WITNESS LISTSB 1663Senate Committee ReportHealth & Human ServicesApril 14, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: Jorrie, Robert Attorney (Self), San Antonio, TX AGAINST: Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Baker, Brandie Director of Public Affairs (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Gutierrez, Michael (Self; Healthcare Administration), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Terry, Gene County Judge (Retired) (Self), Jefferson, TX Against: Huemmer, Maria Public Relations and Outreach (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life, Inc.), Austin, TX Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Thomason, David Vice President (Texas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST SB 1663Senate Committee Report SB 1663 Senate Committee Report Health & Human Services Health & Human Services April 14, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: Jorrie, Robert Attorney (Self), San Antonio, TX AGAINST: Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Baker, Brandie Director of Public Affairs (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Gutierrez, Michael (Self; Healthcare Administration), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Terry, Gene County Judge (Retired) (Self), Jefferson, TX Against: Huemmer, Maria Public Relations and Outreach (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life, Inc.), Austin, TX Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Thomason, David Vice President (Texas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX April 14, 2009 - 9:00 AM April 14, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: FOR: Jorrie, Robert Attorney (Self), San Antonio, TX Jorrie, Robert Attorney (Self), San Antonio, TX AGAINST: AGAINST: Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Baker, Brandie Director of Public Affairs (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Baker, Brandie Director of Public Affairs (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Gutierrez, Michael (Self; Healthcare Administration), Austin, TX Gutierrez, Michael (Self; Healthcare Administration), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Terry, Gene County Judge (Retired) (Self), Jefferson, TX Terry, Gene County Judge (Retired) (Self), Jefferson, TX Against: Against: Huemmer, Maria Public Relations and Outreach (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Huemmer, Maria Public Relations and Outreach (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life, Inc.), Austin, TX Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life, Inc.), Austin, TX Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Thomason, David Vice President (Texas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX Thomason, David Vice President (Texas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST SB 1663Senate Committee Report SB 1663 Senate Committee Report SB 1663 Senate Committee Report Health & Human Services Health & Human Services Health & Human Services April 14, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: Jorrie, Robert Attorney (Self), San Antonio, TX AGAINST: Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Baker, Brandie Director of Public Affairs (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Gutierrez, Michael (Self; Healthcare Administration), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Terry, Gene County Judge (Retired) (Self), Jefferson, TX Against: Huemmer, Maria Public Relations and Outreach (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life, Inc.), Austin, TX Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Thomason, David Vice President (Texas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX April 14, 2009 - 9:00 AM April 14, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: FOR: Jorrie, Robert Attorney (Self), San Antonio, TX Jorrie, Robert Attorney (Self), San Antonio, TX AGAINST: AGAINST: Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Baker, Brandie Director of Public Affairs (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Baker, Brandie Director of Public Affairs (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Gutierrez, Michael (Self; Healthcare Administration), Austin, TX Gutierrez, Michael (Self; Healthcare Administration), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Terry, Gene County Judge (Retired) (Self), Jefferson, TX Terry, Gene County Judge (Retired) (Self), Jefferson, TX Against: Against: Huemmer, Maria Public Relations and Outreach (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Huemmer, Maria Public Relations and Outreach (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life, Inc.), Austin, TX Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life, Inc.), Austin, TX Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Thomason, David Vice President (Texas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX Thomason, David Vice President (Texas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX April 14, 2009 - 9:00 AM April 14, 2009 - 9:00 AM April 14, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: FOR: FOR: Jorrie, Robert Attorney (Self), San Antonio, TX Jorrie, Robert Attorney (Self), San Antonio, TX Jorrie, Robert Attorney (Self), San Antonio, TX AGAINST: AGAINST: AGAINST: Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: For: Baker, Brandie Director of Public Affairs (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Baker, Brandie Director of Public Affairs (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Baker, Brandie Director of Public Affairs (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Gutierrez, Michael (Self; Healthcare Administration), Austin, TX Gutierrez, Michael (Self; Healthcare Administration), Austin, TX Gutierrez, Michael (Self; Healthcare Administration), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Terry, Gene County Judge (Retired) (Self), Jefferson, TX Terry, Gene County Judge (Retired) (Self), Jefferson, TX Terry, Gene County Judge (Retired) (Self), Jefferson, TX Against: Against: Against: Huemmer, Maria Public Relations and Outreach (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Huemmer, Maria Public Relations and Outreach (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Huemmer, Maria Public Relations and Outreach (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life, Inc.), Austin, TX Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life, Inc.), Austin, TX Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life, Inc.), Austin, TX Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Thomason, David Vice President (Texas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX Thomason, David Vice President (Texas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX Thomason, David Vice President (Texas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST SB 1663Senate Committee Report SB 1663 Senate Committee Report SB 1663 Senate Committee Report Health & Human Services Health & Human Services Health & Human Services April 14, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: Jorrie, Robert Attorney (Self), San Antonio, TX AGAINST: Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Baker, Brandie Director of Public Affairs (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Gutierrez, Michael (Self; Healthcare Administration), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Terry, Gene County Judge (Retired) (Self), Jefferson, TX Against: Huemmer, Maria Public Relations and Outreach (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life, Inc.), Austin, TX Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Thomason, David Vice President (Texas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX April 14, 2009 - 9:00 AM April 14, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: FOR: Jorrie, Robert Attorney (Self), San Antonio, TX Jorrie, Robert Attorney (Self), San Antonio, TX AGAINST: AGAINST: Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Baker, Brandie Director of Public Affairs (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Baker, Brandie Director of Public Affairs (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Gutierrez, Michael (Self; Healthcare Administration), Austin, TX Gutierrez, Michael (Self; Healthcare Administration), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Terry, Gene County Judge (Retired) (Self), Jefferson, TX Terry, Gene County Judge (Retired) (Self), Jefferson, TX Against: Against: Huemmer, Maria Public Relations and Outreach (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Huemmer, Maria Public Relations and Outreach (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life, Inc.), Austin, TX Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life, Inc.), Austin, TX Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Thomason, David Vice President (Texas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX Thomason, David Vice President (Texas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX April 14, 2009 - 9:00 AM April 14, 2009 - 9:00 AM April 14, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: FOR: FOR: Jorrie, Robert Attorney (Self), San Antonio, TX Jorrie, Robert Attorney (Self), San Antonio, TX Jorrie, Robert Attorney (Self), San Antonio, TX AGAINST: AGAINST: AGAINST: Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: For: Baker, Brandie Director of Public Affairs (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Baker, Brandie Director of Public Affairs (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Baker, Brandie Director of Public Affairs (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Gutierrez, Michael (Self; Healthcare Administration), Austin, TX Gutierrez, Michael (Self; Healthcare Administration), Austin, TX Gutierrez, Michael (Self; Healthcare Administration), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Terry, Gene County Judge (Retired) (Self), Jefferson, TX Terry, Gene County Judge (Retired) (Self), Jefferson, TX Terry, Gene County Judge (Retired) (Self), Jefferson, TX Against: Against: Against: Huemmer, Maria Public Relations and Outreach (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Huemmer, Maria Public Relations and Outreach (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Huemmer, Maria Public Relations and Outreach (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life, Inc.), Austin, TX Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life, Inc.), Austin, TX Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life, Inc.), Austin, TX Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Thomason, David Vice President (Texas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX Thomason, David Vice President (Texas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX Thomason, David Vice President (Texas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX WITNESS LIST SB 1663 Senate Committee Report Health & Human Services April 14, 2009 - 9:00 AM April 14, 2009 - 9:00 AM April 14, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: FOR: FOR: Jorrie, Robert Attorney (Self), San Antonio, TX Jorrie, Robert Attorney (Self), San Antonio, TX Jorrie, Robert Attorney (Self), San Antonio, TX AGAINST: AGAINST: AGAINST: Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: For: Baker, Brandie Director of Public Affairs (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Baker, Brandie Director of Public Affairs (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Baker, Brandie Director of Public Affairs (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Gutierrez, Michael (Self; Healthcare Administration), Austin, TX Gutierrez, Michael (Self; Healthcare Administration), Austin, TX Gutierrez, Michael (Self; Healthcare Administration), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Terry, Gene County Judge (Retired) (Self), Jefferson, TX Terry, Gene County Judge (Retired) (Self), Jefferson, TX Terry, Gene County Judge (Retired) (Self), Jefferson, TX Against: Against: Against: Huemmer, Maria Public Relations and Outreach (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Huemmer, Maria Public Relations and Outreach (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Huemmer, Maria Public Relations and Outreach (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life, Inc.), Austin, TX Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life, Inc.), Austin, TX Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life, Inc.), Austin, TX Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Thomason, David Vice President (Texas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX Thomason, David Vice President (Texas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX Thomason, David Vice President (Texas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX April 14, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: Jorrie, Robert Attorney (Self), San Antonio, TX AGAINST: Gadberry, Gavin General Counsel (also providing written testimony) (Texas Health Care Association), Amarillo, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Baker, Brandie Director of Public Affairs (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Gutierrez, Michael (Self; Healthcare Administration), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Terry, Gene County Judge (Retired) (Self), Jefferson, TX Against: Huemmer, Maria Public Relations and Outreach (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Pojman, Joe Executive Director (Texas Alliance for Life, Inc.), Austin, TX Rivas, Andrew Executive Director (The Texas Catholic Conference, The Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Thomason, David Vice President (Texas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging), Austin, TX