Minutes — Senate Committee on Business & Commerce (May 2, 2019)

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Minutes of the Senate Committee on Business & Commerce for Thursday, May 2, 2019, 8:00 AM, with Senator Kelly Hancock as chair, in Austin, Texas. The minutes record that the chair called the meeting to order with a quorum present, and that the committee reported bills including HB 125 and HB 387 back to the full senate with the recommendation that the bills do pass, each by a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. The minutes also record bills laid out and left pending after public testimony was closed, including SB 699 and HB 309. The committee stood recessed at 8:52 AM subject to the call of the chair.

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MINUTES

SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS & COMMERCE
Thursday, May 2, 2019
8:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room E1.016

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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule 11.10 and 11.18, a public hearing of
the Senate Committee on Business & Commerce was held on Thursday, May 2, 2019, in the
Capitol Extension, Room E1.016, at Austin, Texas.

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MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Kelly Hancock, Chair Senator John Whitmire
Senator Robert Nichols, Vice Chair
Senator Donna Campbell
Senator Brandon Creighton
Senator José Menéndez
Senator Angela Paxton
Senator Charles Schwertner
Senator Judith Zaffirini

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The chair called the meeting to order at 8:00 AM. There being a quorum present, the following
business was transacted:

The chair laid out HB 125 as a matter of pending business. Senator Menendez moved that HB
125 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
The chair moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 387 as a matter of pending business. Senator Creighton moved that HB
387 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
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The chair moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 982, in lieu of SB 2340 by West. Senator Nichols moved that HB 982 be
reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
The chair moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 1443 in lieu of SB 699 by Hall. Senator Nichols moved that HB 1443 be
reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
The chair moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 1463 as a matter of pending business. Senator Nichols moves adoption of
the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that
CSHB 1463 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1
absent. The chair moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 1554 as a matter of pending business. Senator Zaffirini moved that HB
1554 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
The chair moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 1555 as a matter of pending business. Senator Zaffirini moved that HB
1555 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
The chair moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 1655 in lieu of SB 1318 by Johnson. Senator Nichols moved that HB 1655
be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
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The chair moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 1900 in lieu of SB 1036 by Taylor. Senator Nichols moved that HB 1900
be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
The chair moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 1902 in lieu of SB 1035 by Taylor. Senator Nichols moved that HB 1902
be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
The chair moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 1940 as a matter of pending business. Senator Creighton moved that HB
1940 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
The chair moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 2196 in lieu of SB 1463 by Nichols. Senator Nichols moved adoption of
the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols moved that HB
2196 do not pass but that the committee substitute do pass and be recommended to the full
senate. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1
absent. The chair moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 2228 as a matter of pending business. Senator Nichols moved that HB
2228 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
The chair moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 2333 as a matter of pending business. Senator Creighton moved adoption
of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Creighton moved that
HB 2333 do not pass but that the committee substitute do pass and be recommended to the full
senate. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1
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absent. The chair moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 2697 in lieu of SB 269 by Zaffirini. Senator Zaffirini moved that HB 2697
be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed. The
motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
The chair moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Nichols assumed the chair.

The chair laid out HB 1385 as a matter of pending business. Senator Hancock moved that HB
1385 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
The chair moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 1667 in lieu of SB 897 by Hancock. Senator Hancock moved that HB
1667 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
The chair moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 1944 as a matter of pending business. Senator Hancock moved that HB
1944 be reported back to the full senate with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.
The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
The chair moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local & Uncontested
Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 1997 in lieu of SB 1655 by Hancock. Senator Hancock moved adoption of
the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Hancock moved that HB
1997 do not pass but that the committee substitute do pass and be recommended to the full
senate. The motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1
absent. The chair moved that the bill be recommended for placement on the Local &
Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Hancock resumed the chair.
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The chair laid out SB 699 and recognized the author, Senator Hall, to explain the bill. Witnesses
registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved that the public testimony
be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that SB 699 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 309 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Perry to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved
that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that
HB 309 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 2779 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Rodriguez to explain the
bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair
moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair
moved that HB 2779 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 1540 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Hall, to explain the bill.
Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair moved
that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair moved that
HB 1540 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 1535 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Nichols, to explain the
bill. Senator Nichols sent up the committee substitute. The chair recognized the author to explain
the difference between the substitute and the bill as filed. 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 1535 be left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 1757 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Schwertner, to explain
the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair
moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair
moved that HB 1757 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 3441 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Schwertner, to explain
the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair
moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair
moved that HB 3441 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.
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The chair laid out HB 2790 and recognized the Senator Menendez, in the absence of the sponsor,
to explain the bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.
The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The
chair moved that HB 2790 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Creighton assumed the chair.

The chair laid out HB 1894 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Hancock, to explain the
bill. Senator Hancock sent up the committee substitute. The chair recognized the author to
explain the difference between the substitute and the bill as filed. 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 1894 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 2325 and recognized the Senate Sponsor, Senator Hancock, to explain the
bill. Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair
moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered. The chair
moved that HB 2325 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Hancock resumed the chair.

There being no further business, at 8:52 AM Senator Hancock moved that the Committee stand
recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.

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Senator Kelly Hancock, Chair

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Kennedy Calvo, Clerk

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