WITNESS LISTHB 1876HOUSE COMMITTEE REPORTPublic Health CommitteeMarch 31, 2009 - 8:00 AM For:Allison, Jim (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX. and Ellis County) Banning, Tom (TX Academy of Family Physicians) Camacho, Jose (TX. Assn of Community Health Centers, S) Hinckson, Andrea (Mental Health America of Greater Houston) Margo Jr., Javier D "Jake" (Texas Academy of Family Physicians) Moore, Robin (Texas Association of Community Health Centers) Owens, Mackie (Texas Association of Community Health Centers) Williams, Monte (UST Public Affairs) Against:Maples, Robert (Swisher International, Inc) Roberson, Edwin (Swedish Match North America) Ross, Shon (Self and Tobacco Retailers of Texas Association) Registering, but not testifying: For:Black, Rick (Texas Dental Association) Brauer, Andrea (National Association of Social Workers, Texas Chapter) Bujanda, Miryam (Methodist Healthcare Ministries) Gutierrez, Michael (Self) Holmes, Harry (Harris County Healthcare Alliance) Jackson, Lisa (TX Academy of Physician Assistants) Johnson, Paula (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature) Kappel, Katy (Self and Texas Silver Haired Legislature) Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities) Lovelace, Joe (Texas Council of Community Mental Health Mental Retardation Centers) McBeath, Don (Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals) Saenz, Gabriela (CHRISTUS Health) Shields, Brad (TX Dental Hygienists Assoc.) Smith, Tobie-Lynn (Self) Velji, Glenda (Self) Wadge, Gyl (Mental Health America of Texas) Wall, Matthew (Texas Hospital Association) Willmann, James (Texas Nurses Assocation) Wolfe, Jared (Texas Association of Health Plans) Woolbert, Lynda (Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice) Yanas, Chris (Teaching Hospitals of Texas) Zackel, Katherine (Texans Care for Children) On:Knisley, Jeff (American Lung Association) WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST HB 1876HOUSE COMMITTEE REPORT HB 1876 HOUSE COMMITTEE REPORT Public Health Committee Public Health Committee Public Health Committee Public Health Committee March 31, 2009 - 8:00 AM For:Allison, Jim (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX. and Ellis County) Banning, Tom (TX Academy of Family Physicians) Camacho, Jose (TX. Assn of Community Health Centers, S) Hinckson, Andrea (Mental Health America of Greater Houston) Margo Jr., Javier D "Jake" (Texas Academy of Family Physicians) Moore, Robin (Texas Association of Community Health Centers) Owens, Mackie (Texas Association of Community Health Centers) Williams, Monte (UST Public Affairs) Against:Maples, Robert (Swisher International, Inc) Roberson, Edwin (Swedish Match North America) Ross, Shon (Self and Tobacco Retailers of Texas Association) Registering, but not testifying: For:Black, Rick (Texas Dental Association) Brauer, Andrea (National Association of Social Workers, Texas Chapter) Bujanda, Miryam (Methodist Healthcare Ministries) Gutierrez, Michael (Self) Holmes, Harry (Harris County Healthcare Alliance) Jackson, Lisa (TX Academy of Physician Assistants) Johnson, Paula (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature) Kappel, Katy (Self and Texas Silver Haired Legislature) Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities) Lovelace, Joe (Texas Council of Community Mental Health Mental Retardation Centers) McBeath, Don (Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals) Saenz, Gabriela (CHRISTUS Health) Shields, Brad (TX Dental Hygienists Assoc.) Smith, Tobie-Lynn (Self) Velji, Glenda (Self) Wadge, Gyl (Mental Health America of Texas) Wall, Matthew (Texas Hospital Association) Willmann, James (Texas Nurses Assocation) Wolfe, Jared (Texas Association of Health Plans) Woolbert, Lynda (Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice) Yanas, Chris (Teaching Hospitals of Texas) Zackel, Katherine (Texans Care for Children) On:Knisley, Jeff (American Lung Association) March 31, 2009 - 8:00 AM March 31, 2009 - 8:00 AM For: For: Allison, Jim (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX. and Ellis County) Allison, Jim (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX. and Ellis County) Banning, Tom (TX Academy of Family Physicians) Banning, Tom (TX Academy of Family Physicians) Camacho, Jose (TX. Assn of Community Health Centers, S) Camacho, Jose (TX. Assn of Community Health Centers, S) Hinckson, Andrea (Mental Health America of Greater Houston) Hinckson, Andrea (Mental Health America of Greater Houston) Margo Jr., Javier D "Jake" (Texas Academy of Family Physicians) Margo Jr., Javier D "Jake" (Texas Academy of Family Physicians) Moore, Robin (Texas Association of Community Health Centers) Moore, Robin (Texas Association of Community Health Centers) Owens, Mackie (Texas Association of Community Health Centers) Owens, Mackie (Texas Association of Community Health Centers) Williams, Monte (UST Public Affairs) Williams, Monte (UST Public Affairs) Against: Against: Maples, Robert (Swisher International, Inc) Maples, Robert (Swisher International, Inc) Roberson, Edwin (Swedish Match North America) Roberson, Edwin (Swedish Match North America) Ross, Shon (Self and Tobacco Retailers of Texas Association) Ross, Shon (Self and Tobacco Retailers of Texas Association) Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Black, Rick (Texas Dental Association) Black, Rick (Texas Dental Association) Brauer, Andrea (National Association of Social Workers, Texas Chapter) Brauer, Andrea (National Association of Social Workers, Texas Chapter) Bujanda, Miryam (Methodist Healthcare Ministries) Bujanda, Miryam (Methodist Healthcare Ministries) Gutierrez, Michael (Self) Gutierrez, Michael (Self) Holmes, Harry (Harris County Healthcare Alliance) Holmes, Harry (Harris County Healthcare Alliance) Jackson, Lisa (TX Academy of Physician Assistants) Jackson, Lisa (TX Academy of Physician Assistants) Johnson, Paula (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature) Johnson, Paula (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature) Kappel, Katy (Self and Texas Silver Haired Legislature) Kappel, Katy (Self and Texas Silver Haired Legislature) Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities) Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities) Lovelace, Joe (Texas Council of Community Mental Health Mental Retardation Centers) Lovelace, Joe (Texas Council of Community Mental Health Mental Retardation Centers) McBeath, Don (Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals) McBeath, Don (Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals) Saenz, Gabriela (CHRISTUS Health) Saenz, Gabriela (CHRISTUS Health) Shields, Brad (TX Dental Hygienists Assoc.) Shields, Brad (TX Dental Hygienists Assoc.) Smith, Tobie-Lynn (Self) Smith, Tobie-Lynn (Self) Velji, Glenda (Self) Velji, Glenda (Self) Wadge, Gyl (Mental Health America of Texas) Wadge, Gyl (Mental Health America of Texas) Wall, Matthew (Texas Hospital Association) Wall, Matthew (Texas Hospital Association) Willmann, James (Texas Nurses Assocation) Willmann, James (Texas Nurses Assocation) Wolfe, Jared (Texas Association of Health Plans) Wolfe, Jared (Texas Association of Health Plans) Woolbert, Lynda (Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice) Woolbert, Lynda (Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice) Yanas, Chris (Teaching Hospitals of Texas) Yanas, Chris (Teaching Hospitals of Texas) Zackel, Katherine (Texans Care for Children) Zackel, Katherine (Texans Care for Children) On: On: Knisley, Jeff (American Lung Association) Knisley, Jeff (American Lung Association)
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March 31, 2009 - 8:00 AM For:Allison, Jim (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX. and Ellis County) Banning, Tom (TX Academy of Family Physicians) Camacho, Jose (TX. Assn of Community Health Centers, S) Hinckson, Andrea (Mental Health America of Greater Houston) Margo Jr., Javier D "Jake" (Texas Academy of Family Physicians) Moore, Robin (Texas Association of Community Health Centers) Owens, Mackie (Texas Association of Community Health Centers) Williams, Monte (UST Public Affairs) Against:Maples, Robert (Swisher International, Inc) Roberson, Edwin (Swedish Match North America) Ross, Shon (Self and Tobacco Retailers of Texas Association) Registering, but not testifying: For:Black, Rick (Texas Dental Association) Brauer, Andrea (National Association of Social Workers, Texas Chapter) Bujanda, Miryam (Methodist Healthcare Ministries) Gutierrez, Michael (Self) Holmes, Harry (Harris County Healthcare Alliance) Jackson, Lisa (TX Academy of Physician Assistants) Johnson, Paula (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature) Kappel, Katy (Self and Texas Silver Haired Legislature) Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities) Lovelace, Joe (Texas Council of Community Mental Health Mental Retardation Centers) McBeath, Don (Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals) Saenz, Gabriela (CHRISTUS Health) Shields, Brad (TX Dental Hygienists Assoc.) Smith, Tobie-Lynn (Self) Velji, Glenda (Self) Wadge, Gyl (Mental Health America of Texas) Wall, Matthew (Texas Hospital Association) Willmann, James (Texas Nurses Assocation) Wolfe, Jared (Texas Association of Health Plans) Woolbert, Lynda (Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice) Yanas, Chris (Teaching Hospitals of Texas) Zackel, Katherine (Texans Care for Children) On:Knisley, Jeff (American Lung Association) March 31, 2009 - 8:00 AM March 31, 2009 - 8:00 AM For: For: Allison, Jim (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX. and Ellis County) Allison, Jim (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX. and Ellis County) Banning, Tom (TX Academy of Family Physicians) Banning, Tom (TX Academy of Family Physicians) Camacho, Jose (TX. Assn of Community Health Centers, S) Camacho, Jose (TX. Assn of Community Health Centers, S) Hinckson, Andrea (Mental Health America of Greater Houston) Hinckson, Andrea (Mental Health America of Greater Houston) Margo Jr., Javier D "Jake" (Texas Academy of Family Physicians) Margo Jr., Javier D "Jake" (Texas Academy of Family Physicians) Moore, Robin (Texas Association of Community Health Centers) Moore, Robin (Texas Association of Community Health Centers) Owens, Mackie (Texas Association of Community Health Centers) Owens, Mackie (Texas Association of Community Health Centers) Williams, Monte (UST Public Affairs) Williams, Monte (UST Public Affairs) Against: Against: Maples, Robert (Swisher International, Inc) Maples, Robert (Swisher International, Inc) Roberson, Edwin (Swedish Match North America) Roberson, Edwin (Swedish Match North America) Ross, Shon (Self and Tobacco Retailers of Texas Association) Ross, Shon (Self and Tobacco Retailers of Texas Association) Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Black, Rick (Texas Dental Association) Black, Rick (Texas Dental Association) Brauer, Andrea (National Association of Social Workers, Texas Chapter) Brauer, Andrea (National Association of Social Workers, Texas Chapter) Bujanda, Miryam (Methodist Healthcare Ministries) Bujanda, Miryam (Methodist Healthcare Ministries) Gutierrez, Michael (Self) Gutierrez, Michael (Self) Holmes, Harry (Harris County Healthcare Alliance) Holmes, Harry (Harris County Healthcare Alliance) Jackson, Lisa (TX Academy of Physician Assistants) Jackson, Lisa (TX Academy of Physician Assistants) Johnson, Paula (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature) Johnson, Paula (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature) Kappel, Katy (Self and Texas Silver Haired Legislature) Kappel, Katy (Self and Texas Silver Haired Legislature) Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities) Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities) Lovelace, Joe (Texas Council of Community Mental Health Mental Retardation Centers) Lovelace, Joe (Texas Council of Community Mental Health Mental Retardation Centers) McBeath, Don (Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals) McBeath, Don (Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals) Saenz, Gabriela (CHRISTUS Health) Saenz, Gabriela (CHRISTUS Health) Shields, Brad (TX Dental Hygienists Assoc.) Shields, Brad (TX Dental Hygienists Assoc.) Smith, Tobie-Lynn (Self) Smith, Tobie-Lynn (Self) Velji, Glenda (Self) Velji, Glenda (Self) Wadge, Gyl (Mental Health America of Texas) Wadge, Gyl (Mental Health America of Texas) Wall, Matthew (Texas Hospital Association) Wall, Matthew (Texas Hospital Association) Willmann, James (Texas Nurses Assocation) Willmann, James (Texas Nurses Assocation) Wolfe, Jared (Texas Association of Health Plans) Wolfe, Jared (Texas Association of Health Plans) Woolbert, Lynda (Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice) Woolbert, Lynda (Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice) Yanas, Chris (Teaching Hospitals of Texas) Yanas, Chris (Teaching Hospitals of Texas) Zackel, Katherine (Texans Care for Children) Zackel, Katherine (Texans Care for Children) On: On: Knisley, Jeff (American Lung Association) Knisley, Jeff (American Lung Association)
March 31, 2009 - 8:00 AM March 31, 2009 - 8:00 AM
March 31, 2009 - 8:00 AM
For: For: Allison, Jim (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX. and Ellis County) Allison, Jim (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX. and Ellis County)
For:
Allison, Jim (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX. and Ellis County)
Banning, Tom (TX Academy of Family Physicians) Banning, Tom (TX Academy of Family Physicians)
Banning, Tom (TX Academy of Family Physicians)
Camacho, Jose (TX. Assn of Community Health Centers, S) Camacho, Jose (TX. Assn of Community Health Centers, S)
Camacho, Jose (TX. Assn of Community Health Centers, S)
Hinckson, Andrea (Mental Health America of Greater Houston) Hinckson, Andrea (Mental Health America of Greater Houston)
Hinckson, Andrea (Mental Health America of Greater Houston)
Margo Jr., Javier D "Jake" (Texas Academy of Family Physicians) Margo Jr., Javier D "Jake" (Texas Academy of Family Physicians)
Margo Jr., Javier D "Jake" (Texas Academy of Family Physicians)
Moore, Robin (Texas Association of Community Health Centers) Moore, Robin (Texas Association of Community Health Centers)
Moore, Robin (Texas Association of Community Health Centers)
Owens, Mackie (Texas Association of Community Health Centers) Owens, Mackie (Texas Association of Community Health Centers)
Owens, Mackie (Texas Association of Community Health Centers)
Williams, Monte (UST Public Affairs) Williams, Monte (UST Public Affairs)
Williams, Monte (UST Public Affairs)
Against: Against: Maples, Robert (Swisher International, Inc) Maples, Robert (Swisher International, Inc)
Against:
Maples, Robert (Swisher International, Inc)
Roberson, Edwin (Swedish Match North America) Roberson, Edwin (Swedish Match North America)
Roberson, Edwin (Swedish Match North America)
Ross, Shon (Self and Tobacco Retailers of Texas Association) Ross, Shon (Self and Tobacco Retailers of Texas Association)
Ross, Shon (Self and Tobacco Retailers of Texas Association)
Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying:
Registering, but not testifying:
For: For: Black, Rick (Texas Dental Association) Black, Rick (Texas Dental Association)
For:
Black, Rick (Texas Dental Association)
Brauer, Andrea (National Association of Social Workers, Texas Chapter) Brauer, Andrea (National Association of Social Workers, Texas Chapter)
Brauer, Andrea (National Association of Social Workers, Texas Chapter)
Bujanda, Miryam (Methodist Healthcare Ministries) Bujanda, Miryam (Methodist Healthcare Ministries)
Bujanda, Miryam (Methodist Healthcare Ministries)
Gutierrez, Michael (Self) Gutierrez, Michael (Self)
Gutierrez, Michael (Self)
Holmes, Harry (Harris County Healthcare Alliance) Holmes, Harry (Harris County Healthcare Alliance)
Holmes, Harry (Harris County Healthcare Alliance)
Jackson, Lisa (TX Academy of Physician Assistants) Jackson, Lisa (TX Academy of Physician Assistants)
Jackson, Lisa (TX Academy of Physician Assistants)
Johnson, Paula (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature) Johnson, Paula (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature)
Johnson, Paula (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature)
Kappel, Katy (Self and Texas Silver Haired Legislature) Kappel, Katy (Self and Texas Silver Haired Legislature)
Kappel, Katy (Self and Texas Silver Haired Legislature)
Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities) Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities)
Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities)
Lovelace, Joe (Texas Council of Community Mental Health Mental Retardation Centers) Lovelace, Joe (Texas Council of Community Mental Health Mental Retardation Centers)
Lovelace, Joe (Texas Council of Community Mental Health Mental Retardation Centers)
McBeath, Don (Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals) McBeath, Don (Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals)
McBeath, Don (Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals)
Saenz, Gabriela (CHRISTUS Health) Saenz, Gabriela (CHRISTUS Health)
Saenz, Gabriela (CHRISTUS Health)
Shields, Brad (TX Dental Hygienists Assoc.) Shields, Brad (TX Dental Hygienists Assoc.)
Shields, Brad (TX Dental Hygienists Assoc.)
Smith, Tobie-Lynn (Self) Smith, Tobie-Lynn (Self)
Smith, Tobie-Lynn (Self)
Velji, Glenda (Self) Velji, Glenda (Self)
Velji, Glenda (Self)
Wadge, Gyl (Mental Health America of Texas) Wadge, Gyl (Mental Health America of Texas)
Wadge, Gyl (Mental Health America of Texas)
Wall, Matthew (Texas Hospital Association) Wall, Matthew (Texas Hospital Association)
Wall, Matthew (Texas Hospital Association)
Willmann, James (Texas Nurses Assocation) Willmann, James (Texas Nurses Assocation)
Willmann, James (Texas Nurses Assocation)
Wolfe, Jared (Texas Association of Health Plans) Wolfe, Jared (Texas Association of Health Plans)
Wolfe, Jared (Texas Association of Health Plans)
Woolbert, Lynda (Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice) Woolbert, Lynda (Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice)
Woolbert, Lynda (Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice)
Yanas, Chris (Teaching Hospitals of Texas) Yanas, Chris (Teaching Hospitals of Texas)
Yanas, Chris (Teaching Hospitals of Texas)
Zackel, Katherine (Texans Care for Children) Zackel, Katherine (Texans Care for Children)
Zackel, Katherine (Texans Care for Children)
On: On: Knisley, Jeff (American Lung Association) Knisley, Jeff (American Lung Association)
On:
Knisley, Jeff (American Lung Association)
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March 31, 2009 - 8:00 AM For:Allison, Jim (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX. and Ellis County) Banning, Tom (TX Academy of Family Physicians) Camacho, Jose (TX. Assn of Community Health Centers, S) Hinckson, Andrea (Mental Health America of Greater Houston) Margo Jr., Javier D "Jake" (Texas Academy of Family Physicians) Moore, Robin (Texas Association of Community Health Centers) Owens, Mackie (Texas Association of Community Health Centers) Williams, Monte (UST Public Affairs) Against:Maples, Robert (Swisher International, Inc) Roberson, Edwin (Swedish Match North America) Ross, Shon (Self and Tobacco Retailers of Texas Association) Registering, but not testifying: For:Black, Rick (Texas Dental Association) Brauer, Andrea (National Association of Social Workers, Texas Chapter) Bujanda, Miryam (Methodist Healthcare Ministries) Gutierrez, Michael (Self) Holmes, Harry (Harris County Healthcare Alliance) Jackson, Lisa (TX Academy of Physician Assistants) Johnson, Paula (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature) Kappel, Katy (Self and Texas Silver Haired Legislature) Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities) Lovelace, Joe (Texas Council of Community Mental Health Mental Retardation Centers) McBeath, Don (Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals) Saenz, Gabriela (CHRISTUS Health) Shields, Brad (TX Dental Hygienists Assoc.) Smith, Tobie-Lynn (Self) Velji, Glenda (Self) Wadge, Gyl (Mental Health America of Texas) Wall, Matthew (Texas Hospital Association) Willmann, James (Texas Nurses Assocation) Wolfe, Jared (Texas Association of Health Plans) Woolbert, Lynda (Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice) Yanas, Chris (Teaching Hospitals of Texas) Zackel, Katherine (Texans Care for Children) On:Knisley, Jeff (American Lung Association) March 31, 2009 - 8:00 AM March 31, 2009 - 8:00 AM For: For: Allison, Jim (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX. and Ellis County) Allison, Jim (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX. and Ellis County) Banning, Tom (TX Academy of Family Physicians) Banning, Tom (TX Academy of Family Physicians) Camacho, Jose (TX. Assn of Community Health Centers, S) Camacho, Jose (TX. Assn of Community Health Centers, S) Hinckson, Andrea (Mental Health America of Greater Houston) Hinckson, Andrea (Mental Health America of Greater Houston) Margo Jr., Javier D "Jake" (Texas Academy of Family Physicians) Margo Jr., Javier D "Jake" (Texas Academy of Family Physicians) Moore, Robin (Texas Association of Community Health Centers) Moore, Robin (Texas Association of Community Health Centers) Owens, Mackie (Texas Association of Community Health Centers) Owens, Mackie (Texas Association of Community Health Centers) Williams, Monte (UST Public Affairs) Williams, Monte (UST Public Affairs) Against: Against: Maples, Robert (Swisher International, Inc) Maples, Robert (Swisher International, Inc) Roberson, Edwin (Swedish Match North America) Roberson, Edwin (Swedish Match North America) Ross, Shon (Self and Tobacco Retailers of Texas Association) Ross, Shon (Self and Tobacco Retailers of Texas Association) Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Black, Rick (Texas Dental Association) Black, Rick (Texas Dental Association) Brauer, Andrea (National Association of Social Workers, Texas Chapter) Brauer, Andrea (National Association of Social Workers, Texas Chapter) Bujanda, Miryam (Methodist Healthcare Ministries) Bujanda, Miryam (Methodist Healthcare Ministries) Gutierrez, Michael (Self) Gutierrez, Michael (Self) Holmes, Harry (Harris County Healthcare Alliance) Holmes, Harry (Harris County Healthcare Alliance) Jackson, Lisa (TX Academy of Physician Assistants) Jackson, Lisa (TX Academy of Physician Assistants) Johnson, Paula (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature) Johnson, Paula (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature) Kappel, Katy (Self and Texas Silver Haired Legislature) Kappel, Katy (Self and Texas Silver Haired Legislature) Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities) Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities) Lovelace, Joe (Texas Council of Community Mental Health Mental Retardation Centers) Lovelace, Joe (Texas Council of Community Mental Health Mental Retardation Centers) McBeath, Don (Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals) McBeath, Don (Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals) Saenz, Gabriela (CHRISTUS Health) Saenz, Gabriela (CHRISTUS Health) Shields, Brad (TX Dental Hygienists Assoc.) Shields, Brad (TX Dental Hygienists Assoc.) Smith, Tobie-Lynn (Self) Smith, Tobie-Lynn (Self) Velji, Glenda (Self) Velji, Glenda (Self) Wadge, Gyl (Mental Health America of Texas) Wadge, Gyl (Mental Health America of Texas) Wall, Matthew (Texas Hospital Association) Wall, Matthew (Texas Hospital Association) Willmann, James (Texas Nurses Assocation) Willmann, James (Texas Nurses Assocation) Wolfe, Jared (Texas Association of Health Plans) Wolfe, Jared (Texas Association of Health Plans) Woolbert, Lynda (Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice) Woolbert, Lynda (Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice) Yanas, Chris (Teaching Hospitals of Texas) Yanas, Chris (Teaching Hospitals of Texas) Zackel, Katherine (Texans Care for Children) Zackel, Katherine (Texans Care for Children) On: On: Knisley, Jeff (American Lung Association) Knisley, Jeff (American Lung Association)
March 31, 2009 - 8:00 AM March 31, 2009 - 8:00 AM
March 31, 2009 - 8:00 AM
For: For: Allison, Jim (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX. and Ellis County) Allison, Jim (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX. and Ellis County)
For:
Allison, Jim (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX. and Ellis County)
Banning, Tom (TX Academy of Family Physicians) Banning, Tom (TX Academy of Family Physicians)
Banning, Tom (TX Academy of Family Physicians)
Camacho, Jose (TX. Assn of Community Health Centers, S) Camacho, Jose (TX. Assn of Community Health Centers, S)
Camacho, Jose (TX. Assn of Community Health Centers, S)
Hinckson, Andrea (Mental Health America of Greater Houston) Hinckson, Andrea (Mental Health America of Greater Houston)
Hinckson, Andrea (Mental Health America of Greater Houston)
Margo Jr., Javier D "Jake" (Texas Academy of Family Physicians) Margo Jr., Javier D "Jake" (Texas Academy of Family Physicians)
Margo Jr., Javier D "Jake" (Texas Academy of Family Physicians)
Moore, Robin (Texas Association of Community Health Centers) Moore, Robin (Texas Association of Community Health Centers)
Moore, Robin (Texas Association of Community Health Centers)
Owens, Mackie (Texas Association of Community Health Centers) Owens, Mackie (Texas Association of Community Health Centers)
Owens, Mackie (Texas Association of Community Health Centers)
Williams, Monte (UST Public Affairs) Williams, Monte (UST Public Affairs)
Williams, Monte (UST Public Affairs)
Against: Against: Maples, Robert (Swisher International, Inc) Maples, Robert (Swisher International, Inc)
Against:
Maples, Robert (Swisher International, Inc)
Roberson, Edwin (Swedish Match North America) Roberson, Edwin (Swedish Match North America)
Roberson, Edwin (Swedish Match North America)
Ross, Shon (Self and Tobacco Retailers of Texas Association) Ross, Shon (Self and Tobacco Retailers of Texas Association)
Ross, Shon (Self and Tobacco Retailers of Texas Association)
Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying:
Registering, but not testifying:
For: For: Black, Rick (Texas Dental Association) Black, Rick (Texas Dental Association)
For:
Black, Rick (Texas Dental Association)
Brauer, Andrea (National Association of Social Workers, Texas Chapter) Brauer, Andrea (National Association of Social Workers, Texas Chapter)
Brauer, Andrea (National Association of Social Workers, Texas Chapter)
Bujanda, Miryam (Methodist Healthcare Ministries) Bujanda, Miryam (Methodist Healthcare Ministries)
Bujanda, Miryam (Methodist Healthcare Ministries)
Gutierrez, Michael (Self) Gutierrez, Michael (Self)
Gutierrez, Michael (Self)
Holmes, Harry (Harris County Healthcare Alliance) Holmes, Harry (Harris County Healthcare Alliance)
Holmes, Harry (Harris County Healthcare Alliance)
Jackson, Lisa (TX Academy of Physician Assistants) Jackson, Lisa (TX Academy of Physician Assistants)
Jackson, Lisa (TX Academy of Physician Assistants)
Johnson, Paula (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature) Johnson, Paula (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature)
Johnson, Paula (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature)
Kappel, Katy (Self and Texas Silver Haired Legislature) Kappel, Katy (Self and Texas Silver Haired Legislature)
Kappel, Katy (Self and Texas Silver Haired Legislature)
Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities) Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities)
Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities)
Lovelace, Joe (Texas Council of Community Mental Health Mental Retardation Centers) Lovelace, Joe (Texas Council of Community Mental Health Mental Retardation Centers)
Lovelace, Joe (Texas Council of Community Mental Health Mental Retardation Centers)
McBeath, Don (Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals) McBeath, Don (Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals)
McBeath, Don (Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals)
Saenz, Gabriela (CHRISTUS Health) Saenz, Gabriela (CHRISTUS Health)
Saenz, Gabriela (CHRISTUS Health)
Shields, Brad (TX Dental Hygienists Assoc.) Shields, Brad (TX Dental Hygienists Assoc.)
Shields, Brad (TX Dental Hygienists Assoc.)
Smith, Tobie-Lynn (Self) Smith, Tobie-Lynn (Self)
Smith, Tobie-Lynn (Self)
Velji, Glenda (Self) Velji, Glenda (Self)
Velji, Glenda (Self)
Wadge, Gyl (Mental Health America of Texas) Wadge, Gyl (Mental Health America of Texas)
Wadge, Gyl (Mental Health America of Texas)
Wall, Matthew (Texas Hospital Association) Wall, Matthew (Texas Hospital Association)
Wall, Matthew (Texas Hospital Association)
Willmann, James (Texas Nurses Assocation) Willmann, James (Texas Nurses Assocation)
Willmann, James (Texas Nurses Assocation)
Wolfe, Jared (Texas Association of Health Plans) Wolfe, Jared (Texas Association of Health Plans)
Wolfe, Jared (Texas Association of Health Plans)
Woolbert, Lynda (Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice) Woolbert, Lynda (Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice)
Woolbert, Lynda (Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice)
Yanas, Chris (Teaching Hospitals of Texas) Yanas, Chris (Teaching Hospitals of Texas)
Yanas, Chris (Teaching Hospitals of Texas)
Zackel, Katherine (Texans Care for Children) Zackel, Katherine (Texans Care for Children)
Zackel, Katherine (Texans Care for Children)
On: On: Knisley, Jeff (American Lung Association) Knisley, Jeff (American Lung Association)
On:
Knisley, Jeff (American Lung Association)
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March 31, 2009 - 8:00 AM March 31, 2009 - 8:00 AM
March 31, 2009 - 8:00 AM
For: For: Allison, Jim (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX. and Ellis County) Allison, Jim (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX. and Ellis County)
For:
Allison, Jim (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX. and Ellis County)
Banning, Tom (TX Academy of Family Physicians) Banning, Tom (TX Academy of Family Physicians)
Banning, Tom (TX Academy of Family Physicians)
Camacho, Jose (TX. Assn of Community Health Centers, S) Camacho, Jose (TX. Assn of Community Health Centers, S)
Camacho, Jose (TX. Assn of Community Health Centers, S)
Hinckson, Andrea (Mental Health America of Greater Houston) Hinckson, Andrea (Mental Health America of Greater Houston)
Hinckson, Andrea (Mental Health America of Greater Houston)
Margo Jr., Javier D "Jake" (Texas Academy of Family Physicians) Margo Jr., Javier D "Jake" (Texas Academy of Family Physicians)
Margo Jr., Javier D "Jake" (Texas Academy of Family Physicians)
Moore, Robin (Texas Association of Community Health Centers) Moore, Robin (Texas Association of Community Health Centers)
Moore, Robin (Texas Association of Community Health Centers)
Owens, Mackie (Texas Association of Community Health Centers) Owens, Mackie (Texas Association of Community Health Centers)
Owens, Mackie (Texas Association of Community Health Centers)
Williams, Monte (UST Public Affairs) Williams, Monte (UST Public Affairs)
Williams, Monte (UST Public Affairs)
Against: Against: Maples, Robert (Swisher International, Inc) Maples, Robert (Swisher International, Inc)
Against:
Maples, Robert (Swisher International, Inc)
Roberson, Edwin (Swedish Match North America) Roberson, Edwin (Swedish Match North America)
Roberson, Edwin (Swedish Match North America)
Ross, Shon (Self and Tobacco Retailers of Texas Association) Ross, Shon (Self and Tobacco Retailers of Texas Association)
Ross, Shon (Self and Tobacco Retailers of Texas Association)
Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying:
Registering, but not testifying:
For: For: Black, Rick (Texas Dental Association) Black, Rick (Texas Dental Association)
For:
Black, Rick (Texas Dental Association)
Brauer, Andrea (National Association of Social Workers, Texas Chapter) Brauer, Andrea (National Association of Social Workers, Texas Chapter)
Brauer, Andrea (National Association of Social Workers, Texas Chapter)
Bujanda, Miryam (Methodist Healthcare Ministries) Bujanda, Miryam (Methodist Healthcare Ministries)
Bujanda, Miryam (Methodist Healthcare Ministries)
Gutierrez, Michael (Self) Gutierrez, Michael (Self)
Gutierrez, Michael (Self)
Holmes, Harry (Harris County Healthcare Alliance) Holmes, Harry (Harris County Healthcare Alliance)
Holmes, Harry (Harris County Healthcare Alliance)
Jackson, Lisa (TX Academy of Physician Assistants) Jackson, Lisa (TX Academy of Physician Assistants)
Jackson, Lisa (TX Academy of Physician Assistants)
Johnson, Paula (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature) Johnson, Paula (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature)
Johnson, Paula (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature)
Kappel, Katy (Self and Texas Silver Haired Legislature) Kappel, Katy (Self and Texas Silver Haired Legislature)
Kappel, Katy (Self and Texas Silver Haired Legislature)
Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities) Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities)
Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities)
Lovelace, Joe (Texas Council of Community Mental Health Mental Retardation Centers) Lovelace, Joe (Texas Council of Community Mental Health Mental Retardation Centers)
Lovelace, Joe (Texas Council of Community Mental Health Mental Retardation Centers)
McBeath, Don (Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals) McBeath, Don (Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals)
McBeath, Don (Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals)
Saenz, Gabriela (CHRISTUS Health) Saenz, Gabriela (CHRISTUS Health)
Saenz, Gabriela (CHRISTUS Health)
Shields, Brad (TX Dental Hygienists Assoc.) Shields, Brad (TX Dental Hygienists Assoc.)
Shields, Brad (TX Dental Hygienists Assoc.)
Smith, Tobie-Lynn (Self) Smith, Tobie-Lynn (Self)
Smith, Tobie-Lynn (Self)
Velji, Glenda (Self) Velji, Glenda (Self)
Velji, Glenda (Self)
Wadge, Gyl (Mental Health America of Texas) Wadge, Gyl (Mental Health America of Texas)
Wadge, Gyl (Mental Health America of Texas)
Wall, Matthew (Texas Hospital Association) Wall, Matthew (Texas Hospital Association)
Wall, Matthew (Texas Hospital Association)
Willmann, James (Texas Nurses Assocation) Willmann, James (Texas Nurses Assocation)
Willmann, James (Texas Nurses Assocation)
Wolfe, Jared (Texas Association of Health Plans) Wolfe, Jared (Texas Association of Health Plans)
Wolfe, Jared (Texas Association of Health Plans)
Woolbert, Lynda (Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice) Woolbert, Lynda (Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice)
Woolbert, Lynda (Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice)
Yanas, Chris (Teaching Hospitals of Texas) Yanas, Chris (Teaching Hospitals of Texas)
Yanas, Chris (Teaching Hospitals of Texas)
Zackel, Katherine (Texans Care for Children) Zackel, Katherine (Texans Care for Children)
Zackel, Katherine (Texans Care for Children)
On: On: Knisley, Jeff (American Lung Association) Knisley, Jeff (American Lung Association)
On:
Knisley, Jeff (American Lung Association)
March 31, 2009 - 8:00 AM
For:
Allison, Jim (County Judges & Commissioners Assn. of TX. and Ellis County)
Banning, Tom (TX Academy of Family Physicians)
Camacho, Jose (TX. Assn of Community Health Centers, S)
Hinckson, Andrea (Mental Health America of Greater Houston)
Margo Jr., Javier D "Jake" (Texas Academy of Family Physicians)
Moore, Robin (Texas Association of Community Health Centers)
Owens, Mackie (Texas Association of Community Health Centers)
Williams, Monte (UST Public Affairs)
Against:
Maples, Robert (Swisher International, Inc)
Roberson, Edwin (Swedish Match North America)
Ross, Shon (Self and Tobacco Retailers of Texas Association)
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Black, Rick (Texas Dental Association)
Brauer, Andrea (National Association of Social Workers, Texas Chapter)
Bujanda, Miryam (Methodist Healthcare Ministries)
Gutierrez, Michael (Self)
Holmes, Harry (Harris County Healthcare Alliance)
Jackson, Lisa (TX Academy of Physician Assistants)
Johnson, Paula (Texas Silver-Haired Legislature)
Kappel, Katy (Self and Texas Silver Haired Legislature)
Lavine, Dick (Center for Public Policy Priorities)
Lovelace, Joe (Texas Council of Community Mental Health Mental Retardation Centers)
McBeath, Don (Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals)
Saenz, Gabriela (CHRISTUS Health)
Shields, Brad (TX Dental Hygienists Assoc.)
Smith, Tobie-Lynn (Self)
Velji, Glenda (Self)
Wadge, Gyl (Mental Health America of Texas)
Wall, Matthew (Texas Hospital Association)
Willmann, James (Texas Nurses Assocation)
Wolfe, Jared (Texas Association of Health Plans)
Woolbert, Lynda (Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice)
Yanas, Chris (Teaching Hospitals of Texas)
Zackel, Katherine (Texans Care for Children)
On:
Knisley, Jeff (American Lung Association)