Minutes — Senate Committee on Business & Commerce (April 13, 2021)

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Minutes of a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Business & Commerce on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, in the Senate Chamber, called to order at 8:00 AM by the chair, Senator Kelly Hancock, who moved that testimony be limited to 2 minutes to each witness. Public testimony was taken on bills including SB 1541 by Senator Zaffirini, SB 1028 by Senator Huffman, SB 1262 by Senator Birdwell, SB 1988 by Senator Miles and SB 2124 by Senator Blanco, and these were left pending. The committee substitutes to SB 1580 and SB 1757 were recommended and SB 1809 was reported back to the full senate, each on a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. SB 566 was reported back on 6 ayes, 3 nays, and the committee stood in recess at 10:51 AM.

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MINUTES

SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS &
COMMERCE

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

8:00 AM

Senate Chamber

*****

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 Tuesday,
April 13, 2021, in the Senate Chamber.

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MEMBERS
 PRESENT: | MEMBERS
 ABSENT:
Senator
 Kelly Hancock, Chair | None
Senator
 Robert Nichols, Vice Chair
Senator
 Donna Campbell
Senator
 Brandon Creighton
Senator
 Nathan Johnson
Senator
 José Menéndez
Senator
 Angela Paxton
Senator
 Charles Schwertner
Senator
 John Whitmire

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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 moved that testimony be limited to 2 minutes to each witness. Without
objection, it was so ordered.

The
chair laid out SB 1541 by Senator Zaffirini and recognized the author to
explain the bill. Senator Nichols sent up the committee substitute. The chair
recognized the author to explain the difference in the substitute and the bill
as filed. The chair opened up public testimony SB 1541. Witnesses testifying
and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair closed
public testimony and SB 1541 was left pending.

The
clerk called the roll.

The
chair laid out SB 1028 by Senator Huffman and recognized Senator Zaffirini to
explain the bill. Senator Nichols sent up the committee substitute and
recognized Senator Zaffirini to explain the difference in the substitute and
the bill as filed. The chair opened up public testimony on SB 1028. Witnesses
testifying and registering on the bill are shown the attached list. The chair
closed public testimony and SB 1028 was left pending.

The
chair laid SB 1262 by Senator Birdwell and recognized the author to explain the
bill. The chair opened up public testimony on SB 1262. Witnesses testifying and
registering on the bill are shown the attached list. The chair closed up public
testimony and SB 1262 was left pending.

The
chair laid out SB 1988 by Senator Miles and recognized the author to explain
the bill. The chair opened up public testimony on SB 1988. Witnesses testifying
and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair closed
public testimony and SB 1988 was left pending.

The
chair laid out SB 648 by Senator Springer and recognized the author to explain
the bill. Senator Nichols sent up the committee substitute. The chair
recognized the author to explain the difference in the substitute and the bill
as filed. The chair opened up public testimony on SB 648. Witnesses testifying and
registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair closed public
testimony and SB 648 was left pending.

The
chair laid out SB 1003 by Senator Springer and recognized the author to explain
the bill. The chair opened up public testimony on SB 648. Witnesses testifying
and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair closed
public testimony and SB 1003 was left pending.

The
chair laid out SB 1343 by Senator Taylor and recognized the author to explain
the bill. The chair opened up public testimony on SB 1343. Witnesses testifying
and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair closed
public testimony and SB 1343 was left pending.

The
chair laid out SB 1065 by Senator Alvarado and recognized the author to explain
the bill. Senator Nichols sent up the committee substitute and recognized the
author to explain the difference in the substitute and the bill as filed. The
chair opened up public testimony on SB 1065. Witnesses testifying and
registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

The
chair laid out SB 1020 by Senator Hughes and recognized the author to explain
the bill. The chair opened up public testimony on SB 1020. Witnesses testifying
and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair closed
public testimony and SB 1020 was left pending.

The
chair laid out SB 2122 by Senator Hughes and recognized the author to explain
the bill. Senator Nichols sent up the committee substitute. The chair
recognized the author to explain the difference and the bill as filed. The
chair opened up public testimony on SB 2122. Witnesses testifying and
registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair closed public
testimony and SB 2122 was left pending.

The
chair laid out SB 2124 by Senator Blanco and recognized the author to explain
the bill. The chair opened up public testimony on SB 2124. Witnesses testifying
and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair closed
public testimony and SB 2124 was left pending.

The
chair laid out 668 by Senator Menendez and recognized the author to explain the
bill. Senator Menendez sent up the committee substitute. The chair recognized
the author to explain the difference in the substitute and the bill as filed.
The chair opened up public testimony on SB 668. Witnesses testifying and
registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair closed public
testimony and SB 668 was left pending.

The
chair laid out SB 1170 by Senator Menendez and recognized the author to explain
the bill. The chair opened up public testimony on SB 1170. Witnesses testifying
and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair closed
public testimony and SB 1170 was left pending.

The
chair laid out SB 1538 by Senator Menendez and recognized the author to explain
the bill. The chair left SB 1538 pending.

The
chair laid out by SB 839 by Senator Schwertner and recognized the author to
explain the bill. Senator Schwertner sent up the committee substitute. The
chair recognized the author to explain the difference in the substitute and the
bill as filed. The chair moved that SB 839 was left pending.

The
chair laid out by SB 844 by Senator Schwertner and recognized the author to
explain the bill. Senator Schwertner sent up the committee substitute. The
chair recognized the author to explain the difference in the substitute and the
bill as filed. The chair moved that SB 844 was left pending.

The
chair opened up public testimony on SB 1538. Witnesses testifying and
registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair closed public
testimony and SB 1538 was left pending.

The
chair laid out SB 1097 by Senator Creighton and recognized the author to
explain the bill. Senator Creighton sent up the committee substitute. The chair
recognized the author to explain the difference in the substitute and the bill
as filed. The chair opened up public testimony on SB 1097. Witnesses testifying
and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair closed
public testimony and SB 1097 was left pending.

The chair laid out SB 1783 by Senator Creighton and recognized the author to
explain the bill. Senator Creighton sent up the committee substitute. The chair
recognized the author to explain the difference in the substitute and the bill
as filed. The chair opened up public testimony on SB 1783. Witnesses testifying
and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair closed
public testimony and SB 1783 was left pending.

The
chair laid out SB 1296 by Senator Johnson and recognized the author to explain
the bill. Senator Johnson sent up the committee substitute. The chair
recognized the author to explain the difference in the substitute and the bill
as filed. The chair opened up public testimony on SB 1296. Witnesses testifying
and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair closed
public testimony and SB 1296 was left pending.

The
chair opened up public testimony for SB 839. Witnesses testifying and
registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair closed public
testimony on SB 839.

The
chair opened up public testimony on SB 844. Witnesses testifying and
registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair closed public
testimony on SB 844.

The
chair laid out SB 1606 by Senator Hall and recognized the author to explain the
bill. Senator Creighton sent up the committee substitute. The chair recognized
the author to explain the difference in the substitute and the bill as filed.
The chair opened up public testimony on SB 1606. Witnesses testifying and
registering on the bill are shown on the attached list. The chair closed public
testimony and SB 1606 was left pending.

Senator
Nichols assumed the chair.

The
chair laid out SB 1580, as a matter of pending business, by Senator Hancock.
Senator Hancock moved adoption of the committee substitute. Without objection,
it was so ordered. Senator Hancock moved that SB 1580 do not pass but that the
committee substitute to SB 1580 do pass and be recommended to the full senate.
The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting,
and 0 absent. Senator Hancock moved that CSSB 1580 be recommended for the Local
& Uncontested Calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered.

The
chair laid out SB 1809, as a matter of pending business, by Senator Hancock.
Senator Hancock moved that SB 1809 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 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Hancock
moved that SB 1809 be recommended for the Local & Uncontested Calendar.
Without objection, it was so ordered.

The
chair laid out SB 1757, as a matter of pending business, by Senator Hancock.
Senator Hancock sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized the author
to explain the difference in the substitute and the bill as filed. Senator
Hancock moved adoption of the committee substitute. Without objection, it was
so ordered. Senator Hancock moved that SB 1757 do not pass but that the
committee substitute to SB 1757 do pass and be recommended to the full senate.
The motion carried with a record vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting,
and 0 absent. Senator Hancock moved that CSSB 1757 be recommended for the Local
& Uncontested Calendar. Without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator
Hancock assumed the chair.

The
chair laid out SB 566, as a matter of pending business, by Senator Buckingham.
Senator Nichols moved that SB 566 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 6 ayes, 3 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Hancock
moved that SB 566 be recommended for the Local & Uncontested Calendar.
Without objection, it was so ordered.

There
being no further business to come before the committee, at 10:51 AM, the chair
moved that the committee stand in recess subject to the call of the chair.

__________________________________________

Senator
Kelly Hancock, Chair

__________________________________________

Kennedy
Calvo, Clerk

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