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Votes at a glance: special-session actions and outcomes
Summary
Summary of final outcomes from the July 13, 2016 third special session: several House and Senate bills passed and were transmitted for enrollment or further consideration; one House bill failed.
The House recorded final outcomes on several bills considered during its third special session. Key results:
- HB 3002 (State Fair Park amendments): Passed House 69–0; referred to the Senate for consideration. - HB 3001 (Tax credit review amendments): Passed House 69–1; transmitted to the Senate. - HB 3003 (Unmanned aircraft amendments): Passed House 67–2; transmitted to the Senate. - HB 3004 (Criminal justice reinvestment amendments, as amended): Passed House 64–5; transmitted to the Senate. - HB 3005 (Grandparent rights amendments): Failed final passage in the House 27–40 and was referred for filing.
The House also lifted and passed Senate-origin bills for second and third reading under suspension of the rules; they were signed by the Speaker and returned to the Senate for the President’s signature or enrollment:
- SB 3001 (Controlled substance database modifications): Passed House 61–0 (to be enrolled and transmitted to the Governor). - SB 3002 (Economic development revisions, including enterprise data-center tax provisions): Passed House 60–7 (to be enrolled and transmitted to the Governor). - SB 3003 (Judicial nominating commission amendments): Passed House 67–0 (to be enrolled and transmitted to the Governor). - SB 3004 (Continuing care retirement community amendments): Passed House 59–8 (to be enrolled and transmitted to the Governor).
Several motions were carried by the constitutionally required two-thirds majority to suspend rules and move bills to third reading. The House adjourned sine die at the close of business.
