MINUTES

 

SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS & COMMERCE

Thursday, May 21, 2015

8:00 AM

Senate Chamber

 

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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 Business & Commerce was held on Thursday, May 21, 2015, in the Senate Chamber.

 

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MEMBERS PRESENT:

 

MEMBERS ABSENT:

Senator Kevin Eltife, Chair

 

None

Senator Brandon Creighton, Vice Chair

 

 

Senator Rodney Ellis

 

 

Senator Don Huffines

 

 

Senator Charles Schwertner

 

 

Senator Kel Seliger

 

 

Senator Larry Taylor

 

 

Senator Kirk Watson

 

 

Senator John Whitmire

 

 

 

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The chair called the meeting to order at 8:00 AM. The following business was transacted: 

 

The chair laid out HB 2634 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, 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.

 

The roll was called and  quorum was established.

 

The following members arrived after the roll was called:

Senator Charles Schwertner

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 483.

 

Senator Eltife requested unanimous consent to incorporate the amendments into a committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Creighton then moved that the committee substitute be adopted; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Creighton moved that HB 483 do not pass but that CSHB 483 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, 2 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Schwertner submitted a motion in writing voting aye.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3982.

 

Senator Creighton moved that HB 3982 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 Schwertner submitted a motion in writing voting aye.

 

Senator Creighton moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Creighton assumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2439.

 

Senator Watson sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Eltife to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator Watson moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Taylor moved that HB 2439 do not pass but that CSHB 2439 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 Schwertner submitted a motion in writing voting aye.

 

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 2489.

 

Senator Taylor sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Eltife to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator Taylor moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Taylor moved that HB 2489 do not pass but that CSHB 2489 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 Schwertner submitted a motion in writing voting aye.

 

Senator Ellis moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Eltife resumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out HB 2063 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, 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 Eltife moved that HB 2063 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2067 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 Eltife moved that HB 2067 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 1626 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator West, 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 Eltife moved that HB 1626 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 1629 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator West, 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 Eltife moved that HB 1629 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 1639 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Campbell, 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 Eltife moved that HB 1639 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2076 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Nichols, 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 Eltife moved that HB 2076 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 1628 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Rodríguez, 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.

 

The chair laid out HB 1754 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Rodríguez, 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 Eltife moved that HB 1754 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2706 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Rodríguez, 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 Eltife moved that HB 2706 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 1295 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hancock, 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 Eltife moved that HB 1295 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2891 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Perry, 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 Eltife moved that HB 2891 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3707 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Perry, 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 Eltife moved that HB 3707 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2134 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hall, 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 Eltife moved that HB 2134 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3150 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Creighton, 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 Eltife moved that HB 3150 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3750 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Birdwell, 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 Eltife moved that HB 3750 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Creighton assumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out HB 3357 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 Creighton moved that HB 3357 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2404 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Eltife, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Eltife sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Eltife to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator Creighton moved committee substitute be left pending; 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 Creighton moved that HB 2404 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Eltife resumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out HB 1733 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 Eltife moved that HB 1733 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3190 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Huffines, 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 Eltife moved that HB 3190 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 283 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Creighton, 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 Eltife moved that HB 283 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 1317 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Seliger, 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 Eltife moved that HB 1317 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 1039 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Seliger, 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 Eltife moved that HB 1039 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 1621 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 Eltife moved that HB 1621 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 1072 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 Eltife moved that HB 1072 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 1624 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Seliger, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Seliger sent up a committee substitute to HB 1624. The committee substitute was left pending.

 

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 Eltife moved that HB 1624 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2255 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Creighton, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Creighton sent up a committee substitute to HB 2255. The committee substitute was left pending.

 

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 Eltife moved that HB 2255 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Creighton assumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out HB 1094 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Eltife, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Eltife  sent up a committee substitute to HB 1094. The committee substitute was left pending.

 

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 Creighton moved that HB 1094 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 1169 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 Creighton moved that HB 1169 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2475 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 Creighton moved that HB 2475 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Eltife resumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out HB 2511 and recognized Senator Creighton, 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 Eltife moved that HB 2511 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 1585 and recognized Senator Creighton, 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 Eltife moved that HB 1585 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2464 and recognized Senator Creighton, 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 Eltife moved that HB 2464 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 939 and recognized Senator Creighton, 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 Eltife moved that HB 939 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Creighton assumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out HB 3938 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Eltife, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Eltife sent up a committee substitute to HB 3938. The committee substitute was left pending.

 

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 Creighton moved that HB 3938 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Eltife resumed the chair.

 

The chair advised that HB 3787 had been tagged pursuant to Senate Rule 11.19 and would not be heard.

 

There being no further business, at 10:40 AM Senator Eltife moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The posting rule, Senate Rule 11.10 and 11.18, was suspended on the floor for the Committee to reconvene upon adjournment. The following business was transacted:

 

The chair laid out HB 2391 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 Eltife moved that HB 2391 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

The chair laid out HB 2392 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 Eltife moved that HB 2392 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Watson assumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out HB 1265 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Eltife, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Eltife sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Eltife to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator Watson moved committee substitute be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

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 1265 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Eltife resumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out HB 3089 and recognized Senator Watson, 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 Eltife moved that HB 3089 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3043 and recognized Senator Watson, 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 Eltife moved that HB 3043 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3438 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 Eltife moved that HB 3438 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 3439 and recognized Senator Watson, 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 Eltife moved that HB 3439 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 2493 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 Eltife moved that HB 2493 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 939.

 

Senator Taylor moved that HB 939 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. Senator Whitmire submitted a motion in writing showing aye.

 

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 1039.

 

Senator Seliger moved that HB 1039 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. Senator Whitmire submitted a motion in writing showing aye.

 

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 as a matter of pending business HB 1072.

 

Senator Ellis moved that HB 1072 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. Senator Whitmire submitted a motion in writing showing aye.

 

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 as a matter of pending business HB 1295.

 

Senator Creighton moved that HB 1295 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. Senator Whitmire submitted a motion in writing showing aye.

 

Senator Creighton 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 1317.

 

Senator Seliger moved that HB 1317 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. Senator Whitmire submitted a motion in writing showing aye.

 

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 as a matter of pending business HB 1585.

 

Senator Creighton moved that HB 1585 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Whitmire submitted a motion in writing showing aye.

 

Senator Creighton 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 1621.

 

Senator Seliger sent up a committee substitute; the chair recognized Senator Seliger to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed. Senator Seliger moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Seliger moved that HB 1621 do not pass but that CSHB 1621 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. Senator Whitmire submitted a motion in writing showing aye.

 

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 as a matter of pending business HB 1624.

 

Senator Seliger moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Seliger moved that HB 1624 do not pass but that CSHB 1624 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. Senator Whitmire submitted a motion in writing showing aye.

 

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 as a matter of pending business HB 1626.

 

Senator Creighton moved that HB 1626 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Whitmire submitted a motion in writing showing aye.

 

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 1628.

 

Senator Ellis moved that HB 1628 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.  Senator Whitmire submitted a motion in writing showing aye.

 

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 as a matter of pending business HB 1733.

 

Senator Watson moved that HB 1733 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Whitmire submitted a motion in writing showing aye.

 

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 1754.

 

Senator Ellis moved that HB 1754 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, 1 nay, 2 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Whitmire submitted a motion in writing showing aye.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2063.

 

Senator Watson moved that HB 2063 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Whitmire submitted a motion in writing showing aye.

 

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 as a matter of pending business HB 1629.

 

Senator Seliger moved that HB 1629 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 Whitmire submitted a motion in writing showing aye.

 

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 2067.

 

Senator Ellis moved that HB 2067 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Whitmire submitted a motion in writing showing aye.

 

Senator Creighton 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 2134.

 

Senator Creighton moved that HB 2134 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Whitmire submitted a motion in writing showing aye.

 

Senator Creighton 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 2076.

 

Senator Creighton requested unanimous consent to incorporate the amendments into a committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Creighton then moved that the committee substitute be adopted; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Creighton moved that HB 2076 do not pass but that CSHB 2076 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. Senator Whitmire submitted a motion in writing showing aye.

 

Senator Taylor 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 2255.

 

Senator Creighton moved that the committee substitute be adopted. Without objection, it was so moved.

 

 

Senator Creighton moved that HB 2255 do not pass but that CSHB 2255 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.  Senator Whitmire submitted a motion in writing showing aye.

 

Senator Creighton 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 2464.

 

Senator Taylor moved that HB 2464 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. Senator Whitmire submitted a motion in writing showing aye.

 

Senator Taylor 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 2511.

 

Senator Creighton moved that HB 2511 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.  Senator Whitmire submitted a motion in writing showing aye.

 

Senator Creighton 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 2706.

 

Senator Ellis moved that HB 2706 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Whitmire submitted a motion in writing showing aye.

 

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 as a matter of pending business HB 2891.

 

Senator Taylor moved that HB 2891 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Whitmire submitted a motion in writing showing aye.

 

Senator Creighton 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 3150.

 

Senator Creighton moved that HB 3150 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 1 nay, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. Senator Whitmire submitted a motion in writing showing aye.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3190.

 

Senator Huffines moved that HB 3190 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Whitmire submitted a motion in writing showing aye.

 

Senator Huffines moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Watson moved to reconsider the vote by which HB 939 was sent to the Local & Uncontested Calendar. Without objection; it was so moved.

 

Senator Taylor moved that HB 939 not be recommended to the Local & Uncontested Calendar. Without objection; it was so moved.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 3707.

 

Senator Creighton moved that HB 3707 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Whitmire submitted a motion in writing showing aye.

 

Senator Creighton 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 3750.

 

Senator Creighton moved that HB 3750 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Whitmire submitted a motion in writing showing aye.

 

Senator Creighton moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Creighton assumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1094.

 

Senator Watson moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Huffines moved that HB 1094 do not pass but that CSHB 1094 be reported back to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent. Senator Whitmire submitted a motion in writing showing aye.

 

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 2404 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Bettencourt, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Watson moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Huffines moved that HB 2404 do not pass but that CSHB 2404 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 Whitmire submitted a motion in writing showing aye.

 

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 2475.

 

Senator Ellis moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Watson moved that HB 2475 do not pass but that CSHB 2475 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 adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

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 as a matter of pending business HB 3357.

 

Senator Watson moved that HB 3357 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 adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

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 as a matter of pending business HB 1265.

 

Senator Watson moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Watson moved that HB 1265 do not pass but that CSHB 1265 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 adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Ellis moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Eltife resumed the chair.

 

There being no further business, Senator Eltife moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Senator Kevin Eltife, Chair

 

 

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Brady Faglie, Clerk