WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services Committee
April 8, 2003 - 9:00A
SB 528
Registering, but not testifying:
On: Janda, Steve State Trama System Director (Texas
Department of Health), Austin, TX
SB 612
FOR: Woolbert, Lynda Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
(Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Banning, Tom Lobbyist (Texas Academy of Family
Physicians), Austin, TX
Brown, Stephen Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical
Association), Austin, TX
Kroll, Carrie Director of Advocacy and Public Health
(Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Stone, Sam Attorney (Texas Academy of Physician
Assistants), Austin, TX
Wall, Matt Associate General Counsel (Texas Hospital
Association), Austin, TX
Willmann, James Attorney (Texas Nurses Association),
Austin, TX
Young, Jenny Lobbyist (Texas Academy of Internal
Medicine), Austin, TX
SB 669
ON: Benham, Rose Director, Child Protective Services
(Protective and Regulatory Services), Austin,
TX
Malinak III, Frank Texas Ranger (Texas Ranger),
Bryan, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Gaylor, Tom Deputy Executive Director (Texas
Municipal Police Association), Austin, TX
White, Mike Sheriff (Orange County Sheriff), Orange,
TX
SB 691
FOR: Walker, Craig Healthcare Technology (Healthcare
Vision, Inc.), Fort Worth, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Banda, Jennifer Director, Governmental Affairs
(Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Brown, Stephen Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical
Association), Austin, TX
On: Cox, Nora Senior Policy Advisor (Health and Human
Services Commission), Austin, TX
SB 718
FOR: Dorman-O'Donnell, Margie Registered Nurse (Texas
Nurses Association, Texas Hospital
Association), Fort Worth, TX
Sjoberg, Elizabeth Associate General Cousel (Texas
Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Berger, Ed Vice-President, Advocacy & Public Policy
(Seton Healthcare Netword), Austin, TX
Glenn, Eric Legislative Manager (Humana, Inc.),
Austin, TX
O'Brien, Michelle Sister, Registered Nurse (Christus
Santa Rosa Healthcare), San Antonio, TX
Rasco, Bill President and CEO (Greater San Antonio
Hosptial Council), San Antonio, TX
Shauer, Tim Health Care (Memorial Herman Healthcare
System), Houston, TX
Willmann, James Attorney (Texas Nurses Association),
Austin, TX
Woolbert, Lynda Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
(Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice),
Austin, TX
SB 990
FOR: Conner, Ben Retired (Self), Richmond, TX
Conner, Gladys Retired (Self), Richmond, TX
Ferguson, Billie Retired Social Worker (Texans
Supporting State Schools), Dallas, TX
Ferguson, Charles Retired (Texans Supporting State
Schools), Dallas, TX
Garza, J.G. Retired (Teans Supporting State
Schools), Austin, TX
Gordon, Bee Berry Retired (Self and daughter),
Austin, TX
Miller, Jim Retired (Texans Supporting State
Schools), Carrollton, TX
Snyder, Ruth Retired (Family), Austin, TX
Stephens, Mike Retired (PART Association for the
Retarded), Denton, TX
Ward, Nancy (Self and daughter), Fort Worth, TX
AGAINST: Bright, Mike Executive Director (The ARC of Texas),
Austin, TX
Garnett, Richard Doctor, Counseling (The ARC of
Texas), Fort Worth, TX
Horton, Colleen Children's Policy Specialist (Texas
Center for Disability Studies), Austin, TX
Kafka, Bob Organizer (Institute for Disability
Access/ADAPT), Austin, TX
Miller, Richard Organizer (Self), Austin, TX
Murphree, Susan Disability Policy Specialist
(Advocay, Inc.), Austin, TX
ON: Marshall, Susan Public Policy Director (Texas
Council for Developmental Disabilites),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Donelson, Olivia Dir, Sr. Adult Ministry, Tarryton
UMC (Son, Austin State School), Austin, TX
Garza, Mary Lou Retired (Texans Supporting State
Schools), Austin, TX
Garza, Monica School Teacher (Texans Supporting
State Schools), McAllen, TX
Gronfein, Dana School Teacher (Texans Supporting
State Schools), McKinney, TX
Haywood, Beverly Retired (Sibling/Legal Gaurdian,
Austin State School), Round Rock, TX
Searight, Sarah Sister of client in Austin State
School (Self), Austin, TX
Walters, William School Teacher (Texans Supporting
State Schools), Allen, TX
Against: Brewer, Hellen Sister, Advocacy Consultant (Seton
Healthcare Network), Austin, TX
Hawkins, Troy (Self), Austin, TX
Hoffman, John Volunteer (ADAPT), Austin, TX
McPhail, Jennifer Organizer (ADAPT), Austin, TX
Mizcles, Amy Governmental Affairs (Disability Policy
Consortium), Austin, TX
Schnall, Rona Organizer (Self), Austin, TX
Templeton, James Organizer (Self), Austin, TX
Wittie, David Organizer (ADAPT), Austin, TX
On: Adams, Chris Asst. Dir., Dir-TX Mntal Retardation
Fac (Texas Department of Mental Health and
Mental Retardation), Austin, TX
Meinkowsky, John Policy Advocate (Self), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
For: Ferguson, Billie Retired Social Worker (Texans
Supporting State Schools), Dallas, TX
SB 1028
FOR: Camacho, Jose Executive Director (Texas Assn. of
Community Health Centers), Austin, TX
SB 1086
FOR: Sandlin, Bennett Attorney (Texas Municipal League),
Austin, TX
AGAINST: Moore, Leila Humane Society (Bastrop County Humane
Society), Bastrop, TX
Nordyke, Pat Executive Director (Texas Federation of
Humane Societies), Austin, TX
Powell, Laural Animal Control (Texas Animal Control
Association), San Benito, TX
Sabatucci, Jay Animal Welfare (The Humane Society of
the US), Arlington, TX
Trimble, Skip Attorney (Texas Humane Legislation
Network), Dallas, TX
ON: Mahlow, Jane Public Health Veterinarian (Texas
Department of Health), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
Against: Cockcroft, Margaret Real Estate (Spindletop Dog
Rescue Group), Austin, TX
Coller, Anne Housewife (Texas Humane Legislation
Network), Midland, TX
Hendrix, Susan Media Consultant (Texas Humane
Legislation Network), Austin, TX
Holloway, Cile (Self), Frisco, TX
Johnson, Howard Veterinarian (Self), Dripping
Springs, TX
SB 1131
FOR: Lewis, Bill Publisher, The Keller Citizen (Mothers
Against Drunk Driving), Argyle, TX
McComas, Beverly School Psychologist (Self)
Sjoberg, Elizabeth Associate General Counsel (Texas
Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Stewart, Ronald Surgeon (Self), San Antonio, TX
Wigley, Lee Ellen Retail Management (Self), Austin,
TX
AGAINST: Porter, Quentin Municipal Court Director (TML and
Texas Municipal Courts Association), San
Antonio, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Berger, Ed VP - Advocacy & Public Policy (SETON
Healthcare Network), Austin, TX
Crowe, Michael Attorney/Lobbyist (El Paso County
Hospital District), Austin, TX
Dorman-O'Donnell, Margie Registered Nurse (Texas
Nurses Association), Austin, TX
Gill, John Physician (Self), Dallas, TX
O'Brien, Sister Michele Registered Nurse (Christus
Santa Rosa Healthcare), San Antonio, TX
Peters, Richard Consultant (Texas Association of
Public and Nonprofit Hospitals), Austin, TX
Rasco, Bill President and CEO (Greater San Antonio
Hospital Council), San Antonio, TX
Schauer, Tim Health Care (Memorial Hermann
Healthcare System), Houston, TX
Sprinkle, G.K. Public Policy Strategist (Texas
Ambulance Association), Austin, TX
Waldi, Shari Consultant (Hospital Corp of America),
Austin, TX
On: Cox, Catheryn Policy Analyst (Texas State
Comptroller), Austin, TX
Jimmerson, Beverly Analyst (Comptroller), Austin, TX
Perkins, Katheryn Chief, Bureau of Emergency
Management (Texas Department of Health),
Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
For: Brown, Stephen Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical
Association), Austin, TX
SB 1182
FOR: Forsten, Alfred Retired (Texas Council MHMR/Consumer
Advocate), Houston, TX
Lynn, Robert Retired (TCMHMR Board Members),
Colleyville, TX
Nickerson, Jim MHMR Board Member - Lakes Regional
(MHMR Community Centers), Pittsburg, TX
Polzin, Donald Executive Director Gulf Bend MHMR
Center (Texas Council of Community MHMR
Centers), Victoria, TX
Winburn, Mike Director (Gulf Coast Center),
Galveston, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Bright, Mike Executive Director (The ARC of Texas),
Austin, TX
Brown, Stephen Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical
Association), Austin, TX
Lovelace, Joe Family Member (National Alliance for
the Mentally Ill), Austin, TX
On: McKimmey, Gerry Deputy Commissioner Community
Programs (Texas Department of Mental Health
and Mental Retardation), Austin, TX
SB 1194
Registering, but not testifying:
On: Lutz, Judy Director Child Care Licensing (Texas
Department Protective and Regulatory
Services), Austin, TX
SB 1202
FOR: Brewer, Sister Helen Advocacy Consultant (Seton
Healthcare Network), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Brown, Stephen Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical
Association), Austin, TX
Coleman, Carrie Deputy Director (Texas Association
of Heath Plans), Austin, TX
Crowe, Michael Attorney/Lobbyist (El Paso County
Hospital District), Austin, TX
Dorman O'Donnell, Margie Registered Nurse (Texas
Nurses Association), Austin, TX
O'Brien, Sister Michele Registered Nurse (Christus
Santa Rosa Healthcare), San Antonio, TX
Sjoberg, Elizabeth Associate General Counsel (Texas
Hospital Association), Austin, TX
SB 1204
FOR: Lloyd, Roberta Assistant County Attorney (Mike
Stafford, Harris County Attorney), Houston,
TX
ON: Keig, Lowell Assistant Attorney General (Attorney
General's Office), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Fenz, Caton Legislative Coordinator (Harris County
Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
Against: Caballero, Leticia Director of Governmental
Relations (Texas Health Care Association),
Austin, TX
Thomason, David Vice President of Advocacy (Texas
Association of Homes and Services for the
Aging), Austin, TX
SB 1225
FOR: Shafer, Teresa Administrator - OPO (Lifelift Organ
Donation Center), Fort Worth, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Hodge, Ernest Surgeon (Texas Transplantation
Society), Austin, TX
Ott, Patricia Chair, Justices of the Peace
Legislative (Justices of the Peace &
Constables Association of Texas, Inc.),
Austin, TX
Reece, Laurie Executive Director (Texas
Transplantation Society), Austin, TX
SB 1314
FOR: Denton, Craig Reg. VP Sales (Walsh Health Care), San
Antonio, TX
Stone, Sam Attorney (Texas Wholesale Druggists
Association), Austin, TX
ON: Tennyson, Susan Bureau Chief, Bureau of Food & Drug
(Texas Department of Health), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Gonzales, David Director of Public Affairs (Texas
Pharmacy Association), Austin, TX
Leo, Myra Consultant (Wholesale Distributors:
McKesson, Cardinal Amerisource, Bergen),
Austin, TX
Reagan, Karen Director of Government Relations
(Texas Retailers Association), Austin, TX
Santos, Frank (Pharmaceutical Research and
Manufacturers of America), Austin, TX
On: Gladden, Patricia Policy Analyst (Texas Health and
Human Services Commission), San Saba, TX
SB 1317
Registering, but not testifying:
On: Tennyson, Susan Cheif, Bureau of Food and Drug
Safety (Texas Department of Health), Austin,
TX
SB 1400
ON: Tennyson, Susan Chief, Bureau of Food and Drug
Safety (Texas Department of Health), Austin,
TX
SB 1409
FOR: Rodriguez, Ernesto Licensed Paramedic (American
Heart Association), Fort Worth, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Welsh, Dinah Director, State Affairs (Texas Hospital
Association), Austin, TX
On: Arnold, Jim EMS Director (Texas Department of
Health), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
For: Smith, Eileen Public Info. Advocacy Officer
(American Heart Association), Austin, TX
SB 1410
FOR: Hayes, Aaryce Social Worker/Policy Analyst (Advocacy
Inc.), Austin, TX
ON: Bivens, Carolyn Director, Adult Protective Services
(Texas Department of Protective and
Regulatory Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
Against: Jones, Jerry Attorney (Texas Academy Probate
Attorney), Austin, TX
On: Wallace, Jean Attorney (TX Department of Protective
& Regulatory Services), Austin, TX
SB 1419
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Hodge, Ernest Doctor and President (Texas
Transplantation Society), Austin, TX
Reece, Laurie Executive Director (Texas
Transplantation Society), Austin, TX
SB 1489
FOR: Paynter, Suzii Director; Citizenship Education
(Christian Life Commission- Baptist
Convention of Texas), Austin, TX
Zelasko, Terri Marketing (Texas Foster Family
Assoc.), Southlake, TX
ON: Benham, Rose Director, Child Protective Services
(Protective and Regulatory Services), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Daly, Richard Government Relations (Texas Catholic
Conference-Catholic Charities), Austin, TX
SB 1549
FOR: McDonald, Ellen RN (Alzheimer's Association
Coalition of Texas), Houston, TX
ON: Gold, Marc Government (Texas Department of Human
Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Jackson, Sarah Public Policy Director (Alzheimer's
Association Coalition of Texas), Austin, TX
Thomason, David VP of Advocacy (Texas Association of
Homes and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX
SB 1764
ON: McClure, Tom Lawyer (Texas Department of MHMR),
Austin, TX