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