Witness List Business & Commerce, March 12, 2019, 8:00 AM

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This is a witness list for the Business & Commerce committee dated March 12, 2019 at 8:00 AM, organized bill by bill under SB 42, SB 237, SB 241, SB 269, SB 612, SB 614, SB 621, SB 726, SB 934 and SB 935. Under each bill, witnesses are grouped as FOR, AGAINST or ON, with a separate group of those registering but not testifying. On SB 42, John Fleming is listed for the Texas Mortgage Bankers Association and Grant Kemp against, for the Seller Finance Coalition. The SB 621 section lists many plumbers and union representatives under AGAINST, including Leonard Aguilar for the Southwest Pipe Trades Association, and J.D. Hale for the Texas Association of Builders under FOR. Brian Francis of the Texas department of licensing and regulation is listed ON.

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WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

March 12, 2019 8:00 AM

SB 42

FOR:

Cosgrove,
John (Self), Leander, TX

Emerson,
Maria (Self; Interfaith Austin), Austin, TX

Fleming,
John General Counsel (Texas Mortgage Bankers Association), Austin, TX

McAllister,
Trish Executive Director (Self; Texas Access to Justice Commission), Austin,

TX

Norris,
Iva Business person (Self; Real estate investor association Reia),
Pfugarville, TX

Pacholek,
Lisa Business owner (Self; Real Estate Investor Association REIA), Sachse, TX

Valverde,
Marcela Real estate investor (Self; REIA), Sachse, TX

Zavala,
Ofelia San Jose parishioner (Self; Interfaith Austin), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

Kemp,
Grant (Self; Seller Finance Coalition), Richardson, TX

ON:

Fenoglio,
David Advocate (Self), Nocona, TX

Powell,
Michael Advocate (Self; Seller Finance Coalition), San Antonio, TX

SPEED,
Eddie (SELLER FINANCE COALITION), AUSTIN, TX

Stephen,
Mitch (Self), New Braunfels, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Back,
Marcia (Self), Leander, TX

Grove,
Shenoah (Self; Real Estate Investment Association REIA Austin), Austin, TX

Scurlock,
Stephen (Independent Bankers Association of Texas), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

Bucuk,
William (Self), Austin, TX

Burt,
Andy Managing partner (Self), Frisco, TX

Luccioni,
Renaud Plumber (Local68), Houston, TX

O'Dwyer,
Paul (Self; Seller finance coalition), Haslet, TX

ON:

Garcia,
Ernest General Counsel Dept of Savings and Mortgage Lendi (Department of

Savings
and Mortgage Lending), Austin, TX

SB 237

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Friese,
Jan Executive Director (Texas Counseling Association), Austin, TX

Gonzalez,
Daniel Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas REALTORS), Austin, TX

Parenteau,
Julia Associate Director of Legislative Affairs (Texas Realtors), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

Alsobrooks,
Johnathon Master plumber (Self; Plumbers local 68), Cypress, TX

Granados
cruz, Mariano Plumber (Local union 68), Houston, TX

Jimenez
ayala, Mario e Master plumber (Plumber local 68), Houston, TX

Juarez,
Martin (Self; Plumber local 68), Humble, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

March 12, 2019 8:00 AM

Luccioni,
Renaud Plumber (Local68), Houston, TX

Matt,
Mike Plumber (Self), Magnolia tx, TX

SB 241

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Reed,
Cyrus Conservation director (Lone star chapter sierra club), Austin, TX

ON:

Lester,
Molly Senior Advisor to Chief Program and Services Offic (Health and Human

Services
Commission), Austin, TX

SB 269

FOR:

Jeffery,
Marissa (also providing written testimony) (Texas Appleseed), Austin, TX

Muro,
Mona Policy Coordinator (Texas Council on Family Violence), Austin, TX

ON:

Littwin,
Angela Professor (Self), Austin, TX

Worthington,
Sarah (Self; Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Alsobrooks,
Johnathon Master plumber (Self; Plumbers local 68), Cypress, TX

Berry,
Traci Sr. VP, Community Engagement & Education (Goodwill Central Texas),

Austin,
TX

Cullinane,
Mary (Self; League of Women Voters of Texas), Austin, TX

Henning,
Lori (Texas Association of Goodwills), Austin, TX

SB 612

Registering,
but not testifying:

ON:

Aronstein,
Tamara (Sunset Advisory Commission), Austin, TX

Vollbrecht,
Stephen Executive Director (State Office of Risk Management), Austin, TX

Western,
Deea General Counsel (State Office of Risk Management), Austin, TX

SB 614

FOR:

Campbell,
Scot Treasurer texas land developer association (Self; Texas Land Developer

Association),
Harlingen, TX

ON:

Nash,
Carissa Project Manager (Sunset Advisory Commission), Austin, TX

Ogle,
Steven Supervisor (Sunset Advisory Commission), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Embrey,
Celeste (Texas Bankers Association), Austin, TX

Fleming,
John General Counsel (Texas Mortgage Bankers Association), Austin, TX

Rice,
Chuck (Texas land Developers Association), Austin, TX

Scurlock,
Stephen (Independent Bankers Association of Texas), Austin, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

March 12, 2019 8:00 AM

AGAINST:

LaBroski,
Jeff Plumber (Self; Texas license plumbers), Richmond, TX

Lord,
Richard (Self; Plumbers Union), Houston, TX

Lord,
Stephanie (Self), Pasadena, TX

Millard,
Terrenc Plumber (Self), Houston, TX

Olguin,
Edward Plumber (Self; Plumbers), Alvin, TX

Smith,
Micheal Plumber (Self; Plumbers), Pearland, TX

Waldrop,
David Plumber (Self), Conroe, TX

Young,
Charles Plumber (Plumber), Humble, TX

ON:

Cooper,
Charles Commissioner (Texas Department of Banking), Austin, TX

Jones,
Caroline Commissioner (Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending), Austin, TX

SB 621

FOR:

Hale,
J.D. (Texas Association of Builders), Austin, TX

AGAINST:

Aguilar,
Leonard Political Director Southwest Pipe Trades (also providing written

testimony)
(Southwest Pipe Trades Association), Lubbock, TX

Carey,
Michelle (Self), Kyle, TX

Cooper,
Joe Training Director (Self; United Association), Austin texxas, TX

Doran,
Robert Educator (Self), Fort worth, TX

Downs,
Troy Plumbing Inspector (Self; City Of Beaumont), Beaumont, TX

Freund,
Patrick (Self; Plumbing heating cooling contractors of texas), Spribg branch,
TX

Hampshire,
Fisher (Self), Alvin, TX

Hill,
Bryan (Self; Plumbers), Deer park, TX

Jalnos,
Robert (Self; State Plumbing Board/ Plumbing Contractor), San Antonio, TX

Johnson,
Phillip President (Self; Plumbing heating cooling contractors of texas),
Pasadena,

TX

LaBroski,
Jeffrey (Plumbing License), Richmond, TX

Pavlich,
Jeremy (Self; Plumbers local 68), Lumberton, TX

Seay,
James Plumber (Self), Highlands, TX

Shlling,
William (also providing written testimony) (Self), San Antonio, TX

Thompson,
Edward (Self; Board member Texas State Plumbing Board), Tyler, TX

ON:

Beverly,
Eric (TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATION), AUSTIN,

TX

Davis,
Julie Project manager (Sunset Advisory Commission), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

AGAINST:

Baltazar,
Trino Business agent (Self; Local142 plumbers and pipefitters union), San

Antonio,
TX

Barreto,
Alex (Self), Mathis, TX

Barreto,
Michael (Self), Beeville, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

March 12, 2019 8:00 AM

Bean,
Christopher (Self; Plumbers local 68), Lumberton, TX

Benitez,
Johnny (Self; Local 68), Houston, TX

Berendzen,
James Business manager (Self; Southwest pipe trades), Crandall, TX

Briers,
Stanley (Self; Texas Plumbing Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors

Association),
Seabrook, TX

Cabrera,
Guillermo Plumber (Plumbers local 68), Houston, TX

Castillo,
Guadalupe Training Coordinator (Self; Local142), San antonio, TX

Castro,
Moises (Self; Plumber), Houston, TX

Cooper,
Justin (Plumbers local 68), Fanette, TX

Cunningham,
Kelly Journeyman plumber (Self; Plumbers local 68), Texas, TX

Curry,
Clyff Business Manager (Self; Southwest Pipe Trades), Waco, TX

Davidson,
Bruce (Self), Pearland tx, TX

Dover,
Alicia Executive Director (Associated plumbing heating cooling contractors of

texas),
Buda, TX

Estrada,
Jeanne (Self; Plumbers Local 68), South Houston, TX

Fisher,
James Journyman plumber (Self; Local Union#68), Crosby, TX

Ford,
Dalton UALocal 68 (Self; UA local 68), Highlands, TX

Ford,
Denton (Self), Highlands, TX

Garcia,
Jimmy Licenced Plumber (Plumbers Local Union 68), Katy Tx., TX

Garibay,
Montserrat (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX

George,
James (Self), Galveston, TX

Gignac,
Brett (Plumbers 68), Corpus Christi, TX

Glaser,
Christopher Plumber (Self), Conreo, TX

Gonzalez,
Ana Policy Director (Workers Defense Action Fund), Austin., TX

Gonzalez,
Hildario (Self; Plumber 68), Houston, TX

Gutierrez,
Manuel (Self), Hou tx, TX

Guzman,
Lauro (Self; Local plumbers union 68), Humble, TX

Harmer,
Ray Self (Self), Houston, TX

Hegmann,
Neil Journeyman plumber/ instructor (Local 68), Spring, TX

Jeffrey,
Royce (Self), Corpus christi, TX

Jordan,
John (Self), Port Neches, TX

Juarez,
Arthur (Self), Hou, TX

Juarez,
Mary (Self), Houston, TX

Kennedy,
Thomas (Self), Austin, TX

Kirkham,
Glen (Self), Rockport,, TX

Knigge,
Josh (Local 68), Hockley, TX

Lara,
Rene Legislative Dir. (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX

LaRocca,
Henry Henry LaRocca Plumbing (Self; Local 68), Beaumont, TX

Ledezma,
Abel Organizer (Self; SouthWest Pipe Trades), San Antonio, TX

Levy,
Rick (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX

Little,
Rhonda MS (Self; United Steelworkers), Vidor, TX

Lopez,
David Business agent (International union of elevator constructors),
Waxhachie, TX

Masten,
Don (Self), New Braunfels, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

March 12, 2019 8:00 AM

Mata,
John Regional Manager (Self; International Association of Plumbing and

Mechanical
Officials), Cypress, TX

Mills,
Joshua (Self; Plumber), Magnolia, TX

Ontiveros,
Daniel Journey Plumber (Self; Plumbers Local 68), South Houston, TX

Ortega,
George (U.A. Local 68), Magnolia, TX

Pickens,
Dane (Self; Local 68 Plumbers Union), Galveston, TX

Potter,
Mark (Self; Lu 142 plumbers and pipefitters), San antonio, TX

Rodman,
Thomas Mr (Self), Beaumont, TX

Rodriguez,
Carlos (Self), Hou tx, TX

Ruiz,
John (Self), Alvin, TX

Saunders,
Bradley Plumber (Self; Plumbers and pipe fitters local union#68), Sugar land,

TX

Schramek,
Chris Swpt organizer (Southwest pipe trades), Pasadena, TX

Shelton,
Russell International Representative (Self; United Association), Driftwood,
TX,

TX

Sills,
Edward (Self), Austin, TX

Smith,
Bobby Organizer (Self), Austin, TX

Smitherman,
Ronnie Executive director TBTC (Texas Building Trades Council), Austin,

TX

Steele,
Edward Master plumber (Self; Plumbers local 68), Nederland, TX

Stockton,
Zack (Self; Ua local 68), Katy, TX

Trevino,
Dustin Mr (Self; Local 68), Kountze, TX

Tupica,
Michael Local union business manager (Self; Plumbers & Steamfitters Local
146

Ft.
worth tx), Ft. Worth, TX

Vineyard
jr, Philip e Plumber apprentice (Self), Hempstead, TX

Vukovich,
Debbie Master Plumber (Self; Dallas Local 100 Apprenticeship Training),

Dallas
TX, TX

Wakefield,
Roger Mr (Self), Richardson, TX

Wilkins,
Todd Mr (Self), New Caney, TX

Williams,
Sherry (Self; Hardin County Democrats), Sour Lake, TX

ON:

Francis,
Brian Executive Director (Texas department of licensing and regulation),
Austin,

TX

SB 726

FOR:

Neeley,
Karen (Independent Bankers Assn of Texas), Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Embrey,
Celeste (Texas Bankers Association), Austin, TX

ON:

Cooper,
Charles Commissioner (Texas Department of Banking), Austin, TX

WITNESS
LIST

Business
& Commerce

March 12, 2019 8:00 AM

SB 934

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Hillert,
Bobby (Texas Orthopaedic Association), Austin, TX

Lara,
Rene Legislative Dir. (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX

ON:

Barta,
Jessica Public Counsel (Office of Injured Employee Counsel), Austin, TX

Lee,
Amy Special Advisor (Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers'

Compensation),
Austin, TX

SB 935

ON:

Lee,
Amy Special Advisor (Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers'

Compensation),
Austin, TX

Registering,
but not testifying:

FOR:

Hillert,
Bobby (Texas Orthopaedic Association), Austin, TX

Holzheauser,
Craig (Texas EMS Alliance), Austin, TX

Lara,
Rene Legislative Dir. (Texas AFL-CIO), Austin, TX

Stewart,
Clayton (Texas Medical Association), Austin, TX

Wright,
Christine Legislative Mgr (City of San Antonio), San Antonio, TX

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