Texas State Senator

Robert Nichols 2009 - 81st Regular - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 2)

Legislative Session

Sponsor of Legislation

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Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB77

Filed
11/10/08  
Out of House Committee
4/8/09  
Voted on by House
4/23/09  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the collateralization of certain public funds and to custodians with which certain pledged securities may be deposited; providing administrative penalties.

Co-Author of Legislation

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Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1023

Filed
 
Out of Senate Committee
5/7/09  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the exercise of eminent domain authority.
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Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1098

Filed
 
Out of Senate Committee
4/22/09  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the issuance of "Choose Life" license plates and the creation of the Choose Life account in the general revenue fund.
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Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1443

Filed
 
Out of Senate Committee
4/29/09  
Voted on by Senate
5/4/09  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the academic costs charged to resident undergraduate students by general academic teaching institutions and to certain reports regarding certain costs of those institutions.

Primary Author of Legislation

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Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1117

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the appeal of certain ad valorem tax determinations through binding arbitration.
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Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1128

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for medical equipment used by physicians in certain areas of this state.
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Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1129

Filed
 
Out of Senate Committee
3/30/09  
Voted on by Senate
4/9/09  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to membership on and reporting requirements of the child fatality review team committee.
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Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1169

Filed
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to abolishing the Private Sector Prison Industries Oversight Authority and to the certification and operation of private sector prison industries programs.
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Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1170

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to health care services provided or paid by a hospital district or public hospital.
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Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1171

Filed
 
Out of Senate Committee
4/14/09  
Voted on by Senate
4/23/09  
Out of House Committee
5/22/09  
Voted on by House
5/27/09  
Governor Action
6/19/09  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Enrolled
5/28/09  
Relating to certain health-related reports, records, and information.
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Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1172

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to on-site surveys of home and community support services agencies.
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Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1360

Filed
 
Out of Senate Committee
4/20/09  
Voted on by Senate
4/30/09  
Out of House Committee
5/6/09  
Voted on by House
5/12/09  
Governor Action
5/23/09  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Enrolled
5/13/09  
Relating to the deadlines for commencement and completion of the Lake Columbia reservoir project.
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Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1361

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity for water or sewer services.
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Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1432

Filed
 
Out of Senate Committee
4/14/09  
Voted on by Senate
4/23/09  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the investigation, prosecution, and punishment of criminal Medicaid fraud and certain other offenses related to Medicaid fraud; providing penalties.
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Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1473

Filed
 
Out of Senate Committee
4/1/09  
Voted on by Senate
4/9/09  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to employment services programs for certain residents receiving services from public hospitals or hospital districts.