National Association of Social Workers - Wisconsin Chapter

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Social work professionals.

Lobbying Interests:
NASW monitors activities of the Social Workers Section of the Examing Board of Social Workers, Marraige & Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors. We also monitor proposals submitted by the Dept. of Regulation and Licensing as they impact on social workers. NASW is also currently monitoring proposed rules for outpatient mental health clinics. In the area of social policy, NASW is particularly interested in bills related to health care, welfare reform, violence and family issues.

CEO Name:
Gail Johnson
Executive Director

Contact
MH
Marc Herstand
16 N Carroll Ste 220
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-6334
(608) 257-8233
marcherstand@tds.net

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Marc Herstand Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/22/2003 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 67
Assembly Bill 67
relating to: employment discrimination based on creed; exemption from liability and discipline for health care providers and hospital employees who refuse to participate in sterilization, abortion, assisted suicide, and other procedures on moral or religio...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/1/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 444
Assembly Bill 444
relating to: carrying or going armed with a concealed weapon, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, making appropriations, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/5/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 475
Assembly Bill 475
relating to: marriage between one man and one woman.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/5/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 693
Assembly Bill 693
relating to: qualifications for a clinical social worker license and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/8/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Joint Resolution 55
Assembly Joint Resolution 55
relating to: elector approval for certain taxing, spending, and bonding decisions by the state and local governmental units, emergency taxes, required reserves, refunds of amounts in excess of the approved amounts, and reduction of tax rates to reflect the...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/19/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 71
Senate Bill 71
relating to: treatment of prescription drug costs, diagnostic testing, and payments under mandated insurance coverage of treatment for nervous and mental disorders and alcoholism and other drug abuse problems, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 178

For
Notification Date
11/6/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 72
Senate Bill 72
relating to: increasing the limits for insurance coverage of nervous or mental health disorders or alcoholism or other drug abuse problems.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/6/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 207
Senate Bill 207
relating to: the reporting of child abuse or neglect, and actions related to sexual exploitation brought against members of the clergy and religious organizations.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 279

None
Notification Date
9/5/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 214
Senate Bill 214
relating to: carrying or going armed with a concealed weapon, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, making appropriations, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/5/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 401
Senate Bill 401
relating to: qualifications for a clinical social worker license and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 301

For
Notification Date
2/12/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Joint Resolution 76
Senate Joint Resolution 76
relating to: limiting spending by the state and certain local governmental units and requiring elector approval to exceed the limits (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
8/3/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Budget Bill Subjects

Health and Family Services: Children and Families
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Children and Families

Notification Date
1/29/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Health and Family Services: Community Aids and Supportive Living
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Community Aids and Supportive Living

Notification Date
1/29/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Health and Family Services: Departmentwide and Management and Technology
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Departmentwide and Management and Technology

Notification Date
1/29/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Fees for certified and licensed social workers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Fees for certified and licensed social workers

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/31/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Clergy abuse bill
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Clergy abuse bill

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/24/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Concealed weapons
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Concealed weapons

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/24/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Constitutional amendment banning same sex marriages
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Constitutional amendment banning same sex marriages

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/24/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Family Planning Waiver
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Family Planning Waiver

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/24/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Mental health parity
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Mental health parity

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/24/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

TABOR
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
TABOR

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/24/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Any Willing Provider
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Any Willing Provider

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/5/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Clinical Social Workers: Post Graduate Studies for Licensure
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Clinical Social Workers: Post Graduate Studies for Licensure

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/5/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Social Workers: Protective Occupational Participants Under WI Retirement System
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Social Workers: Protective Occupational Participants Under WI Retirement System

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/5/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Supervision requirements for clinical social workers at outpatient mental health clinics
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Supervision requirements for clinical social workers at outpatient mental health clinics

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
6/25/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Affordable housing
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Affordable housing

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

AODA counseling by clinical social workers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
AODA counseling by clinical social workers

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/29/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Campaign Finance Reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Campaign Finance Reform

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Civil rights/Lesbian/Gay, Bisexual and Transsexual
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Civil rights/Lesbian/Gay, Bisexual and Transsexual

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Death penalty
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Death penalty

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Dental care
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Dental care

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Domestic violence
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Domestic violence

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Foster care
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Foster care

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Funding mental health for children
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding mental health for children

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

long-term dependent and family care
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
long-term dependent and family care

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Medicaid supervision for clinical social workers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Medicaid supervision for clinical social workers

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/29/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Mental health/AODA parity
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Mental health/AODA parity

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

NASW Code of Ethics and child welfare agencies
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NASW Code of Ethics and child welfare agencies

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/29/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Prescription drugs
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Prescription drugs

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Racial profiling
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Racial profiling

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Reporting of child abuse and neglect by clergy
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reporting of child abuse and neglect by clergy

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Rules for outpatient mental health clinics
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Rules for outpatient mental health clinics

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/29/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Special Education reimbursement
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Special Education reimbursement

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Universal health care
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Universal health care

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

W-2
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
W-2

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

2003 state budget, suggestions for program coordination and consolidation among state agencies
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2003 state budget, suggestions for program coordination and consolidation among state agencies

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/17/2002
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Rules for 2001 Wisconsin Act 80 These rules were promulgated by the Examining Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Rules for 2001 Wisconsin Act 80 These rules were promulgated by the Examining Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
9/19/2002
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Comments
National Association of Social Workers - Wisconsin Chapter

Total Lobbying Effort

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$2,117.37
2004
July - December
$1,375.66
Total $3,493.03
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
8.50
2004
July - December
2.25
Total 10.75
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
40.25
2004
July - December
28.50
Total 68.75

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: carrying or going armed with a concealed weapon, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
10%
2004
July - December
Total 6%
relating to: marriage between one man and one woman.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
10%
2004
July - December
Total 6%
relating to: qualifications for a clinical social worker license and granting rule-making authority.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
25%
2004
July - December
Total 15%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
20%
2004
July - December
5%
Total 14%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
30%
2004
July - December
Total 18%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
5%
Total 2%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
5%
Total 2%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
5%
Total 2%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
75%
Total 29%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
5%
2004
July - December
Total 3%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
5%
Total 2%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures