MINUTES

 

SENATE COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

Friday, May 17, 2019

8:00 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 Friday, May 17, 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 8:06 AM. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:

 

The Chair laid out HB 4689 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Schwertner, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4689 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 4689 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4721 and recognized Senator Schwertner, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4721 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 4721 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4747 and recognized Senator Schwertner, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4747 be opened.   The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  The Chair moved that HB 4747 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1135 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Seliger, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 1135 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 1135 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 2736 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Seliger, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 2736 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 2736 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4569 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Seliger, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4569 be opened.  The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  The Chair moved that HB 4569 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1474 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Birdwell, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 1474 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 1474 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 3001 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Birdwell, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 3001 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 3001 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4744 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Birdwell, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4744 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 4744 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 2287 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Rodríguez, to explain the bill.  The Chair sent up a committee substitute.  The Chair recognized Senator Rodríguez to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 2287 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 2287 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 36.  The Chair sent up a committee substitute.  The Chair recognized Senator Rodríguez to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  The Chair moved that HB 36 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 3314 and recognized Senator Rodríguez, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 3314 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 3314 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 956 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Miles, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 956 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 956 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1120 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Miles, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 1120 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 1120 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1174 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Miles, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 1174 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 1174 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4179 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Miles, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4179 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 4179 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4748 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Miles, to explain the bill.  Senator Alvarado sent up a committee substitute.  The Chair recognized Senator Miles to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4748 be opened.  The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  The Chair moved that HB 4748 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4703 and recognized Senator Miles, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  Senator Alvarado sent up a committee substitute.  The Chair recognized Senator Miles to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4703 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 4703 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 2077 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Creighton, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 2077 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 2077 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 2590 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Creighton, to explain the bill.  The Chair sent up a committee substitute.  The chair recognized Senator Creighton to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 2590 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 2590 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 3374 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Creighton, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 3374 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 3374 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4714 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Creighton, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4714 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 4714 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4731 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Creighton, to explain the bill.   The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4731 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 4731 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 9:07 AM  the Chair moved that the Committee stand at ease.

 

At 9:23 AM the Chair reconvened the meeting.

 

At 9:23 AM Senator Schwertner assumed the chair.

 

The Chair laid out HB 2564 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Lucio, Jr., to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 2564 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 2564 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4075 and recognized Senator Lucio, Jr., in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4075 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 4075 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4683 and recognized Senator Lucio, Jr., in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4683 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 4683 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4693 and recognized Senator Lucio, Jr., in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4693 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 4693 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 9:30 AM Senator Lucio, Jr. resumed the chair.

 

The Chair laid out HB 3047 and recognized Senator Schwertner, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 3047 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 3047 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4661 and recognized Senator Schwertner, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  Senator Schwertner sent up a committee substitute.  The Chair recognized Senator Schwertner to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4661 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 4661 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4734 and recognized Senator Schwertner, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4734 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 4734 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1404 and recognized Senator Schwertner, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 1404 be opened.  The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  The Chair moved that HB 1404 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 3203 and recognized Senator Schwertner, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 3203 be opened.  The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  The Chair moved that HB 3203 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 3019 and recognized Senator Schwertner, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 3019 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 3019 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4653 and recognized Senator Schwertner, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  Senator Schwertner sent up a committee substitute.  The chair recognized Senator Schwertner to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4653 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 4653 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 2671 and recognized Senator Schwertner, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 2671 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 2671 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4663 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Fallon, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4663 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 4663 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 2617 and recognized Senator Schwertner, in the absence of the Senate sponsor, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 2617 be opened.  The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  The Chair moved that HB 2617 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 1215 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Alvarado, to explain the bill.  Senator Alvarado sent up a committee substitute.  The Chair recognized Senator Alvarado to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 1215 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 1215 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 2741 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Alvarado, to explain the bill.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 2741 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 2741 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The Chair laid out HB 4667 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Alvarado, to explain the bill.  Senator Alvarado sent up a committee substitute.  The Chair recognized Senator Alvarado to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the house bill as engrossed.  The Chair moved that public testimony for HB 4667 be opened.  The Chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.  The Chair moved that HB 4667 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 9:53 AM  the Chair moved that the Committee stand at ease.

 

At 10:08 AM the Chair reconvened the meeting.

 

The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 956.  Senator Alvarado moved that HB 956 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 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 1135.  Senator Nichols moved that HB 1135 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 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 1215.  Senator Alvarado moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Alvarado moved that HB 1215 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 Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Alvarado 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 1404.  Senator Schwertner moved that HB 1404 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 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 1474.  Senator Menéndez moved that HB 1474 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 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 2077.  Senator Schwertner moved that HB 2077 be reported favorably to the Senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion carried with a record vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.  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 2287.  Senator Alvarado moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Alvarado moved that HB 2287 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 5 ayes, 1 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senate Nichols moved to reconsider the vote by which HB 2287 was sent to the full Senate.  Senator Alvarado moved that HB 2287 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 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 present not voting, and 0 absent.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Alvarado moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 10:17 AM Senator Schwertner assumed the chair.

 

The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2564.  Senator Lucio, Jr. moved that HB 2564 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 1 absent.  Senator Schwertner moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 10:18 AM Senator Lucio, Jr. resumed the chair.

 

The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 2590.  Senator Schwertner moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Schwertner moved that HB 2590 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 Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Nichols 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 2617.  Senator Alvarado moved that HB 2617 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 Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Nichols submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Alvarado 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 2671.  Senator Schwertner moved that HB 2671 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 Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Nichols 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 2736.  Senator Menéndez moved that HB 2736 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 Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Nichols 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 3001.  Senator Alvarado moved that HB 3001 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 Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Nichols submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Alvarado 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 3019.  Senator Fallon moved that HB 3019 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 Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Nichols 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 3047.  Senator Schwertner moved that HB 3047 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 Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Nichols 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 3203.  Senator Menéndez moved that HB 3203 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 Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Nichols 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 3314.  Senator Alvarado moved that HB 3314 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 Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Nichols submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Alvarado 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 3374.  Senator Fallon moved that HB 3374 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 Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Nichols 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 4075.  Senator Schwertner moved that HB 4075 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 Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Nichols submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Alvarado 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 4179.  Senator Menéndez moved that HB 4179 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 Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Nichols 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 4569.  Senator Alvarado moved that HB 4569 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 Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Nichols submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Alvarado 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 4653.  Senator Fallon moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Schwertner moved that HB 4653 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 Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Nichols 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 4661.  Senator Schwertner moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Fallon moved that HB 4661 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 Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Nichols 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 4663.  Senator Fallon moved that HB 4663 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 Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Nichols 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 4667.  Senator Menéndez moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

Senator Menéndez moved that HB 4667 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 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.  Senator Nichols submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Alvarado 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 4683.  Senator Schwertner moved that HB 4683 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 Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Nichols 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 4689.  Senator Schwertner moved that HB 4689 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 Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Nichols 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 4693.  Senator Alvarado moved that HB 4693 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 Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Nichols submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Alvarado 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 4703.  Senator Menéndez moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Menéndez moved that HB 4703 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 Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Nichols 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 4714.  Senator Fallon moved that HB 4714 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 Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Nichols 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 4721.  Senator Schwertner moved that HB 4721 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 Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Nichols 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 4731.  Senator Menéndez moved that HB 4731 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 Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Nichols 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 4734.  Senator Menéndez moved that HB 4734 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 Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Nichols submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Alvarado 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 4744. 

 

Senator Alvarado moved that HB 4744 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 Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Nichols submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Alvarado 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 4747.  Senator Fallon moved that HB 4747 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 Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Nichols 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 4748.  Senator Menéndez moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Alvarado moved that HB 4748 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 Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Nichols submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Alvarado 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 2176.  Senator Menéndez moved that HB 2176 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 1 absent.  Senator Campbell submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Nichols 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 36.  Senator Alvarado moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered.  Senator Menéndez moved that HB 36 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 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 2 absent.  Senator Nichols submitted a motion in writing form requesting unanimous consent to be shown voting aye.  Senator Alvarado 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 10:41 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