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Assembly Bill 222

Relating To: Relating to: photo identification cards for FoodShare recipients. (FE)
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Lobbying Principals

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Principal Name Notified Date Communication Date Comments Supporting Documentation  
AARP Notified Date 8/18/2015 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
8/18/2015

Comments
many older adults rely on others on a perment or temporary bases for help with shopping or to do thier shopping. This bill may create a barrier to helping those people and prevent thier caregivers from providing this service. Providing information
Community Advocates, Inc. Notified Date 12/18/2015 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
12/18/2015

Disability Rights Wisconsin Notified Date 8/17/2015 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
8/17/2015

Supporting Documentation
20150817_DRW comments on AB 222.pdf

Feeding Wisconsin Notified Date 6/9/2015 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
6/9/2015

Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources Notified Date 8/18/2015 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
8/18/2015

Comments
As of June 2015, 22% of FS recipients are either, elderly, blind, or disabled. Many older adults rely on caregivers to do their shopping. This bill may prevent caregivers from providing this much needed assistance resulting in increased hunger.
Hunger Task Force Notified Date 8/10/2015 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
8/10/2015

Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc Notified Date 6/10/2015 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
6/10/2015

Lutheran Office for Public Policy in Wisconsin Notified Date 1/15/2016 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
1/15/2016

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National Association of Social Workers - Wisconsin Chapter Notified Date 6/16/2015 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
6/16/2015

State Bar of Wisconsin Notified Date 8/5/2015 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
8/5/2015

Comments
Public Interest Law Section Actively Opposes
Wisconsin Catholic Conference Notified Date 8/18/2015 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
8/18/2015

Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault Notified Date 8/28/2015 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
8/28/2015

Supporting Documentation
20150828_WCASA 2015-2016 Public Policy Agenda 12.4.14.pdf

Wisconsin Coalition of Independent Living Centers, Inc. Notified Date 10/26/2015 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
10/26/2015

Wisconsin Community Action Program Association Notified Date 8/18/2015 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
8/18/2015

Wisconsin Council of Churches Notified Date 8/17/2015 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/5/2016

Wisconsin Council on Children and Families Notified Date 11/3/2015 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
11/3/2015

Wisconsin Grocers Association Notified Date 6/22/2015 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
6/22/2015

Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association (WPHCA) Notified Date 9/3/2015 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
9/3/2015

Lobbying Efforts

  2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
Total Hours Of Effort On This Matter 2015
January - June
7.00
2015
July - December
56.00
2016
January - June
70.00
2016
July - December
Total 133.00
Community Advocates, Inc. 2015
January - June
2015
July - December
10.00
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 10.00
Feeding Wisconsin 2015
January - June
7.00
2015
July - December
2.00
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 9.00
Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources 2015
January - June
2015
July - December
6.00
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 6.00
Hunger Task Force 2015
January - June
2015
July - December
21.00
2016
January - June
14.00
2016
July - December
Total 35.00
Lutheran Office for Public Policy in Wisconsin 2015
January - June
2015
July - December
15.00
2016
January - June
37.00
2016
July - December
Total 52.00
Wisconsin Community Action Program Association 2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2.00
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 2.00
Wisconsin Grocers Association 2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
19.00
2016
July - December
Total 19.00