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Assembly Bill 207
Relating To: employment discrimination based on creed; and exemption from liability and discipline for health care professionals and health care facility employees who refuse to participate in sterilization, abortion, assisted suicide, and other procedures on moral or religious grounds.
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Lobbying Principals
Print| Principal Name | Notified Date | Communication Date | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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| AARP | Notified Date 3/28/2005 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date6/7/2005 Comments We are neutral.
Other
Report Date3/28/2005 Comments I am in the process of polling our advisory council members on this issue. We have met with the author and are encouraged by her willingness to work with us on the issues of concern. |
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| American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin Inc | Notified Date 4/18/2005 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date4/18/2005 |
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| American College of Nurse-Midwives (WI Chapter) | Notified Date 9/26/2005 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date9/26/2005 |
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| Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups Inc | Notified Date 3/23/2005 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date5/24/2005
Other
Report Date3/23/2005 Comments We have serious concerns but we are working with the bill's author to recommend changes. Also, CWAG's Board of Directors will be reconsidering our position in early April. |
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| Hospice Organization and Palliative Experts of Wisconsin (HOPE), The | Notified Date 3/31/2005 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date3/31/2005 |
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| League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Inc | Notified Date 3/30/2005 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date3/30/2005 |
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| Lutheran Office for Public Policy in Wisconsin | Notified Date 5/31/2005 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date5/31/2005 |
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| Marshfield Clinic | Notified Date 9/20/2005 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date9/20/2005 |
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| Medical College of Wisconsin | Notified Date 3/25/2005 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date3/25/2005 |
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| Milwaukee Jewish Council for Community Relations, Inc. | Notified Date 3/28/2005 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date3/28/2005 |
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| Ministry Health Care | Notified Date 9/6/2005 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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None
Report Date9/6/2005 |
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| NARAL Wisconsin | Notified Date 8/1/2005 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date8/1/2005 |
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| National Association of Social Workers - Wisconsin Chapter | Notified Date 6/9/2005 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date6/9/2005 |
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| Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin | Notified Date 6/24/2005 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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None
Report Date6/24/2005 |
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| Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin | Notified Date 3/28/2005 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date3/28/2005 |
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| Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Inc | Notified Date 3/28/2005 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date3/28/2005 |
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| SEIU Wisconsin State Council (formerly Serv.Employ. Int'l. Union-Wis. State Coun.) | Notified Date 4/14/2005 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date4/14/2005 |
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| State Bar of Wisconsin | Notified Date 3/24/2005 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date7/1/2005 Comments Although the State Bar as a whole does not oppose this bill, three practice sections oppose it: The Elder Law Section, the Individual Rights & Responsibilities Section and the Public Interest Law Section.
Other
Report Date7/1/2005
None
Report Date3/24/2005 |
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| ThedaCare | Notified Date 4/4/2005 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date4/4/2005 |
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| VITAS Health Corporation | Notified Date 4/5/2005 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date4/5/2005 |
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| Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians | Notified Date 3/17/2005 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date3/17/2005 |
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| Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers | Notified Date 6/27/2005 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date6/27/2005 |
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| Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation | Notified Date 7/18/2005 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date7/18/2005 |
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| Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards | Notified Date 9/30/2005 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date9/30/2005 |
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| Wisconsin Association of School Nurses | Notified Date 3/24/2005 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date3/24/2005 |
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| Wisconsin Catholic Conference | Notified Date 4/5/2005 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date4/5/2005 |
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| Wisconsin Citizen Action | Notified Date 3/28/2005 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date3/28/2005 |
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| Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault | Notified Date 4/12/2005 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date4/12/2005 |
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| Wisconsin Coalition for Advocacy | Notified Date 3/31/2005 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date3/31/2005 |
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| Wisconsin Council on Children & Families | Notified Date 9/15/2005 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date9/15/2005 |
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| Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce | Notified Date 3/15/2005 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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None
Report Date3/15/2005 |
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| Wisconsin Medical Society (formerly State Medical Society of Wisconsin) | Notified Date 4/1/2005 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date10/5/2005 Comments The bill as passed allows a pharmacist in effect a veto power over a physician's legally-supplied and necessary prescription. That invades the physician-patient relationship.
Other
Report Date4/1/2005 Comments Concern: pharmacists should not be given blanket "veto power" over legitimate, physician-provided prescriptions. Pharmacists with a moral or religious objection should refer the patient to another pharmacist. |
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| Wisconsin Nurses Association | Notified Date 3/23/2005 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date3/23/2005 |
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| Wisconsin Public Health Association | Notified Date 9/30/2005 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date9/30/2005 |
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| Wisconsin Right to Life Inc | Notified Date 4/21/2005 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date4/21/2005 |
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Lobbying Efforts
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Hours Of Effort On This Matter | 2005 January - June 905.00 |
2005 July - December 555.00 |
2006 January - June 20.00 |
2006 July - December 5.00 |
Total 1485.00 |
| Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups Inc | 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 8.00 |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 8.00 |
| Hospice Organization and Palliative Experts of Wisconsin (HOPE), The | 2005 January - June 5.00 |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June 12.00 |
2006 July - December |
Total 17.00 |
| League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Inc | 2005 January - June 4.00 |
2005 July - December 4.00 |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 8.00 |
| Lutheran Office for Public Policy in Wisconsin | 2005 January - June 12.00 |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 12.00 |
| Marshfield Clinic | 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 33.00 |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 33.00 |
| NARAL Wisconsin | 2005 January - June 40.00 |
2005 July - December 102.00 |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 142.00 |
| Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin | 2005 January - June 482.00 |
2005 July - December 170.00 |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 652.00 |
| Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Inc | 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 48.00 |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 48.00 |
| State Bar of Wisconsin | 2005 January - June 14.00 |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 14.00 |
| ThedaCare | 2005 January - June 14.00 |
2005 July - December 5.00 |
2006 January - June 5.00 |
2006 July - December 5.00 |
Total 29.00 |
| Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians | 2005 January - June 7.00 |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 7.00 |
| Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation | 2005 January - June 2.00 |
2005 July - December 1.00 |
2006 January - June 3.00 |
2006 July - December |
Total 6.00 |
| Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards | 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 7.00 |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 7.00 |
| Wisconsin Association of School Nurses | 2005 January - June 4.00 |
2005 July - December 3.00 |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 7.00 |
| Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault | 2005 January - June 9.00 |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 9.00 |
| Wisconsin Council on Children & Families | 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 2.00 |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 2.00 |
| Wisconsin Nurses Association | 2005 January - June 2.00 |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 2.00 |
| Wisconsin Public Health Association | 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 7.00 |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 7.00 |
| Wisconsin Right to Life Inc | 2005 January - June 310.00 |
2005 July - December 165.00 |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 475.00 |