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Assembly Bill 1

Relating To: Relating to: state government actions to address the COVID-19 pandemic, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
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Principal Name Notified Date Communication Date Comments Supporting Documentation  
Advocate Aurora Health Notified Date 1/19/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
1/19/2021

Alliance of Health Insurers, U.A. Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
1/5/2021

Alliance of Wisconsin Retailers, LLC Notified Date 1/7/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/7/2021

Alliant Energy Notified Date 1/7/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/7/2021

Alzheimer's Association Notified Date 1/15/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/15/2021

American Chemistry Council Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - WI Section Notified Date 1/10/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
1/10/2021

American Heart Association Notified Date 1/6/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/6/2021

Comments
AHA supports the provision regarding civil liability exemption; exposure to the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19
American Property Casualty Insurance Association Notified Date 1/6/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/6/2021

Americans For Prosperity Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Comments
AFP-WI is supportive of sections of the bill providing liability protections, expanding access to healthcare and providing families more education opportunities.
America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) Notified Date 1/6/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
1/6/2021

Apartment Association of South Central Wisconsin Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Comments
Liability section
Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. Notified Date 3/11/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
3/11/2021

Ascension Wisconsin Notified Date 1/10/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/10/2021

Comments
We support several proposals in the bill and are reviewing language in Section 15.
Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin Inc Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Association of Wisconsin Tourism Attractions Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

AT&T Wisconsin Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/5/2021

Comments
Monitoring for impacts on company operations.
BioForward Inc. (formerly Wisconsin Biotechnology and Medical Device Association Inc) Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Comments
Support is for Section 59, civil liability exemption
Bowling Centers Association of Wisconsin Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Business Education Fund Notified Date 1/10/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
1/10/2021

Chiropractic Society of Wisconsin Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. Notified Date 7/29/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
7/29/2021

City of Milwaukee Notified Date 1/8/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
1/8/2021

Comments
The City of Milwaukee opposes sections 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 which restrict the authority of local Health Departments.
Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative Notified Date 1/8/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/8/2021

Comments
Support changes that would extend protections for consumers that receive care from out of network providers.
Concordia University, Inc. Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Dairy Business Association Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Comments
We are particularly supportive of the portion of the bill that deals with liability protections for businesses.
Delta Dental of Wisconsin Inc Notified Date 1/8/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
1/8/2021

Destinations Wisconsin Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Comments
Destinations Wisconsin supports the civil liability exemption language in AB 1.
Elevance Health, and its Affiliates dba Anthem, Inc. Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/5/2021

Forest County Potawatomi Community Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Comments
FCPC supports the inclusion of tribal governments and tribal enterprises in the liability protections.
Funeral Service & Cremation Alliance of Wisconsin Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Supporting Documentation
20210105_COVID-19 Testimony.pdf

GlaxoSmithKline Inc Notified Date 1/26/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/26/2021

Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce Notified Date 1/27/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/27/2021

Comments
Support business liability protections. Oppose prohibiting employers from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations.
Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources Notified Date 1/8/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/8/2021

Gundersen Health System Notified Date 1/8/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/8/2021

Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Kids Forward Notified Date 1/10/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/10/2021

Comments
We opposed the Assembly-passed bill because of concerns about the very broad grant of immunity from civil liability and the limits on local control, but we think the Senate version is a reasonable compromise.
Kwik Trip Inc. Notified Date 1/7/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/7/2021

LeadingAge Wisconsin Notified Date 1/14/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/14/2021

Comments
Support civil liability protection for health care sector. Request exemption for long-term care providers in Section 15.
Supporting Documentation
20210114_AB1- LeadingAge WI.pdf

League of Wisconsin Municipalities Notified Date 1/8/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/8/2021

Comments
The League opposes the version the Assembly passed because it imposes severe restrictions on the powers of local health officers to take action addressing COVID-19 outbreaks. The Senate Substitute Amendment addresses our concerns about the bill.
Legal Action of Wisconsin Notified Date 1/21/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/21/2021

Comments
Liability immunity would not protect our clients who are worried about COVID workplace safety or who report issues. Changes could provide better protections, keep Wisconsinites employed, and advance businesses who protect employees and the public.
Marshfield Clinic Health System Notified Date 1/15/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/15/2021

Mayo Clinic Health System Notified Date 1/28/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/28/2021

MDFEST, INC. Notified Date 1/28/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/28/2021

Mechanical Contractors Association of Wisconsin Notified Date 1/19/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/19/2021

Medical College of Wisconsin Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/5/2021

Comments
1. MCW supports the provision to allow 1st and 2nd year pharmacy students to administer vaccinations in Wisconsin. 2. MCW opposes the provision prohibiting employers from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations.
Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Notified Date 1/20/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/20/2021

Midwest Food Products Association Inc Notified Date 1/6/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/6/2021

Midwest Hardware Association Inc Notified Date 1/12/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/12/2021

Midwest-SouthEastern Equip Asn Notified Date 1/7/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/7/2021

Milwaukee Area Service & Hospitality Workers Organization (MASH) Notified Date 1/12/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/12/2021

Comments
AB 1 is competing with the Governor's proposal and a package from the Assembly Democrats. MASH leadership and membership are carefully reviewing, responding to requests for information, connecting with our many partners to determine final positions.
Milwaukee Area Technical College Notified Date 1/31/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
1/31/2021

Comments
Reviewing language that could impact FoodShare benefits.
Municipal Electric Utilities of Wisconsin Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

NAIOP Wisconsin Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) Notified Date 1/6/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/6/2021

National Federation of Independent Business Notified Date 1/19/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/19/2021

Opportunity Solutions Project Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Comments
OSP supports the business liability protections in AB 1.
Pfizer Inc Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association of Milwaukee and Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. Notified Date 1/19/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/19/2021

Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Comments
PIA of Wisconsin strongly supports the COVID-19 liability protections in Section 59 of AB 1.
Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative Notified Date 1/8/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
1/8/2021

Schneider National Inc Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

School Choice Wisconsin Action Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

SEIU Wisconsin State Council Notified Date 1/12/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/12/2021

Comments
SEIU - State Council is carefully reviewing and comparing three competing proposals regarding COVID 19 responses. AB 1 as presented does not include many concerns of the SEIU membership. A determination of support or opposition will be soon announced
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ Association of Milwaukee Notified Date 1/19/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/19/2021

Skiing Wisconsin Notified Date 1/19/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/19/2021

Southeastern Wisconsin Schools Alliance Notified Date 1/8/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
1/8/2021

SSM Health Notified Date 1/6/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
1/6/2021

Stride, Inc. Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Comments
seeking amendment
The Marcus Corporation Notified Date 1/12/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
1/12/2021

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Notified Date 2/3/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
2/3/2021

United HealthCare Services Inc. Notified Date 1/11/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
1/11/2021

Comments
Related to COVID
Vaccine Choice Wisconsin Notified Date 1/27/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/27/2021

VJS Construction Services Notified Date 1/6/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/6/2021

Walmart Inc. Notified Date 1/8/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
1/8/2021

Washington County Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Waukesha County Business Alliance Inc Notified Date 1/12/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/12/2021

Comments
WCBA strongly supports the COVID liability protection in this legislation.
WEA Insurance Corporation Notified Date 1/26/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
1/26/2021

Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/5/2021

Wisconsin Agri-Business Association Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Comments
Support the civil liability provisions
Wisconsin Amusement and Music Operators Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Wisconsin Apartment Association (formerly Wisconsin Rental Housing Legislative Council Notified Date 1/7/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
1/7/2021

Comments
WAA is in favor of continuing the Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program and other financial aid services provided by local communities, foundations, non-profits and municipal organizations. We will monitor AB 1 and comment as the subject arises.
Wisconsin Assisted Living Association Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Comments
WALA supports AB-1 but is still reviewing Section 15, relating to "mandatory vaccination for employment prohibited" due to the population served.
Wisconsin Association for Home Health Care, Inc Notified Date 1/28/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/28/2021

Wisconsin Association for Justice Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
1/5/2021

Comments
We oppose the immunity provisions in Section 59.
Wisconsin Association of Distributors Inc Notified Date 1/18/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/18/2021

Wisconsin Association of Family and Children's Agencies Notified Date 2/8/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
2/8/2021

Wisconsin Association of Health Plans Notified Date 1/6/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
1/6/2021

Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities Notified Date 1/25/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/25/2021

Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
1/5/2021

Comments
We oppose Assembly Amendment 1 to Senate Substitute Amendment 1 in limiting local health officers' ability to utilize vaccination strategies and reduce large public gatherings.
Supporting Documentation
20210105_AB-1 WALHDAB WPHA Testimony FINAL.pdf

Wisconsin Association of Nurse Anesthetists Notified Date 1/11/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
1/11/2021

Wisconsin Association of School Boards Inc Notified Date 1/12/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/12/2021

Comments
The WASB takes no position on the bill as introduced and passed by the Assembly; however, the WASB supports the version of the bill (Senate Substitute Amendment 1) passed by the state Senate.
Supporting Documentation
20210112_GOP COVID Package - AB 1 - ASMCOM (2).pdf
20210112_GOP COVID Package - AB 1 - SENCOM.pdf

Wisconsin Auctioneers Association Notified Date 1/6/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/6/2021

Comments
WAA supports the civil liability provisions of bill
Wisconsin Automatic Merchandising Council Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Wisconsin Bankers Association Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Wisconsin Beer Distributors Association Inc Notified Date 1/28/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/28/2021

Wisconsin BioFuels Association Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Comments
Liability section
Wisconsin Builders Association Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

WISCONSIN CABLE COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Comments
support the liability protections for businesses and employees
Wisconsin Catholic Conference Notified Date 1/12/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/12/2021

Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Comments
Support is for Section 59, civil liability exemption
Wisconsin Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians Notified Date 1/12/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/12/2021

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association Notified Date 1/13/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/13/2021

Comments
WCMA supports action to safeguard businesses from frivolous lawsuits as long as they did not recklessly, wantonly, or intentionally spread COVID-19. WCMA members ask that the Legislature preserve employers’ rights to determine vaccination policies.
Wisconsin Civil Justice Council, Inc Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Wisconsin Coalition of Independent Living Centers Notified Date 2/2/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
2/2/2021

Wisconsin Community Action Program Association, Inc. Notified Date 1/7/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
1/7/2021

Comments
WISCAP is carefully reviewing AB 1 and the two other legislative proposals related to the COVID 19 pandemic. Our agencies are deeply impacted and involved in helping reduce the spread of the virus. We will comment further as these matters develop.
Wisconsin Council of Churches Notified Date 1/26/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/26/2021

Comments
We oppose: limiting DHS/local health officers' authority to limit gatherings in houses of worship and other places; prohibiting COVID-19 vaccine mandates by employers, DHS, or local health officers; limiting scope of a public health emergency order.
Wisconsin Council of Religious and Independent Schools Notified Date 1/29/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/29/2021

Wisconsin Counties Association Notified Date 1/6/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/6/2021

Comments
WCA opposes Assembly Bill 1 as adopted by the Assembly. WCA supports the Senate Substitute Amendment to Assembly Bill 1.
Wisconsin Credit Union League Notified Date 1/15/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/15/2021

Wisconsin Dairy Alliance Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Wisconsin Defense Counsel (formerly Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin) Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Comments
The Wisconsin Defense Counsel supports the business liability provisions in AB 1.
Wisconsin Dental Association Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Comments
Support dental vaccination provisions
Wisconsin Economic Development Association Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Comments
WEDA specifically supports the COVID-19 civil liability provisions included in AB 1.
Wisconsin Education Association Council Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
1/5/2021

Comments
Please see attached testimony.
Supporting Documentation
20210105_WEAC AB1 Testimony.pdf

Wisconsin Family Action Inc Notified Date 1/18/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/18/2021

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Comments
Support is for Section 59, civil liability exemption
Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association Notified Date 1/6/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/6/2021

Wisconsin Grocers Association Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Comments
The WGA supports inclusion of language providing liability relief for businesses.
Wisconsin Health Care Association Inc. Notified Date 1/8/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/8/2021

Wisconsin Health Information Organization Notified Date 1/7/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/7/2021

Wisconsin Hospital Association Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Comments
WHA supports AB 1, but is still reviewing Section 15 in AB 1.
Wisconsin Hotel and Lodging Association Notified Date 1/7/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/7/2021

Wisconsin Independent Businesses, Inc. Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Wisconsin Insurance Alliance Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
1/5/2021

Comments
WIAA opposes the provisions in the bill that relate to the legislature's intervention into a private, member driven organization's administration of rules and regulations relating to high school sports and participation therein.
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Comments
WMC strongly supports the liability protections in this legislation.
Wisconsin Medical Society Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/5/2021

Supporting Documentation
20210105_Memo - AB 1 - Assembly Health - 01.05.21.pdf

Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association Notified Date 1/7/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/7/2021

Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association Notified Date 1/7/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/7/2021

Comments
COVID liability protections.
Wisconsin Nurses Association Notified Date 1/6/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/6/2021

Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Association Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/5/2021

Wisconsin Paper Council Notified Date 1/7/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/7/2021

Wisconsin Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Comments
Support is for Section 59, civil liability exemption
Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association (WPHCA) Notified Date 1/11/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/11/2021

Comments
Support coverage of vaccines, prescription order extensions, and practice by health care providers from other states. Concern re: ensuring that people served by CHCs are not subject to unsafe working conditions wherever they work.
Wisconsin Propane Gas Association Inc Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Wisconsin Property Taxpayers Inc Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Comments
WPT supports the bill's liability provisions.
Wisconsin Public Health Association Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
1/5/2021

Comments
We oppose Assembly Amendment 1 to Senate Substitute Amendment 1 in limiting local health officers' ability to utilize vaccination strategies and reduce large public gatherings.
Supporting Documentation
20210105_AB-1 WALHDAB WPHA Testimony FINAL.pdf

Wisconsin Ready Mixed Concrete Association Notified Date 1/7/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/7/2021

Wisconsin Realtors Association Notified Date 1/11/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/11/2021

Wisconsin Restaurant Association Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Wisconsin School Bus Association Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Wisconsin Society of Anesthesiologists Notified Date 1/12/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/12/2021

Wisconsin Towns Association Notified Date 1/12/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/12/2021

Comments
WTA supports the Senate substitute amendment.
Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Comments
Support is for Section 59, civil liability exemption
Wisconsin Wine and Spirit Institute Notified Date 1/19/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
1/19/2021

WPPI Energy Notified Date 1/5/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
1/5/2021

Comments
WPPI Energy and our 41 Wisconsin member utilities strongly support re-establishing 2019 WI Act 185's BCPL municipal utility loan program as contained in AB 1
WPS Health Insurance Notified Date 1/15/2021 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
1/15/2021

Lobbying Efforts

  2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
Total Hours Of Effort On This Matter 2021
January - June
1991.00
2021
July - December
57.00
2022
January - June
10.00
2022
July - December
3.00
Total 2061.00
Advocate Aurora Health 2021
January - June
17.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 17.00
Alliance of Health Insurers, U.A. 2021
January - June
31.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 31.00
Alliant Energy 2021
January - June
23.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 23.00
Alzheimer's Association 2021
January - June
13.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 13.00
American Chemistry Council 2021
January - June
3.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 3.00
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - WI Section 2021
January - June
5.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 5.00
American Heart Association 2021
January - June
21.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 21.00
America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) 2021
January - June
21.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 21.00
Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. 2021
January - June
2.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 2.00
Ascension Wisconsin 2021
January - June
4.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 4.00
Association of Wisconsin Tourism Attractions 2021
January - June
5.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 5.00
AT&T Wisconsin 2021
January - June
12.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 12.00
BioForward Inc. (formerly Wisconsin Biotechnology and Medical Device Association Inc) 2021
January - June
4.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 4.00
Bowling Centers Association of Wisconsin 2021
January - June
2.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 2.00
Business Education Fund 2021
January - June
2.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 2.00
Chiropractic Society of Wisconsin 2021
January - June
6.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 6.00
Dairy Business Association 2021
January - June
6.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 6.00
Delta Dental of Wisconsin Inc 2021
January - June
9.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 9.00
Elevance Health, and its Affiliates dba Anthem, Inc. 2021
January - June
31.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 31.00
Forest County Potawatomi Community 2021
January - June
19.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 19.00
Funeral Service & Cremation Alliance of Wisconsin 2021
January - June
6.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 6.00
GlaxoSmithKline Inc 2021
January - June
5.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 5.00
Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin 2021
January - June
5.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 5.00
Kwik Trip Inc. 2021
January - June
18.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 18.00
LeadingAge Wisconsin 2021
January - June
5.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 5.00
Marshfield Clinic Health System 2021
January - June
32.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 32.00
Mayo Clinic Health System 2021
January - June
10.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 10.00
Mechanical Contractors Association of Wisconsin 2021
January - June
13.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 13.00
Medical College of Wisconsin 2021
January - June
8.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
6.00
2022
July - December
Total 14.00
Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce 2021
January - June
10.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 10.00
Midwest Hardware Association Inc 2021
January - June
1.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 1.00
Midwest-SouthEastern Equip Asn 2021
January - June
2.00
2021
July - December
3.00
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 5.00
Milwaukee Area Service & Hospitality Workers Organization (MASH) 2021
January - June
3.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 3.00
Milwaukee Area Technical College 2021
January - June
6.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 6.00
Pfizer Inc 2021
January - June
7.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 7.00
Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin 2021
January - June
14.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 14.00
Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association of Milwaukee and Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. 2021
January - June
12.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 12.00
Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin 2021
January - June
82.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 82.00
Schneider National Inc 2021
January - June
1.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 1.00
School Choice Wisconsin Action 2021
January - June
4.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 4.00
SEIU Wisconsin State Council 2021
January - June
4.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 4.00
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ Association of Milwaukee 2021
January - June
12.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 12.00
Skiing Wisconsin 2021
January - June
12.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 12.00
Southeastern Wisconsin Schools Alliance 2021
January - June
14.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 14.00
SSM Health 2021
January - June
3.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 3.00
Stride, Inc. 2021
January - June
19.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 19.00
The Marcus Corporation 2021
January - June
7.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 7.00
United HealthCare Services Inc. 2021
January - June
11.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 11.00
Walmart Inc. 2021
January - June
11.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 11.00
Waukesha County Business Alliance Inc 2021
January - June
6.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 6.00
Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians 2021
January - June
10.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 10.00
Wisconsin Agri-Business Association 2021
January - June
1.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 1.00
Wisconsin Amusement and Music Operators 2021
January - June
1.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 1.00
Wisconsin Apartment Association (formerly Wisconsin Rental Housing Legislative Council 2021
January - June
3.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 3.00
Wisconsin Association for Justice 2021
January - June
276.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 276.00
Wisconsin Association of Health Plans 2021
January - June
56.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 56.00
Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities 2021
January - June
42.00
2021
July - December
48.00
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 90.00
Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards 2021
January - June
18.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 18.00
Wisconsin Association of Nurse Anesthetists 2021
January - June
2.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
4.00
2022
July - December
Total 6.00
Wisconsin Auctioneers Association 2021
January - June
7.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
3.00
Total 10.00
Wisconsin Automatic Merchandising Council 2021
January - June
1.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 1.00
Wisconsin Bankers Association 2021
January - June
24.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 24.00
Wisconsin Builders Association 2021
January - June
19.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 19.00
Wisconsin Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians 2021
January - June
18.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 18.00
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association 2021
January - June
22.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 22.00
Wisconsin Civil Justice Council, Inc 2021
January - June
79.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 79.00
Wisconsin Coalition of Independent Living Centers 2021
January - June
3.00
2021
July - December
1.00
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 4.00
Wisconsin Community Action Program Association, Inc. 2021
January - June
5.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 5.00
Wisconsin Credit Union League 2021
January - June
8.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 8.00
Wisconsin Dairy Alliance 2021
January - June
10.00
2021
July - December
5.00
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 15.00
Wisconsin Dental Association 2021
January - June
12.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 12.00
Wisconsin Health Care Association Inc. 2021
January - June
14.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 14.00
Wisconsin Hospital Association 2021
January - June
319.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 319.00
Wisconsin Independent Businesses, Inc. 2021
January - June
97.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 97.00
Wisconsin Insurance Alliance 2021
January - June
24.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 24.00
Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association 2021
January - June
8.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 8.00
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce 2021
January - June
237.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 237.00
Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association 2021
January - June
1.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 1.00
Wisconsin Nurses Association 2021
January - June
2.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 2.00
Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association (WPHCA) 2021
January - June
12.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 12.00
Wisconsin Public Health Association 2021
January - June
18.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 18.00
Wisconsin Restaurant Association 2021
January - June
41.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 41.00
Wisconsin Society of Anesthesiologists 2021
January - June
8.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 8.00
WPPI Energy 2021
January - June
14.00
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 14.00