MINUTES

 

SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

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 Health & Human Services was held on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, in the Senate Chamber.

 

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MEMBERS PRESENT:		MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Lois Kolkhorst, Chair		None
Senator Charles Perry, Vice Chair
Senator Dawn Buckingham
Senator Donna Campbell
Senator Peter Flores
Senator Nathan Johnson
Senator Borris Miles
Senator Beverly Powell
Senator Kel Seliger

 

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The chair called the meeting to order at 8:03 AM. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:

 

The chair laid out SB 708 and recognized the author, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Seliger sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Zaffirini to explain

the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.

 

The chair called invited individuals to provide invited testimony on CSSB 708.

 

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that CSSB 708 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out SB 1818 and recognized the author, Senator Zaffirini, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Seliger sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Zaffirini to explain

the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.

 

The chair called invited individuals to provide invited testimony on CSSB 1818.

 

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that CSSB 1818 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out SB 2111 and recognized the author, Senator Watson, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Seliger sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Watson to explain

the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.

 

The chair called invited individuals to provide invited testimony on CSSB 2111.

 

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that CSSB 2111 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out SB 2086 and recognized the author, Senator Hinojosa, to explain the bill.

 

The chair called invited individuals to provide invited testimony on SB 2086.

 

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that SB 2086 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out SB 792 and recognized the author, Senator Perry, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Perry sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Perry to explain

the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.

 

The chair called invited individuals to provide invited testimony on CSSB 792.

 

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that CSSB 792 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out SB 1991 and recognized the author, Senator Buckingham, to explain the bill.

 

The chair called invited individuals to provide invited testimony on SB 1991.

 

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that SB 1991 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

The chair laid out SB 1782 and recognized Senator Flores, in the absence of the author, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Perry sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Flores to explain

the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.

 

No witnesses registered or testified on the bill.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that CSSB 1782 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 9:34 AM Senator Perry assumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out SB 560 and recognized the author, Senator Kolkhorst, to explain the bill.

 

Senator Kolkhorst sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Kolkhorst to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.

 

Witnesses registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Perry moved that CSSB 560 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 9:43 AM Senator Kolkhorst resumed the chair.

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out anew CSSB 708.

 

Public witnesses registering and testifying on CSSB 708 are shown on the attached list.

 

The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that CSSB 708 be left pending.

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out anew CSSB 792.

 

Public witnesses registering and testifying on CSSB 792 are shown on the attached list.

 

The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that CSSB 792 be left pending.

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out anew SB 1991.

 

Public witnesses registering and testifying on SB 1991 are shown on the attached list.

 

The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that SB 1991 be left pending.

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out anew SB 2086.

 

Public witnesses registering and testifying on SB 2086 are shown on the attached list.

 

The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that SB 2086 be left pending.

 

As a matter of pending business, the chair laid out anew CSSB 560, CSSB 1782, CSSB 1818, and CSSB 2111.

 

Public witnesses registering and testifying on CSSB 560, CSSB 1782, CSSB 1818, and CSSB 2111 are shown on the attached list.

 

The chair moved that public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved that CSSB 560, CSSB 1782, CSSB 1818, and CSSB 2111 be left pending.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 470.

 

The chair withdrew the old committee substitute that was laid out during the April 9th hearing.

 

Senator Kolkhorst sent up the new committee substitute for Senate Bill 470 and the chair recognized Senator Kolkhorst to explain the new committee substitute.

 

Senator Flores moved the adoption of the new committee substitute for Senate Bill 470; without

objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Miles moved that SB 470 do not pass but that CSSB 470 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 Seliger moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested

Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

 

At 10:01 AM Senator Kolkhorst resumed the chair.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1119.

 

Senator Perry sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Lucio to explain

the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.

 

Senator Perry moved the adoption of the committee substitute for Senate Bill 1119; without

objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Perry moved that SB 1119 do not pass but that CSSB 1119 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.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1120.

 

Senator Perry sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Lucio to explain

the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.

 

Senator Perry moved the adoption of the committee substitute for Senate Bill 1120; without

objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Perry moved that SB 1120 do not pass but that CSSB 1120 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.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1121.

 

Senator Perry sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Lucio to explain

the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.

 

Senator Perry moved the adoption of the committee substitute for Senate Bill 1121; without

objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Perry moved that SB 1121 do not pass but that CSSB 1121 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.

 

The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1124.

 

Senator Perry moved that SB 1124 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.

 

The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 1312.

 

Senator Perry moved that SB 1312 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 Perry 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 SB 1313.

 

Senator Perry sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Lucio to explain

the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.

 

Senator Perry moved the adoption of the committee substitute for Senate Bill 1313; without

objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Perry moved that SB 1313 do not pass but that CSSB 1313 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.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 916.

 

Senator Perry moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so

ordered.

 

Senator Perry moved that SB 916 do not pass but that CSSB 916 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 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 CSSB 1177.

 

Senator Perry moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so

ordered.

 

Senator Perry moved that SB 1177 do not pass but that CSSB 1177 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 Perry 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 CSSB 1235.

 

The chair withdrew the old committee substitute that was laid out during the April 2nd hearing.

 

Senator Buckingham sent up the new committee substitute for Senate Bill 1235 and the chair recognized Senator Buckingham to explain the new committee substitute.

 

Senator Perry moved the adoption of the new committee substitute for Senate Bill 1235; without

objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Perry moved that SB 1235 do not pass but that CSSB 1235 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.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 1279.

 

Senator Perry moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so

ordered.

 

Senator Perry moved that SB 1279 do not pass but that CSSB 1279 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 Perry 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 SB 1565.

 

Senator Perry moved that SB 1565 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 Perry 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 CSSB 1805.

 

Senator Perry moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so

ordered.

 

Senator Perry moved that SB 1805 do not pass but that CSSB 1805 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 Perry 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 SB 1834.

 

Senator Perry sent up a committee substitute. The chair explained the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.

 

Senator Kolkhorst moved the adoption of the committee substitute for Senate Bill 1834; without

objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Perry moved that SB 1834 do not pass but that CSSB 1834 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.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 1780.

 

The chair withdrew the old committee substitute that was laid out during the April 9th hearing.

 

Senator Perry sent up the new committee substitute for Senate Bill 1780 and the chair explained the new committee substitute.

 

Senator Perry moved the adoption of the new committee substitute for Senate Bill 1780; without

objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Perry moved that SB 1780 do not pass but that CSSB 1780 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.

 

The Chair laid out as a matter of pending business SB 2040.

 

Senator Perry moved that SB 2040 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 Perry 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 CSSB 2138.

 

Senator Perry moved the adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so

ordered.

 

Senator Perry moved that SB 2138 do not pass but that CSSB 2138 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.

 

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business CSSB 2316.

 

The chair withdrew the old committee substitute that was laid out during the April 9th hearing.

 

Senator Perry sent up the new committee substitute for Senate Bill 2316 and the chair explained the new committee substitute.

 

Senator Perry moved the adoption of the new committee substitute for Senate Bill 2316; without

objection, it was so ordered.

 

Senator Perry moved that SB 2316 do not pass but that CSSB 2316 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 Perry 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 10:24 AM Senator Perry moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.

 

 

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Senator Lois Kolkhorst, Chair

 

 

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Daniel Manks, Clerk