MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & HOMELAND
SECURITY
Monday, May 16, 2011
8:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room
E1.012
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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with
Senate Rule 11.10 and 11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on
Transportation & Homeland Security was held on Monday, May 16, 2011, in the
Capitol Extension, Room E1.012, at Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS
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MEMBERS
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Senator Tommy Williams, Chair |
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None |
Senator Kirk Watson, Vice Chair |
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Senator Wendy Davis |
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Senator Rodney Ellis |
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Senator Chris Harris |
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Senator Juan Hinojosa |
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Senator Robert Nichols |
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Senator Florence Shapiro |
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Senator Jeff Wentworth |
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The chair called the meeting to order at 8:00 AM.
There being a quorum present at 9: 14 AM, the following business was
transacted:
The chair laid out HB 2195 and recognized the Senate
sponsor, Senator Carona, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Williams moved that HB 2195 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2223 and recognized the Senate
sponsor, Senator Carona, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Williams moved that HB 2223 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2469 and recognized the Senate
sponsor, Senator Estes, to explain the bill.
No witnesses registered on this bill.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed;
without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Williams moved that HB 2469 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2396 and recognized the Senate
sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Williams moved that HB 2396 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 243 and recognized the Senate
sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.
Senator Wentworth sent up a committee substitute;
the chair recognized Senator Zaffirini to explain the difference between the
committee substitute and the house bill, as engrossed.
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 Williams moved that HB 243 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 468 and recognized Senator
Watson, 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 Williams moved that HB 468 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 559 and recognized Senator
Wentworth, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Williams moved that HB 559 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1866 and recognized the Senate
sponsor, Senator Rodriguez, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Williams moved that HB 1866 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1395 and recognized the Senate
sponsor, Senator Watson, 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 Williams moved that HB 1395 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 343 and recognized the Senate
sponsor, Senator Huffman, 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 Williams moved that HB 343 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1523 and recognized the Senate
sponsor, Senator Watson, 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 Williams moved that HB 1523 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2519 and recognized the Senate
sponsor, Senator Watson, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Williams moved that HB 2519 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 3309 and recognized the Senate
sponsor, Senator Nichols, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Williams moved that HB 3309 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Watson assumed the chair.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
HB 2017 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Williams, to explain the
bill.
Senator Williams had previously sent up a committee
substitute; the chair had previoulsy recognized Senator Williams to explain the
difference between the committee substitute and the house bill, as engrossed.
Senator Williams had previously moved adoption of the committee substitute;
without objection, it was so ordered.
No witnesses registered on this bill.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed;
without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Watson moved that HB 2017 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 2040 and recognized the Senate
sponsor, Senator Williams, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Watson moved that HB 2040 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1235 and recognized Senator
Williams, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Watson moved that HB 1235 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Williams resumed the chair.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
HB 1201 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the Senate sponsor,
to explain the bill.
Senator Nichols sent up a committee substitute; the
chair recognized Senator Nichols to explain the difference between the
committee substitute and the house bill, as engrossed. Senator Nichols moved
adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
No witnesses registered on this bill.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed;
without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Williams moved that HB 1201 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 787 and recognized the Senate
sponsor, Senator Wentworth, to explain the bill.
Witnesses 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 Williams moved that HB 787 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out HB 1486 and recognized the Senate
sponsor, Senator Wentworth, to explain the bill.
No witnesses registered on this bill.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed;
without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Williams moved that HB 1486 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
HB 308 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Watson, to explain the bill.
Senator Watson moved to reconsider the motion by
which the committee substitute for HB 308 was previously adopted; without
objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Watson sent up a new committee substitute;
the chair recognized Senator Watson to explain the difference between the
committee substitute and the house bill, as engrossed. Senator Watson moved
adoption of the new committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Watson moved that HB 308 do not pass but
that CSHB 308 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 Watson moved that the bill be recommended
for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
HB 1201 and recognized Senator Nichols, in the absence of the Senate sponsor,
to explain the bill.
Senator Nichols moved that HB 1201 do not pass but
that CSHB 1201 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.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
HB 588.
Senator Watson moved that HB 588 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 nays, 0 present not voting,
and 3 absent.
Senator Watson moved that the bill be recommended
for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
HB 596.
Senator Harris moved that HB 596 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 nays, 0 present not voting,
and 3 absent.
Senator Harris moved that the bill be recommended
for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
HB 1116.
Senator Harris moved that HB 1116 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 nays, 0 present not voting,
and 3 absent.
Senator Wentworth moved that the bill be recommended
for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
HB 1305.
Senator Watson moved that HB 1305 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 nays, 0 present not voting,
and 3 absent.
Senator Watson moved that the bill be recommended
for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it
was so ordered.
Senator Watson assumed the chair.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
HB 441 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Williams, to explain the
bill.
Senator Williams moved that HB 441 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 nays, 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 as a matter of pending business
HB 2017 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Williams, to explain the
bill.
Senator Williams moved that HB 2017 do not pass but
that CSHB 2017 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 Williams moved that the bill be recommended
for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
HB 2040 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Williams, to explain the
bill.
Senator Williams moved that HB 2040 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 nays, 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.
Senator Williams resumed the chair.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
HB 343.
Senator Watson moved that HB 343 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 nays, 0 present not voting,
and 3 absent.
Senator Watson moved that the bill be recommended
for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
HB 787 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Wentworth, to explain the
bill.
Senator Wentworth moved that HB 787 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 nays, 0 present not voting, and
3 absent.
Senator Wentworth moved that the bill be recommended
for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
HB 1235.
Senator Watson moved that HB 1235 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 nays, 0 present not voting,
and 3 absent.
Senator Harris moved that the bill be recommended
for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
HB 1395 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Watson, to explain the bill.
Senator Watson moved that HB 1395 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 nays, 0 present not voting,
and 3 absent.
Senator Watson moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
HB 1486 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Wentworth, to explain the
bill.
Senator Wentworth moved that HB 1486 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 nays, 0 present not voting,
and 3 absent.
Senator Wentworth moved that the bill be recommended
for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
HB 1523 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Watson, to explain the bill.
Senator Watson moved that HB 1523 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 nays, 0 present not voting,
and 3 absent.
Senator Watson moved that the bill be recommended
for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
HB 1866.
Senator Davis moved that HB 1866 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 nays, 0 present not voting,
and 3 absent.
Senator Davis moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
HB 2195.
Senator Watson moved that HB 2195 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 nays, 0 present not voting,
and 3 absent.
Senator Watson moved that the bill be recommended
for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
HB 2223.
Senator Nichols moved that HB 2223 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 nays, 0 present not voting,
and 3 absent.
Senator Nichols moved that the bill be recommended
for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
HB 2469.
Senator Davis moved that HB 2469 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 nays, 0 present not voting,
and 3 absent.
Senator Davis moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
HB 2519 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Watson, to explain the bill.
Senator Watson moved that HB 2519 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 nays, 3 present not voting,
and 0 absent.
Senator Watson moved that the bill be recommended
for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
HB 3309 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Nichols, to explain the
bill.
Senator Nichols moved that HB 3309 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 nays, 0 present not voting,
and 3 absent.
Senator Nichols moved that the bill be recommended
for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
HB 1499 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Wentworth, to explain the
bill.
Senator Wentworth moved that HB 1499 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 nays, 0 present not voting,
and 3 absent.
Senator Wentworth moved that the bill be recommended
for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
HB 2325 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Wentworth, to explain the
bill.
Senator Wentworth moved that HB 2325 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 nays, 0 present not voting,
and 3 absent.
Senator Wentworth moved that the bill be recommended
for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it
was so ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
HB 1075 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Davis, to explain the bill.
Senator Davis moved that HB 1075 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 nays, 0 present not voting,
and 3 absent.
Senator Davis 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 9:43 AM Senator
Williams moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the
chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
Pursuant to the suspension of Senate Rules 11.10 and
11.18, Senator Williams reconvened the Senate Committee on Transportation and
Homeland Security at his desk at 1:38 PM. There being a quorum present, the
following business was transacted:
MEMBERS
PRESENT: |
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MEMBERS
ABSENT: |
Senator Tommy Williams, Chair |
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None |
Senator Kirk Watson, Vice Chair |
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Senator Wendy Davis |
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Senator Rodney Ellis |
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Senator Chris Harris |
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Senator Juan Hinojosa |
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Senator Robert Nichols |
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Senator Florence Shapiro |
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Senator Jeff Wentworth |
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The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
HB 805.
Senator Watson had previously sent up a committee
substitute; the chair had previously recognized Senator Hegar to explain the
difference between the committee substitute and the house bill, as engrossed.
Senator Davis moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it
was so ordered.
Senator Shapiro moved that HB 805 do not pass but
that CSHB 805 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.
Senator Davis moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
HB 887.
Senator Nichols moved that HB 887 be reported
favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
There being 3 ayes, 6 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent, the motion
failed to receive a majority vote of the committee membership.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
HB 1301.
Senator Watson had previously sent up a committee
substitute; the chair had previously recognized Senator Eltife to explain the
difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed. Senator
Watson had previously moved adoption of the committee substitute; without
objection, it was so ordered.
Senator Davis
moved that HB 1301 do not pass but that CSHB 1301 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.
Senator Davis moved that the bill be recommended for
placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so
ordered.
The chair laid out as a matter of pending business
HB 1376 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Ellis, to explain the bill.
Senator Ellis moved that HB 1376 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.
Senator Ellis 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 1:43 PM Senator
Williams moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the
chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
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Senator Tommy Williams, Chair
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Tulsi Reddy, Clerk