Texas State Senator

Rodney Ellis 2013 - 83rd Regular - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 11)

Legislative Session

Primary Author of Legislation

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Texas Senate Bill SCR15

Urging Congress to enact comprehensive immigration reform.
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Texas Senate Bill SCR2

Urging the United States Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution that overturns Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, establishing that the spending of money to influence elections shall not be construed as speech under the First Amendment, and clarifying that only natural persons are protected by constitutional rights.
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Texas Senate Bill SCR31

Supporting the University of Houston System Board of Regents for their approval of a health science center at the University of Houston.
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Texas Senate Bill SCR34

Recognizing the citizens of West.
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Texas Senate Bill SJR12

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Sent toSOS
 
Proposed Const. Amend.
 
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the periodic review of state and local tax preferences and providing an expiration date for certain tax preferences.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular

Texas Senate Bill SJR44

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Sent toSOS
 
Proposed Const. Amend.
 
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular

Texas Senate Bill SJR6

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Sent toSOS
 
Proposed Const. Amend.
 
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes, and authorizing a limited state video lottery system to be operated at horse and greyhound racetracks and on Indian tribal lands.
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Texas Senate Bill SJR60

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Sent toSOS
 
Proposed Const. Amend.
 
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit using voluntarily paid additional fees and surcharges that are dedicated by law for nondedicated general governmental purposes and to prohibit using that money for certification of appropriations for nondedicated purposes or entities.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular

Texas Senate Bill SJR63

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Sent toSOS
 
Proposed Const. Amend.
 
Proposing a constitutional amendment appropriating money from the economic stabilization fund for purposes of public education.
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Texas Senate Bill SJR7

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Sent toSOS
 
Proposed Const. Amend.
 
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governor to grant one or more reprieves in a capital case.
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Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular

Texas Senate Bill SJR8

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Sent toSOS
 
Proposed Const. Amend.
 
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for the Medicaid program to certain persons.
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Texas Senate Bill SR1014

Welcoming Abiola and Florence Ajimobi to the State Capitol.
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Texas Senate Bill SR1044

In memory of Oliver Brown.
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Texas Senate Bill SR1045

Recognizing Jose Flores on the occasion of his retirement.

Co-Author of Legislation

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Texas Senate Bill SJR13

Filed
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Sent toSOS
 
Proposed Const. Amend.
 
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting to two the number of consecutive terms for which a person may be elected or appointed to hold certain state offices.