WITNESS LISTSB 1007Senate Committee ReportGovernment OrganizationMarch 23, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: Sanaie, Kandice K. Governmental Affairs Manager (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX Thompson, Jay Lawyer (Assoc. of Fire & Casualty Cos.), Austin, TX AGAINST: Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (Texas Watch), Austin, TX Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (also providing written testimony) (Texas Watch), Austin, TX ON: Boyer, Bruce Attorney, Independent Title Agent (T.L.T.A., Ameripoint Title New Braunfels), New Braunfels, TX Braus, Nancy Homemaker- Art Restoration (also providing written testimony) (Self), Corpus Christi, TX Cubria, Melissa Advocate (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Interest Research Group), Austin, TX Flowers, Celia Attorney & independent title insurance agent (TLTA), Tyler, TX Floyd, Beaman Lobbyist (Texas Coalition for Affordable Insurance Solutions), Austin, TX Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (also providing written testimony) (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Lee, Terry Contractor (Self), Fort Worth, TX Massey, Bert Title Agent (TLTA), Brownwood, TX Morstad, Tim Advocate (AARP), Austin, TX Oliver, Jim General Manager (TWIA), Austin, TX Paine, Frederick Univ. Professor (Ret'd) (also providing written testimony) (Citizens of Texas), Austin, TX Peacock, Bill Texas Public Policy Foundation (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Pogue, Stacey Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (The Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Schulle, Jr., Gerhardt Director Legislative & Gov. Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Society of Professional Engineers), Austin, TX Wadley, Leo Contractor (also providing written testimony) (Self), Fort Worth, TX Wolfe, Jared Public Affairs (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Davis, Will Attorney (Texas Assoc. Life and Health Insurers (T.A.L.H.I.)), Austin, TX Koledley, Patricia Associate Director, Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX Loftis, Lee Govt. Affairs Dir.- IIAT (Independent Insurance Agents of Texas), Austin, TX Woods, Joe Govt. Relations (Property Casualty Insurers Assn. of Am.), Austin, TX On: Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Committee), Austin, TX Sanchez, Joe Associate State Dir. of Advocacy AARP (AARP- Texas), Austin, TXMarch 30, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment AGAINST: Mostyn, Steve Attorney (Self/ Mr. & Mrs. Pete), Houston, TX ON: Byckovski, J'ne (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Commission), Austin, TX Rigby, Michael Attorney (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Against: Pete, Cecile Medication Aide- Tech (Self), Beaumont, TX Pete, David R. Senior Officer Federal Bureau of Prison (Self), Beaumont, TX On: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Lobbyist- Atty (Gulf Coast Windstorm Assc. (Galveston)), Austin, TX Schwartz, Jason Lobbyist- Attorney (Gulf Coast Windstorm Association (Galveston)), Austin, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST SB 1007Senate Committee Report SB 1007 Senate Committee Report Government Organization Government Organization March 23, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: Sanaie, Kandice K. Governmental Affairs Manager (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX Thompson, Jay Lawyer (Assoc. of Fire & Casualty Cos.), Austin, TX AGAINST: Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (Texas Watch), Austin, TX Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (also providing written testimony) (Texas Watch), Austin, TX ON: Boyer, Bruce Attorney, Independent Title Agent (T.L.T.A., Ameripoint Title New Braunfels), New Braunfels, TX Braus, Nancy Homemaker- Art Restoration (also providing written testimony) (Self), Corpus Christi, TX Cubria, Melissa Advocate (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Interest Research Group), Austin, TX Flowers, Celia Attorney & independent title insurance agent (TLTA), Tyler, TX Floyd, Beaman Lobbyist (Texas Coalition for Affordable Insurance Solutions), Austin, TX Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (also providing written testimony) (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Lee, Terry Contractor (Self), Fort Worth, TX Massey, Bert Title Agent (TLTA), Brownwood, TX Morstad, Tim Advocate (AARP), Austin, TX Oliver, Jim General Manager (TWIA), Austin, TX Paine, Frederick Univ. Professor (Ret'd) (also providing written testimony) (Citizens of Texas), Austin, TX Peacock, Bill Texas Public Policy Foundation (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Pogue, Stacey Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (The Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Schulle, Jr., Gerhardt Director Legislative & Gov. Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Society of Professional Engineers), Austin, TX Wadley, Leo Contractor (also providing written testimony) (Self), Fort Worth, TX Wolfe, Jared Public Affairs (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Davis, Will Attorney (Texas Assoc. Life and Health Insurers (T.A.L.H.I.)), Austin, TX Koledley, Patricia Associate Director, Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX Loftis, Lee Govt. Affairs Dir.- IIAT (Independent Insurance Agents of Texas), Austin, TX Woods, Joe Govt. Relations (Property Casualty Insurers Assn. of Am.), Austin, TX On: Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Committee), Austin, TX Sanchez, Joe Associate State Dir. of Advocacy AARP (AARP- Texas), Austin, TXMarch 30, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment AGAINST: Mostyn, Steve Attorney (Self/ Mr. & Mrs. Pete), Houston, TX ON: Byckovski, J'ne (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Commission), Austin, TX Rigby, Michael Attorney (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Against: Pete, Cecile Medication Aide- Tech (Self), Beaumont, TX Pete, David R. Senior Officer Federal Bureau of Prison (Self), Beaumont, TX On: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Lobbyist- Atty (Gulf Coast Windstorm Assc. (Galveston)), Austin, TX Schwartz, Jason Lobbyist- Attorney (Gulf Coast Windstorm Association (Galveston)), Austin, TX March 23, 2009 - 9:00 AM March 23, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: FOR: Sanaie, Kandice K. Governmental Affairs Manager (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX Sanaie, Kandice K. Governmental Affairs Manager (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX Thompson, Jay Lawyer (Assoc. of Fire & Casualty Cos.), Austin, TX Thompson, Jay Lawyer (Assoc. of Fire & Casualty Cos.), Austin, TX AGAINST: AGAINST: Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (Texas Watch), Austin, TX Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (Texas Watch), Austin, TX Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (also providing written testimony) (Texas Watch), Austin, TX Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (also providing written testimony) (Texas Watch), Austin, TX ON: ON: Boyer, Bruce Attorney, Independent Title Agent (T.L.T.A., Ameripoint Title New Braunfels), New Braunfels, TX Boyer, Bruce Attorney, Independent Title Agent (T.L.T.A., Ameripoint Title New Braunfels), New Braunfels, TX Braus, Nancy Homemaker- Art Restoration (also providing written testimony) (Self), Corpus Christi, TX Braus, Nancy Homemaker- Art Restoration (also providing written testimony) (Self), Corpus Christi, TX Cubria, Melissa Advocate (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Interest Research Group), Austin, TX Cubria, Melissa Advocate (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Interest Research Group), Austin, TX Flowers, Celia Attorney & independent title insurance agent (TLTA), Tyler, TX Flowers, Celia Attorney & independent title insurance agent (TLTA), Tyler, TX Floyd, Beaman Lobbyist (Texas Coalition for Affordable Insurance Solutions), Austin, TX Floyd, Beaman Lobbyist (Texas Coalition for Affordable Insurance Solutions), Austin, TX Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (also providing written testimony) (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (also providing written testimony) (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Lee, Terry Contractor (Self), Fort Worth, TX Lee, Terry Contractor (Self), Fort Worth, TX Massey, Bert Title Agent (TLTA), Brownwood, TX Massey, Bert Title Agent (TLTA), Brownwood, TX Morstad, Tim Advocate (AARP), Austin, TX Morstad, Tim Advocate (AARP), Austin, TX Oliver, Jim General Manager (TWIA), Austin, TX Oliver, Jim General Manager (TWIA), Austin, TX Paine, Frederick Univ. Professor (Ret'd) (also providing written testimony) (Citizens of Texas), Austin, TX Paine, Frederick Univ. Professor (Ret'd) (also providing written testimony) (Citizens of Texas), Austin, TX Peacock, Bill Texas Public Policy Foundation (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Peacock, Bill Texas Public Policy Foundation (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Pogue, Stacey Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (The Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Pogue, Stacey Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (The Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Schulle, Jr., Gerhardt Director Legislative & Gov. Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Society of Professional Engineers), Austin, TX Schulle, Jr., Gerhardt Director Legislative & Gov. Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Society of Professional Engineers), Austin, TX Wadley, Leo Contractor (also providing written testimony) (Self), Fort Worth, TX Wadley, Leo Contractor (also providing written testimony) (Self), Fort Worth, TX Wolfe, Jared Public Affairs (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX Wolfe, Jared Public Affairs (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Davis, Will Attorney (Texas Assoc. Life and Health Insurers (T.A.L.H.I.)), Austin, TX Davis, Will Attorney (Texas Assoc. Life and Health Insurers (T.A.L.H.I.)), Austin, TX Koledley, Patricia Associate Director, Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX Koledley, Patricia Associate Director, Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX Loftis, Lee Govt. Affairs Dir.- IIAT (Independent Insurance Agents of Texas), Austin, TX Loftis, Lee Govt. Affairs Dir.- IIAT (Independent Insurance Agents of Texas), Austin, TX Woods, Joe Govt. Relations (Property Casualty Insurers Assn. of Am.), Austin, TX Woods, Joe Govt. Relations (Property Casualty Insurers Assn. of Am.), Austin, TX On: On: Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Committee), Austin, TX Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Committee), Austin, TX Sanchez, Joe Associate State Dir. of Advocacy AARP (AARP- Texas), Austin, TX Sanchez, Joe Associate State Dir. of Advocacy AARP (AARP- Texas), Austin, TX March 30, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment March 30, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment AGAINST: AGAINST: Mostyn, Steve Attorney (Self/ Mr. & Mrs. Pete), Houston, TX Mostyn, Steve Attorney (Self/ Mr. & Mrs. Pete), Houston, TX ON: ON: Byckovski, J'ne (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Byckovski, J'ne (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Commission), Austin, TX Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Commission), Austin, TX Rigby, Michael Attorney (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Rigby, Michael Attorney (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Against: Against: Pete, Cecile Medication Aide- Tech (Self), Beaumont, TX Pete, Cecile Medication Aide- Tech (Self), Beaumont, TX Pete, David R. Senior Officer Federal Bureau of Prison (Self), Beaumont, TX Pete, David R. Senior Officer Federal Bureau of Prison (Self), Beaumont, TX On: On: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Lobbyist- Atty (Gulf Coast Windstorm Assc. (Galveston)), Austin, TX Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Lobbyist- Atty (Gulf Coast Windstorm Assc. (Galveston)), Austin, TX Schwartz, Jason Lobbyist- Attorney (Gulf Coast Windstorm Association (Galveston)), Austin, TX Schwartz, Jason Lobbyist- Attorney (Gulf Coast Windstorm Association (Galveston)), Austin, TX
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March 23, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: Sanaie, Kandice K. Governmental Affairs Manager (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX Thompson, Jay Lawyer (Assoc. of Fire & Casualty Cos.), Austin, TX AGAINST: Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (Texas Watch), Austin, TX Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (also providing written testimony) (Texas Watch), Austin, TX ON: Boyer, Bruce Attorney, Independent Title Agent (T.L.T.A., Ameripoint Title New Braunfels), New Braunfels, TX Braus, Nancy Homemaker- Art Restoration (also providing written testimony) (Self), Corpus Christi, TX Cubria, Melissa Advocate (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Interest Research Group), Austin, TX Flowers, Celia Attorney & independent title insurance agent (TLTA), Tyler, TX Floyd, Beaman Lobbyist (Texas Coalition for Affordable Insurance Solutions), Austin, TX Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (also providing written testimony) (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Lee, Terry Contractor (Self), Fort Worth, TX Massey, Bert Title Agent (TLTA), Brownwood, TX Morstad, Tim Advocate (AARP), Austin, TX Oliver, Jim General Manager (TWIA), Austin, TX Paine, Frederick Univ. Professor (Ret'd) (also providing written testimony) (Citizens of Texas), Austin, TX Peacock, Bill Texas Public Policy Foundation (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Pogue, Stacey Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (The Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Schulle, Jr., Gerhardt Director Legislative & Gov. Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Society of Professional Engineers), Austin, TX Wadley, Leo Contractor (also providing written testimony) (Self), Fort Worth, TX Wolfe, Jared Public Affairs (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Davis, Will Attorney (Texas Assoc. Life and Health Insurers (T.A.L.H.I.)), Austin, TX Koledley, Patricia Associate Director, Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX Loftis, Lee Govt. Affairs Dir.- IIAT (Independent Insurance Agents of Texas), Austin, TX Woods, Joe Govt. Relations (Property Casualty Insurers Assn. of Am.), Austin, TX On: Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Committee), Austin, TX Sanchez, Joe Associate State Dir. of Advocacy AARP (AARP- Texas), Austin, TXMarch 30, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment AGAINST: Mostyn, Steve Attorney (Self/ Mr. & Mrs. Pete), Houston, TX ON: Byckovski, J'ne (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Commission), Austin, TX Rigby, Michael Attorney (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Against: Pete, Cecile Medication Aide- Tech (Self), Beaumont, TX Pete, David R. Senior Officer Federal Bureau of Prison (Self), Beaumont, TX On: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Lobbyist- Atty (Gulf Coast Windstorm Assc. (Galveston)), Austin, TX Schwartz, Jason Lobbyist- Attorney (Gulf Coast Windstorm Association (Galveston)), Austin, TX March 23, 2009 - 9:00 AM March 23, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: FOR: Sanaie, Kandice K. Governmental Affairs Manager (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX Sanaie, Kandice K. Governmental Affairs Manager (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX Thompson, Jay Lawyer (Assoc. of Fire & Casualty Cos.), Austin, TX Thompson, Jay Lawyer (Assoc. of Fire & Casualty Cos.), Austin, TX AGAINST: AGAINST: Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (Texas Watch), Austin, TX Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (Texas Watch), Austin, TX Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (also providing written testimony) (Texas Watch), Austin, TX Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (also providing written testimony) (Texas Watch), Austin, TX ON: ON: Boyer, Bruce Attorney, Independent Title Agent (T.L.T.A., Ameripoint Title New Braunfels), New Braunfels, TX Boyer, Bruce Attorney, Independent Title Agent (T.L.T.A., Ameripoint Title New Braunfels), New Braunfels, TX Braus, Nancy Homemaker- Art Restoration (also providing written testimony) (Self), Corpus Christi, TX Braus, Nancy Homemaker- Art Restoration (also providing written testimony) (Self), Corpus Christi, TX Cubria, Melissa Advocate (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Interest Research Group), Austin, TX Cubria, Melissa Advocate (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Interest Research Group), Austin, TX Flowers, Celia Attorney & independent title insurance agent (TLTA), Tyler, TX Flowers, Celia Attorney & independent title insurance agent (TLTA), Tyler, TX Floyd, Beaman Lobbyist (Texas Coalition for Affordable Insurance Solutions), Austin, TX Floyd, Beaman Lobbyist (Texas Coalition for Affordable Insurance Solutions), Austin, TX Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (also providing written testimony) (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (also providing written testimony) (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Lee, Terry Contractor (Self), Fort Worth, TX Lee, Terry Contractor (Self), Fort Worth, TX Massey, Bert Title Agent (TLTA), Brownwood, TX Massey, Bert Title Agent (TLTA), Brownwood, TX Morstad, Tim Advocate (AARP), Austin, TX Morstad, Tim Advocate (AARP), Austin, TX Oliver, Jim General Manager (TWIA), Austin, TX Oliver, Jim General Manager (TWIA), Austin, TX Paine, Frederick Univ. Professor (Ret'd) (also providing written testimony) (Citizens of Texas), Austin, TX Paine, Frederick Univ. Professor (Ret'd) (also providing written testimony) (Citizens of Texas), Austin, TX Peacock, Bill Texas Public Policy Foundation (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Peacock, Bill Texas Public Policy Foundation (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Pogue, Stacey Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (The Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Pogue, Stacey Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (The Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Schulle, Jr., Gerhardt Director Legislative & Gov. Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Society of Professional Engineers), Austin, TX Schulle, Jr., Gerhardt Director Legislative & Gov. Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Society of Professional Engineers), Austin, TX Wadley, Leo Contractor (also providing written testimony) (Self), Fort Worth, TX Wadley, Leo Contractor (also providing written testimony) (Self), Fort Worth, TX Wolfe, Jared Public Affairs (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX Wolfe, Jared Public Affairs (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Davis, Will Attorney (Texas Assoc. Life and Health Insurers (T.A.L.H.I.)), Austin, TX Davis, Will Attorney (Texas Assoc. Life and Health Insurers (T.A.L.H.I.)), Austin, TX Koledley, Patricia Associate Director, Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX Koledley, Patricia Associate Director, Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX Loftis, Lee Govt. Affairs Dir.- IIAT (Independent Insurance Agents of Texas), Austin, TX Loftis, Lee Govt. Affairs Dir.- IIAT (Independent Insurance Agents of Texas), Austin, TX Woods, Joe Govt. Relations (Property Casualty Insurers Assn. of Am.), Austin, TX Woods, Joe Govt. Relations (Property Casualty Insurers Assn. of Am.), Austin, TX On: On: Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Committee), Austin, TX Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Committee), Austin, TX Sanchez, Joe Associate State Dir. of Advocacy AARP (AARP- Texas), Austin, TX Sanchez, Joe Associate State Dir. of Advocacy AARP (AARP- Texas), Austin, TX March 30, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment March 30, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment AGAINST: AGAINST: Mostyn, Steve Attorney (Self/ Mr. & Mrs. Pete), Houston, TX Mostyn, Steve Attorney (Self/ Mr. & Mrs. Pete), Houston, TX ON: ON: Byckovski, J'ne (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Byckovski, J'ne (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Commission), Austin, TX Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Commission), Austin, TX Rigby, Michael Attorney (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Rigby, Michael Attorney (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Against: Against: Pete, Cecile Medication Aide- Tech (Self), Beaumont, TX Pete, Cecile Medication Aide- Tech (Self), Beaumont, TX Pete, David R. Senior Officer Federal Bureau of Prison (Self), Beaumont, TX Pete, David R. Senior Officer Federal Bureau of Prison (Self), Beaumont, TX On: On: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Lobbyist- Atty (Gulf Coast Windstorm Assc. (Galveston)), Austin, TX Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Lobbyist- Atty (Gulf Coast Windstorm Assc. (Galveston)), Austin, TX Schwartz, Jason Lobbyist- Attorney (Gulf Coast Windstorm Association (Galveston)), Austin, TX Schwartz, Jason Lobbyist- Attorney (Gulf Coast Windstorm Association (Galveston)), Austin, TX
March 23, 2009 - 9:00 AM March 23, 2009 - 9:00 AM
March 23, 2009 - 9:00 AM
FOR: FOR:
FOR:
Sanaie, Kandice K. Governmental Affairs Manager (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX Sanaie, Kandice K. Governmental Affairs Manager (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Sanaie, Kandice K. Governmental Affairs Manager (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Thompson, Jay Lawyer (Assoc. of Fire & Casualty Cos.), Austin, TX Thompson, Jay Lawyer (Assoc. of Fire & Casualty Cos.), Austin, TX
Thompson, Jay Lawyer (Assoc. of Fire & Casualty Cos.), Austin, TX
AGAINST: AGAINST:
AGAINST:
Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (Texas Watch), Austin, TX Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (Texas Watch), Austin, TX
Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (Texas Watch), Austin, TX
Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (also providing written testimony) (Texas Watch), Austin, TX Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (also providing written testimony) (Texas Watch), Austin, TX
Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (also providing written testimony) (Texas Watch), Austin, TX
ON: ON:
ON:
Boyer, Bruce Attorney, Independent Title Agent (T.L.T.A., Ameripoint Title New Braunfels), New Braunfels, TX Boyer, Bruce Attorney, Independent Title Agent (T.L.T.A., Ameripoint Title New Braunfels), New Braunfels, TX
Boyer, Bruce Attorney, Independent Title Agent (T.L.T.A., Ameripoint Title New Braunfels), New Braunfels, TX
Braus, Nancy Homemaker- Art Restoration (also providing written testimony) (Self), Corpus Christi, TX Braus, Nancy Homemaker- Art Restoration (also providing written testimony) (Self), Corpus Christi, TX
Braus, Nancy Homemaker- Art Restoration (also providing written testimony) (Self), Corpus Christi, TX
Cubria, Melissa Advocate (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Interest Research Group), Austin, TX Cubria, Melissa Advocate (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Interest Research Group), Austin, TX
Cubria, Melissa Advocate (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Interest Research Group), Austin, TX
Flowers, Celia Attorney & independent title insurance agent (TLTA), Tyler, TX Flowers, Celia Attorney & independent title insurance agent (TLTA), Tyler, TX
Flowers, Celia Attorney & independent title insurance agent (TLTA), Tyler, TX
Floyd, Beaman Lobbyist (Texas Coalition for Affordable Insurance Solutions), Austin, TX Floyd, Beaman Lobbyist (Texas Coalition for Affordable Insurance Solutions), Austin, TX
Floyd, Beaman Lobbyist (Texas Coalition for Affordable Insurance Solutions), Austin, TX
Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (also providing written testimony) (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (also providing written testimony) (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (also providing written testimony) (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Lee, Terry Contractor (Self), Fort Worth, TX Lee, Terry Contractor (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Lee, Terry Contractor (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Massey, Bert Title Agent (TLTA), Brownwood, TX Massey, Bert Title Agent (TLTA), Brownwood, TX
Massey, Bert Title Agent (TLTA), Brownwood, TX
Morstad, Tim Advocate (AARP), Austin, TX Morstad, Tim Advocate (AARP), Austin, TX
Morstad, Tim Advocate (AARP), Austin, TX
Oliver, Jim General Manager (TWIA), Austin, TX Oliver, Jim General Manager (TWIA), Austin, TX
Oliver, Jim General Manager (TWIA), Austin, TX
Paine, Frederick Univ. Professor (Ret'd) (also providing written testimony) (Citizens of Texas), Austin, TX Paine, Frederick Univ. Professor (Ret'd) (also providing written testimony) (Citizens of Texas), Austin, TX
Paine, Frederick Univ. Professor (Ret'd) (also providing written testimony) (Citizens of Texas), Austin, TX
Peacock, Bill Texas Public Policy Foundation (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Peacock, Bill Texas Public Policy Foundation (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Peacock, Bill Texas Public Policy Foundation (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Pogue, Stacey Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (The Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Pogue, Stacey Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (The Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Pogue, Stacey Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (The Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Schulle, Jr., Gerhardt Director Legislative & Gov. Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Society of Professional Engineers), Austin, TX Schulle, Jr., Gerhardt Director Legislative & Gov. Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Society of Professional Engineers), Austin, TX
Schulle, Jr., Gerhardt Director Legislative & Gov. Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Society of Professional Engineers), Austin, TX
Wadley, Leo Contractor (also providing written testimony) (Self), Fort Worth, TX Wadley, Leo Contractor (also providing written testimony) (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Wadley, Leo Contractor (also providing written testimony) (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Wolfe, Jared Public Affairs (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX Wolfe, Jared Public Affairs (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Wolfe, Jared Public Affairs (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying:
Registering, but not testifying:
For: For:
For:
Davis, Will Attorney (Texas Assoc. Life and Health Insurers (T.A.L.H.I.)), Austin, TX Davis, Will Attorney (Texas Assoc. Life and Health Insurers (T.A.L.H.I.)), Austin, TX
Davis, Will Attorney (Texas Assoc. Life and Health Insurers (T.A.L.H.I.)), Austin, TX
Koledley, Patricia Associate Director, Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX Koledley, Patricia Associate Director, Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Koledley, Patricia Associate Director, Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Loftis, Lee Govt. Affairs Dir.- IIAT (Independent Insurance Agents of Texas), Austin, TX Loftis, Lee Govt. Affairs Dir.- IIAT (Independent Insurance Agents of Texas), Austin, TX
Loftis, Lee Govt. Affairs Dir.- IIAT (Independent Insurance Agents of Texas), Austin, TX
Woods, Joe Govt. Relations (Property Casualty Insurers Assn. of Am.), Austin, TX Woods, Joe Govt. Relations (Property Casualty Insurers Assn. of Am.), Austin, TX
Woods, Joe Govt. Relations (Property Casualty Insurers Assn. of Am.), Austin, TX
On: On:
On:
Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Committee), Austin, TX Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Committee), Austin, TX
Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Committee), Austin, TX
Sanchez, Joe Associate State Dir. of Advocacy AARP (AARP- Texas), Austin, TX Sanchez, Joe Associate State Dir. of Advocacy AARP (AARP- Texas), Austin, TX
Sanchez, Joe Associate State Dir. of Advocacy AARP (AARP- Texas), Austin, TX
March 30, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment March 30, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment
March 30, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment
AGAINST: AGAINST:
AGAINST:
Mostyn, Steve Attorney (Self/ Mr. & Mrs. Pete), Houston, TX Mostyn, Steve Attorney (Self/ Mr. & Mrs. Pete), Houston, TX
Mostyn, Steve Attorney (Self/ Mr. & Mrs. Pete), Houston, TX
ON: ON:
ON:
Byckovski, J'ne (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Byckovski, J'ne (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Byckovski, J'ne (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Commission), Austin, TX Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Commission), Austin, TX
Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Commission), Austin, TX
Rigby, Michael Attorney (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Rigby, Michael Attorney (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Rigby, Michael Attorney (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying:
Registering, but not testifying:
Against: Against:
Against:
Pete, Cecile Medication Aide- Tech (Self), Beaumont, TX Pete, Cecile Medication Aide- Tech (Self), Beaumont, TX
Pete, Cecile Medication Aide- Tech (Self), Beaumont, TX
Pete, David R. Senior Officer Federal Bureau of Prison (Self), Beaumont, TX Pete, David R. Senior Officer Federal Bureau of Prison (Self), Beaumont, TX
Pete, David R. Senior Officer Federal Bureau of Prison (Self), Beaumont, TX
On: On:
On:
Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Lobbyist- Atty (Gulf Coast Windstorm Assc. (Galveston)), Austin, TX Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Lobbyist- Atty (Gulf Coast Windstorm Assc. (Galveston)), Austin, TX
Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Lobbyist- Atty (Gulf Coast Windstorm Assc. (Galveston)), Austin, TX
Schwartz, Jason Lobbyist- Attorney (Gulf Coast Windstorm Association (Galveston)), Austin, TX Schwartz, Jason Lobbyist- Attorney (Gulf Coast Windstorm Association (Galveston)), Austin, TX
Schwartz, Jason Lobbyist- Attorney (Gulf Coast Windstorm Association (Galveston)), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST
WITNESS LIST
SB 1007Senate Committee Report SB 1007 Senate Committee Report
SB 1007
Senate Committee Report
Government Organization Government Organization
Government Organization
March 23, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: Sanaie, Kandice K. Governmental Affairs Manager (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX Thompson, Jay Lawyer (Assoc. of Fire & Casualty Cos.), Austin, TX AGAINST: Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (Texas Watch), Austin, TX Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (also providing written testimony) (Texas Watch), Austin, TX ON: Boyer, Bruce Attorney, Independent Title Agent (T.L.T.A., Ameripoint Title New Braunfels), New Braunfels, TX Braus, Nancy Homemaker- Art Restoration (also providing written testimony) (Self), Corpus Christi, TX Cubria, Melissa Advocate (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Interest Research Group), Austin, TX Flowers, Celia Attorney & independent title insurance agent (TLTA), Tyler, TX Floyd, Beaman Lobbyist (Texas Coalition for Affordable Insurance Solutions), Austin, TX Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (also providing written testimony) (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Lee, Terry Contractor (Self), Fort Worth, TX Massey, Bert Title Agent (TLTA), Brownwood, TX Morstad, Tim Advocate (AARP), Austin, TX Oliver, Jim General Manager (TWIA), Austin, TX Paine, Frederick Univ. Professor (Ret'd) (also providing written testimony) (Citizens of Texas), Austin, TX Peacock, Bill Texas Public Policy Foundation (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Pogue, Stacey Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (The Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Schulle, Jr., Gerhardt Director Legislative & Gov. Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Society of Professional Engineers), Austin, TX Wadley, Leo Contractor (also providing written testimony) (Self), Fort Worth, TX Wolfe, Jared Public Affairs (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Davis, Will Attorney (Texas Assoc. Life and Health Insurers (T.A.L.H.I.)), Austin, TX Koledley, Patricia Associate Director, Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX Loftis, Lee Govt. Affairs Dir.- IIAT (Independent Insurance Agents of Texas), Austin, TX Woods, Joe Govt. Relations (Property Casualty Insurers Assn. of Am.), Austin, TX On: Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Committee), Austin, TX Sanchez, Joe Associate State Dir. of Advocacy AARP (AARP- Texas), Austin, TXMarch 30, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment AGAINST: Mostyn, Steve Attorney (Self/ Mr. & Mrs. Pete), Houston, TX ON: Byckovski, J'ne (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Commission), Austin, TX Rigby, Michael Attorney (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Against: Pete, Cecile Medication Aide- Tech (Self), Beaumont, TX Pete, David R. Senior Officer Federal Bureau of Prison (Self), Beaumont, TX On: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Lobbyist- Atty (Gulf Coast Windstorm Assc. (Galveston)), Austin, TX Schwartz, Jason Lobbyist- Attorney (Gulf Coast Windstorm Association (Galveston)), Austin, TX March 23, 2009 - 9:00 AM March 23, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: FOR: Sanaie, Kandice K. Governmental Affairs Manager (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX Sanaie, Kandice K. Governmental Affairs Manager (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX Thompson, Jay Lawyer (Assoc. of Fire & Casualty Cos.), Austin, TX Thompson, Jay Lawyer (Assoc. of Fire & Casualty Cos.), Austin, TX AGAINST: AGAINST: Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (Texas Watch), Austin, TX Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (Texas Watch), Austin, TX Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (also providing written testimony) (Texas Watch), Austin, TX Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (also providing written testimony) (Texas Watch), Austin, TX ON: ON: Boyer, Bruce Attorney, Independent Title Agent (T.L.T.A., Ameripoint Title New Braunfels), New Braunfels, TX Boyer, Bruce Attorney, Independent Title Agent (T.L.T.A., Ameripoint Title New Braunfels), New Braunfels, TX Braus, Nancy Homemaker- Art Restoration (also providing written testimony) (Self), Corpus Christi, TX Braus, Nancy Homemaker- Art Restoration (also providing written testimony) (Self), Corpus Christi, TX Cubria, Melissa Advocate (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Interest Research Group), Austin, TX Cubria, Melissa Advocate (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Interest Research Group), Austin, TX Flowers, Celia Attorney & independent title insurance agent (TLTA), Tyler, TX Flowers, Celia Attorney & independent title insurance agent (TLTA), Tyler, TX Floyd, Beaman Lobbyist (Texas Coalition for Affordable Insurance Solutions), Austin, TX Floyd, Beaman Lobbyist (Texas Coalition for Affordable Insurance Solutions), Austin, TX Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (also providing written testimony) (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (also providing written testimony) (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Lee, Terry Contractor (Self), Fort Worth, TX Lee, Terry Contractor (Self), Fort Worth, TX Massey, Bert Title Agent (TLTA), Brownwood, TX Massey, Bert Title Agent (TLTA), Brownwood, TX Morstad, Tim Advocate (AARP), Austin, TX Morstad, Tim Advocate (AARP), Austin, TX Oliver, Jim General Manager (TWIA), Austin, TX Oliver, Jim General Manager (TWIA), Austin, TX Paine, Frederick Univ. Professor (Ret'd) (also providing written testimony) (Citizens of Texas), Austin, TX Paine, Frederick Univ. Professor (Ret'd) (also providing written testimony) (Citizens of Texas), Austin, TX Peacock, Bill Texas Public Policy Foundation (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Peacock, Bill Texas Public Policy Foundation (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Pogue, Stacey Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (The Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Pogue, Stacey Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (The Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Schulle, Jr., Gerhardt Director Legislative & Gov. Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Society of Professional Engineers), Austin, TX Schulle, Jr., Gerhardt Director Legislative & Gov. Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Society of Professional Engineers), Austin, TX Wadley, Leo Contractor (also providing written testimony) (Self), Fort Worth, TX Wadley, Leo Contractor (also providing written testimony) (Self), Fort Worth, TX Wolfe, Jared Public Affairs (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX Wolfe, Jared Public Affairs (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Davis, Will Attorney (Texas Assoc. Life and Health Insurers (T.A.L.H.I.)), Austin, TX Davis, Will Attorney (Texas Assoc. Life and Health Insurers (T.A.L.H.I.)), Austin, TX Koledley, Patricia Associate Director, Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX Koledley, Patricia Associate Director, Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX Loftis, Lee Govt. Affairs Dir.- IIAT (Independent Insurance Agents of Texas), Austin, TX Loftis, Lee Govt. Affairs Dir.- IIAT (Independent Insurance Agents of Texas), Austin, TX Woods, Joe Govt. Relations (Property Casualty Insurers Assn. of Am.), Austin, TX Woods, Joe Govt. Relations (Property Casualty Insurers Assn. of Am.), Austin, TX On: On: Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Committee), Austin, TX Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Committee), Austin, TX Sanchez, Joe Associate State Dir. of Advocacy AARP (AARP- Texas), Austin, TX Sanchez, Joe Associate State Dir. of Advocacy AARP (AARP- Texas), Austin, TX March 30, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment March 30, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment AGAINST: AGAINST: Mostyn, Steve Attorney (Self/ Mr. & Mrs. Pete), Houston, TX Mostyn, Steve Attorney (Self/ Mr. & Mrs. Pete), Houston, TX ON: ON: Byckovski, J'ne (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Byckovski, J'ne (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Commission), Austin, TX Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Commission), Austin, TX Rigby, Michael Attorney (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Rigby, Michael Attorney (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Against: Against: Pete, Cecile Medication Aide- Tech (Self), Beaumont, TX Pete, Cecile Medication Aide- Tech (Self), Beaumont, TX Pete, David R. Senior Officer Federal Bureau of Prison (Self), Beaumont, TX Pete, David R. Senior Officer Federal Bureau of Prison (Self), Beaumont, TX On: On: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Lobbyist- Atty (Gulf Coast Windstorm Assc. (Galveston)), Austin, TX Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Lobbyist- Atty (Gulf Coast Windstorm Assc. (Galveston)), Austin, TX Schwartz, Jason Lobbyist- Attorney (Gulf Coast Windstorm Association (Galveston)), Austin, TX Schwartz, Jason Lobbyist- Attorney (Gulf Coast Windstorm Association (Galveston)), Austin, TX
March 23, 2009 - 9:00 AM March 23, 2009 - 9:00 AM
March 23, 2009 - 9:00 AM
FOR: FOR:
FOR:
Sanaie, Kandice K. Governmental Affairs Manager (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX Sanaie, Kandice K. Governmental Affairs Manager (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Sanaie, Kandice K. Governmental Affairs Manager (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Thompson, Jay Lawyer (Assoc. of Fire & Casualty Cos.), Austin, TX Thompson, Jay Lawyer (Assoc. of Fire & Casualty Cos.), Austin, TX
Thompson, Jay Lawyer (Assoc. of Fire & Casualty Cos.), Austin, TX
AGAINST: AGAINST:
AGAINST:
Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (Texas Watch), Austin, TX Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (Texas Watch), Austin, TX
Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (Texas Watch), Austin, TX
Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (also providing written testimony) (Texas Watch), Austin, TX Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (also providing written testimony) (Texas Watch), Austin, TX
Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (also providing written testimony) (Texas Watch), Austin, TX
ON: ON:
ON:
Boyer, Bruce Attorney, Independent Title Agent (T.L.T.A., Ameripoint Title New Braunfels), New Braunfels, TX Boyer, Bruce Attorney, Independent Title Agent (T.L.T.A., Ameripoint Title New Braunfels), New Braunfels, TX
Boyer, Bruce Attorney, Independent Title Agent (T.L.T.A., Ameripoint Title New Braunfels), New Braunfels, TX
Braus, Nancy Homemaker- Art Restoration (also providing written testimony) (Self), Corpus Christi, TX Braus, Nancy Homemaker- Art Restoration (also providing written testimony) (Self), Corpus Christi, TX
Braus, Nancy Homemaker- Art Restoration (also providing written testimony) (Self), Corpus Christi, TX
Cubria, Melissa Advocate (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Interest Research Group), Austin, TX Cubria, Melissa Advocate (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Interest Research Group), Austin, TX
Cubria, Melissa Advocate (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Interest Research Group), Austin, TX
Flowers, Celia Attorney & independent title insurance agent (TLTA), Tyler, TX Flowers, Celia Attorney & independent title insurance agent (TLTA), Tyler, TX
Flowers, Celia Attorney & independent title insurance agent (TLTA), Tyler, TX
Floyd, Beaman Lobbyist (Texas Coalition for Affordable Insurance Solutions), Austin, TX Floyd, Beaman Lobbyist (Texas Coalition for Affordable Insurance Solutions), Austin, TX
Floyd, Beaman Lobbyist (Texas Coalition for Affordable Insurance Solutions), Austin, TX
Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (also providing written testimony) (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (also providing written testimony) (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (also providing written testimony) (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Lee, Terry Contractor (Self), Fort Worth, TX Lee, Terry Contractor (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Lee, Terry Contractor (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Massey, Bert Title Agent (TLTA), Brownwood, TX Massey, Bert Title Agent (TLTA), Brownwood, TX
Massey, Bert Title Agent (TLTA), Brownwood, TX
Morstad, Tim Advocate (AARP), Austin, TX Morstad, Tim Advocate (AARP), Austin, TX
Morstad, Tim Advocate (AARP), Austin, TX
Oliver, Jim General Manager (TWIA), Austin, TX Oliver, Jim General Manager (TWIA), Austin, TX
Oliver, Jim General Manager (TWIA), Austin, TX
Paine, Frederick Univ. Professor (Ret'd) (also providing written testimony) (Citizens of Texas), Austin, TX Paine, Frederick Univ. Professor (Ret'd) (also providing written testimony) (Citizens of Texas), Austin, TX
Paine, Frederick Univ. Professor (Ret'd) (also providing written testimony) (Citizens of Texas), Austin, TX
Peacock, Bill Texas Public Policy Foundation (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Peacock, Bill Texas Public Policy Foundation (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Peacock, Bill Texas Public Policy Foundation (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Pogue, Stacey Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (The Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Pogue, Stacey Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (The Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Pogue, Stacey Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (The Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Schulle, Jr., Gerhardt Director Legislative & Gov. Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Society of Professional Engineers), Austin, TX Schulle, Jr., Gerhardt Director Legislative & Gov. Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Society of Professional Engineers), Austin, TX
Schulle, Jr., Gerhardt Director Legislative & Gov. Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Society of Professional Engineers), Austin, TX
Wadley, Leo Contractor (also providing written testimony) (Self), Fort Worth, TX Wadley, Leo Contractor (also providing written testimony) (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Wadley, Leo Contractor (also providing written testimony) (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Wolfe, Jared Public Affairs (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX Wolfe, Jared Public Affairs (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Wolfe, Jared Public Affairs (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying:
Registering, but not testifying:
For: For:
For:
Davis, Will Attorney (Texas Assoc. Life and Health Insurers (T.A.L.H.I.)), Austin, TX Davis, Will Attorney (Texas Assoc. Life and Health Insurers (T.A.L.H.I.)), Austin, TX
Davis, Will Attorney (Texas Assoc. Life and Health Insurers (T.A.L.H.I.)), Austin, TX
Koledley, Patricia Associate Director, Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX Koledley, Patricia Associate Director, Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Koledley, Patricia Associate Director, Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Loftis, Lee Govt. Affairs Dir.- IIAT (Independent Insurance Agents of Texas), Austin, TX Loftis, Lee Govt. Affairs Dir.- IIAT (Independent Insurance Agents of Texas), Austin, TX
Loftis, Lee Govt. Affairs Dir.- IIAT (Independent Insurance Agents of Texas), Austin, TX
Woods, Joe Govt. Relations (Property Casualty Insurers Assn. of Am.), Austin, TX Woods, Joe Govt. Relations (Property Casualty Insurers Assn. of Am.), Austin, TX
Woods, Joe Govt. Relations (Property Casualty Insurers Assn. of Am.), Austin, TX
On: On:
On:
Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Committee), Austin, TX Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Committee), Austin, TX
Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Committee), Austin, TX
Sanchez, Joe Associate State Dir. of Advocacy AARP (AARP- Texas), Austin, TX Sanchez, Joe Associate State Dir. of Advocacy AARP (AARP- Texas), Austin, TX
Sanchez, Joe Associate State Dir. of Advocacy AARP (AARP- Texas), Austin, TX
March 30, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment March 30, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment
March 30, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment
AGAINST: AGAINST:
AGAINST:
Mostyn, Steve Attorney (Self/ Mr. & Mrs. Pete), Houston, TX Mostyn, Steve Attorney (Self/ Mr. & Mrs. Pete), Houston, TX
Mostyn, Steve Attorney (Self/ Mr. & Mrs. Pete), Houston, TX
ON: ON:
ON:
Byckovski, J'ne (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Byckovski, J'ne (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Byckovski, J'ne (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Commission), Austin, TX Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Commission), Austin, TX
Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Commission), Austin, TX
Rigby, Michael Attorney (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Rigby, Michael Attorney (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Rigby, Michael Attorney (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying:
Registering, but not testifying:
Against: Against:
Against:
Pete, Cecile Medication Aide- Tech (Self), Beaumont, TX Pete, Cecile Medication Aide- Tech (Self), Beaumont, TX
Pete, Cecile Medication Aide- Tech (Self), Beaumont, TX
Pete, David R. Senior Officer Federal Bureau of Prison (Self), Beaumont, TX Pete, David R. Senior Officer Federal Bureau of Prison (Self), Beaumont, TX
Pete, David R. Senior Officer Federal Bureau of Prison (Self), Beaumont, TX
On: On:
On:
Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Lobbyist- Atty (Gulf Coast Windstorm Assc. (Galveston)), Austin, TX Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Lobbyist- Atty (Gulf Coast Windstorm Assc. (Galveston)), Austin, TX
Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Lobbyist- Atty (Gulf Coast Windstorm Assc. (Galveston)), Austin, TX
Schwartz, Jason Lobbyist- Attorney (Gulf Coast Windstorm Association (Galveston)), Austin, TX Schwartz, Jason Lobbyist- Attorney (Gulf Coast Windstorm Association (Galveston)), Austin, TX
Schwartz, Jason Lobbyist- Attorney (Gulf Coast Windstorm Association (Galveston)), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
SB 1007
Senate Committee Report
Government Organization
March 23, 2009 - 9:00 AM March 23, 2009 - 9:00 AM
March 23, 2009 - 9:00 AM
FOR: FOR:
FOR:
Sanaie, Kandice K. Governmental Affairs Manager (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX Sanaie, Kandice K. Governmental Affairs Manager (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Sanaie, Kandice K. Governmental Affairs Manager (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Thompson, Jay Lawyer (Assoc. of Fire & Casualty Cos.), Austin, TX Thompson, Jay Lawyer (Assoc. of Fire & Casualty Cos.), Austin, TX
Thompson, Jay Lawyer (Assoc. of Fire & Casualty Cos.), Austin, TX
AGAINST: AGAINST:
AGAINST:
Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (Texas Watch), Austin, TX Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (Texas Watch), Austin, TX
Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (Texas Watch), Austin, TX
Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (also providing written testimony) (Texas Watch), Austin, TX Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (also providing written testimony) (Texas Watch), Austin, TX
Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (also providing written testimony) (Texas Watch), Austin, TX
ON: ON:
ON:
Boyer, Bruce Attorney, Independent Title Agent (T.L.T.A., Ameripoint Title New Braunfels), New Braunfels, TX Boyer, Bruce Attorney, Independent Title Agent (T.L.T.A., Ameripoint Title New Braunfels), New Braunfels, TX
Boyer, Bruce Attorney, Independent Title Agent (T.L.T.A., Ameripoint Title New Braunfels), New Braunfels, TX
Braus, Nancy Homemaker- Art Restoration (also providing written testimony) (Self), Corpus Christi, TX Braus, Nancy Homemaker- Art Restoration (also providing written testimony) (Self), Corpus Christi, TX
Braus, Nancy Homemaker- Art Restoration (also providing written testimony) (Self), Corpus Christi, TX
Cubria, Melissa Advocate (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Interest Research Group), Austin, TX Cubria, Melissa Advocate (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Interest Research Group), Austin, TX
Cubria, Melissa Advocate (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Interest Research Group), Austin, TX
Flowers, Celia Attorney & independent title insurance agent (TLTA), Tyler, TX Flowers, Celia Attorney & independent title insurance agent (TLTA), Tyler, TX
Flowers, Celia Attorney & independent title insurance agent (TLTA), Tyler, TX
Floyd, Beaman Lobbyist (Texas Coalition for Affordable Insurance Solutions), Austin, TX Floyd, Beaman Lobbyist (Texas Coalition for Affordable Insurance Solutions), Austin, TX
Floyd, Beaman Lobbyist (Texas Coalition for Affordable Insurance Solutions), Austin, TX
Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (also providing written testimony) (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (also providing written testimony) (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (also providing written testimony) (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Lee, Terry Contractor (Self), Fort Worth, TX Lee, Terry Contractor (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Lee, Terry Contractor (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Massey, Bert Title Agent (TLTA), Brownwood, TX Massey, Bert Title Agent (TLTA), Brownwood, TX
Massey, Bert Title Agent (TLTA), Brownwood, TX
Morstad, Tim Advocate (AARP), Austin, TX Morstad, Tim Advocate (AARP), Austin, TX
Morstad, Tim Advocate (AARP), Austin, TX
Oliver, Jim General Manager (TWIA), Austin, TX Oliver, Jim General Manager (TWIA), Austin, TX
Oliver, Jim General Manager (TWIA), Austin, TX
Paine, Frederick Univ. Professor (Ret'd) (also providing written testimony) (Citizens of Texas), Austin, TX Paine, Frederick Univ. Professor (Ret'd) (also providing written testimony) (Citizens of Texas), Austin, TX
Paine, Frederick Univ. Professor (Ret'd) (also providing written testimony) (Citizens of Texas), Austin, TX
Peacock, Bill Texas Public Policy Foundation (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX Peacock, Bill Texas Public Policy Foundation (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Peacock, Bill Texas Public Policy Foundation (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Pogue, Stacey Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (The Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Pogue, Stacey Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (The Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Pogue, Stacey Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (The Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Schulle, Jr., Gerhardt Director Legislative & Gov. Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Society of Professional Engineers), Austin, TX Schulle, Jr., Gerhardt Director Legislative & Gov. Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Society of Professional Engineers), Austin, TX
Schulle, Jr., Gerhardt Director Legislative & Gov. Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Society of Professional Engineers), Austin, TX
Wadley, Leo Contractor (also providing written testimony) (Self), Fort Worth, TX Wadley, Leo Contractor (also providing written testimony) (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Wadley, Leo Contractor (also providing written testimony) (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Wolfe, Jared Public Affairs (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX Wolfe, Jared Public Affairs (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Wolfe, Jared Public Affairs (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying:
Registering, but not testifying:
For: For:
For:
Davis, Will Attorney (Texas Assoc. Life and Health Insurers (T.A.L.H.I.)), Austin, TX Davis, Will Attorney (Texas Assoc. Life and Health Insurers (T.A.L.H.I.)), Austin, TX
Davis, Will Attorney (Texas Assoc. Life and Health Insurers (T.A.L.H.I.)), Austin, TX
Koledley, Patricia Associate Director, Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX Koledley, Patricia Associate Director, Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Koledley, Patricia Associate Director, Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Loftis, Lee Govt. Affairs Dir.- IIAT (Independent Insurance Agents of Texas), Austin, TX Loftis, Lee Govt. Affairs Dir.- IIAT (Independent Insurance Agents of Texas), Austin, TX
Loftis, Lee Govt. Affairs Dir.- IIAT (Independent Insurance Agents of Texas), Austin, TX
Woods, Joe Govt. Relations (Property Casualty Insurers Assn. of Am.), Austin, TX Woods, Joe Govt. Relations (Property Casualty Insurers Assn. of Am.), Austin, TX
Woods, Joe Govt. Relations (Property Casualty Insurers Assn. of Am.), Austin, TX
On: On:
On:
Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Committee), Austin, TX Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Committee), Austin, TX
Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Committee), Austin, TX
Sanchez, Joe Associate State Dir. of Advocacy AARP (AARP- Texas), Austin, TX Sanchez, Joe Associate State Dir. of Advocacy AARP (AARP- Texas), Austin, TX
Sanchez, Joe Associate State Dir. of Advocacy AARP (AARP- Texas), Austin, TX
March 30, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment March 30, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment
March 30, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment
AGAINST: AGAINST:
AGAINST:
Mostyn, Steve Attorney (Self/ Mr. & Mrs. Pete), Houston, TX Mostyn, Steve Attorney (Self/ Mr. & Mrs. Pete), Houston, TX
Mostyn, Steve Attorney (Self/ Mr. & Mrs. Pete), Houston, TX
ON: ON:
ON:
Byckovski, J'ne (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Byckovski, J'ne (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Byckovski, J'ne (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Commission), Austin, TX Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Commission), Austin, TX
Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Commission), Austin, TX
Rigby, Michael Attorney (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX Rigby, Michael Attorney (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Rigby, Michael Attorney (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying:
Registering, but not testifying:
Against: Against:
Against:
Pete, Cecile Medication Aide- Tech (Self), Beaumont, TX Pete, Cecile Medication Aide- Tech (Self), Beaumont, TX
Pete, Cecile Medication Aide- Tech (Self), Beaumont, TX
Pete, David R. Senior Officer Federal Bureau of Prison (Self), Beaumont, TX Pete, David R. Senior Officer Federal Bureau of Prison (Self), Beaumont, TX
Pete, David R. Senior Officer Federal Bureau of Prison (Self), Beaumont, TX
On: On:
On:
Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Lobbyist- Atty (Gulf Coast Windstorm Assc. (Galveston)), Austin, TX Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Lobbyist- Atty (Gulf Coast Windstorm Assc. (Galveston)), Austin, TX
Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Lobbyist- Atty (Gulf Coast Windstorm Assc. (Galveston)), Austin, TX
Schwartz, Jason Lobbyist- Attorney (Gulf Coast Windstorm Association (Galveston)), Austin, TX Schwartz, Jason Lobbyist- Attorney (Gulf Coast Windstorm Association (Galveston)), Austin, TX
Schwartz, Jason Lobbyist- Attorney (Gulf Coast Windstorm Association (Galveston)), Austin, TX
March 23, 2009 - 9:00 AM
FOR:
Sanaie, Kandice K. Governmental Affairs Manager (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
Thompson, Jay Lawyer (Assoc. of Fire & Casualty Cos.), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (Texas Watch), Austin, TX
Bolton, Pamela J. Director of Policy and Research (also providing written testimony) (Texas Watch), Austin, TX
ON:
Boyer, Bruce Attorney, Independent Title Agent (T.L.T.A., Ameripoint Title New Braunfels), New Braunfels, TX
Braus, Nancy Homemaker- Art Restoration (also providing written testimony) (Self), Corpus Christi, TX
Cubria, Melissa Advocate (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Interest Research Group), Austin, TX
Flowers, Celia Attorney & independent title insurance agent (TLTA), Tyler, TX
Floyd, Beaman Lobbyist (Texas Coalition for Affordable Insurance Solutions), Austin, TX
Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (also providing written testimony) (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Lee, Terry Contractor (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Massey, Bert Title Agent (TLTA), Brownwood, TX
Morstad, Tim Advocate (AARP), Austin, TX
Oliver, Jim General Manager (TWIA), Austin, TX
Paine, Frederick Univ. Professor (Ret'd) (also providing written testimony) (Citizens of Texas), Austin, TX
Peacock, Bill Texas Public Policy Foundation (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy Foundation), Austin, TX
Pogue, Stacey Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (The Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Schulle, Jr., Gerhardt Director Legislative & Gov. Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Society of Professional Engineers), Austin, TX
Wadley, Leo Contractor (also providing written testimony) (Self), Fort Worth, TX
Wolfe, Jared Public Affairs (Texas Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Davis, Will Attorney (Texas Assoc. Life and Health Insurers (T.A.L.H.I.)), Austin, TX
Koledley, Patricia Associate Director, Legislative Affairs (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX
Loftis, Lee Govt. Affairs Dir.- IIAT (Independent Insurance Agents of Texas), Austin, TX
Woods, Joe Govt. Relations (Property Casualty Insurers Assn. of Am.), Austin, TX
On:
Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Committee), Austin, TX
Sanchez, Joe Associate State Dir. of Advocacy AARP (AARP- Texas), Austin, TX
March 30, 2009 - 1:30 PM or upon adjournment
AGAINST:
Mostyn, Steve Attorney (Self/ Mr. & Mrs. Pete), Houston, TX
ON:
Byckovski, J'ne (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Geeslin, Mike Commissioner of Insurance (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Lieberknecht, Chloe Policy Analyst (Sunset Advisory Commission), Austin, TX
Rigby, Michael Attorney (Texas Department of Insurance), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
Against:
Pete, Cecile Medication Aide- Tech (Self), Beaumont, TX
Pete, David R. Senior Officer Federal Bureau of Prison (Self), Beaumont, TX
On:
Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Lobbyist- Atty (Gulf Coast Windstorm Assc. (Galveston)), Austin, TX
Schwartz, Jason Lobbyist- Attorney (Gulf Coast Windstorm Association (Galveston)), Austin, TX