MINUTES

 

SENATE COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

Monday, May 13, 2019

8:30 AM

Capitol Extension, Room E1.028

 

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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 Intergovernmental Relations was held on Monday, May 13, 2019, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.028, at Austin, Texas.

 

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MEMBERS PRESENT:		MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr., Chair		None
Senator Charles Schwertner, Vice Chair
Senator Carol Alvarado
Senator Donna Campbell
Senator Pat Fallon
Senator José Menéndez
Senator Robert Nichols

 

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The chair called the meeting to order at 8:30 AM. There being a quorum present at 8:43 AM, the following business was transacted:

 

The following members arrived after the roll was called: Senator Charles Schwertner and Senator Robert Nichols.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4669 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Buckingham, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4669 be opened.  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.  The Chair moved that HB 4669 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4733 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Nathan Johnson, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4733 be opened.  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 moved that HB 4733 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4548 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Birdwell, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4548 be opened.  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.  The Chair moved that HB 4548 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4723 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Birdwell, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4723 be opened.  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.  The Chair moved that HB 4723 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4724 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Birdwell, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4724 be opened.  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.  The Chair moved that HB 4724 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 2318 and recognized Senator Campbell, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 2318 be opened.  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.  The Chair moved that HB 2318 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 3463 and recognized Senator Campbell, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 3463 be opened.  The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  The Chair moved that HB 3463 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 2365 and recognized Senator Campbell, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 2365 be opened.  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.  The Chair moved that HB 2365 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1674, HB 1676, HB 1678, HB 2176, and HB 2315 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Kolkhorst, to explain the bills.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 1674 be opened.  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.  The Chair moved that HB 1674 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 1676 be opened.  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.  The Chair moved that HB 1676 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 1678 be opened.  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.  The Chair moved that HB 1678 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 2315 be opened.  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.  The Chair moved that HB 2315 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 2176 be opened.  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 moved that HB 2176 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 3753 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Alvarado, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 3753 be opened.  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 moved that HB 3753 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 2660 and recognized Senator Fallon, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 2660 be opened.  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.  The Chair moved that HB 2660 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 3022 and recognized Senator Fallon, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 3022 be opened.  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 moved that HB 3022 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 3209 and recognized Senator Fallon, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 3209 be opened.  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.  The Chair moved that HB 3209 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 3211 and recognized Senator Fallon, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 3211 be opened.  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.  The Chair moved that HB 3211 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 3214 and recognized Senator Fallon, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 3214 be opened.  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.  The Chair moved that HB 3214 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4520 and recognized Senator Fallon, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4520 be opened.  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.  The Chair moved that HB 4520 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4635 and recognized Senator Fallon, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  Senator Fallon sent up a committee substitute.  Senator Fallon moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  The Chair recognized Senator Fallon to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4635 be opened.  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.  The Chair moved that HB 4635 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4636 and recognized Senator Fallon, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4636 be opened.  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.  The Chair moved that HB 4636 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4659 and recognized Senator Fallon, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4659 be opened.  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.  The Chair moved that HB 4659 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4662 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Fallon, to explain the bill.  Senator Fallon sent up a committee substitute.  Senator Fallon moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  The Chair recognized Senator Fallon to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4662 be opened.  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.  The Chair moved that HB 4662 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4675 and recognized Senator Fallon, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4675 be opened.  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.  The Chair moved that HB 4675 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4680 and recognized Senator Fallon, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4680 be opened.  The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  The Chair moved that HB 4680 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4684 and recognized Senator Fallon, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4684 be opened.  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.  The Chair moved that HB 4684 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4686 and recognized Senator Fallon, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4686 be opened.  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.  The Chair moved that HB 4686 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4696 and recognized Senator Fallon, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4696 be opened.  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.  The Chair moved that HB 4696 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4729 and recognized Senator Fallon, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4729 be opened.  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.  The Chair moved that HB 4729 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4640 and recognized Senator Fallon, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4640 be opened.  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.  The Chair moved that HB 4640 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1379 and recognized Senator Fallon, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 1379 be opened.  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.  The Chair moved that HB 1379 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4646 and recognized Senator Fallon, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4646 be opened.  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.  The Chair moved that HB 4646 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4692 and recognized Senator Fallon, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4692 be opened.  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.  The Chair moved that HB 4692 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4671 and recognized Senator Menéndez, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4671 be opened.  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 moved that HB 4671 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4694 and recognized Senator Menéndez, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4694 be opened.  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.  The Chair moved that HB 4694 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out HB 4637 and recognized Senator Menéndez, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  Senator Menéndez sent up a committee substitute.  The Chair recognized Senator Menéndez to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4637 be opened.  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.  The Chair moved that HB 4637 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4656 and recognized Senator Menéndez, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4656 be opened.  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.  The Chair moved that HB 4656 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4718 and recognized Senator Menéndez, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4718 be opened.  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.  The Chair moved that HB 4718 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4691 and recognized Senator Menéndez, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4691 be opened.  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.  The Chair moved that HB 4691 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 10:10 AM the Chair moved that the Committee stand at ease.

 

At 10:23 AM the Chair reconvened the meeting.

 

The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1379.  Senator Nichols moved that HB 1379 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 0 absent.  Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Fallon submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  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 1674.  Senator Nichols moved that HB 1674 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 0 absent.  Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Fallon submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Schwertner 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 1676.  Senator Nichols moved that HB 1676 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 0 absent. Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Schwertner 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 1678.  Senator Schwertner moved that HB 1678 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 0 absent. Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Menéndez 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 2315.  Senator Fallon moved that HB 2315 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 0 absent. Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Menéndez 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 2318.  Senator Schwertner moved that HB 2318 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 0 absent. Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  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 2365.  Senator Nichols moved that HB 2365 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 0 absent. Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Menéndez 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 2660.  Senator Schwertner moved that HB 2660 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 0 absent.  Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  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 3022.  Senator Menéndez moved that HB 3022 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 0 absent. Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Fallon 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 3209.  Senator Nichols moved that HB 3209 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 0 absent. Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Schwertner 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 3211.  Senator Menéndez moved that HB 3211 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 0 absent. Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Schwertner 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 3214.  Senator Fallon moved that HB 3214 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 0 absent. Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Schwertner 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 3463.  Senator Nichols moved that HB 3463 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 0 absent.  Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Schwertner 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 3753.  Senator Menéndez moved that HB 3753 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 0 absent.  Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Fallon 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 4520.  Senator Schwertner moved that HB 4520 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 0 absent.  Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  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 4548.  Senator Nichols moved that HB 4548 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 0 absent.  Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  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 4635.  Senator Schwertner moved that HB 4635 do not pass but that the committee substitute adopted in lieu thereof 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 0 absent.  Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Schwertner 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 4636.  Senator Menéndez moved that HB 4636 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 0 absent.  Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Menéndez 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 4637.  Senator Fallon moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Fallon moved that HB 4637 do not pass but that the committee substitute adopted in lieu thereof 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 0 absent.  Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Fallon 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 4640.  Senator Nichols moved that HB 4640 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 0 absent.  Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  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 4659.  Senator Schwertner moved that HB 4659 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 0 absent.  Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Schwertner 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 4646.  Senator Menéndez moved that HB 4646 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 0 absent.  Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Menéndez 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 4656.  Senator Fallon moved that HB 4656 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 0 absent. Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Fallon 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 4662.  Senator Nichols moved that HB 4662 do not pass but that the committee substitute adopted in lieu thereof 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 0 absent.  Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  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 4669.  Senator Schwertner moved that HB 4669 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 0 absent.  Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Schwertner 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 4671.  Senator Menéndez moved that HB 4671 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 0 absent.  Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Menéndez 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 4675.  Senator Fallon moved that HB 4675 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 0 absent.  Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Fallon 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 4680.  Senator Nichols moved that HB 4680 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 0 absent.  Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  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 4684.  Senator Schwertner moved that HB 4684 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 0 absent.  Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Schwertner 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 4686.  Senator Menéndez moved that HB 4686 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 0 absent.  Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Menéndez 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 4691.  Senator Fallon moved that HB 4691 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 0 absent.  Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Fallon 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 4692.  Senator Nichols moved that HB 4692 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 0 absent.  Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  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 4694.  Senator Schwertner moved that HB 4694 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 0 absent.  Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Schwertner 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 4696.  Senator Menéndez moved that HB 4696 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 0 absent.  Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Menéndez 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 4718.  Senator Fallon moved that HB 4718 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 0 absent.  Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Fallon 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 4723.  Senator Nichols moved that HB 4723 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 0 absent.  Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  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 4724.  Senator Schwertner moved that HB 4724 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 0 absent.  Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Schwertner 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 4729.  Senator Menéndez moved that HB 4729 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 0 absent.  Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Menéndez 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 4733.  Senator Fallon moved that HB 4733 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 0 absent.  Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Fallon 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 304.  Senator Nichols moved that HB 304 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 0 absent.  Senator Alvarado submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Schwertner 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 10:52 AM the Chair moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr., Chair

 

 

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Favianna Moreno, Clerk