WITNESS LISTSB 841Senate Committee ReportFinanceApril 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment FOR: Balderas, Martha Parent (Acorn) Camarena, Graciela Community and Social Services (IAF Network - Valley Interfaith), Weslaco, TX Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (also providing written testimony) (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Guerra-Cardus, Laura Policy Director (Children's Defense Fund - Texas; Texas Finish Line Campaign), Bellaire, TX Hebert, Kyla Parent (Self) Johnson, Pastor Rhenel Clergy (The Metropolitan Organization (TMO) IAF) Little, Alison Policy Associate (also providing written testimony) (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Martinez, Gloria Notary Public (Metro Cops PTA Officer of Edgewood) McIlwain, Rebecca Program Coord. (Austin Interfaith & Texas IAF), Austin, TX Moorhead, Bee Executive Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX Sprute, MD, MPIT, Dana Family physician (also providing written testimony) (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians & Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Ward, Patricia Grandparent (ACORN), Dallas, TX ON: Ghahremani, Kay (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Hawkins, Albert Executive Commissioner (Health & Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Abney Spelce, Kathleen Insure A Kid Director (Insure A Kid), Austin, TX Adkins III, M.D., Samuel B. Physician/Residency Program Director (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians, Texas Pediatric Society) Apodaca, Michele G.R. (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX Barker, Constance Dir. of Public Policy & Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Berger, Ed VP, Advocacy & Government Relations (SETON Family of Hospitals), Austin, TX Blue, Catherine State Political Director (Acorn) Casady, Shane Manager (Driscoll Children's Hospital) Coburn, Katie Policy and Research Coordinator (TX Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX Crafts, Willie Ret. Teacher (Cops/Metro - San Antonio, TX) Drake, Liliana Special Projects/Cops Metro Alliance (Edgewood District, San Antonio, TX) Estrada, Santos Ret. (Cops-Metro San Antonio TX) Gonzalez, Luis (March of Dimes), Austin, TX Green, Shelton Gov't Affairs Consultant (Christian Life Commission), Austin, TX Huemmer, Maria Public Relations & Outreach Coordinator (The Texas Catholic Conference, the Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL - CIO), Austin, TX Legua, Rev. Javier (Cops/Metro Alliance), San Antonio, TX McAninch, Scott Executive Director (San Antonio NonProfit Council) Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas - American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX Saenz, Gabriela Advocacy (Christus Health) Sperry, Bryan (Children's Hospital Association of Texas) Wadge, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX On: Gutierrez, Michael Healthcare Administration (Self), Austin, TX Lopez, Arturo L. (Cops/Metro Alliance of San Antonio) Providing written testimony: For: Besteiro, Ollie Retired Educator (AARP), Austin, TX Hayward, Karen (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST SB 841Senate Committee Report SB 841 Senate Committee Report Finance Finance April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment FOR: Balderas, Martha Parent (Acorn) Camarena, Graciela Community and Social Services (IAF Network - Valley Interfaith), Weslaco, TX Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (also providing written testimony) (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Guerra-Cardus, Laura Policy Director (Children's Defense Fund - Texas; Texas Finish Line Campaign), Bellaire, TX Hebert, Kyla Parent (Self) Johnson, Pastor Rhenel Clergy (The Metropolitan Organization (TMO) IAF) Little, Alison Policy Associate (also providing written testimony) (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Martinez, Gloria Notary Public (Metro Cops PTA Officer of Edgewood) McIlwain, Rebecca Program Coord. (Austin Interfaith & Texas IAF), Austin, TX Moorhead, Bee Executive Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX Sprute, MD, MPIT, Dana Family physician (also providing written testimony) (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians & Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Ward, Patricia Grandparent (ACORN), Dallas, TX ON: Ghahremani, Kay (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Hawkins, Albert Executive Commissioner (Health & Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Abney Spelce, Kathleen Insure A Kid Director (Insure A Kid), Austin, TX Adkins III, M.D., Samuel B. Physician/Residency Program Director (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians, Texas Pediatric Society) Apodaca, Michele G.R. (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX Barker, Constance Dir. of Public Policy & Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Berger, Ed VP, Advocacy & Government Relations (SETON Family of Hospitals), Austin, TX Blue, Catherine State Political Director (Acorn) Casady, Shane Manager (Driscoll Children's Hospital) Coburn, Katie Policy and Research Coordinator (TX Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX Crafts, Willie Ret. Teacher (Cops/Metro - San Antonio, TX) Drake, Liliana Special Projects/Cops Metro Alliance (Edgewood District, San Antonio, TX) Estrada, Santos Ret. (Cops-Metro San Antonio TX) Gonzalez, Luis (March of Dimes), Austin, TX Green, Shelton Gov't Affairs Consultant (Christian Life Commission), Austin, TX Huemmer, Maria Public Relations & Outreach Coordinator (The Texas Catholic Conference, the Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL - CIO), Austin, TX Legua, Rev. Javier (Cops/Metro Alliance), San Antonio, TX McAninch, Scott Executive Director (San Antonio NonProfit Council) Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas - American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX Saenz, Gabriela Advocacy (Christus Health) Sperry, Bryan (Children's Hospital Association of Texas) Wadge, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX On: Gutierrez, Michael Healthcare Administration (Self), Austin, TX Lopez, Arturo L. (Cops/Metro Alliance of San Antonio) Providing written testimony: For: Besteiro, Ollie Retired Educator (AARP), Austin, TX Hayward, Karen (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment FOR: FOR: Balderas, Martha Parent (Acorn) Balderas, Martha Parent (Acorn) Camarena, Graciela Community and Social Services (IAF Network - Valley Interfaith), Weslaco, TX Camarena, Graciela Community and Social Services (IAF Network - Valley Interfaith), Weslaco, TX Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (also providing written testimony) (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (also providing written testimony) (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Guerra-Cardus, Laura Policy Director (Children's Defense Fund - Texas; Texas Finish Line Campaign), Bellaire, TX Guerra-Cardus, Laura Policy Director (Children's Defense Fund - Texas; Texas Finish Line Campaign), Bellaire, TX Hebert, Kyla Parent (Self) Hebert, Kyla Parent (Self) Johnson, Pastor Rhenel Clergy (The Metropolitan Organization (TMO) IAF) Johnson, Pastor Rhenel Clergy (The Metropolitan Organization (TMO) IAF) Little, Alison Policy Associate (also providing written testimony) (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Little, Alison Policy Associate (also providing written testimony) (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Martinez, Gloria Notary Public (Metro Cops PTA Officer of Edgewood) Martinez, Gloria Notary Public (Metro Cops PTA Officer of Edgewood) McIlwain, Rebecca Program Coord. (Austin Interfaith & Texas IAF), Austin, TX McIlwain, Rebecca Program Coord. (Austin Interfaith & Texas IAF), Austin, TX Moorhead, Bee Executive Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX Moorhead, Bee Executive Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX Sprute, MD, MPIT, Dana Family physician (also providing written testimony) (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians & Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Sprute, MD, MPIT, Dana Family physician (also providing written testimony) (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians & Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Ward, Patricia Grandparent (ACORN), Dallas, TX Ward, Patricia Grandparent (ACORN), Dallas, TX ON: ON: Ghahremani, Kay (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Ghahremani, Kay (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Hawkins, Albert Executive Commissioner (Health & Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Hawkins, Albert Executive Commissioner (Health & Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Abney Spelce, Kathleen Insure A Kid Director (Insure A Kid), Austin, TX Abney Spelce, Kathleen Insure A Kid Director (Insure A Kid), Austin, TX Adkins III, M.D., Samuel B. Physician/Residency Program Director (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians, Texas Pediatric Society) Adkins III, M.D., Samuel B. Physician/Residency Program Director (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians, Texas Pediatric Society) Apodaca, Michele G.R. (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX Apodaca, Michele G.R. (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX Barker, Constance Dir. of Public Policy & Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Barker, Constance Dir. of Public Policy & Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Berger, Ed VP, Advocacy & Government Relations (SETON Family of Hospitals), Austin, TX Berger, Ed VP, Advocacy & Government Relations (SETON Family of Hospitals), Austin, TX Blue, Catherine State Political Director (Acorn) Blue, Catherine State Political Director (Acorn) Casady, Shane Manager (Driscoll Children's Hospital) Casady, Shane Manager (Driscoll Children's Hospital) Coburn, Katie Policy and Research Coordinator (TX Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX Coburn, Katie Policy and Research Coordinator (TX Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX Crafts, Willie Ret. Teacher (Cops/Metro - San Antonio, TX) Crafts, Willie Ret. Teacher (Cops/Metro - San Antonio, TX) Drake, Liliana Special Projects/Cops Metro Alliance (Edgewood District, San Antonio, TX) Drake, Liliana Special Projects/Cops Metro Alliance (Edgewood District, San Antonio, TX) Estrada, Santos Ret. (Cops-Metro San Antonio TX) Estrada, Santos Ret. (Cops-Metro San Antonio TX) Gonzalez, Luis (March of Dimes), Austin, TX Gonzalez, Luis (March of Dimes), Austin, TX Green, Shelton Gov't Affairs Consultant (Christian Life Commission), Austin, TX Green, Shelton Gov't Affairs Consultant (Christian Life Commission), Austin, TX Huemmer, Maria Public Relations & Outreach Coordinator (The Texas Catholic Conference, the Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Huemmer, Maria Public Relations & Outreach Coordinator (The Texas Catholic Conference, the Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL - CIO), Austin, TX Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL - CIO), Austin, TX Legua, Rev. Javier (Cops/Metro Alliance), San Antonio, TX Legua, Rev. Javier (Cops/Metro Alliance), San Antonio, TX McAninch, Scott Executive Director (San Antonio NonProfit Council) McAninch, Scott Executive Director (San Antonio NonProfit Council) Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas - American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas - American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX Saenz, Gabriela Advocacy (Christus Health) Saenz, Gabriela Advocacy (Christus Health) Sperry, Bryan (Children's Hospital Association of Texas) Sperry, Bryan (Children's Hospital Association of Texas) Wadge, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX Wadge, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX On: On: Gutierrez, Michael Healthcare Administration (Self), Austin, TX Gutierrez, Michael Healthcare Administration (Self), Austin, TX Lopez, Arturo L. (Cops/Metro Alliance of San Antonio) Lopez, Arturo L. (Cops/Metro Alliance of San Antonio) Providing written testimony: Providing written testimony: For: For: Besteiro, Ollie Retired Educator (AARP), Austin, TX Besteiro, Ollie Retired Educator (AARP), Austin, TX Hayward, Karen (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX Hayward, Karen (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
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April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment FOR: Balderas, Martha Parent (Acorn) Camarena, Graciela Community and Social Services (IAF Network - Valley Interfaith), Weslaco, TX Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (also providing written testimony) (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Guerra-Cardus, Laura Policy Director (Children's Defense Fund - Texas; Texas Finish Line Campaign), Bellaire, TX Hebert, Kyla Parent (Self) Johnson, Pastor Rhenel Clergy (The Metropolitan Organization (TMO) IAF) Little, Alison Policy Associate (also providing written testimony) (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Martinez, Gloria Notary Public (Metro Cops PTA Officer of Edgewood) McIlwain, Rebecca Program Coord. (Austin Interfaith & Texas IAF), Austin, TX Moorhead, Bee Executive Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX Sprute, MD, MPIT, Dana Family physician (also providing written testimony) (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians & Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Ward, Patricia Grandparent (ACORN), Dallas, TX ON: Ghahremani, Kay (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Hawkins, Albert Executive Commissioner (Health & Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Abney Spelce, Kathleen Insure A Kid Director (Insure A Kid), Austin, TX Adkins III, M.D., Samuel B. Physician/Residency Program Director (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians, Texas Pediatric Society) Apodaca, Michele G.R. (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX Barker, Constance Dir. of Public Policy & Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Berger, Ed VP, Advocacy & Government Relations (SETON Family of Hospitals), Austin, TX Blue, Catherine State Political Director (Acorn) Casady, Shane Manager (Driscoll Children's Hospital) Coburn, Katie Policy and Research Coordinator (TX Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX Crafts, Willie Ret. Teacher (Cops/Metro - San Antonio, TX) Drake, Liliana Special Projects/Cops Metro Alliance (Edgewood District, San Antonio, TX) Estrada, Santos Ret. (Cops-Metro San Antonio TX) Gonzalez, Luis (March of Dimes), Austin, TX Green, Shelton Gov't Affairs Consultant (Christian Life Commission), Austin, TX Huemmer, Maria Public Relations & Outreach Coordinator (The Texas Catholic Conference, the Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL - CIO), Austin, TX Legua, Rev. Javier (Cops/Metro Alliance), San Antonio, TX McAninch, Scott Executive Director (San Antonio NonProfit Council) Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas - American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX Saenz, Gabriela Advocacy (Christus Health) Sperry, Bryan (Children's Hospital Association of Texas) Wadge, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX On: Gutierrez, Michael Healthcare Administration (Self), Austin, TX Lopez, Arturo L. (Cops/Metro Alliance of San Antonio) Providing written testimony: For: Besteiro, Ollie Retired Educator (AARP), Austin, TX Hayward, Karen (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment FOR: FOR: Balderas, Martha Parent (Acorn) Balderas, Martha Parent (Acorn) Camarena, Graciela Community and Social Services (IAF Network - Valley Interfaith), Weslaco, TX Camarena, Graciela Community and Social Services (IAF Network - Valley Interfaith), Weslaco, TX Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (also providing written testimony) (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (also providing written testimony) (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Guerra-Cardus, Laura Policy Director (Children's Defense Fund - Texas; Texas Finish Line Campaign), Bellaire, TX Guerra-Cardus, Laura Policy Director (Children's Defense Fund - Texas; Texas Finish Line Campaign), Bellaire, TX Hebert, Kyla Parent (Self) Hebert, Kyla Parent (Self) Johnson, Pastor Rhenel Clergy (The Metropolitan Organization (TMO) IAF) Johnson, Pastor Rhenel Clergy (The Metropolitan Organization (TMO) IAF) Little, Alison Policy Associate (also providing written testimony) (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Little, Alison Policy Associate (also providing written testimony) (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Martinez, Gloria Notary Public (Metro Cops PTA Officer of Edgewood) Martinez, Gloria Notary Public (Metro Cops PTA Officer of Edgewood) McIlwain, Rebecca Program Coord. (Austin Interfaith & Texas IAF), Austin, TX McIlwain, Rebecca Program Coord. (Austin Interfaith & Texas IAF), Austin, TX Moorhead, Bee Executive Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX Moorhead, Bee Executive Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX Sprute, MD, MPIT, Dana Family physician (also providing written testimony) (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians & Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Sprute, MD, MPIT, Dana Family physician (also providing written testimony) (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians & Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Ward, Patricia Grandparent (ACORN), Dallas, TX Ward, Patricia Grandparent (ACORN), Dallas, TX ON: ON: Ghahremani, Kay (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Ghahremani, Kay (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Hawkins, Albert Executive Commissioner (Health & Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Hawkins, Albert Executive Commissioner (Health & Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Abney Spelce, Kathleen Insure A Kid Director (Insure A Kid), Austin, TX Abney Spelce, Kathleen Insure A Kid Director (Insure A Kid), Austin, TX Adkins III, M.D., Samuel B. Physician/Residency Program Director (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians, Texas Pediatric Society) Adkins III, M.D., Samuel B. Physician/Residency Program Director (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians, Texas Pediatric Society) Apodaca, Michele G.R. (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX Apodaca, Michele G.R. (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX Barker, Constance Dir. of Public Policy & Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Barker, Constance Dir. of Public Policy & Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Berger, Ed VP, Advocacy & Government Relations (SETON Family of Hospitals), Austin, TX Berger, Ed VP, Advocacy & Government Relations (SETON Family of Hospitals), Austin, TX Blue, Catherine State Political Director (Acorn) Blue, Catherine State Political Director (Acorn) Casady, Shane Manager (Driscoll Children's Hospital) Casady, Shane Manager (Driscoll Children's Hospital) Coburn, Katie Policy and Research Coordinator (TX Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX Coburn, Katie Policy and Research Coordinator (TX Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX Crafts, Willie Ret. Teacher (Cops/Metro - San Antonio, TX) Crafts, Willie Ret. Teacher (Cops/Metro - San Antonio, TX) Drake, Liliana Special Projects/Cops Metro Alliance (Edgewood District, San Antonio, TX) Drake, Liliana Special Projects/Cops Metro Alliance (Edgewood District, San Antonio, TX) Estrada, Santos Ret. (Cops-Metro San Antonio TX) Estrada, Santos Ret. (Cops-Metro San Antonio TX) Gonzalez, Luis (March of Dimes), Austin, TX Gonzalez, Luis (March of Dimes), Austin, TX Green, Shelton Gov't Affairs Consultant (Christian Life Commission), Austin, TX Green, Shelton Gov't Affairs Consultant (Christian Life Commission), Austin, TX Huemmer, Maria Public Relations & Outreach Coordinator (The Texas Catholic Conference, the Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Huemmer, Maria Public Relations & Outreach Coordinator (The Texas Catholic Conference, the Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL - CIO), Austin, TX Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL - CIO), Austin, TX Legua, Rev. Javier (Cops/Metro Alliance), San Antonio, TX Legua, Rev. Javier (Cops/Metro Alliance), San Antonio, TX McAninch, Scott Executive Director (San Antonio NonProfit Council) McAninch, Scott Executive Director (San Antonio NonProfit Council) Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas - American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas - American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX Saenz, Gabriela Advocacy (Christus Health) Saenz, Gabriela Advocacy (Christus Health) Sperry, Bryan (Children's Hospital Association of Texas) Sperry, Bryan (Children's Hospital Association of Texas) Wadge, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX Wadge, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX On: On: Gutierrez, Michael Healthcare Administration (Self), Austin, TX Gutierrez, Michael Healthcare Administration (Self), Austin, TX Lopez, Arturo L. (Cops/Metro Alliance of San Antonio) Lopez, Arturo L. (Cops/Metro Alliance of San Antonio) Providing written testimony: Providing written testimony: For: For: Besteiro, Ollie Retired Educator (AARP), Austin, TX Besteiro, Ollie Retired Educator (AARP), Austin, TX Hayward, Karen (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX Hayward, Karen (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment
April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment
FOR: FOR:
FOR:
Balderas, Martha Parent (Acorn) Balderas, Martha Parent (Acorn)
Balderas, Martha Parent (Acorn)
Camarena, Graciela Community and Social Services (IAF Network - Valley Interfaith), Weslaco, TX Camarena, Graciela Community and Social Services (IAF Network - Valley Interfaith), Weslaco, TX
Camarena, Graciela Community and Social Services (IAF Network - Valley Interfaith), Weslaco, TX
Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (also providing written testimony) (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (also providing written testimony) (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (also providing written testimony) (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Guerra-Cardus, Laura Policy Director (Children's Defense Fund - Texas; Texas Finish Line Campaign), Bellaire, TX Guerra-Cardus, Laura Policy Director (Children's Defense Fund - Texas; Texas Finish Line Campaign), Bellaire, TX
Guerra-Cardus, Laura Policy Director (Children's Defense Fund - Texas; Texas Finish Line Campaign), Bellaire, TX
Hebert, Kyla Parent (Self) Hebert, Kyla Parent (Self)
Hebert, Kyla Parent (Self)
Johnson, Pastor Rhenel Clergy (The Metropolitan Organization (TMO) IAF) Johnson, Pastor Rhenel Clergy (The Metropolitan Organization (TMO) IAF)
Johnson, Pastor Rhenel Clergy (The Metropolitan Organization (TMO) IAF)
Little, Alison Policy Associate (also providing written testimony) (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Little, Alison Policy Associate (also providing written testimony) (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Little, Alison Policy Associate (also providing written testimony) (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Martinez, Gloria Notary Public (Metro Cops PTA Officer of Edgewood) Martinez, Gloria Notary Public (Metro Cops PTA Officer of Edgewood)
Martinez, Gloria Notary Public (Metro Cops PTA Officer of Edgewood)
McIlwain, Rebecca Program Coord. (Austin Interfaith & Texas IAF), Austin, TX McIlwain, Rebecca Program Coord. (Austin Interfaith & Texas IAF), Austin, TX
McIlwain, Rebecca Program Coord. (Austin Interfaith & Texas IAF), Austin, TX
Moorhead, Bee Executive Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX Moorhead, Bee Executive Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Moorhead, Bee Executive Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Sprute, MD, MPIT, Dana Family physician (also providing written testimony) (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians & Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Sprute, MD, MPIT, Dana Family physician (also providing written testimony) (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians & Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Sprute, MD, MPIT, Dana Family physician (also providing written testimony) (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians & Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Ward, Patricia Grandparent (ACORN), Dallas, TX Ward, Patricia Grandparent (ACORN), Dallas, TX
Ward, Patricia Grandparent (ACORN), Dallas, TX
ON: ON:
ON:
Ghahremani, Kay (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Ghahremani, Kay (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Ghahremani, Kay (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Hawkins, Albert Executive Commissioner (Health & Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Hawkins, Albert Executive Commissioner (Health & Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Hawkins, Albert Executive Commissioner (Health & Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying:
Registering, but not testifying:
For: For:
For:
Abney Spelce, Kathleen Insure A Kid Director (Insure A Kid), Austin, TX Abney Spelce, Kathleen Insure A Kid Director (Insure A Kid), Austin, TX
Abney Spelce, Kathleen Insure A Kid Director (Insure A Kid), Austin, TX
Adkins III, M.D., Samuel B. Physician/Residency Program Director (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians, Texas Pediatric Society) Adkins III, M.D., Samuel B. Physician/Residency Program Director (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians, Texas Pediatric Society)
Adkins III, M.D., Samuel B. Physician/Residency Program Director (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians, Texas Pediatric Society)
Apodaca, Michele G.R. (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX Apodaca, Michele G.R. (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Apodaca, Michele G.R. (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Barker, Constance Dir. of Public Policy & Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Barker, Constance Dir. of Public Policy & Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX
Barker, Constance Dir. of Public Policy & Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX
Berger, Ed VP, Advocacy & Government Relations (SETON Family of Hospitals), Austin, TX Berger, Ed VP, Advocacy & Government Relations (SETON Family of Hospitals), Austin, TX
Berger, Ed VP, Advocacy & Government Relations (SETON Family of Hospitals), Austin, TX
Blue, Catherine State Political Director (Acorn) Blue, Catherine State Political Director (Acorn)
Blue, Catherine State Political Director (Acorn)
Casady, Shane Manager (Driscoll Children's Hospital) Casady, Shane Manager (Driscoll Children's Hospital)
Casady, Shane Manager (Driscoll Children's Hospital)
Coburn, Katie Policy and Research Coordinator (TX Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX Coburn, Katie Policy and Research Coordinator (TX Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX
Coburn, Katie Policy and Research Coordinator (TX Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX
Crafts, Willie Ret. Teacher (Cops/Metro - San Antonio, TX) Crafts, Willie Ret. Teacher (Cops/Metro - San Antonio, TX)
Crafts, Willie Ret. Teacher (Cops/Metro - San Antonio, TX)
Drake, Liliana Special Projects/Cops Metro Alliance (Edgewood District, San Antonio, TX) Drake, Liliana Special Projects/Cops Metro Alliance (Edgewood District, San Antonio, TX)
Drake, Liliana Special Projects/Cops Metro Alliance (Edgewood District, San Antonio, TX)
Estrada, Santos Ret. (Cops-Metro San Antonio TX) Estrada, Santos Ret. (Cops-Metro San Antonio TX)
Estrada, Santos Ret. (Cops-Metro San Antonio TX)
Gonzalez, Luis (March of Dimes), Austin, TX Gonzalez, Luis (March of Dimes), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Luis (March of Dimes), Austin, TX
Green, Shelton Gov't Affairs Consultant (Christian Life Commission), Austin, TX Green, Shelton Gov't Affairs Consultant (Christian Life Commission), Austin, TX
Green, Shelton Gov't Affairs Consultant (Christian Life Commission), Austin, TX
Huemmer, Maria Public Relations & Outreach Coordinator (The Texas Catholic Conference, the Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Huemmer, Maria Public Relations & Outreach Coordinator (The Texas Catholic Conference, the Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX
Huemmer, Maria Public Relations & Outreach Coordinator (The Texas Catholic Conference, the Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL - CIO), Austin, TX Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL - CIO), Austin, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL - CIO), Austin, TX
Legua, Rev. Javier (Cops/Metro Alliance), San Antonio, TX Legua, Rev. Javier (Cops/Metro Alliance), San Antonio, TX
Legua, Rev. Javier (Cops/Metro Alliance), San Antonio, TX
McAninch, Scott Executive Director (San Antonio NonProfit Council) McAninch, Scott Executive Director (San Antonio NonProfit Council)
McAninch, Scott Executive Director (San Antonio NonProfit Council)
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas - American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas - American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas - American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Saenz, Gabriela Advocacy (Christus Health) Saenz, Gabriela Advocacy (Christus Health)
Saenz, Gabriela Advocacy (Christus Health)
Sperry, Bryan (Children's Hospital Association of Texas) Sperry, Bryan (Children's Hospital Association of Texas)
Sperry, Bryan (Children's Hospital Association of Texas)
Wadge, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX Wadge, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
Wadge, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
On: On:
On:
Gutierrez, Michael Healthcare Administration (Self), Austin, TX Gutierrez, Michael Healthcare Administration (Self), Austin, TX
Gutierrez, Michael Healthcare Administration (Self), Austin, TX
Lopez, Arturo L. (Cops/Metro Alliance of San Antonio) Lopez, Arturo L. (Cops/Metro Alliance of San Antonio)
Lopez, Arturo L. (Cops/Metro Alliance of San Antonio)
Providing written testimony: Providing written testimony:
Providing written testimony:
For: For:
For:
Besteiro, Ollie Retired Educator (AARP), Austin, TX Besteiro, Ollie Retired Educator (AARP), Austin, TX
Besteiro, Ollie Retired Educator (AARP), Austin, TX
Hayward, Karen (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX Hayward, Karen (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
Hayward, Karen (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
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April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment FOR: Balderas, Martha Parent (Acorn) Camarena, Graciela Community and Social Services (IAF Network - Valley Interfaith), Weslaco, TX Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (also providing written testimony) (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Guerra-Cardus, Laura Policy Director (Children's Defense Fund - Texas; Texas Finish Line Campaign), Bellaire, TX Hebert, Kyla Parent (Self) Johnson, Pastor Rhenel Clergy (The Metropolitan Organization (TMO) IAF) Little, Alison Policy Associate (also providing written testimony) (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Martinez, Gloria Notary Public (Metro Cops PTA Officer of Edgewood) McIlwain, Rebecca Program Coord. (Austin Interfaith & Texas IAF), Austin, TX Moorhead, Bee Executive Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX Sprute, MD, MPIT, Dana Family physician (also providing written testimony) (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians & Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Ward, Patricia Grandparent (ACORN), Dallas, TX ON: Ghahremani, Kay (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Hawkins, Albert Executive Commissioner (Health & Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Abney Spelce, Kathleen Insure A Kid Director (Insure A Kid), Austin, TX Adkins III, M.D., Samuel B. Physician/Residency Program Director (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians, Texas Pediatric Society) Apodaca, Michele G.R. (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX Barker, Constance Dir. of Public Policy & Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Berger, Ed VP, Advocacy & Government Relations (SETON Family of Hospitals), Austin, TX Blue, Catherine State Political Director (Acorn) Casady, Shane Manager (Driscoll Children's Hospital) Coburn, Katie Policy and Research Coordinator (TX Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX Crafts, Willie Ret. Teacher (Cops/Metro - San Antonio, TX) Drake, Liliana Special Projects/Cops Metro Alliance (Edgewood District, San Antonio, TX) Estrada, Santos Ret. (Cops-Metro San Antonio TX) Gonzalez, Luis (March of Dimes), Austin, TX Green, Shelton Gov't Affairs Consultant (Christian Life Commission), Austin, TX Huemmer, Maria Public Relations & Outreach Coordinator (The Texas Catholic Conference, the Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL - CIO), Austin, TX Legua, Rev. Javier (Cops/Metro Alliance), San Antonio, TX McAninch, Scott Executive Director (San Antonio NonProfit Council) Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas - American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX Saenz, Gabriela Advocacy (Christus Health) Sperry, Bryan (Children's Hospital Association of Texas) Wadge, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX On: Gutierrez, Michael Healthcare Administration (Self), Austin, TX Lopez, Arturo L. (Cops/Metro Alliance of San Antonio) Providing written testimony: For: Besteiro, Ollie Retired Educator (AARP), Austin, TX Hayward, Karen (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment FOR: FOR: Balderas, Martha Parent (Acorn) Balderas, Martha Parent (Acorn) Camarena, Graciela Community and Social Services (IAF Network - Valley Interfaith), Weslaco, TX Camarena, Graciela Community and Social Services (IAF Network - Valley Interfaith), Weslaco, TX Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (also providing written testimony) (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (also providing written testimony) (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Guerra-Cardus, Laura Policy Director (Children's Defense Fund - Texas; Texas Finish Line Campaign), Bellaire, TX Guerra-Cardus, Laura Policy Director (Children's Defense Fund - Texas; Texas Finish Line Campaign), Bellaire, TX Hebert, Kyla Parent (Self) Hebert, Kyla Parent (Self) Johnson, Pastor Rhenel Clergy (The Metropolitan Organization (TMO) IAF) Johnson, Pastor Rhenel Clergy (The Metropolitan Organization (TMO) IAF) Little, Alison Policy Associate (also providing written testimony) (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Little, Alison Policy Associate (also providing written testimony) (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Martinez, Gloria Notary Public (Metro Cops PTA Officer of Edgewood) Martinez, Gloria Notary Public (Metro Cops PTA Officer of Edgewood) McIlwain, Rebecca Program Coord. (Austin Interfaith & Texas IAF), Austin, TX McIlwain, Rebecca Program Coord. (Austin Interfaith & Texas IAF), Austin, TX Moorhead, Bee Executive Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX Moorhead, Bee Executive Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX Sprute, MD, MPIT, Dana Family physician (also providing written testimony) (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians & Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Sprute, MD, MPIT, Dana Family physician (also providing written testimony) (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians & Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Ward, Patricia Grandparent (ACORN), Dallas, TX Ward, Patricia Grandparent (ACORN), Dallas, TX ON: ON: Ghahremani, Kay (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Ghahremani, Kay (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Hawkins, Albert Executive Commissioner (Health & Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Hawkins, Albert Executive Commissioner (Health & Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Abney Spelce, Kathleen Insure A Kid Director (Insure A Kid), Austin, TX Abney Spelce, Kathleen Insure A Kid Director (Insure A Kid), Austin, TX Adkins III, M.D., Samuel B. Physician/Residency Program Director (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians, Texas Pediatric Society) Adkins III, M.D., Samuel B. Physician/Residency Program Director (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians, Texas Pediatric Society) Apodaca, Michele G.R. (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX Apodaca, Michele G.R. (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX Barker, Constance Dir. of Public Policy & Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Barker, Constance Dir. of Public Policy & Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Berger, Ed VP, Advocacy & Government Relations (SETON Family of Hospitals), Austin, TX Berger, Ed VP, Advocacy & Government Relations (SETON Family of Hospitals), Austin, TX Blue, Catherine State Political Director (Acorn) Blue, Catherine State Political Director (Acorn) Casady, Shane Manager (Driscoll Children's Hospital) Casady, Shane Manager (Driscoll Children's Hospital) Coburn, Katie Policy and Research Coordinator (TX Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX Coburn, Katie Policy and Research Coordinator (TX Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX Crafts, Willie Ret. Teacher (Cops/Metro - San Antonio, TX) Crafts, Willie Ret. Teacher (Cops/Metro - San Antonio, TX) Drake, Liliana Special Projects/Cops Metro Alliance (Edgewood District, San Antonio, TX) Drake, Liliana Special Projects/Cops Metro Alliance (Edgewood District, San Antonio, TX) Estrada, Santos Ret. (Cops-Metro San Antonio TX) Estrada, Santos Ret. (Cops-Metro San Antonio TX) Gonzalez, Luis (March of Dimes), Austin, TX Gonzalez, Luis (March of Dimes), Austin, TX Green, Shelton Gov't Affairs Consultant (Christian Life Commission), Austin, TX Green, Shelton Gov't Affairs Consultant (Christian Life Commission), Austin, TX Huemmer, Maria Public Relations & Outreach Coordinator (The Texas Catholic Conference, the Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Huemmer, Maria Public Relations & Outreach Coordinator (The Texas Catholic Conference, the Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL - CIO), Austin, TX Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL - CIO), Austin, TX Legua, Rev. Javier (Cops/Metro Alliance), San Antonio, TX Legua, Rev. Javier (Cops/Metro Alliance), San Antonio, TX McAninch, Scott Executive Director (San Antonio NonProfit Council) McAninch, Scott Executive Director (San Antonio NonProfit Council) Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas - American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas - American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX Saenz, Gabriela Advocacy (Christus Health) Saenz, Gabriela Advocacy (Christus Health) Sperry, Bryan (Children's Hospital Association of Texas) Sperry, Bryan (Children's Hospital Association of Texas) Wadge, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX Wadge, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX On: On: Gutierrez, Michael Healthcare Administration (Self), Austin, TX Gutierrez, Michael Healthcare Administration (Self), Austin, TX Lopez, Arturo L. (Cops/Metro Alliance of San Antonio) Lopez, Arturo L. (Cops/Metro Alliance of San Antonio) Providing written testimony: Providing written testimony: For: For: Besteiro, Ollie Retired Educator (AARP), Austin, TX Besteiro, Ollie Retired Educator (AARP), Austin, TX Hayward, Karen (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX Hayward, Karen (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment
April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment
FOR: FOR:
FOR:
Balderas, Martha Parent (Acorn) Balderas, Martha Parent (Acorn)
Balderas, Martha Parent (Acorn)
Camarena, Graciela Community and Social Services (IAF Network - Valley Interfaith), Weslaco, TX Camarena, Graciela Community and Social Services (IAF Network - Valley Interfaith), Weslaco, TX
Camarena, Graciela Community and Social Services (IAF Network - Valley Interfaith), Weslaco, TX
Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (also providing written testimony) (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (also providing written testimony) (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (also providing written testimony) (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Guerra-Cardus, Laura Policy Director (Children's Defense Fund - Texas; Texas Finish Line Campaign), Bellaire, TX Guerra-Cardus, Laura Policy Director (Children's Defense Fund - Texas; Texas Finish Line Campaign), Bellaire, TX
Guerra-Cardus, Laura Policy Director (Children's Defense Fund - Texas; Texas Finish Line Campaign), Bellaire, TX
Hebert, Kyla Parent (Self) Hebert, Kyla Parent (Self)
Hebert, Kyla Parent (Self)
Johnson, Pastor Rhenel Clergy (The Metropolitan Organization (TMO) IAF) Johnson, Pastor Rhenel Clergy (The Metropolitan Organization (TMO) IAF)
Johnson, Pastor Rhenel Clergy (The Metropolitan Organization (TMO) IAF)
Little, Alison Policy Associate (also providing written testimony) (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Little, Alison Policy Associate (also providing written testimony) (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Little, Alison Policy Associate (also providing written testimony) (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Martinez, Gloria Notary Public (Metro Cops PTA Officer of Edgewood) Martinez, Gloria Notary Public (Metro Cops PTA Officer of Edgewood)
Martinez, Gloria Notary Public (Metro Cops PTA Officer of Edgewood)
McIlwain, Rebecca Program Coord. (Austin Interfaith & Texas IAF), Austin, TX McIlwain, Rebecca Program Coord. (Austin Interfaith & Texas IAF), Austin, TX
McIlwain, Rebecca Program Coord. (Austin Interfaith & Texas IAF), Austin, TX
Moorhead, Bee Executive Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX Moorhead, Bee Executive Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Moorhead, Bee Executive Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Sprute, MD, MPIT, Dana Family physician (also providing written testimony) (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians & Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Sprute, MD, MPIT, Dana Family physician (also providing written testimony) (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians & Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Sprute, MD, MPIT, Dana Family physician (also providing written testimony) (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians & Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Ward, Patricia Grandparent (ACORN), Dallas, TX Ward, Patricia Grandparent (ACORN), Dallas, TX
Ward, Patricia Grandparent (ACORN), Dallas, TX
ON: ON:
ON:
Ghahremani, Kay (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Ghahremani, Kay (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Ghahremani, Kay (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Hawkins, Albert Executive Commissioner (Health & Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Hawkins, Albert Executive Commissioner (Health & Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Hawkins, Albert Executive Commissioner (Health & Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying:
Registering, but not testifying:
For: For:
For:
Abney Spelce, Kathleen Insure A Kid Director (Insure A Kid), Austin, TX Abney Spelce, Kathleen Insure A Kid Director (Insure A Kid), Austin, TX
Abney Spelce, Kathleen Insure A Kid Director (Insure A Kid), Austin, TX
Adkins III, M.D., Samuel B. Physician/Residency Program Director (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians, Texas Pediatric Society) Adkins III, M.D., Samuel B. Physician/Residency Program Director (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians, Texas Pediatric Society)
Adkins III, M.D., Samuel B. Physician/Residency Program Director (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians, Texas Pediatric Society)
Apodaca, Michele G.R. (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX Apodaca, Michele G.R. (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Apodaca, Michele G.R. (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Barker, Constance Dir. of Public Policy & Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Barker, Constance Dir. of Public Policy & Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX
Barker, Constance Dir. of Public Policy & Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX
Berger, Ed VP, Advocacy & Government Relations (SETON Family of Hospitals), Austin, TX Berger, Ed VP, Advocacy & Government Relations (SETON Family of Hospitals), Austin, TX
Berger, Ed VP, Advocacy & Government Relations (SETON Family of Hospitals), Austin, TX
Blue, Catherine State Political Director (Acorn) Blue, Catherine State Political Director (Acorn)
Blue, Catherine State Political Director (Acorn)
Casady, Shane Manager (Driscoll Children's Hospital) Casady, Shane Manager (Driscoll Children's Hospital)
Casady, Shane Manager (Driscoll Children's Hospital)
Coburn, Katie Policy and Research Coordinator (TX Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX Coburn, Katie Policy and Research Coordinator (TX Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX
Coburn, Katie Policy and Research Coordinator (TX Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX
Crafts, Willie Ret. Teacher (Cops/Metro - San Antonio, TX) Crafts, Willie Ret. Teacher (Cops/Metro - San Antonio, TX)
Crafts, Willie Ret. Teacher (Cops/Metro - San Antonio, TX)
Drake, Liliana Special Projects/Cops Metro Alliance (Edgewood District, San Antonio, TX) Drake, Liliana Special Projects/Cops Metro Alliance (Edgewood District, San Antonio, TX)
Drake, Liliana Special Projects/Cops Metro Alliance (Edgewood District, San Antonio, TX)
Estrada, Santos Ret. (Cops-Metro San Antonio TX) Estrada, Santos Ret. (Cops-Metro San Antonio TX)
Estrada, Santos Ret. (Cops-Metro San Antonio TX)
Gonzalez, Luis (March of Dimes), Austin, TX Gonzalez, Luis (March of Dimes), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Luis (March of Dimes), Austin, TX
Green, Shelton Gov't Affairs Consultant (Christian Life Commission), Austin, TX Green, Shelton Gov't Affairs Consultant (Christian Life Commission), Austin, TX
Green, Shelton Gov't Affairs Consultant (Christian Life Commission), Austin, TX
Huemmer, Maria Public Relations & Outreach Coordinator (The Texas Catholic Conference, the Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Huemmer, Maria Public Relations & Outreach Coordinator (The Texas Catholic Conference, the Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX
Huemmer, Maria Public Relations & Outreach Coordinator (The Texas Catholic Conference, the Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL - CIO), Austin, TX Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL - CIO), Austin, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL - CIO), Austin, TX
Legua, Rev. Javier (Cops/Metro Alliance), San Antonio, TX Legua, Rev. Javier (Cops/Metro Alliance), San Antonio, TX
Legua, Rev. Javier (Cops/Metro Alliance), San Antonio, TX
McAninch, Scott Executive Director (San Antonio NonProfit Council) McAninch, Scott Executive Director (San Antonio NonProfit Council)
McAninch, Scott Executive Director (San Antonio NonProfit Council)
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas - American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas - American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas - American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Saenz, Gabriela Advocacy (Christus Health) Saenz, Gabriela Advocacy (Christus Health)
Saenz, Gabriela Advocacy (Christus Health)
Sperry, Bryan (Children's Hospital Association of Texas) Sperry, Bryan (Children's Hospital Association of Texas)
Sperry, Bryan (Children's Hospital Association of Texas)
Wadge, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX Wadge, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
Wadge, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
On: On:
On:
Gutierrez, Michael Healthcare Administration (Self), Austin, TX Gutierrez, Michael Healthcare Administration (Self), Austin, TX
Gutierrez, Michael Healthcare Administration (Self), Austin, TX
Lopez, Arturo L. (Cops/Metro Alliance of San Antonio) Lopez, Arturo L. (Cops/Metro Alliance of San Antonio)
Lopez, Arturo L. (Cops/Metro Alliance of San Antonio)
Providing written testimony: Providing written testimony:
Providing written testimony:
For: For:
For:
Besteiro, Ollie Retired Educator (AARP), Austin, TX Besteiro, Ollie Retired Educator (AARP), Austin, TX
Besteiro, Ollie Retired Educator (AARP), Austin, TX
Hayward, Karen (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX Hayward, Karen (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
Hayward, Karen (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
SB 841
Senate Committee Report
Finance
April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment
April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment
FOR: FOR:
FOR:
Balderas, Martha Parent (Acorn) Balderas, Martha Parent (Acorn)
Balderas, Martha Parent (Acorn)
Camarena, Graciela Community and Social Services (IAF Network - Valley Interfaith), Weslaco, TX Camarena, Graciela Community and Social Services (IAF Network - Valley Interfaith), Weslaco, TX
Camarena, Graciela Community and Social Services (IAF Network - Valley Interfaith), Weslaco, TX
Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (also providing written testimony) (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (also providing written testimony) (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (also providing written testimony) (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Guerra-Cardus, Laura Policy Director (Children's Defense Fund - Texas; Texas Finish Line Campaign), Bellaire, TX Guerra-Cardus, Laura Policy Director (Children's Defense Fund - Texas; Texas Finish Line Campaign), Bellaire, TX
Guerra-Cardus, Laura Policy Director (Children's Defense Fund - Texas; Texas Finish Line Campaign), Bellaire, TX
Hebert, Kyla Parent (Self) Hebert, Kyla Parent (Self)
Hebert, Kyla Parent (Self)
Johnson, Pastor Rhenel Clergy (The Metropolitan Organization (TMO) IAF) Johnson, Pastor Rhenel Clergy (The Metropolitan Organization (TMO) IAF)
Johnson, Pastor Rhenel Clergy (The Metropolitan Organization (TMO) IAF)
Little, Alison Policy Associate (also providing written testimony) (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Little, Alison Policy Associate (also providing written testimony) (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Little, Alison Policy Associate (also providing written testimony) (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Martinez, Gloria Notary Public (Metro Cops PTA Officer of Edgewood) Martinez, Gloria Notary Public (Metro Cops PTA Officer of Edgewood)
Martinez, Gloria Notary Public (Metro Cops PTA Officer of Edgewood)
McIlwain, Rebecca Program Coord. (Austin Interfaith & Texas IAF), Austin, TX McIlwain, Rebecca Program Coord. (Austin Interfaith & Texas IAF), Austin, TX
McIlwain, Rebecca Program Coord. (Austin Interfaith & Texas IAF), Austin, TX
Moorhead, Bee Executive Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX Moorhead, Bee Executive Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Moorhead, Bee Executive Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Sprute, MD, MPIT, Dana Family physician (also providing written testimony) (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians & Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX Sprute, MD, MPIT, Dana Family physician (also providing written testimony) (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians & Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Sprute, MD, MPIT, Dana Family physician (also providing written testimony) (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians & Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Ward, Patricia Grandparent (ACORN), Dallas, TX Ward, Patricia Grandparent (ACORN), Dallas, TX
Ward, Patricia Grandparent (ACORN), Dallas, TX
ON: ON:
ON:
Ghahremani, Kay (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Ghahremani, Kay (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Ghahremani, Kay (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Hawkins, Albert Executive Commissioner (Health & Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Hawkins, Albert Executive Commissioner (Health & Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Hawkins, Albert Executive Commissioner (Health & Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying:
Registering, but not testifying:
For: For:
For:
Abney Spelce, Kathleen Insure A Kid Director (Insure A Kid), Austin, TX Abney Spelce, Kathleen Insure A Kid Director (Insure A Kid), Austin, TX
Abney Spelce, Kathleen Insure A Kid Director (Insure A Kid), Austin, TX
Adkins III, M.D., Samuel B. Physician/Residency Program Director (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians, Texas Pediatric Society) Adkins III, M.D., Samuel B. Physician/Residency Program Director (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians, Texas Pediatric Society)
Adkins III, M.D., Samuel B. Physician/Residency Program Director (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians, Texas Pediatric Society)
Apodaca, Michele G.R. (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX Apodaca, Michele G.R. (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Apodaca, Michele G.R. (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Barker, Constance Dir. of Public Policy & Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX Barker, Constance Dir. of Public Policy & Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX
Barker, Constance Dir. of Public Policy & Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX
Berger, Ed VP, Advocacy & Government Relations (SETON Family of Hospitals), Austin, TX Berger, Ed VP, Advocacy & Government Relations (SETON Family of Hospitals), Austin, TX
Berger, Ed VP, Advocacy & Government Relations (SETON Family of Hospitals), Austin, TX
Blue, Catherine State Political Director (Acorn) Blue, Catherine State Political Director (Acorn)
Blue, Catherine State Political Director (Acorn)
Casady, Shane Manager (Driscoll Children's Hospital) Casady, Shane Manager (Driscoll Children's Hospital)
Casady, Shane Manager (Driscoll Children's Hospital)
Coburn, Katie Policy and Research Coordinator (TX Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX Coburn, Katie Policy and Research Coordinator (TX Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX
Coburn, Katie Policy and Research Coordinator (TX Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX
Crafts, Willie Ret. Teacher (Cops/Metro - San Antonio, TX) Crafts, Willie Ret. Teacher (Cops/Metro - San Antonio, TX)
Crafts, Willie Ret. Teacher (Cops/Metro - San Antonio, TX)
Drake, Liliana Special Projects/Cops Metro Alliance (Edgewood District, San Antonio, TX) Drake, Liliana Special Projects/Cops Metro Alliance (Edgewood District, San Antonio, TX)
Drake, Liliana Special Projects/Cops Metro Alliance (Edgewood District, San Antonio, TX)
Estrada, Santos Ret. (Cops-Metro San Antonio TX) Estrada, Santos Ret. (Cops-Metro San Antonio TX)
Estrada, Santos Ret. (Cops-Metro San Antonio TX)
Gonzalez, Luis (March of Dimes), Austin, TX Gonzalez, Luis (March of Dimes), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Luis (March of Dimes), Austin, TX
Green, Shelton Gov't Affairs Consultant (Christian Life Commission), Austin, TX Green, Shelton Gov't Affairs Consultant (Christian Life Commission), Austin, TX
Green, Shelton Gov't Affairs Consultant (Christian Life Commission), Austin, TX
Huemmer, Maria Public Relations & Outreach Coordinator (The Texas Catholic Conference, the Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX Huemmer, Maria Public Relations & Outreach Coordinator (The Texas Catholic Conference, the Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX
Huemmer, Maria Public Relations & Outreach Coordinator (The Texas Catholic Conference, the Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL - CIO), Austin, TX Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL - CIO), Austin, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL - CIO), Austin, TX
Legua, Rev. Javier (Cops/Metro Alliance), San Antonio, TX Legua, Rev. Javier (Cops/Metro Alliance), San Antonio, TX
Legua, Rev. Javier (Cops/Metro Alliance), San Antonio, TX
McAninch, Scott Executive Director (San Antonio NonProfit Council) McAninch, Scott Executive Director (San Antonio NonProfit Council)
McAninch, Scott Executive Director (San Antonio NonProfit Council)
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas - American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas - American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas - American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Saenz, Gabriela Advocacy (Christus Health) Saenz, Gabriela Advocacy (Christus Health)
Saenz, Gabriela Advocacy (Christus Health)
Sperry, Bryan (Children's Hospital Association of Texas) Sperry, Bryan (Children's Hospital Association of Texas)
Sperry, Bryan (Children's Hospital Association of Texas)
Wadge, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX Wadge, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
Wadge, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
On: On:
On:
Gutierrez, Michael Healthcare Administration (Self), Austin, TX Gutierrez, Michael Healthcare Administration (Self), Austin, TX
Gutierrez, Michael Healthcare Administration (Self), Austin, TX
Lopez, Arturo L. (Cops/Metro Alliance of San Antonio) Lopez, Arturo L. (Cops/Metro Alliance of San Antonio)
Lopez, Arturo L. (Cops/Metro Alliance of San Antonio)
Providing written testimony: Providing written testimony:
Providing written testimony:
For: For:
For:
Besteiro, Ollie Retired Educator (AARP), Austin, TX Besteiro, Ollie Retired Educator (AARP), Austin, TX
Besteiro, Ollie Retired Educator (AARP), Austin, TX
Hayward, Karen (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX Hayward, Karen (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
Hayward, Karen (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX
April 2, 2009 - 11:00 AM or upon adjournment
FOR:
Balderas, Martha Parent (Acorn)
Camarena, Graciela Community and Social Services (IAF Network - Valley Interfaith), Weslaco, TX
Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (also providing written testimony) (Center for Public Policy Priorities), Austin, TX
Guerra-Cardus, Laura Policy Director (Children's Defense Fund - Texas; Texas Finish Line Campaign), Bellaire, TX
Hebert, Kyla Parent (Self)
Johnson, Pastor Rhenel Clergy (The Metropolitan Organization (TMO) IAF)
Little, Alison Policy Associate (also providing written testimony) (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Martinez, Gloria Notary Public (Metro Cops PTA Officer of Edgewood)
McIlwain, Rebecca Program Coord. (Austin Interfaith & Texas IAF), Austin, TX
Moorhead, Bee Executive Director (Texas Impact), Austin, TX
Sprute, MD, MPIT, Dana Family physician (also providing written testimony) (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians & Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Ward, Patricia Grandparent (ACORN), Dallas, TX
ON:
Ghahremani, Kay (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Hawkins, Albert Executive Commissioner (Health & Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Abney Spelce, Kathleen Insure A Kid Director (Insure A Kid), Austin, TX
Adkins III, M.D., Samuel B. Physician/Residency Program Director (Texas Medical Association, Texas Academy of Family Physicians, Texas Pediatric Society)
Apodaca, Michele G.R. (Texas Hospital Association), Austin, TX
Barker, Constance Dir. of Public Policy & Government Affairs (DePelchin Children's Center), Houston, TX
Berger, Ed VP, Advocacy & Government Relations (SETON Family of Hospitals), Austin, TX
Blue, Catherine State Political Director (Acorn)
Casady, Shane Manager (Driscoll Children's Hospital)
Coburn, Katie Policy and Research Coordinator (TX Association of Community Health Centers), Austin, TX
Crafts, Willie Ret. Teacher (Cops/Metro - San Antonio, TX)
Drake, Liliana Special Projects/Cops Metro Alliance (Edgewood District, San Antonio, TX)
Estrada, Santos Ret. (Cops-Metro San Antonio TX)
Gonzalez, Luis (March of Dimes), Austin, TX
Green, Shelton Gov't Affairs Consultant (Christian Life Commission), Austin, TX
Huemmer, Maria Public Relations & Outreach Coordinator (The Texas Catholic Conference, the Roman Catholic Bishops of Texas), Austin, TX
Lara, Rene Legislative Director (Texas AFL - CIO), Austin, TX
Legua, Rev. Javier (Cops/Metro Alliance), San Antonio, TX
McAninch, Scott Executive Director (San Antonio NonProfit Council)
Quinzi, Patty Legislative Counsel (Texas - American Federation of Teachers), Austin, TX
Saenz, Gabriela Advocacy (Christus Health)
Sperry, Bryan (Children's Hospital Association of Texas)
Wadge, Gyl Public Policy Director (Mental Health America of Texas), Austin, TX
On:
Gutierrez, Michael Healthcare Administration (Self), Austin, TX
Lopez, Arturo L. (Cops/Metro Alliance of San Antonio)
Providing written testimony:
For:
Besteiro, Ollie Retired Educator (AARP), Austin, TX
Hayward, Karen (League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX