WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 10, 2011 9:00 AM
FOR:
Janek, Kyle MD (Health Care Compact Alliance), Austin, TX
Kulis, Merrillyn (Self), The Woodlands, TX
Nawojski, Susan (Self), The Woodlands, TX
Risher, Carol (Self), The Woodlands, TX
Wohlgemuth, Arlene Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public
Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (also providing written testimony) (Center for
Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Barber, Kathy (NFIB), Austin, TX
Gutierrez, Michael (Self; Self - Health Care Administration), Austin, TX
Sullivan, Michael President (Texans for Fiscal Responsibility), Austin, TX
Against:
Dwyer, Jean Thomas Sister (Daughters of Charity Advocacy and Social Justice Committee
USA), Austin, TX
On:
Moorhead, Bee Executive Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
Against:
Berndt, Trey Associate State Director, Advocacy (AARP), Austin, TX
Smith, Jodie Public Policy Director (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
On:
Romero, Michelle Associate Director for Advocacy (Texas Medical Association), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Gutierrez, Michael Child Advocate (Self), San Antonio, TX
Martinez, Diana Director of Public Policy (TexProtects, Texas Association for the
Protection of Children), Dallas, TX
On:
Goodwin, Angela Assistant Attorney General (Office of the Attorney General), Austin, TX
Martinez, Michael Legislative Liaison (Texas Department of Family & Protective
Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Janek, Kyle (Health Care Compact Alliance), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Banda, Jennifer (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Barber, Kathy (NFIB), Austin, TX
Gutierrez, Michael (Self - Health Care Administration), Austin, TX
Moorhead, Bee Executive Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
On:
Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Craven, Jake (Self), Denton, TX
Craven, Kathleen (Self), Denton, TX
Mallett, Jason (North Texas PKU Association), Lewisville, TX
McDonald, Andrew (North Texas PKU Association and National PKU Alliance), Lorena,
TX
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WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 10, 2011 9:00 AM
McDonald, Kelly Advocacy Chair (National PKU Alliance and Newborn Screening
Coalition), Lorena, TX
McDonald, Macy (Self), Lorena, TX
Morris, William (also providing written testimony) (Seth Morris and Greyson Morris),
Canyon Lake, TX
Robinson, Donnita President (North Texas PKU Association), Arlington, TX
Robinson, John Chad (North Texas PKU Association), Arlington, TX
Skidmore, Melissa Elliott (Self), Austin, TX
Snyder, Kenneth Sharon (PKU Alliance), Georgetown, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Alexander, Troy Associate Director for Advocacy (Texas Medical Association), Austin,
TX
Saenz, Jonathan Director of Legislative Affairs (Liberty Institute), Austin, TX
Spiller, Lee (Self), Austin, TX
On:
Tanksley, Susan Biochemistry and Genetics Branch Manager (Department of State Health
Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Osborne, Cynthia Professor (Self), Austin, TX
ON:
Hayes, Michael Deputy Director of Family Initiatives (Office of Attorney General),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Gutierrez, Michael Child Advocate (Self), San Antonio, TX
Huemmer, Maria Communication Director (Texas Catholic Conference), Austin, TX
Martinez, Diana Director of Policy (TexProtects/Texas Association for the Protection of
Children), Dallas, TX
Moorhead, Bee (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Powell, Judy Communications Director (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX
Smith, Jodie Public Policy Director (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
On:
Larkin, Ellen Policy and Special Projects Coordinator (Department of State Health
Services), Austin, TX
FOR:
Moorhead, Bee Executive Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Paynter, Suzii Director (Christian Life Commission, Baptist General Convention of
Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Darling, Elizabeth Chief Executive Officer (also providing written testimony) (OneStar
Foundation), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
On:
Berger, Ed Vice President of Advocacy and Governmental Relations (Seton Family of
Hospitals), Austin, TX
Chatelle, Melody Legislative Consultant (United Ways of Texas), Austin, TX
Dwyer, Doris Ann (Self), Austin, TX
Gutierrez, Michael (Self - Health Care Administration), San Antonio, TX
Huemmer, Maria Communication Director (Texas Catholic Conference), Austin, TX
Meyer, Richard Board Chair (Texas Association of Non-Profit Organizations), Austin, TX
Wilson, Stacy Director of Government Affairs (CommUnity Care and Central Health),
Austin, TX
Yanas, Chris Director, Government Relations (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 10, 2011 9:00 AM
FOR:
Gendron, Christine Policy Coordinator (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Burstain, Jane Senior Policy Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Gutierrez, Michael Child Advocate (Self), San Antonio, TX
Martinez, Diana Director of Policy (TexProtects, Texas Association for the Protection of
Children), Dallas, TX
Milam, Susan Director of Government Relations (National Association of Social Workers
- Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Smith, Jodie Public Policy Director (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Sparks, Andrea (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates), Austin, TX
FOR:
Ellis, Randall Chair (Texas HIV/AIDS Coalition), Houston, TX
Leo, Januari Public Affairs Field Specialist (Legacy Community Health Services),
Houston, TX
Saxon, Lucinda (Texas HIV/AIDS Coalition), Pflugerville, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Hillier, King Government Relations Vice President (Harris County Hospital District),
Houston, TX
Milam, Susan Director of Government Relations (National Association of Social Workers
- Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Morris, Angela Public Policy Administrator (Parkland Health and Hospital System),
Dallas, TX
Pitts, John (Legacy Health Systems), Houston, TX
Yanas, Chris Director, Government Relations (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
On:
Zambrun, Janna Infectious Disease Prevention Section Director (Department of State
Health Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Banda, Jennifer (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Hillier, King Vice President (Community Health Choice), Houston, TX
Romero, Michelle Associate Director for Advocacy (Texas Medical Association), Austin,
TX
Smith, Jodie Public Policy Director (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Wilson, Stacy Director of Government Affairs (CommUnity Care and Central Health),
Austin, TX
Yanas, Chris Director, Government Relations (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
On:
Morstad, Donna Analyst (Legislative Budget Board), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Daniels, Katrina Assistant Criminal District Attorney (Bexar County Criminal District
Attorney), San Antonio, TX
Gutierrez, Michael Disabled and Elderly Advocate (Self), San Antonio, TX
Petroff, Kevin Assistant County District Attorney (Harris County District Attorney's
Office), Houston, TX
Thomason, David Senior Vice President (Texas Association of Homes & Services for the
Aging), Austin, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 10, 2011 9:00 AM
On:
Engelking, Beth Assistant Commissioner, Adult Protective Services (Department of
Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX
Raymond, Kerry Assistant Director, Hospitals (Department of State Health Services),
Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Garey, Glen General Counsel (Texas Restaurant Association), Austin, TX
On:
Hendy, Ruth Food Safety Training Officer (Department of State Health Services), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Gutierrez, Michael Child Advocate (Self), San Antonio, TX
Martinez, Diana Director of Policy (TexProtects, Texas Association for the Protection of
Children), Dallas, TX
Smith, Jodie Public Policy Director (Partnership for a Healthy Texas: Conquering Obesity
and Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Sparks, Andrea (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates), Austin, TX
On:
Tompkins, Sally Director of Management Support Division (Department of Family and
Protective Services), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Gutierrez, Michael Child Advocate (Self), San Antonio, TX
Martinez, Diana Director of Policy (TexProtects/Texas Association for the Protection of
Children), Dallas, TX
Powell, Judy Communications Director (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX
Sparks, Andrea (Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates), Austin, TX
On:
Rogers, James Medical Director (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin,
TX
FOR:
Morrisett, Lin Associate Judge (Self), Fort Worth, TX
AGAINST:
Lewis, Kathryn Attorney (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Norman, Alicia (Self), Austin, TX
Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission of Human Rights - Texas),
Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl Public Policy Director (also providing written testimony) (Mental Health
America of Texas), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Gutierrez, Michael Health Care Administration (Self), Austin, TX
Against:
Ayres, Monica (Self), Austin, TX
Berry, Brian (Self), Austin, TX
Carlin, Gary Office Manager (Self), Austin, TX
Cochran, Jackie (Self), Austin, TX
Coffey, Nathan (Self), Austin, TX
Cottle, David (Self), Lakeway, TX
DeNardis, Lorraine (Self), San Marcos, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 10, 2011 9:00 AM
Ellzey, Gareth Realtor (Self), Austin, TX
Fazio, Heather (Texans for Accountable Gov't.), Cedar Park, TX
Gore, Benjamin (Self), Austin, TX
Jackson, Kathryn (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Jackson, Ula Contractor (Self), Austin, TX
Kalish, Corrina Video producer (Self), Austin, TX
Lovelace, Joe Associate Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
McKee, Adrienne (Self), Campbell, TX
McKee, Debbie (Self), Campbell, TX
Mercado, Monica Steering Committee Member (Texans for Accountable Government),
Austin, TX
Milam, Susan Director of Government Relations (National Association of Social Workers
- Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Moore, Jim (Self), Austin, TX
Powell, Judy Communications Director (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX
Price, Jonathan (Self), Austin, TX
Smith, Claudia (Self), Austin, TX
Smith, Jodie Public Policy Director (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Stutsman, Jim (Self), Austin, TX
Tafoya, Marcelo Director, District 12 (League of Latin American Citizens (LULAC)),
Austin, TX
Wadhwani, Savita Veterinarian (Self), Austin, TX
Weaver, Catherine Government Relations Chair (NAMI Austin (National Alliance on
Mental Illness)), Austin, TX
Woomer, Eric (Federation of Texas Psychiatry), Austin, TX
On:
Raymond, Kerry Assistant Director, Hospitals (Department of State Health Services),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Morrisett, Lin Associate Judge (Self), Fort Worth, TX
AGAINST:
Lewis, Kathryn Attorney (Disability Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Norman, Alicia (Self), Austin, TX
Payne, Susan (Self), College Station, TX
Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission of Human Rights - Texas),
Austin, TX
Switzer, Gyl Public Policy Director (also providing written testimony) (Mental Health
America of Texas), Austin, TX
ON:
Horton, Colleen Policy Program Officer (Hogg Foundation for Mental Health), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Gutierrez, Michael Health Care Administration (Self), San Antonio, TX
Morris, Angela Public Policy Administrator (Parkland Health and Hospital System),
Dallas, TX
Against:
Ayres, Monica (Self), Austin, TX
Berry, Brian (Self), Austin, TX
Carlin, Gary (Self), Austin, TX
Cochran, Jackie (Self), Austin, TX
Coffey, Nathan (Self), Austin, TX
Cottle, David (Self), Lakeway, TX
DeNardis, Lorraine Texas State Student (Self), San Marcos, TX
Ellzey, Gareth Realtor (Self), Austin, TX
Fazio, Heather (Texans for Accountable Gov't.), Cedar Park, TX
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WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services
May 10, 2011 9:00 AM
Gore, Benjamin (Self), Austin, TX
Jackson, Kathryn (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Jackson Jr., Ula (Self), Pflugerville, TX
Kalish, Corrina Video producer (Self), Austin, TX
Lovelace, Joe Associate Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
McKee, Adrienne (Self), Campbell, TX
McKee, Debbie (Self), Campbell, TX
Mercado, Monica Steering Committee Member (Texans for Accountable Government),
Austin, TX
Milam, Susan Director of Government Relations (National Association of Social Workers
- Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Moore, Jim (Self), Austin, TX
Powell, Judy Communications Director (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX
Price, Jonathan (Self), Austin, TX
Smith, Claudia (Self), Austin, TX
Smith, Jodie Public Policy Director (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Stutsman, Jim (Self), Austin, TX
Tafoya, Marcelo Director, District 12 (League of Latin American Citizens (LULAC)),
Austin, TX
Wadhwani, Savita Veterinarian (Self), Austin, TX
Weaver, Catherine Government Relations Chair (NAMI Austin (National Alliance on
Mental Illness)), Austin, TX
Woomer, Eric (Federation of Texas Psychiatry), Austin, TX
On:
Raymond, Kerry Assistant Director, Hospitals (Department of State Health Services),
Austin, TX
FOR:
Lovelace, Joe Associate Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Banda, Jennifer (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Gutierrez, Michael Health Care Administration (Self), San Antonio, TX
Maxwell, Barbara Deputy Director (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Milam, Susan Director of Government Relations (National Association of Social Workers
- Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Smith, Jodie Public Policy Director (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Weaver, Catherine Government Relations Chair (NAMI Austin), Austin, TX
Wilson, Stacy Director of Government Affairs (Central Health), Austin, TX
Yanas, Chris Director, Government Relations (Teaching Hospitals of Texas), Austin, TX
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