WITNESS LIST

Health & Human Services Committee
March 15, 2005 - 9:00A


SB 248
      ON:         Lenarduzzi, Roland Veterinarian (Texas Veterinary
                         Medical Association), Manvel, TX

  Registering, but not testifying:
      For:        Crocker, Maureen Deputy Director of Governmental
                         Affairs (City of Houston), Houston, TX
                  Holloway, Cile Volunteer (Self), Frisco, TX
                  Hubbard, John Lobbyist (Texas Federation of Humane
                         Socities), Austin, TX
                  Johnson, Howard Animal Shelter Veterinarian (Self),
                         Dripping Springs, TX
                  Moore, Leila Director of Humane Societies (Bastrop
                         County Humane Society), Bastrop, TX
                  Nordyke, Patricia Executive Director (Texas
                         Federation of Humane Societies), Manchaca, TX
                  Trimble, Skip Real Estate Executive (Metroplex
                         Animal Coalition), Dallas, TX

SB 271
      FOR:        Davis, Howard Draftsman (Self), Rockwall, TX
                  Davis, Kristi Insurance (Self), Rockwall, TX
                  Turner, Amanda Aerospace (Self), Mesquite, TX
      ON:         Lewis, Candice Student (Austin Civil Liberties
                         Union), Austin, TX

  Registering, but not testifying:
      For:        Cleveland, Tanja Paralegal Student (Self), Rowlett,
                         TX
                  Nevels, Carolyn Childcare Provider (Self), Fort
                         Worth, TX
                  Nevels, John Transportation Administrator (Self),
                         Fort Worth, TX
      On:         Connelly, Marc Allen Assistant General Counsel
                         (Department of State Health Services),
                         Austin, TX
                  Harris, Geraldine State Registrar (Department of
                         State Health Services), Austin, TX

  Providing written testimony:
      For:        Edwards, Brenda Homemaker (The MISS Foundation and
                         her grandson), Weatherford, TX
                  Ellis, Rebekah Accountant (Self), Mesquite, TX

SB 423
      ON:         Garanflo, Jaime Director of Customer Affairs (Texas
                         State Board of Medical Examiners), Austin, TX
                  Whitten, Meredith Policy Analyst (Sunset
                         Commission), Austin, TX

SB 424
      ON:         Garanflo, Jaime Director of Customer Affairs (Texas
                         State Board of Medical Examiners), Austin, TX

  Registering, but not testifying:
      For:        Kroll, Carrie Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric
                         Society), Austin, TX

SB 521
      FOR:        Baumgardner, David Ambulance Service Director (Texas
                         Ambulance Association), Texarkana, TX
                  Sprinkle, G.K. Public Policy Consultant (Texas
                         Ambulance Association), Austin, TX

  Registering, but not testifying:
      On:         Bavousett, Terry State EMS Director (Department of
                         State Health Services), Austin, TX

SB 523
      FOR:        Jurenka, Jerry Anne Volunteer (Texas Affiliate -
                         American Heart Association), Austin, TX
                  Rodriguez, Ernesto Paramedic and Administrator
                         (American Heart Association), Austin, TX
      ON:         Bavousett, Terry State EMS Director (Department of
                         State Health Services), Austin, TX
                  Shelton, Steve Executive Director (East Texas Area
                         Health Education Center/University of Texas
                         Medical Branch), Galveston, TX

  Registering, but not testifying:
      For:        Welsh, Dinah Director of State Affairs (Texas
                         Hospital Association), Austin, TX

SB 563
      ON:         Winter, Raymond Assistant Attorney General (Office
                         of the Attorney General), Austin, TX

SB 626
      FOR:        Kafka, Bob Organizer (ADAPT), Austin, TX
                  McCarthy, Amber Public Policy (National Multiple
                         Sclerosis Society), Austin, TX
                  Mizcles, Amy Director of Governmental Affairs (The
                         Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
                  Murphree, Susan Disability Policy Specialist
                         (Advocacy, Inc.), Austin, TX

  Registering, but not testifying:
      For:        Cranston, Ron Volunteer Disability Rights Advocate
                         (ADAPT), Austin, TX
                  Crowe, Michael Attorney/Lobbyist (Texas Assisted
                         Living Association), Austin, TX
                  Langendorf, Jean Executive Director (United Cerebral
                         Palsy of Texas), Austin, TX
                  McPhail, Jennifer (ADAPT), Austin, TX
                  Park, Jodi Director of Projects and Communications
                         (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities),
                         Austin, TX
                  Stalvey, Beth Public Policy Director (Texas Council
                         for Developmental Disability), Austin, TX
                  Thomas, Stephanie Disability Organizer (Institute
                         for Disability Access), Austin, TX
      On:         Horn, Adelaide Deputy Commissioner (Department of
                         Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX
                  Tucker, Elizabeth (Texas Community Integration
                         Collaborative), Austin, TX

  Providing written testimony:
      For:        Meinkowsky, John Policy Advocate (ARCIL, INC.),
                         Austin, TX

SB 627
      FOR:        Horton, Colleen Public Policy Director (Texas Center
                         for Disability Studies, UT), Austin, TX
                  Mizcles, Amy Director of Governmental Affairs (The
                         ARC of Texas), Austin, TX
                  Murphree, Susan Disability Policy Specialist
                         (Advocacy, Inc.), Austin, TX
                  Park, Jodi Director of Projects & Communications
                         (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities),
                         Austin, TX
                  Saenz, Danny (Self), Austin, TX
                  Tucker, Elizabeth Disability Services (Texas
                         Community Integration Collaborative), Austin,
                         TX
      AGAINST:    Brito, Allison Manager (EduCare Community Living),
                         Austin, TX
                  Butler, Lora Administrator (Mission Road
                         Developmental Center), San Antonio, TX
                  Henning, Peter Administrator of HCS & ICF (Bethesda
                         Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc.), Cypress,
                         TX
                  Hernandez, Richard Director of Governmental Affairs
                         (EduCare Community Living), Austin, TX
                  Lautner Smith, Annette Executive Director (EduCare -
                         Esperanza), Austin, TX
                  Palombi, Therese Associate Director (Private
                         Providers Association of Texas), Austin, TX
      ON:         Horn, Adelaide Deputy Commissioner (Department of
                         Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX
                  Walker, Lisa Medical Director for Children with
                         Special Healthcare Needs (Department of State
                         Health Services), Austin, TX

  Registering, but not testifying:
      For:        Brown, William Retired, Volunteer (AARP), Austin, TX
                  Cranston, Ron Volunteer (ADAPT), Austin, TX
                  Dennis, Hilary (Texas Medical Association), Austin,
                         TX
                  Kafka, Bob Organizer (ADAPT), Austin, TX
                  Kroll, Carrie Director of Advocacy (Texas Pediatric
                         Society), Austin, TX
                  Langendorf, Jean Executive Director (United Cerebral
                         Palsy of Texas), Austin, TX
                  Lynch, Louise Director, Developmental Disabilities
                         (Austin Travis County Mental Health Mental
                         Retardation), Austin, TX
                  McCarthy, Amber Public Policy (National Multiple
                         Sclerosis Society), Austin, TX
                  McPhail, Jennifer (ADAPT), Austin, TX
                  Oldham, Melanie Physical Therapist (Self), Angleton,
                         TX
                  Sanchez, Joe State Director of AARP (Amercican
                         Association of Retired Persons), San Antonio,
                         TX
                  Stalvey, Beth Public Policy Director (Texas Council
                         for Developmental Disbalitities), Austin, TX
                  Thomas, Stephanie Disability Organizer (Institute
                         for Disability Access), Austin, TX
      Against:    Gray, W.K. Residental Provider of Medical Services
                         (Kenmar Residential Services), Round Rock, TX
                  Grayson, Julia Healthcare (EduCare), Austin, TX
                  Hullum, Joyce (EduCare), Austin, TX
                  Steur, Jane Vice President (EduCare), Austin, TX
                  Weatherson, Wendy Executive Director
                         (EduCare/Rescare), Denton, TX
                  Wright, Susan QMRP (EduCare/Rescare), Denton, TX

  Providing written testimony:
      For:        Meinkowsky, John Policy Advocate (ARCIL, INC.),
                         Austin, TX
      Against:    Reding, Julie Manager (Educare Community Living),
                         Austin, TX

SB 632
      FOR:        Lane, Ronda President (Texas Dental Assistants
                         Association), Irving, TX
                  Long, Jerry Dentist (Texas Dental Association),
                         Houstin, TX
                  Mendoza, Celena Dental Assistant (Self), Austin, TX
                  Peppard, Mark Dentist (Texas Dental Association),
                         Austin, TX
                  Tolar, Jeanette Dental Assistant (Self), Round Rock,
                         TX
                  Wade, Herb Pediatric Dentist (Texas Dental
                         Association), Bryan, TX
                  Wineinger, Joanne Dental Assistant (Texas Dental
                         Assistants Association), Corinth, TX
      AGAINST:    Henson, Niki Dental Assistant, Dental Assistant
                         Educator (Cornerstone Dental Academy),
                         Houston, TX
      ON:         Sanders, Sherri Director of Licensing (State Board
                         of Dental Examiners), Austin, TX

  Registering, but not testifying:
      For:        Bingham, William Lawyer (Texas Dental Association),
                         Austin, TX
                  Jones, Theresa Ann Certified Dental Assistant
                         (Self), Austin, TX
                  Nordin, Erica Dental Assistant (Self), Austin, TX
                  Rudd, Jim Lawyer/Lobbyist (TSOMS - Oral Surgeons),
                         Austin, TX
                  Schnabel, Charlie Consultant (Texas Academy of
                         Pediatric Dentistry), Pflugerville, TX
                  Williams, Liz Certified Dental Assistant (Self),
                         Austin, TX
      On:         Schmidt, Bobby Executive Director (Texas State Board
                         of Dental Examiners), Austin, TX

  Providing written testimony:
      For:        Rainosek, Ronald General Dentistry (Texas Academy of
                         General Dentistry), Hanker Heights, TX