WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services Committee
May 7, 2001 - 8:00A
HB 835
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Berger, Ed Vice President, Public Policy (Seton
Healthcare Network), Austin, TX
Bresette, Patrick Associate Director (Center for
Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Chatelle, Melody Legislative Consultant (United Ways
of Texas), Austin, TX
Jones, Susan Director, Health Policy (Texas Hospital
Association), Austin, TX
McGiffert, Lisa Senior Policy Analyst (Consumers
Union), Austin, TX
McPherson, Kim Public Policy Specialist (The Mental
Health Association in Texas), Austin, TX
HB 915
AGAINST: Johnson, Melinda Manager, Government Affairs (Bergen
Brunswig Corporation), Orange, CA
Stone, Sam Attorney (Texas Wholesale Druggers
Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Bresette, Patrick Associate Director (Center for
Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
McGiffert, Lisa Senior Policy Analyst (Consumers
Union), Austin, TX
Mizcles, Amy Public Policy Director (National
Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Texas),
Austin, TX
Against: Wisnoski, Patrick Alan Distribution Center Manager
(Bergen Brunswig Corporation), Carrollton, TX
On: Gladden, Patricia C. Director, State Programs (Texas
Department of Health), Austin, TX
Walton, Joe Program Manager (Texas Department of
Health), Austin, TX
HB 998
Registering, but not testifying:
On: Mahlow, Jane Veterinarian (Texas Department of
Health), Austin, TX
HB 1001
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Carter, Candice State Legislative Representative
(AARP), Austin, TX
Graves, Tim President (Texas Health Care
Association), Austin, TX
Hooser, Greg (Texas Association of Homes and
Services for the Aging), Austin, TX
Latimer, David President (Texas Association of Homes
and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX
Miller, Judith S. Public Policy Director
(Alzheimer's Association Coalition of Texas),
Austin, TX
HB 1004
FOR: Bresette, Patrick Associate Director (Center for
Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Chatelle, Melody Legislative Consultant (United Ways
of Texas), Austin, TX
Corrigan, Jennifer Public Policy Specialist (Texas
Council on Family Violence), Austin, TX
On: Temple, Larry Director, Welfare Reform Initiatives
(Texas Workforce Commission), Austin, TX
HB 1006
FOR: Bresette, Patrick Associate Director (Center for
Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Corrigan, Jennifer Public Policy Specialist (Texas
Council on Family Violence), Austin, TX
On: Temple, Larry Director, Welfare Reform Initiatives
(Texas Workforce Commission), Austin, TX
HB 1072
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Herman, Guy Judge (Statutory Probate Judges of
Texas), Austin, TX
Mizcles, Amy Public Policy Director (National
Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Texas),
Austin, TX
On: Lopez, Chris Attorney (Texas Department of Mental
Health and Mental Retardation), Austin, TX
HB 1187
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Bresette, Patrick Associate Director (Center for
Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Corrigan, Jennifer Public Policy Specialist (Texas
Council on Family Violence), Austin, TX
On: Temple, Larry Director, Welfare Reform Initiatives
(Texas Workforce Commission), Austin, TX
HB 1307
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Bresette, Patrick Associate Director (Center for
Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
On: Hard, Nancy P. Child Care Director (Texas Workforce
Commission), Austin, TX
HB 1591
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Kowalski, Robert Health Data Director (Parkland
Community Health Plan and Texas Association
of Health Plans), Dallas, TX
Rossberg, Cathy Associate Vice President (AMERICAID
Community Care), Dripping Springs, TX
Providing written testimony:
For: Cliett, Charles Director Compliance, Regulatory
Affairs (Community First Health Plans), San
Antonio, TX
HB 1651
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Grigsby, Jeff (Texas Optometric Association),
Midland, TX
Hanna, Mark J. Attorney (Texas Association of
Optometrists), Austin, TX
Neely, Dennis Director, TOA Board (Texas Optometric
Association), Midland, TX
HB 1691
FOR: Borel, Dennis Executive Director (Coalition of
Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Curtis, Frank Legislative Affairs (Texas Association
of Goodwill Industries), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Clark, Jeff Executive Director (National Federation
of Independent Business), Austin, TX
Pinkus, David President (Small Bsuiness United of
Texas), Austin, TX
HB 2103
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Bresette, Patrick Associate Director (Center for
Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
HB 2543
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Heckler, Jeff Lobbyist (Family Forward), Austin, TX
McPherson, Kim Public Policy Specialist (The Mental
Health Association in Texas), Austin, TX
On: Chapmond, Thomas Director of Prevention (Texas
Department of Protective and Regulatory
Services), Austin, TX
HB 2602
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Glover, Sue Legislative Analyst (Texas Association
of Counties), Austin, TX
Rushing, Linda Associate Director (Texas Conference
of Catholic Health Facilities), Austin, TX
On: Linan, Rose Marie Program Specialist (Texas
Department of Health), Austin, TX
Magers, Bonnie Division Director (Texas Department
of Health), Austin, TX
HB 3572
FOR: Fisk, Mary Beth Tissue Director (South Texas Blood
and Tissue Center), San Antonio, TX
Huckelbury, Piper (Self), McKinney, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Headrick, Kelly Associate Vice President (American
Cancer Society), Austin, TX
Reece, Laurie Executive Director (Texas
Transplantation Society), Austin, TX
Rosenfeld, Craig (Self), Dallas, TX
Rushing, Linda Associate Director (Texas Conference
of Catholic Health Facilities), Austin, TX
Schauer, Tim Director, Government Relations
(Memorial Hermann Healthcare System),
Houston, TX
Stone, Sam (Texas Independent Blood Centers),
Austin, TX
SB 1839
FOR: Bragg, David Legislative Counsel (AARP), Austin, TX
Ramsey, Mike President (Texas Trial Lawyers
Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST: Wisdom, Marie B. President and CEO (Advocates for
Nursing Home Reform), Austin, TX
ON: Gilbert, Don Commissioner (Texas Health and Human
Services Commission), Austin, TX
Graves, Tim President (Texas Health Care
Association), Austin, TX
Harper, Gay Nell (Self), Houston, TX
Henderson, Marina Executive Deputy Commissioner
(Texas Health and Human Services Commission),
Austin, TX
Latimer, David President (Texas Association of Homes
and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX
Montemayor, Jose Commissioner (Texas Department of
Insurance), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Ferris, Beth Legislative Representative (Texas
Advocates for Nursing Home Residents),
Austin, TX
Keel, Lara Laneri (Texas Association of Business and
Chambers of Commerce), Austin, TX
Sandlin, Abby Deputy Director (Texas Watch), Austin,
TX