WITNESS LISTSB 87Senate Committee ReportHealth & Human ServicesMarch 12, 2009 - 10:00 AM or upon adjournment of Senate FOR: Lewis, Kathryn Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX ON: Hammon, Rachel Director of Clinical Practice and Regional Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association for Home Care), Austin, TX Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor - Office of Health Services (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: DeWitt, Lauren Medical Director (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Farrow, Larry Executive Director (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX On: Durden, Veronda Assistant Commissioner (Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Rasco, Sasha Assistant Commissioner - Child Care Licensing (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST SB 87Senate Committee Report SB 87 Senate Committee Report Health & Human Services Health & Human Services March 12, 2009 - 10:00 AM or upon adjournment of Senate FOR: Lewis, Kathryn Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX ON: Hammon, Rachel Director of Clinical Practice and Regional Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association for Home Care), Austin, TX Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor - Office of Health Services (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: DeWitt, Lauren Medical Director (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Farrow, Larry Executive Director (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX On: Durden, Veronda Assistant Commissioner (Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Rasco, Sasha Assistant Commissioner - Child Care Licensing (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX March 12, 2009 - 10:00 AM or upon adjournment of Senate March 12, 2009 - 10:00 AM or upon adjournment of Senate FOR: FOR: Lewis, Kathryn Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Lewis, Kathryn Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX ON: ON: Hammon, Rachel Director of Clinical Practice and Regional Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association for Home Care), Austin, TX Hammon, Rachel Director of Clinical Practice and Regional Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association for Home Care), Austin, TX Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor - Office of Health Services (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor - Office of Health Services (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: DeWitt, Lauren Medical Director (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX DeWitt, Lauren Medical Director (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Farrow, Larry Executive Director (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Farrow, Larry Executive Director (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX On: On: Durden, Veronda Assistant Commissioner (Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Durden, Veronda Assistant Commissioner (Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Rasco, Sasha Assistant Commissioner - Child Care Licensing (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX Rasco, Sasha Assistant Commissioner - Child Care Licensing (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST SB 87Senate Committee Report SB 87 Senate Committee Report SB 87 Senate Committee Report Health & Human Services Health & Human Services Health & Human Services March 12, 2009 - 10:00 AM or upon adjournment of Senate FOR: Lewis, Kathryn Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX ON: Hammon, Rachel Director of Clinical Practice and Regional Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association for Home Care), Austin, TX Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor - Office of Health Services (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: DeWitt, Lauren Medical Director (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Farrow, Larry Executive Director (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX On: Durden, Veronda Assistant Commissioner (Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Rasco, Sasha Assistant Commissioner - Child Care Licensing (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX March 12, 2009 - 10:00 AM or upon adjournment of Senate March 12, 2009 - 10:00 AM or upon adjournment of Senate FOR: FOR: Lewis, Kathryn Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Lewis, Kathryn Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX ON: ON: Hammon, Rachel Director of Clinical Practice and Regional Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association for Home Care), Austin, TX Hammon, Rachel Director of Clinical Practice and Regional Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association for Home Care), Austin, TX Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor - Office of Health Services (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor - Office of Health Services (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: DeWitt, Lauren Medical Director (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX DeWitt, Lauren Medical Director (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Farrow, Larry Executive Director (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Farrow, Larry Executive Director (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX On: On: Durden, Veronda Assistant Commissioner (Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Durden, Veronda Assistant Commissioner (Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Rasco, Sasha Assistant Commissioner - Child Care Licensing (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX Rasco, Sasha Assistant Commissioner - Child Care Licensing (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX March 12, 2009 - 10:00 AM or upon adjournment of Senate March 12, 2009 - 10:00 AM or upon adjournment of Senate March 12, 2009 - 10:00 AM or upon adjournment of Senate FOR: FOR: FOR: Lewis, Kathryn Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Lewis, Kathryn Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Lewis, Kathryn Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX ON: ON: ON: Hammon, Rachel Director of Clinical Practice and Regional Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association for Home Care), Austin, TX Hammon, Rachel Director of Clinical Practice and Regional Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association for Home Care), Austin, TX Hammon, Rachel Director of Clinical Practice and Regional Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association for Home Care), Austin, TX Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor - Office of Health Services (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor - Office of Health Services (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor - Office of Health Services (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: For: DeWitt, Lauren Medical Director (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX DeWitt, Lauren Medical Director (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX DeWitt, Lauren Medical Director (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Farrow, Larry Executive Director (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Farrow, Larry Executive Director (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Farrow, Larry Executive Director (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX On: On: On: Durden, Veronda Assistant Commissioner (Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Durden, Veronda Assistant Commissioner (Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Durden, Veronda Assistant Commissioner (Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Rasco, Sasha Assistant Commissioner - Child Care Licensing (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX Rasco, Sasha Assistant Commissioner - Child Care Licensing (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX Rasco, Sasha Assistant Commissioner - Child Care Licensing (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST SB 87Senate Committee Report SB 87 Senate Committee Report SB 87 Senate Committee Report Health & Human Services Health & Human Services Health & Human Services March 12, 2009 - 10:00 AM or upon adjournment of Senate FOR: Lewis, Kathryn Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX ON: Hammon, Rachel Director of Clinical Practice and Regional Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association for Home Care), Austin, TX Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor - Office of Health Services (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: DeWitt, Lauren Medical Director (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Farrow, Larry Executive Director (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX On: Durden, Veronda Assistant Commissioner (Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Rasco, Sasha Assistant Commissioner - Child Care Licensing (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX March 12, 2009 - 10:00 AM or upon adjournment of Senate March 12, 2009 - 10:00 AM or upon adjournment of Senate FOR: FOR: Lewis, Kathryn Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Lewis, Kathryn Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX ON: ON: Hammon, Rachel Director of Clinical Practice and Regional Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association for Home Care), Austin, TX Hammon, Rachel Director of Clinical Practice and Regional Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association for Home Care), Austin, TX Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor - Office of Health Services (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor - Office of Health Services (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: DeWitt, Lauren Medical Director (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX DeWitt, Lauren Medical Director (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Farrow, Larry Executive Director (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Farrow, Larry Executive Director (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX On: On: Durden, Veronda Assistant Commissioner (Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Durden, Veronda Assistant Commissioner (Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Rasco, Sasha Assistant Commissioner - Child Care Licensing (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX Rasco, Sasha Assistant Commissioner - Child Care Licensing (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX March 12, 2009 - 10:00 AM or upon adjournment of Senate March 12, 2009 - 10:00 AM or upon adjournment of Senate March 12, 2009 - 10:00 AM or upon adjournment of Senate FOR: FOR: FOR: Lewis, Kathryn Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Lewis, Kathryn Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Lewis, Kathryn Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX ON: ON: ON: Hammon, Rachel Director of Clinical Practice and Regional Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association for Home Care), Austin, TX Hammon, Rachel Director of Clinical Practice and Regional Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association for Home Care), Austin, TX Hammon, Rachel Director of Clinical Practice and Regional Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association for Home Care), Austin, TX Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor - Office of Health Services (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor - Office of Health Services (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor - Office of Health Services (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: For: DeWitt, Lauren Medical Director (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX DeWitt, Lauren Medical Director (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX DeWitt, Lauren Medical Director (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Farrow, Larry Executive Director (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Farrow, Larry Executive Director (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Farrow, Larry Executive Director (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX On: On: On: Durden, Veronda Assistant Commissioner (Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Durden, Veronda Assistant Commissioner (Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Durden, Veronda Assistant Commissioner (Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Rasco, Sasha Assistant Commissioner - Child Care Licensing (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX Rasco, Sasha Assistant Commissioner - Child Care Licensing (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX Rasco, Sasha Assistant Commissioner - Child Care Licensing (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX WITNESS LIST SB 87 Senate Committee Report Health & Human Services March 12, 2009 - 10:00 AM or upon adjournment of Senate March 12, 2009 - 10:00 AM or upon adjournment of Senate March 12, 2009 - 10:00 AM or upon adjournment of Senate FOR: FOR: FOR: Lewis, Kathryn Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Lewis, Kathryn Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Lewis, Kathryn Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX ON: ON: ON: Hammon, Rachel Director of Clinical Practice and Regional Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association for Home Care), Austin, TX Hammon, Rachel Director of Clinical Practice and Regional Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association for Home Care), Austin, TX Hammon, Rachel Director of Clinical Practice and Regional Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association for Home Care), Austin, TX Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor - Office of Health Services (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor - Office of Health Services (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor - Office of Health Services (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: For: DeWitt, Lauren Medical Director (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX DeWitt, Lauren Medical Director (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX DeWitt, Lauren Medical Director (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Farrow, Larry Executive Director (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Farrow, Larry Executive Director (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Farrow, Larry Executive Director (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX On: On: On: Durden, Veronda Assistant Commissioner (Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Durden, Veronda Assistant Commissioner (Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Durden, Veronda Assistant Commissioner (Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Rasco, Sasha Assistant Commissioner - Child Care Licensing (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX Rasco, Sasha Assistant Commissioner - Child Care Licensing (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX Rasco, Sasha Assistant Commissioner - Child Care Licensing (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX March 12, 2009 - 10:00 AM or upon adjournment of Senate FOR: Lewis, Kathryn Attorney (also providing written testimony) (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX ON: Hammon, Rachel Director of Clinical Practice and Regional Affairs (also providing written testimony) (Texas Association for Home Care), Austin, TX Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor - Office of Health Services (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: DeWitt, Lauren Medical Director (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Farrow, Larry Executive Director (Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization), Austin, TX Marlin, Justin Policy Aide (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizen's Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX On: Durden, Veronda Assistant Commissioner (Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Rasco, Sasha Assistant Commissioner - Child Care Licensing (Department of Family and Protective Services), Austin, TX