WITNESS LIST
Health & Human Services Committee
May 20, 2003 - 9:00A
HB 253
Registering, but not testifying:
On: Ratliff, Richard Health Physicist (Texas Department
of Health), Austin, TX
HB 867
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Holland, Narda Director of Housing
(Crestview/Methodist Retirement Center),
Bryan/College Station, TX
Thomason, David VP of Public Policy (TX Association
of Homes and Services for the Aging), Austin,
TX
HB 1097
FOR: Berry, Jorey State Director of Public Affairs (March
of Dimes, Texas Chapter), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Cutrer, Jennifer Director of Legislative Affairs
(Parkland Health and Hospital Services),
Plano, TX
Donisi, John Phillip Attorney (Self), Austin, TX
Hinojosa, Gina Attorney (Self), Austin, TX
Jones, Erin Project Manager (OZ Systems), Austin, TX
On: Canfield, Mark Director of Texas Birth Defects
Monit. (TDH), Austin, TX
HB 1483
FOR: Collins, Dorothy Registered Nurse (Houston Community
College Vocational Nurse Program), Houston,
TX
Mancini, Mary Senior VP, Parkland Health and
Hospital (Texas Nurses Association and TX
Org. of Nurse Executive), Plano, TX
Willmann, James General Counsel (Texas Nurses
Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST: Barnett, Mary Certified Nurse-Midwife (Consortium of
Texas Certified Nurse-Midwives), Austin, TX
Chamberlain, Amy Consumer (Texans for Midwifery),
Austin, TX
Loeffler, Lynne Cert. Nurse Midwife (American
College of Nurse Midwives), Blanco, TX
Overton, Beth Midwife, Pres. of Assc. of Tx Midwives
(Association of Texas Midwives), Corpus
Christi, TX
Simmons, Deborah Registered Nurse (Self), Houston,
TX
ON: Hairston, Terrie Executive Director (Texas Board of
Vocational Nurse Examiners), Austin, TX
Maebius, Nancy Nurse Examiner (Self), San Antonio,
TX
Thomas, Katherine Executive Director of Nursing
Board (Board of Nursing Examiners), Austin,
TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Cutrer, Jennifer Director of Legislative Affairs
(Parkland Health and Hospital System),
Dallas, TX
Davis, Thelma Licensed Vocational Nurse (Licensed
Vocational Nurses Association of Texas),
Giddings, TX
Against: Abuto, Nicky student (Self), Houston, TX
Akanji, Musifat nursing student (Self), houston, TX
Alvarado, Nathalie nursing student (Self)
Anna, Hunter LVN student (Self), Houston, TX
Anna, Taylor RN, student (Texans for Midwifery),
Austin, TX
Arvie, Tina vocational nursing student (Self),
Webster, TX
Ashton, Christina student (Texans for Midwifery),
Austin, TX
Barton, Jennifer mother (Self), Austin, TX
Baumgartner, Kelly midwife (Self), San Antonio, TX
Beltz, Faith midwifery consumer (Texans for
Midwifery), Johnson City, TX
Bennett, Jennifer midwife (Association of Texas
Midwives), Baytown, TX
Brown, Bridget Childbirth educator (Texans for
Midwifery), austin, TX
Bullock, Kiki nursing student (Self), Houston, TX
Burford, LaKeysha nursing student (Self), Houston,
TX
Carmoudte, Felicia nursing student (Self), Houston,
TX
Dirmeyer, Janet midwife (Midwives of Texas), San
Antonio, TX
Easter, Nychelle student nurse (Self), Houston, TX
Ekpruke, Stella nursing student (Self), Richmond, tx
Fremgen, Laurie midwife (Texans for Midwifery),
Austin, TX
Grubb, Matthew web development (Self), Austin, TX
Hongwen, Jia nursing student (Self), Houston, TX
Javillonar, Brian vocational nursing student (Self),
Houston, TX
Juarez, Carolina vocational nursing student (Self),
Houston, TX
Juarez, Gilberto vocational nursing student (Self),
Webster, TX
Krieger, Kathleen Massage therapist (Self), Round
Rock, TX
Lackey, Linda RN (Self), Houston, TX
Lamphier, June midwife, LVN (Self), Blanco, TX
Light, Kari President, Texans for Midwifery (Texans
for Midwifery), Bastrop, TX
Maradiago, Dora vocational nursing student (Self),
Houston, TX
Margaret, Canlas nursing student (Self), Houston, TX
McCullough, Dwayne LVN student (Self), Houston, TX
McDermott, Paula contract program coordinator, TDH
(Highland Mamas Community Center), Austin, TX
McMahon, Terri nursing student (Self), Cedar Hill,
TX
Miranda, Andrea student (Self), Houston, TX
Mongina, Teresa nursing student (Self), Houston, TX
Ndure, Saffiatu LVN student (Self), Houston, TX
Nehme, Eileen writer (Self), Austin, TX
Osoro, Stella student (Self), Houston, TX
Oyolu, Glory nursing student (Self), Houston, TX
Pollard-Grayson, Elizabeth Mother (Texans for
Midwifery, Austin Chapter), Austin, TX
Raab, Angela Lawyer (Self), Austin, TX
Ramos, Victor VN student (Self), San Antonio, TX
Rbis, Khadejah vocational nursing student (Self),
Houston, TX
Reed, Sharon childcare provider (Self), Austin, TX
Robertson, Demetria nursing student (Self), Houston,
TX
Scoggins, Matthew Environmental Scientist (Self),
Austin, TX
Smith, Serena vocational nurse (Self), Houston, TX
Sprinkle, Patricia RN, midwife (Self), Austin, TX
Thompson, Kennikqua nursing student (Self), Houston,
TX
Verdick, Christy business owner (Self), Austin, TX
Wilson, Darien mom, owner, zolowear.com (consumers
interested in midwifery), austin, TX
Wilt, Kami student (Self), Austin, TX
Winters, Brendia RN (Self), Houston, TX
On: Majek, Mark Director of Operations (Board of Nurse
Examiners), Austin, TX
Zukowski, Jim Director (Professional Licensing
Division, Texas Department of Health),
Austin, TX
Zukowski, Jim Director, Professional Licensing Div.
(Texas Department of Health), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
Against: Blackmore, Manya midwife (Self), Austin, TX
HB 1515
ON: Thomas, Katherine Executive Director (RN Board,
Board of Nurse Examiners), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
On: Majek, Mark Director, Operations (Board of Nurse
Examiners), Austin, TX
HB 1614
FOR: West, Starr Health Care Quality (Texas Hospital
Association), Austin, TX
AGAINST: McGiffert, Lisa Senior Policy Analyst (Consumers
Union), Austin, TX
ON: Shackelford, Michele General Counsel (TX St. Board
of Medical Examiners), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Cutner, Jennifer Director of Legislative Affairs
(Parkland Health and Hospital Systems),
Dallas, TX
Pearson, David Lobbyist (Texas Organization of Rural
and Community Hospitals), Austin, TX
Thomason, David VP of Public Policy (Tx Assoc. of
Homes and Servcie for the Aging), Austin, TX
Against: McLarty, Mary Alice Attorney (Texas Trial Lawyers),
Dallas, TX
On: Stearman, Nance Acting Bureau Chief (Texas Dept. of
Health), Austin, TX
HB 1678
ON: Ratliff, Richard Health Physicist (TX Dept. of
Health), Austin, TX
HB 2019
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Barton, Yvonne Associate Director, Legislative
Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin,
TX
On: Melton-Kissel, Jann Chief, Bureau of Children's
Health (Texas Department of Health), Austin,
TX
HB 2099
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Cutrer, Jennifer Director of Legislative Affairs
(Injury Prevention Center of Greater Dallas),
Dallas, TX
Greenan, John P. Attorney (Central Dallas
Ministries), Dallas, TX
HB 2208
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Banda, Jennifer Government Affairs (Texas Hospital
Association), Austin, TX
Willmann, James General Counsel (Texas Nurses
Association), Austin, TX
On: Majek, Maek Director, Operations (Board of Nurse
Examiners), Austin, TX
Thomas, Katherine Executive Director, RN Board
(Board of Nurse Examiners), Austin, TX
HB 2609
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Kern, Diana Public Policy Coordinator (National
Alliance for the Mentally Ill), Austin, TX
HB 2866
FOR: Bill, Pewitt Lobbyist (Texas Licensed Child Care
Association), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
On: Lutz, Judy Director of Child Care Licensing (Texas
Department Protective and Regulatory
Services), Austin, TX
HB 2985
FOR: McGiffert, Lisa Senior Policy Analyst (Consumers
Union), Austin, TX
ON: Horton, Charles Administrative Officer (Health
Professions Council), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Willmann, James General Counsel (Texas Nurses
Association), Austin, TX
On: McFarland, Jane public administration (Board of
Medical Examiners), Austin, TX
HB 3011
FOR: Hipp, Johnny Hospital District Administrator (Nueces
County Hospital District), Corpus Chrisi, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Barton, Yvonne Associate Director, Legislative
Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin,
TX
Peters, Richard A. Consultant (Texas Association of
Public and Non Profit Hospitals), AUstin, TX
Wall, Matt Associate General Counsel (Texas Hospital
Association), Austin, TX
Against: McLarty, Mary Alice attorney (Texas Trial Lawyers),
Dallas, TX
Providing written testimony:
On: McGiffert, Lisa Senior Policy Analyst (Consumers
Union), Austin, TX
HB 3014
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Hargraves, JoAnne Governmental Affairs Manager
(Schering - Plough External Affairs, Inc.),
Austin, TX
On: McGiffert, Lisa Senior Policy Analyst (Consumers
Union), Austin, TX
HB 3122
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Cutrer, Jennifer Director of Legislative Affairs
(Parkland Health and Hospital System),
Dallas, TX
Dunkelberg, Anne Senior Policy Analyst (Center for
Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Hillier, King Legislative Relations (Harris County
Commissioners Court), Houston, TX
Martinez, Ray Lawyer (Texas Conf. of Urban Counties,
Harris County), Austin, TX
McGiffert, Lisa Senior Policy Analyst (Consumers
Union), Austin, TX
Peters, Richard Consultant (Texas Association of
Public and Non Profit Hospitals), Austin, TX
HB 3193
FOR: Schnabel, Charlie Consultant (Texas Academy of
Pediatric Dentistry), Pflugerville, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Pearson, David Lobbyist (Texas Organization of Rural
and Community Hospitals), Austin, TX
On: Berry, Connie Manager (Texas Department of Health),
Austin, TX
Schmidt, Bobby D. Executive Director (Texas State
Board of Dental Examiners), Austin, TX
HB 3486
Registering, but not testifying:
For: Barton, Yvonne Associate Director, Legislative
Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin,
TX
McGiffert, Lisa Senior Policy Analyst (Consumers
Union), Austin, TX
On: Tennyson, Susan Chief, Bureau of Food & Drug Safety
(Texas Department of Health), Austin, TX
SB 1949
FOR: Hendrick, Kelly VP for Governmental Relations
(American Cancer Society-Texas), Austin, q
Registering, but not testifying:
On: Weiss, Nancy Director of Cancer Registry (Texas
Department of Health), Austin, TX