WITNESS LIST

            Finance

            March 4, 2015 9:00 AM

            SB 1

                  FOR:

                                 Heflin, Talmadge  Research (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX

                  ON:

                                 Allen, Greg B.  Exec Vice President (Texas Apartment Association), Austin

                                 Bennett, Tony  President (Texas Assn of Manufacturers), Austin, TX

                                 Craymer, Dale  President  (also providing written testimony) (Texas Taxpayers & Research

                                 Association), Austin, TX

                                 Crigler, Marya  Chief Appraiser (Travis Central Appraisal), Austin, TX

                                 Flanagan, Kelly  attorney (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin, TX

                                 Frandsen, Barbara  retired professor  (also providing written testimony) (League of Women

                                 Voters of Tex)

                                 Freeman, Ray  Deputy Executive Director, The Equity Center  (also providing written

                                 testimony) (the Equity Center), Austin

                                 Greenfield, Stuart  Boffin  (Self), Austin

                                 Hammond, Bill  President (Tx Association of Business), A, TX

                                 Hayes, Cynthia  Retired State of Tx  (also providing written testimony) (AFSCME Tx

                                 Retirees Tx State Employees), Austin

                                 Lavine, Dick  Senior Fiscal Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin

                                 Quinzi, Patty  Legislative Counsel  (also providing written testimony) (TX - American

                                 Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX

                                 Rivero, Hector  President & CEO  (also providing written testimony) (Texas Chemical

                                 Council), Austin, TX

                                 Rome, Christy  Executive Director  (also providing written testimony) (Texas School

                                 Coalition), Austin, TX

                                 South, Brent  Chief Appraiser (Texas Ass. of Appraisal Districts), Greenville, TX

                                 Staples, Todd  President (Texas Oil & Gas Assn), Aus, TX

                  Registering, but not testifying:

                  FOR:

                                 Borromeo, Marida Tavia del Core  Ranching (Exotic Wildlife Association), Giddings, TX

                                 Garza, Steven  Texas Association of Realtors Governmental Affairs (Texas Association of

                                 Realtors)

                                 Gonzalez, Daniel  Consultant (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin, TX

                                 Gonzalez, Leah  Director (Life Skills House), Pearland, TX

                                 Lehman, Mark  Texas Association of Realtors (Texas Realtors)

                                 Newton, Will  Association Executive (NFIB/Texas), A, TX

                                 Norman, Scott  Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX

                                 Tarver, Ted  Moving & Storage (Houston West COC)

                  AGAINST:

                                 Bishop, Esther  Customer Service Rep (CWA)

                                 Grey, John  Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,

                                 TX

                                 Jones, Elaine  Retired Teacher (Coastal Blend Labor Council & Am Fed Teachers), Corpus

                                 Christi


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            Finance

            March 4, 2015 9:00 AM

                                 Scott, Glenn  Retired Professional (Tex Alliance Retired Americans)

                                 Veit, Kristie  Labor (Coastal Bend Labor Council)

                  ON:

                                 Seely, Peggy  Retired State Employee (AFSCME Texas Retirees), Austin, TX

            SB 7

                  FOR:

                                 Allen, Greg B.  Exec Vice President (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX

                                 Bennett, Tony  President (Texas Assn of Manufacturers), Austin, TX

                                 Craymer, Dale  President  (also providing written testimony) (Texas Taxpayers & Research

                                 Association), Austin, TX

                                 Hammond, Bill  President (Tx Association of Business), A.T

                                 Newton, Will  Association Executive  (also providing written testimony) (NFIB/Texas), A,

                                 TX

                                 Volkening, Ronnie  President & CEO  (also providing written testimony) (Texas Retailer

                                 Association), Austin, TX

                  AGAINST:

                                 Borel, Dennis  (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin

                                 Lara, Rene  Legislative Director (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX

                                 Lavine, Dick  Senior Fiscal Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin

                                 Moreno, Celina  attorney (Mexican American Legal Defense & Educational Fund), San

                                 Antonio, TX

                                 Quinzi, Patty  Legislative Counsel  (also providing written testimony) (TX - American

                                 Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX

                  ON:

                                 LeBas, James  fiscal analyst  (also providing written testimony) (AECT, Chemical Council,

                                 TxOGA, TAM), Austin, TX

                  Registering, but not testifying:

                  FOR:

                                 Alexander, Troy  Ass. Director for Advocacy (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX

                                 Balderas, M.S. CCC-SLP, Stefanie  speech language pathologist; pediatric home health

                                 (Medicaid Providers), San Antonio, TX

                                 Barkalow, Fanita  Speech Lang Pathologist Assistant (Ability Pediatric), San Antonio, TX

                                 Beard, Amy  Governmental Consultant (The Boeing Company)

                                 Borromeo, Marida Tavia del Core  Ranching (Exotic Wildlife Association), Giddings, TX

                                 Borskey, Mark  consultant (General Electric (GE)), Austin, TX

                                 Brown, Elena Soto  Home Health Occupational Therapist (Ability Pediatric Therapy), San

                                 Antonio, TX

                                 Cannon, Thure  President (Texas Pipeline Association), Austin, TX

                                 Carlson, Pat  Business Owner (Texas Eagle Forum & Myself), Ft. Worth, TX

                                 Findeisen, Les  Director of Policy (Texas Trucking Association), Austin, TX

                                 Fisher, Jon  President, Associated Builders & Contractors of Texas (Associated Builders &

                                 Contractors of Texas)

                                 Garza, Steven  Texas Association of Realtors Governmental Affairs (Texas Association of

                                 Realtors)


                                                                              WITNESS LIST

            Finance

            March 4, 2015 9:00 AM

                                 Gibson, Stephanie  consultant (Texas Pharmacy Business Council), Austin, TX

                                 Goble, Pamela  CEO/Owner (Austin Pediatric Therapy)

                                 Gonzalez, Daniel  Consultant (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin, TX

                                 Gonzalez, Laura  Speech Pathologist (Ability Pediatric Therapy), San Antonio, TX

                                 Graham-Stone, Katy  Occupational Therapist (Ability Pediatric Therapy), San Antonio, TX

                                 Guerrero, Bianca R.  Speech Lang Pathology Assistant (Ability Pedi Therapy - Home

                                 Health), San Antonio, TX

                                 Guerrero, Judith  Physical Therapist  (Self)

                                 Hench, Marina  Director of Public Policy (Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice)

                                 Jugan, JeAnna  Occupational Therapist Assistant (Ability Pediatric Therapy), SA, TX

                                 Kendrick, Sarah  Physical Therapist for Ability Pediatric Therapy (children on Medicaid)

                                 Kober, Jamie  Speech Language Pathologist (Ability Pediatrics), San Antonio, TX

                                 Lehman, Mark  Texas Association of Realtors (Texas Realtors), TX

                                 Longoria, Pamela  Occupational Therapist Assistant  (Self; Ability Pediatric Therapy), SA,

                                 TX

                                 Mayberry, Warren  Governmental Relations (DuPont), Austin, TX

                                 Moore, Julia  Government Affairs Director (Occidental Petroleum Corporation), Austin, TX

                                 Morales, Meghan  Branch Manager, home health care (pediatric) (Medicaid Providers),

                                 Austin, TX

                                 Munoz, Mario  Legislative Consultant (Texas Merchandise and Vending Association)

                                 Norman, Scott  Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX

                                 Oswald, Bill  Govt & Reg. Affairs Director (Koch Companies), Austin

                                 Painter, Michelle  Occupational Therapist (Ability Pediatric Therapy), San Antonio, TX

                                 Pat, Carlson  Business Owner (Texas Eagle Forum & Myself), Ft. Worth, TX

                                 Payne, Amy  Physical Therapist - home health (HTAK), Helotes, TX

                                 Perez, Alberto  Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (Ability Pediatric Therapy), San

                                 Antonio

                                 Pol, Aschwin  Administration - Pediatric Home Health (Medicaid Provider), San Antonio,

                                 TX

                                 Reaves, Jim  Director, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs (Texas Nursery & Landscape

                                 Association), Austin, TX

                                 Reyes, Kathleen  Ability Pediatric Therapy (Ability), SA, TX

                                 Rodriguez, Kristine  Occupational Therapist (Home Health) (Ability Pediatric Therapy),

                                 San Antonio

                                 Trevino, Patricia Andrea  Little Engine Homecare, Inc.-Speech therapy asst. (Pediatric

                                 home health therapy), Austin, TX

                                 Venable, Peggy  Policy Dir - AFP-Texas (Americans for Prosperity - Texas), Austin

                                 Villarreal, Amy L.  Speech Therapist/Home Health (Medicaid Providers), Austin, TX

                                 Womack, Daniel  Director, State Government Affairs (Dow Chemical Company), Austin

                                 Wyan, JoAnne  Occupational Therapist Assistant (Ability Pediatric Therapy), SA, TX

                  AGAINST:

                                 Bishop, Esther  Customer Service Rep (CWA)

                                 Grey, John  Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,

                                 TX


                                                                              WITNESS LIST

            Finance

            March 4, 2015 9:00 AM

                                 Jones, Elaine  Retired Teacher (Coastal Blend Labor Council & Am Fed Teachers), Corpus

                                 Christi, TX

                                 Scott, Glenn  Retired Professional (Tex Alliance Retired Americans)

                                 Terry, Mark  Deputy Executive Director (TEPSA (Elementary Principals)), Austin, TX

                                 Veit, Kristie  Labor (Coastal Bend Labor Council)

                  ON:

                                 Seely, Peggy  Retired State Employee (AFSCME Texas Retirees), Austin, TX

            SB 8

                  FOR:

                                 Allen, Greg B.  Exec Vice President (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX

                                 Newton, Will  Association Executive  (also providing written testimony) (NFIB/Texas), A,

                                 TX

                  AGAINST:

                                 Bennett, Tony  President (Texas Assn of Manufacturers), Austin, TX

                                 Borel, Dennis  (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX

                                 Craymer, Dale  President  (also providing written testimony) (Texas Taxpayers & Research

                                 Association), Austin, TX

                                 Lavine, Dick  Senior Fiscal Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin

                                 Moreno, Celina  attorney (Mexican American Legal Defense & Educational Fund), San

                                 Antonio, TX

                                 Quinzi, Patty  Legislative Counsel  (also providing written testimony) (TX - American

                                 Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX

                                 Rivero, Hector  President & CEO  (also providing written testimony) (Texas Chemical

                                 Council), Austin, TX

                  Registering, but not testifying:

                  FOR:

                                 Alexander, Troy  Ass. Director for Advocacy (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX

                                 Balderas, M.S. CCC-SLP, Stefanie  speech language pathologist; pediatric home health

                                 (Medicaid Providers), San Antonio, TX

                                 Barkalow, Fanita  Speech Lang Pathologist Assistant (Ability Pediatric), San Antonio, TX

                                 Borromeo, Marida Tavia del Core  Ranching (Exotic Wildlife Association), Giddings, TX

                                 Brown, Elena Soto  Home Health Occupational Therapist (Ability Pediatric Therapy), San

                                 Antonio, TX

                                 Carlson, Pat  Business Owner (Texas Eagle Forum & Myself), Ft. Worth, TX

                                 Garza, Steven  Texas Association of Realtors Governmental Affairs (Texas Association of

                                 Realtors)

                                 Gibson, Stephanie  consultant (Texas Pharmacy Business Council), Austin, TX

                                 Goble, Pamela  CEO/Owner (Austin Pediatric Therapy)

                                 Gonzalez, Daniel  Consultant (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin, TX

                                 Gonzalez, Laura  Speech Pathologist (Ability Pediatric Therapy), San Antonio, TX

                                 Graham-Stone, Katy  Occupational Therapist (Ability Pediatric Therapy), San Antonio, TX

                                 Guerrero, Bianca R.  Speech Lang Pathology Assistant (Ability Pedi Therapy - Home

                                 Health), San Antonio, TX

                                 Guerrero, Judith  Physical Therapist  (Self)


                                                                              WITNESS LIST

            Finance

            March 4, 2015 9:00 AM

                                 Hench, Marina  Director of Public Policy (Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice)

                                 Jugan, JeAnna  Occupational Therapist Assistant (Ability Pediatric Therapy), SA, TX

                                 Kendrick, Sarah  Physical Therapist for Ability Pediatric Therapy (children on Medicaid)

                                 Kober, Jamie  Speech Language Pathologist (Ability Pediatrics), San Antonio, TX

                                 Lehman, Mark  Texas Association of Realtors (Texas Realtors)

                                 Longoria, Pamela  Occupational Therapist Assistant  (Self; Ability Pediatric Therapy), SA,

                                 TX

                                 Morales, Meghan  Branch Manager, home health care (pediatric) (Medicaid Providers),

                                 Austin, TX

                                 Painter, Michelle  Occupational Therapist (Ability Pediatric Therapy), San Antonio, TX

                                 Payne, Amy  Physical Therapist - home health (HTAK), Helotes, TX

                                 Perez, Alberto  Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (Ability Pediatric Therapy), San

                                 Antonio, TX

                                 Pol, Aschwin  Administration - Pediatric Home Health (Medicaid Provider), San Antonio,

                                 TX

                                 Reaves, Jim  Director, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs (Texas Nursery & Landscape

                                 Association), Austin, TX

                                 Reyes, Kathleen  Ability Pediatric Therapy (Ability), SA, TX

                                 Rodriguez, Kristine  Occupational Therapist (Home Health) (Ability Pediatric Therapy),

                                 San Antonio

                                 Slaton, Bill  Financial Services (Me), Dallas, TX

                                 Trevino, Patricia Andrea  Little Engine Homecare, Inc.-Speech therapy asst. (Pediatric

                                 home health therapy), Austin, TX

                                 Venable, Peggy  Policy Dir - AFP-Texas (Americans for Prosperity - Texas), Austin

                                 Villarreal, Amy L.  Speech Therapist/Home Health (Medicaid Providers), Austin, TX

                                 Wyan, JoAnne  Occupational Therapist Assistant (Ability Pediatric Therapy), SA, TX

                  AGAINST:

                                 Bishop, Esther  Customer Service Rep (CWA)

                                 Cannon, Thure  President (Texas Pipeline Association), Austin, TX

                                 Golemon, R. Kinnan  KG Strategies, LLC (Shell Oil Co., Austin White Lime & Deron

                                 Energy), Austin, TX

                                 Grey, John  Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,

                                 TX

                                 Jones, Elaine  Retired Teacher (Coastal Blend Labor Council & Am Fed Teachers), Corpus

                                 Christi, TX

                                 Lara, Rene  Legislative Director (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX

                                 Mayberry, Warren  Governmental Relations (DuPont), Austin, TX

                                 Meroney, Mike  Consultant (Sherwin Alumina, Co. BASF Corp., Huntsman Corp.), Austin

                                 Miller, Chris  (AECT), Austin, TX

                                 Moore, Julia  Government Affairs Director (Occidental Petroleum Corporation), Austin, TX

                                 Omey, Samantha  Advisor, Public & Government Affairs (Exxon Mobil), Austin, TX

                                 Oswald, Bill  Govt & Reg. Affairs Director (Koch Companies), Austin

                                 Ruckel, Mari  Vice President Leg. Affairs (Texas oil and gas Assoc.), Austin, TX

                                 Scott, Glenn  Retired Professional (Tex Alliance Retired Americans)


                                                                              WITNESS LIST

            Finance

            March 4, 2015 9:00 AM

                                 Sebree, Ben  Lawyer Lobbyist (Chevron), Austin, TX

                                 Terry, Mark  Deputy Executive Director (TEPSA (Elementary Principals)), Austin, TX

                                 Veit, Kristie  Labor (Coastal Bend Labor Council)

                                 Volkening, Ronnie  President (Texas Retailer Association), Austin

                                 Womack, Daniel  Director, State Government Affairs (Dow Chemical Company), Austin

                  ON:

                                 Seely, Peggy  Retired State Employee (AFSCME Texas Retirees), Austin, TX

            SB 31

                  FOR:

                                 Barron, Chris  Executive Director (State Firefighters & Fire Marshals Association),

                                 Manchaca, TX

                                 Borel, Dennis  (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX

                                 Carlton, John  Attorney (Texas State Association of Fire and Emergency Districts), Austin

                  Registering, but not testifying:

                  FOR:

                                 Borromeo, Marida Tavia del Core  Ranching (Exotic Wildlife Association), Giddings, TX

                                 Marzean, Barbara  Insurance for Emergency Services (VFIS of Texas)

                                 Reunier, Tom  Insurance (VFIS of Texas)

                                 Terry, Mark  Deputy Executive Director (TEPSA (Elementary Principals)), Austin, TX

            SB 105

                  FOR:

                                 Ginn, Vance  Economist  (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy

                                 Foundation)

                                 Neeley, Josiah  Attorney (R Street Institute)

                                 Newton, Will  Association Executive  (also providing written testimony) (NFIB/Texas), A,

                                 TX

                                 Slaton, Bill  Financial Services (Me), Dallas, TX

                  AGAINST:

                                 Borel, Dennis  (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX

                                 Quinzi, Patty  Legislative Counsel  (also providing written testimony) (TX - American

                                 Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX

                  Registering, but not testifying:

                  FOR:

                                 Hench, Marina  Director of Public Policy (Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice)

                                 Munoz, Mario  Legislative Consultant (Texas Merchandise and Vending Association)

                                 Venable, Peggy  Policy Dir - AFP-Texas (Americans for Prosperity - Texas), Austin

                  AGAINST:

                                 Golemon, R. Kinnan  KG Strategies, LLC (Shell Oil Co., Austin White Lime & Deron

                                 Energy), Austin, TX

                                 Grey, John  Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,

                                 TX

                                 Scott, Glenn  Retired Professional (Tex Alliance Retired Americans)

                                 Terry, Mark  Deputy Executive Director (TEPSA (Elementary Principals)), Austin, TX


                                                                              WITNESS LIST

            Finance

            March 4, 2015 9:00 AM

            SB 138

                  FOR:

                                 Newton, Will  Association Executive  (also providing written testimony) (NFIB/Texas), A,

                                 TX

                  AGAINST:

                                 Quinzi, Patty  Legislative Counsel  (also providing written testimony) (TX - American

                                 Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX

                  Registering, but not testifying:

                  FOR:

                                 Carlson, Pat  Business Owner (Texas Eagle Forum & Myself), Ft. Worth, TX

                                 Hench, Marina  Director of Public Policy (Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice)

                                 Munoz, Mario  Legislative Consultant (Texas Merchandise and Vending Association)

                                 Venable, Peggy  Policy Dir - AFP-Texas (Americans for Prosperity - Texas), Austin

                  AGAINST:

                                 Golemon, R. Kinnan  KG Strategies, LLC (Shell Oil Co., Austin White Lime & Deron

                                 Energy), Austin, TX

                                 Grey, John  Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,

                                 TX

                                 Scott, Glenn  Retired Professional (Tex Alliance Retired Americans), TX

                                 Terry, Mark  Deputy Executive Director (TEPSA (Elementary Principals)), Austin, TX

            SB 140

                  Registering, but not testifying:

                  FOR:

                                 Borromeo, Marida Tavia del Core  Ranching (Exotic Wildlife Association), Giddings, TX

                                 Pacheco, Michael  Assoc. Legislative Director (Texas Farm Bureau), Austin, TX

                                 Skaggs, Jason  Executive Director of Govt. Affairs (Texas & Southwestern Cattle Ranchers

                                 Assoc.), Austin, TX

                                 Vaughn, Dee  Farming (Corn Producers Association of Texas and Southwest Council of

                                 Agribusiness), Dumas, TX

                  AGAINST:

                                 Scott, Glenn  Retired Professional (Tex Alliance Retired Americans)

            SB 186

                  FOR:

                                 Venable, Peggy  Policy Dir - AFP-Texas  (also providing written testimony) (Americans for

                                 Prosperity - Texas), Austin

                  AGAINST:

                                 Quinzi, Patty  Legislative Counsel  (also providing written testimony) (TX - American

                                 Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX

                  Registering, but not testifying:

                  AGAINST:

                                 Grey, John  Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,

                                 TX

                                 Scott, Glenn  Retired Professional (Tex Alliance Retired Americans)


                                                                              WITNESS LIST

            Finance

            March 4, 2015 9:00 AM

                                 Terry, Mark  Deputy Executive Director (TEPSA (Elementary Principals)), Austin, TX

            SB 278

                  ON:

                                 Lavine, Dick  Senior Fiscal Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin

                                 Quinzi, Patty  Legislative Counsel  (also providing written testimony) (TX - American

                                 Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX

                                 Rome, Christy  Executive Director (Texas School Coalition), Austin, TX

                  Registering, but not testifying:

                  FOR:

                                 Kelley, Paul D  Allstate Friendly FNS. Agency - Ing. Agent (Myself & Hunt County

                                 Business Owners), Greenville

                  AGAINST:

                                 Grey, John  Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,

                                 TX

            SB 279

                  FOR:

                                 Eckstein, Deece  IGR Coordinator (Travis County Commissioners Court)

                                 Lavine, Dick  Senior Fiscal Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin

                                 VanEeno, Ed  Deputy CFO (City of Austin), Austin, TX

                  ON:

                                 Quinzi, Patty  Legislative Counsel  (also providing written testimony) (TX - American

                                 Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX

                  Registering, but not testifying:

                  FOR:

                                 Igo, Shanna  Deputy Executive Director (Texas Municipal League), Austin

                                 Kelley, Paul D  Allstate Friendly FNS. Agency - Ing. Agent (Myself & Hunt County

                                 Business Owners), Greenville

                                 Weist, Jon  Legislative Officer (City of Irving), Irving, TX

            SB 330

                  AGAINST:

                                 Quinzi, Patty  Legislative Counsel  (also providing written testimony) (TX - American

                                 Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX

                  Registering, but not testifying:

                  FOR:

                                 Venable, Peggy  Policy Dir - AFP-Texas (Americans for Prosperity - Texas), Austin

                  AGAINST:

                                 Grey, John  Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,

                                 TX

                                 Scott, Glenn  Retired Professional (Tex Alliance Retired Americans)

            SB 331

                  AGAINST:

                                 Quinzi, Patty  Legislative Counsel  (also providing written testimony) (TX - American

                                 Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX


                                                                              WITNESS LIST

            Finance

            March 4, 2015 9:00 AM

                  Registering, but not testifying:

                  FOR:

                                 Meroney, Mike  Consultant (Sherwin Alumina, Co. BASF Corp., Huntsman Corp.), Austin,

                                 TX

                                 Munoz, Mario  Legislative Consultant (Texas Merchandise and Vending Association)

                                 Newton, Will  Association Executive (NFIB/Texas), A, TX

                                 Norman, Scott  Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX

                                 Venable, Peggy  Policy Dir - AFP-Texas (Americans for Prosperity - Texas), Austin

                  AGAINST:

                                 Grey, John  Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,

                                 TX

                                 Lara, Rene  Legislative Director (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX

                                 Scott, Glenn  Retired Professional (Tex Alliance Retired Americans)

            SB 516

                  FOR:

                                 Bennett, Tony  President (Texas Assn of Manufacturers), Austin, TX

                                 Craymer, Dale  President  (also providing written testimony) (Texas Taxpayers & Research

                                 Association), Austin, TX

                                 Hammond, Bill  President (Tx Association of Business), A.T, TX

                                 Posey, Jake  Attorney (Bell Helicopter), Austin, TX

                  AGAINST:

                                 Casey, Daniel  Partner, Monk, Casey & Associates  (also providing written testimony) (Fast

                                 Growth School Coalition), Austin, TX

                  Registering, but not testifying:

                  FOR:

                                 Beard, Amy  Governmental Consultant (The Boeing Company)

                                 Carlson, Pat  Business Owner (Texas Eagle Forum & Myself), Ft. Worth, TX

                                 Fisher, Jon  President, Associated Builders & Contractors of Texas (Associated Builders &

                                 Contractors of Texas)

                                 Mayberry, Warren  Governmental Relations (DuPont), Austin, TX

                                 Moore, Julia  Government Affairs Director (Occidental Petroleum Corporation), Austin, TX

                                 Shannon, Fred  Consultant (Hewlett Packard), Austin, TX

                                 Shannon, Fred  Consultant (Applied Materials), Austin, TX

                                 Shelley, Dan  Consultant (Lockheed Martin Aerospace)

                                 Womack, Daniel  Director, State Government Affairs (Dow Chemical Company), Austin

                  AGAINST:

                                 Eckstein, Deece  IGR Coordinator (Travis County Commissioners Court)

                                 Longley, Bill  Attorney (Texas Municipal League), Austin

                                 Mendez, Mark  Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County Commissioners Court), Ft.

                                 Worth

                                 Scott, Glenn  Retired Professional (Tex Alliance Retired Americans)

                                 Weist, Jon  Legislative Officer (City of Irving), Irving, TX


                                                                              WITNESS LIST

            Finance

            March 4, 2015 9:00 AM

            SB 687

                  FOR:

                                 Miles, Garry  Attorney (HCA), Dallas, TX

                  Registering, but not testifying:

                  FOR:

                                 Balderas, M.S. CCC-SLP, Stefanie  speech language pathologist; pediatric home health

                                 (Medicaid Providers), San Antonio, TX

                                 Barkalow, Fanita  Speech Lang Pathologist Assistant (Ability Pediatric), San Antonio, TX

                                 Brown, Elena Soto  Home Health Occupational Therapist (Ability Pediatric Therapy), San

                                 Antonio, TX

                                 Clearman, Robin  Occupational Therapy (Tx Occupational Therapy Association (TOTA)),

                                 Houston, TX

                                 Duncan, David  Consultant (Partners Alliance For Community Services of Texas

                                 (PACSTX)), Buda, TX

                                 Goble, Pamela  CEO/Owner (Austin Pediatric Therapy)

                                 Graham-Stone, Katy  Occupational Therapist (Ability Pediatric Therapy), San Antonio, TX

                                 Griffith, Kathy  Premieant, Inc. (Self and business), Austin, TX

                                 Guerrero, Bianca R.  Speech Lang Pathology Assistant (Ability Pedi Therapy - Home

                                 Health), San Antonio, TX

                                 Guerrero, Judith  Physical Therapist  (Self)

                                 Hawkins, John  SVP, Govt. Rel. (Texas Hospitals Assn.), Austin, TX

                                 Hench, Marina  Director of Public Policy (Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice)

                                 Hutto, Kathy  lobbyist (ResCare, Inc. and the Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice),

                                 Austin, TX

                                 Israel, Gordon  Provider - Persons w/ Intellectual Disabilities (Drago Services,

                                 Inc./PACSTX), Austin, TX

                                 Jugan, JeAnna  Occupational Therapist Assistant (Ability Pediatric Therapy), SA, TX

                                 Kendrick, Sarah  Physical Therapist for Ability Pediatric Therapy (children on Medicaid)

                                 Kober, Jamie  Speech Language Pathologist (Ability Pediatrics), San Antonio, TX

                                 Longoria, Pamela  Occupational Therapist Assistant  (Self; Ability Pediatric Therapy), SA,

                                 TX

                                 Morales, Meghan  Branch Manager, home health care (pediatric) (Medicaid Providers),

                                 Austin, TX

                                 Painter, Michelle  Occupational Therapist (Ability Pediatric Therapy), San Antonio, TX

                                 Payne, Amy  Physical Therapist - home health (HTAK), Helotes, TX

                                 Perez, Alberto  Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (Ability Pediatric Therapy), San

                                 Antonio, TX

                                 Pol, Aschwin  Administration - Pediatric Home Health (Medicaid Provider), San Antonio,

                                 TX

                                 Reyes, Kathleen  Ability Pediatric Therapy (Ability), SA, TX

                                 Rodriguez, Kristine  Occupational Therapist (Home Health) (Ability Pediatric Therapy),

                                 San Antonio

                                 Selinger, Kimmi  Eric Wright & Assoc. (Girling/Gentiva)


                                                                              WITNESS LIST

            Finance

            March 4, 2015 9:00 AM

                                 Trevino, Patricia Andrea  Little Engine Homecare, Inc.-Speech therapy asst. (Pediatric

                                 home health therapy), Austin, TX

                                 Venable, Peggy  Policy Dir - AFP-Texas (Americans for Prosperity - Texas), Austin

                                 Villarreal, Amy L.  Speech Therapist/Home Health (Medicaid Providers), Austin, TX

                                 Wyan, JoAnne  Occupational Therapist Assistant (Ability Pediatric Therapy), SA, TX

                                 Yarbrough, Brian  Attorney (Kindred Healthcare Operating, Inc.), Austin, TX

            SB 744

                  FOR:

                                 Michael, Cosentino  City Attorney (The City of San Marcos - City Council), San Marcos,

                                 TX

                  Registering, but not testifying:

                  FOR:

                                 Eckstein, Deece  IGR Coordinator (Travis County Commissioners Court)

                                 Gonzalez, Daniel  Consultant (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin, TX

                                 Howden, Robert  Self (The City of the Colony), Austin, TX

                                 Igo, Shanna  Deputy Executive Director (Texas Municipal League), Austin

                                 Miller, Jared  City Manager (City of San Marcos), San Marcos, TX

                                 Parker, Steve  ACM/Chief Financial Officer (City of San Marcos), San Marcos, TX

            SB 752

                  Registering, but not testifying:

                  FOR:

                                 Venable, Peggy  Policy Dir - AFP-Texas (Americans for Prosperity - Texas), Austin

            SB 755

                  FOR:

                                 Rosas, Chris  Global tax manager (Rackspace), San Antonio, TX

            SB 756

                  AGAINST:

                                 Quinzi, Patty  Legislative Counsel  (also providing written testimony) (TX - American

                                 Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX

                  Registering, but not testifying:

                  FOR:

                                 Venable, Peggy  Policy Dir - AFP-Texas (Americans for Prosperity - Texas), Austin

                  AGAINST:

                                 Grey, John  Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,

                                 TX

            SB 757

                  Registering, but not testifying:

                  AGAINST:

                                 Grey, John  Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,

                                 TX

            SB 758

                  FOR:

                                 Bennett, Tony  President (Texas Assn of Manufacturers), Austin, TX


                                                                              WITNESS LIST

            Finance

            March 4, 2015 9:00 AM

                                 Craymer, Dale  President  (also providing written testimony) (Texas Taxpayers & Research

                                 Association), Austin, TX

                                 Hammond, Bill  President (Tx Association of Business), A.T, TX

                                 Rivero, Hector  President & CEO  (also providing written testimony) (Texas Chemical

                                 Council), Austin, TX

                  AGAINST:

                                 Lee, Donald  Executive Director (Teas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX

                  ON:

                                 Crigler, Marya  Chief Appraiser (Travis Central Appraisal), Austin, TX

                  Registering, but not testifying:

                  FOR:

                                 Beard, Amy  Governmental Consultant (The Boeing Company)

                                 Borskey, Mark  Consultant (General Electric (GE)), Austin, TX

                                 Cannon, Thure  President (Texas Pipeline Association), Austin, TX

                                 Fisher, Jon  President, Associated Builders & Contractors of Texas (Associated Builders &

                                 Contractors of Texas)

                                 Golemon, R. Kinnan  KG Strategies, LLC (Shell Oil Co., Austin White Lime & Deron

                                 Energy), Austin, TX

                                 Mayberry, Warren  Governmental Relations (DuPont), Austin, TX

                                 Meroney, Mike  Consultant (Sherwin Alumina, Co. BASF Corp., Huntsman Corp.), Austin,

                                 TX

                                 Miller, Chris  (AECT), Austin, TX

                                 Moore, Julia  Government Affairs Director (Occidental Petroleum Corporation), Austin, TX

                                 Newton, Will  Association Executive (NFIB/Texas), A, TX

                                 Oswald, Bill  Govt & Reg. Affairs Director (Koch Companies), Austin

                                 Sebree, Ben  Lawyer Lobbyist (Chevron), Austin, TX

                                 Shields, Chris  Lobbyist (Port San Antonio)

                                 Tarver, Ted  Moving & Storage (Houston West COC), TX

                                 Womack, Daniel  Director, State Government Affairs (Dow Chemical Company), Austin

                  AGAINST:

                                 Casey, Daniel  Partner, Monk, Casey & Associates (Fast Growth School Coalition), Austin,

                                 TX

                                 Eckstein, Deece  IGR Coordinator (Travis County Commissioners Court)

                                 Grey, John  Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,

                                 TX

                                 Longley, Bill  Attorney (Texas Municipal League), Austin

                                 Sugg, Paul  Legislative Director (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX

                                 Weist, Jon  Legislative Officer (City of Irving), Irving, TX

            SB 759

                  FOR:

                                 Bresnen, Steve  Attorney (Bingo Interest Group/Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin,

                                 TX


                                                                              WITNESS LIST

            Finance

            March 4, 2015 9:00 AM

                                 Craymer, Dale  President  (also providing written testimony) (Texas Taxpayers & Research

                                 Association), Austin, TX

                  Registering, but not testifying:

                  FOR:

                                 Venable, Peggy  Policy Dir - AFP-Texas (Americans for Prosperity - Texas), Austin

                  AGAINST:

                                 Grey, John  Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,

                                 TX

                  ON:

                                 Fenoglio, Stephen  Attorney (Texas Charity Advocates & Bingo Interest Group), Austin,

                                 TX

            SB 761

                  Registering, but not testifying:

                  FOR:

                                 Barron, Chris  Executive Director (State Firefighters & Fire Marshals Association),

                                 Manchaca, TX

                                 Marzean, Barbara  Insurance for Emergency Services (VFIS of Texas)

                                 Reunier, Tom  Insurance (VFIS of Texas), TX

            SB 762

                  FOR:

                                 Cartwright, Deborah  Lawyer (Harris County Appraisal District), Austin

                                 Crigler, Marya  Chief Appraiser (Travis Central Appraisal), Austin, TX

                  Registering, but not testifying:

                  FOR:

                                 Lively, Lance  (Texas Package Stores Association), Austin, TX

                                 Newton, Will  Association Executive (NFIB/Texas), A, TX

                                 Norman, Scott  Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX

                                 Volkening, Ronnie  President (Texas Retailer Association), Austin

                  AGAINST:

                                 Eckstein, Deece  IGR Coordinator (Travis County Commissioners Court)

                                 Grey, John  Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,

                                 TX

            SB 763

                  AGAINST:

                                 Lee, Donald  Executive Director (Teas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX

                  Registering, but not testifying:

                  FOR:

                                 Burgin, Matt  (Texas Food and Fuel Association)

                                 Lively, Lance  (Texas Package Stores Association), Austin, TX

                                 Mitchell, Seth  Assistant To Bexar County Manager (Bexar County Commissioners Court),

                                 San Antonio

                                 Norman, Scott  Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX


                                                                              WITNESS LIST

            Finance

            March 4, 2015 9:00 AM

                  AGAINST:

                                 Eckstein, Deece  IGR Coordinator (Travis County Commissioners Court)

                                 Grey, John  Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,

                                 TX

                                 Longley, Bill  Attorney (Texas Municipal League), Austin

                                 Mendez, Mark  Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County Commissioners Court), Ft.

                                 Worth, TX

                                 Sugg, Paul  Legislative Director (Texas Association of Counties), Austin, TX

            SB 765

                  FOR:

                                 Welch, D.C., Dr. James  Doctor of Chiropractic (Texas Chiropractic Assn, et. al), Austin

                  AGAINST:

                                 Borel, Dennis  (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX

                  Registering, but not testifying:

                  FOR:

                                 Alexander, Troy  Ass. Director for Advocacy (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX

                                 Booth, Brittney  Government Affairs Specialist (Texas Business Law Foundation)

                                 Bresnen, Steve  Attorney (Bingo Interest Group/Texas Family Law Foundation), Austin,

                                 TX

                                 Calvert, Jess  Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs (Texas Dental Association),

                                 Austin, TX

                                 Galloway, Bruce C.  CPA (Myself & Texas Society of CPAs)

                                 Garza, Steven  Texas Association of Realtors Governmental Affairs (Texas Association of

                                 Realtors)

                                 Gilmore, Scott  Lobbyist (Texas Chiropractic Assn), TX

                                 Gonzalez, Daniel  Consultant (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin, TX

                                 Hanna, Mark J.  Attorney (Texas Society of Professional Surveyors), Austin, TX

                                 Lancaster, David  Senior Advocate (Texas Society of Architects), Austin, TX

                                 Lehman, Mark  Texas Association of Realtors (Texas Realtors)

                                 McEwan, Jennifer  (Texas Society of Professional Engineers), Austin, TX

                                 McKnight, Peyton  General Counsel (American Council of Engineering Companies of

                                 Texas), Austin, TX

                                 Newton, Will  Association Executive (NFIB/Texas), A, TX

                                 Norman, Scott  Attorney  (Self), Austin, TX

                                 Owen, Bob  CPA (Texas Society of CPAs), Austin, TX

                                 Phenix, Billy  Attorney (Securities Industry And Financial Markets Association), Austin

                                 Reaves, Jim  Director, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs (Texas Nursery & Landscape

                                 Association), Austin, TX

                                 Reynolds, David  Executive Director (Texas Osteopathic Medical Association), A, TX

                                 Smith, R. Clint  Lobbyist (Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals), Austin, TX

                                 Venable, Peggy  Policy Dir - AFP-Texas (Americans for Prosperity - Texas), Austin

                                 Wolverton, Jeff  McWilliams Government Affairs (American Society of Landscape

                                 Architects - Texas Chapter), Austin, TX


                                                                              WITNESS LIST

            Finance

            March 4, 2015 9:00 AM

                  AGAINST:

                                 Grey, John  Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,

                                 TX

            SJR 1

                  FOR:

                                 Heflin, Talmadge  Research (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX

                  ON:

                                 Allen, Greg B.  Exec Vice President (Texas Apartment Association), Austin, TX

                                 Craymer, Dale  President  (also providing written testimony) (Texas Taxpayers & Research

                                 Association), Austin, TX

                                 Lavine, Dick  Senior Fiscal Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin

                                 Lee, Donald  Executive Director (Teas Conference of Urban Counties), Austin, TX

                                 Quinzi, Patty  Legislative Counsel  (also providing written testimony) (TX - American

                                 Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX

                                 Staples, Todd  President (Texas Oil & Gas Assn), Aus, TX

                  Registering, but not testifying:

                  FOR:

                                 Garza, Steven  Texas Association of Realtors Governmental Affairs (Texas Association of

                                 Realtors)

                                 Gonzalez, Daniel  Consultant (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin, TX

                                 Lehman, Mark  Texas Association of Realtors (Texas Realtors)

                                 Norman, Scott  Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX

                  AGAINST:

                                 Grey, John  Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,

                                 TX

                  ON:

                                 Flanagan, Kelly  attorney (Texas Association of Realtors), Austin, TX

            SJR 20

                  FOR:

                                 Eckstein, Deece  IGR Coordinator (Travis County Commissioners Court)

                                 VanEeno, Ed  Deputy CFO (City of Austin), Austin, TX

                  ON:

                                 Quinzi, Patty  Legislative Counsel  (also providing written testimony) (TX - American

                                 Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX

            SJR 21

                  ON:

                                 Lavine, Dick  Senior Fiscal Analyst (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin

                                 Quinzi, Patty  Legislative Counsel  (also providing written testimony) (TX - American

                                 Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX

                  Registering, but not testifying:

                  AGAINST:

                                 Grey, John  Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,

                                 TX


                                                                              WITNESS LIST

            Finance

            March 4, 2015 9:00 AM

            SJR 23

                  Registering, but not testifying:

                  FOR:

                                 Munoz, Mario  Legislative Consultant (Texas Merchandise and Vending Association)

                                 Norman, Scott  Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX

                  AGAINST:

                                 Lara, Rene  Legislative Director (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX

            SJR 29

                  FOR:

                                 Craymer, Dale  President  (also providing written testimony) (Texas Taxpayers & Research

                                 Association), Austin, TX

                  AGAINST:

                                 Casey, Daniel  Partner, Monk, Casey & Associates  (also providing written testimony) (Fast

                                 Growth School Coalition), Austin, TX

                  Registering, but not testifying:

                  AGAINST:

                                 Eckstein, Deece  IGR Coordinator (Travis County Commissioners Court)

                                 Mendez, Mark  Assistant County Administrator (Tarrant County Commissioners Court), Ft.

                                 Worth, TX

            SJR 35

                  FOR:

                                 Craymer, Dale  President  (also providing written testimony) (Texas Taxpayers & Research

                                 Association), Austin, TX

                  Registering, but not testifying:

                  FOR:

                                 Cannon, Thure  President (Texas Pipeline Association), Austin, TX

                                 Golemon, R. Kinnan  KG Strategies, LLC (Shell Oil Co., Austin White Lime & Deron

                                 Energy), Austin, TX

                                 Norman, Scott  Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX

                                 Sebree, Ben  Lawyer Lobbyist (Chevron), Austin, TX

                  AGAINST:

                                 Casey, Daniel  Partner, Monk, Casey & Associates (Fast Growth School Coalition), Austin,

                                 TX

                                 Eckstein, Deece  IGR Coordinator (Travis County Commissioners Court)

                                 Grey, John  Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,

                                 TX

            SJR 36

                  Registering, but not testifying:

                  FOR:

                                 Norman, Scott  Executive Director (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX

                  AGAINST:

                                 Eckstein, Deece  IGR Coordinator (Travis County Commissioners Court)


                                                                              WITNESS LIST

            Finance

            March 4, 2015 9:00 AM

                                 Grey, John  Government Relations Specialist (Texas State Teachers Association), Austin,

                                 TX