.)
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
(Representative Schofield now present.)
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Vasut to close on HB 3964.
HB 3964 was left pending without objection.
HB 1375
The chair laid out HB 1375.
The chair recognized Representative Schatzline to explain HB 1375.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Schatzline to close on HB 1375.
HB 1375 was left pending without objection.
HB 1387
The chair laid out HB 1387.
The chair offered a complete committee substitute.
The chair recognized Representative Virdell to explain HB 1387.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
(Representative Johnson in chair.)
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
(Representative Leach in chair.)
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Virdell to close on HB 1387.
The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.
HB 1387 was left pending without objection.
HB 2988
The chair laid out HB 2988.
The chair recognized Representative DeAyala to explain HB 2988.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative DeAyala to close on HB 2988.
HB 2988 was left pending without objection.
HB 5411
The chair laid out HB 5411.
The chair recognized Representative Hayes to explain HB 5411.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Hayes to close on HB 5411.
HB 5411 was left pending without objection.
HB 5076
The chair laid out HB 5076.
The chair offered a complete committee substitute.
The chair explained HB 5076.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair closed on HB 5076.
The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.
HB 5076 was left pending without objection.
HB 5080
The chair laid out and explained HB 5080.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair closed on HB 5080.
HB 5080 was left pending without objection.
HB 5081
The chair laid out HB 5081.
The chair explained HB 5081.
The chair offered a complete committee substitute.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The committee substitute was adopted without objection.
Representative Johnson moved that HB 5081, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion prevailed by the following record vote:
Ayes: Representatives Leach; Johnson; Dutton; Dyson; Flores; González, Jessica; Hayes; LaHood; Landgraf; Moody (10).
Nays: None (0).
Present, Not Voting: None (0).
Absent: Representative Schofield (1).
HB 4775
The chair laid out HB 4775.
The chair offered a complete committee substitute.
The chair recognized Representative Flores to explain HB 4775.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Flores to close on HB 4775.
The hearing continued after midnight. The following actions occurred April 24, 2025.
The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.
HB 4775 was left pending without objection.
HB 4777
The chair laid out HB 4777.
The chair offered a complete committee substitute.
The chair recognized Representative Flores to explain HB 4777.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair recognized Representative Flores to close on HB 4777.
The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.
HB 4777 was left pending without objection.
HB 5128
The chair laid out and explained HB 5128.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair closed on HB 5128.
HB 5128 was left pending without objection.
HB 5130
The chair laid out and explained HB 5130.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
The chair closed on HB 5130.
HB 5130 was left pending without objection.
HB 5060
The chair laid out and explained HB 5060.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
HB 5060 was left pending without objection.
At 12:35 a.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.
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Rep. Leach, Chair
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Cassidy Zgabay Wood, Clerk