Minutes — Senate Committee on Business & Commerce (April 11, 2023)

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Minutes of the Senate Committee on Business & Commerce public hearing on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, called to order by the Chair at 8:30 AM. The record votes were 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent on CSSB 1119, SB 1212, CSSB 1514, CSSB 1659 and CSSB 2119, and 8 ayes, 3 nays, 0 absent on SB 986. Bills laid out and left pending included SB 1431, SB 983, SB 2232, SB 2233, SB 1170, SB 2269, CSSB 1404, SB 2493, CSSB 1344, SB 1219, SB 958, CSSB 1607 and SB 1111. The committee stood in recess at 10:49 AM, was called back to order at 4:49 PM, and stood recessed again at 5:41 PM.

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MINUTES

SENATE
COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS & COMMERCE

Tuesday,
April 11, 2023

8:30
AM

Capitol
Extension, Room E1.012

*****

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 11,
2023, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.012, at Austin, Texas.

*****

MEMBERS PRESENT: | MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Charles
 Schwertner, Chair | None
Senator Phil King, Vice
 Chair
Senator Brian Birdwell
Senator Donna Campbell
Senator Brandon
 Creighton
Senator Nathan Johnson
Senator Lois Kolkhorst
Senator José Menéndez
Senator Mayes Middleton
Senator Robert Nichols
Senator Judith
 Zaffirini

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

The following members
arrived after the roll was called: Senator Menéndez.

The Chair laid out SB 1119
by Senator Kolkhorst as a matter of pending business. Senator King

sent up the committee
substitute to SB 1119. The Chair recognized the author to explain the

difference between the
committee substitute and the bill as filed. The Chair moved adoption of

the committee substitute;
without objection, it was so ordered. Senator King moved that SB 1119

do not pass but the
committee substitute do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record
vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 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 SB 986
by Senator Creighton as a matter of pending business. Senator King

moved that SB 986 be
reported favorably to the full Senate with the recommendation that it do

pass and be printed. The
motion carried with a record vote of 8 ayes, 3 nays, 0 present not

voting, and 0 absent.

The Chair laid out SB 1212
by Senator Johnson as a matter of pending business. Senator King

sent up the committee
substitute to SB 1212. The Chair recognized the author to explain the

difference between the
committee substitute and the bill as filed. The Chair moved adoption of

the committee substitute;
without objection, it was so ordered. Senator King moved that SB 1212

do not pass but the
committee substitute do pass and be printed. The motion carried with a record
vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 0 absent.

Senator King assumes the
chair.

The Chair laid out CSSB 1514
by Senator Schwertner as a matter of pending business. Senator

Nichols moved adoption of
the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols
moved that SB 1514 do not pass but the committee substitute do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present
not voting, and 0 absent. 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 CSSB 1659
by Senator Schwertner as a matter of pending business. Senator

Nichols moved adoption of
the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols
moved that SB 1659 do not pass but the committee substitute do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present
not voting, and 0 absent. 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 CSSB 2119
by Senator Schwertner as a matter of pending business. Senator

Nichols moved to withdraw
the previous committee substitute that was considered at the March

30, 2023 Hearing. Without
objection, it was so ordered. Senator Schwertner sent up a new committee substitute
to SB 2119. The Chair recognized the author to explain the difference between
the committee substitute and the bill as filed. Senator Nichols moved adoption
of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. Senator Nichols
moved that SB 2119 do not pass but the committee substitute do pass and be
printed. The motion carried with a record vote of 11 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present
not voting, and 0 absent. Senator Nichols moved that the bill be recommended
for placement on the Local & Uncontested Calendar; without objection, it
was so ordered.

Senator Schwertner
resumed the chair.

The Chair laid out SB 1431
and recognized the author, Senator Hinojosa, to explain the bill.

Individuals 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 1431 be left

pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 983
and recognized the author, Senator Paxton, to explain the bill.

Senator King sent up the
committee substitute to SB 983. The Chair recognized the author to explain the
difference in 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
SB 983 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 2232
and recognized the author, Senator LaMantia, to explain the bill.

Witness 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

SB 2232 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 2233
and recognized the author, Senator LaMantia, to explain the bill.

Witness 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

SB 2233 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 1170
and recognized the author, Senator Perry, to explain the bill.

Individuals 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 1170 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 2269
and recognized the author, 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 SB 2269 be left pending; without objection, it
was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 1404
by Senator Parker and recognized Senator Creighton, to explain the bill.
Senator King sent up the committee substitute to SB 1404. The Chair recognized Senator
Creighton to explain the difference in the substitute and the bill as filed.
The Chair moved adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was
so ordered. 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 CSSB 1404 be left pending;
without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 1644
by Senator Parker and recognized Senator Creighton, to explain the bill. Individuals
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 1644 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 1645
by Senator Parker and recognized Senator Creighton, to explain the bill. Individuals
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 1645 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 1646
by Senator Parker and recognized Senator Creighton, to explain the bill. Individuals
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 1646 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 2493
and recognized the author, Senator Middleton, 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 SB 2493 be left pending; without objection, it
was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 1344
and recognized the author, Senator Nichols, to explain the bill. Senator King
sent up the committee substitute to SB 1344. The Chair recognized the author to

explain the difference
between the committee substitute and the bill as filed. The Chair moved
adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. 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 CSSB 1344 be

left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 1866
and recognized the author, Senator Nichols, to explain the bill. Senator King
sent up the committee substitute to SB 1866. The Chair recognized the author to

explain the difference
between the committee substitute and the bill as filed. The Chair moved
adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. 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 CSSB 1866 be

left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 1075
and recognized the author, Senator King, to explain the bill. Senator King sent
up the committee substitute to SB 1075. The Chair recognized the author to

explain the difference
between the committee substitute and the bill as filed. The Chair moved
adoption of the committee substitute; without objection, it was so ordered. 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 CSSB 1075 be

left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 1219
and recognized the author, Senator Kolkhorst, to explain the bill. Individuals
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 1219 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 958
and recognized the author, Senator Campbell, 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 SB 958 be left pending; without objection, it was
so ordered.

At 10:49 AM, the Chair
moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair.

At 4:49 PM, the Chair
called the meeting back to order.

The Chair laid out SB 1607
and recognized the author, Senator Kolkhorst, to explain the bill. Senator
Kolkhorst sent up the committee substitute to SB 1607. The Chair recognized the
author to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the bill
as filed. The Chair moved adoption of the committee substitute; without
objection, it was so ordered. 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 CSSB 1607 be

left pending; without
objection, it was so ordered.

The Chair laid out SB 1621
and recognized the author, Senator Kolkhorst, 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 SB 1621 be left pending; without objection, it
was so ordered.

Senator Nichols assumed
the chair.

The Chair laid out SB 1111
and recognized the author, 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 SB 1111 be left pending; without objection, it
was so ordered.

Senator Schwertner
resumed the chair.

There being no further
business, at 5:41 PM, the Chair moved that the Committee stand

recessed subject to the
call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.

_________________________________________

Senator Charles
Schwertner, Chair

________________________________________

Annika Vandayar, Clerk

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