American Cancer Society

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, savings lives from cancer, and diminishing suffering from cancer.

Lobbying Interests:
all areas affecting cancer related issues including, but not limited to, cancer prevention, patient rights, tobacco control, cancer research and other issues aimed at improving cancer patients' quality of life.

Title:
Wisconsin Government Relations Liaison

Contact
AP
Alison Prange
8317 Elderberry Rd
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 662-7556
(608) 833-1195
alison.prange@cancer.org
www.cancer.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Jeffrey Ranous Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/14/2003 Withdrawn On 3/31/2003
Jeffrey Ranous Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 4/1/2003 Withdrawn On 12/31/2003
Bridget Viohl Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 5/13/2003 Withdrawn On 1/27/2004
Russ Hinz Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 9/22/2003 Withdrawn On N/A
Alison Prange Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 11/6/2003 Withdrawn On N/A
Michelle Mettner Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/8/2004 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

January 2003 Special Session Senate Bill 1
January 2003 Special Session Senate Bill 1
relating to: decreasing appropriations; lapsing moneys from certain program revenue appropriation accounts to the general fund; transferring moneys from certain segregated funds to the general fund; increasing funding for out-of-state inmate contracts and ...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 1

Assembly Bill 207
Assembly Bill 207
relating to: banning smoking in and around University of Wisconsin System residence halls and dormitories and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 268

For
Notification Date
4/14/2003
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 351
Assembly Bill 351
relating to: creating an individual income tax checkoff for a breast cancer research program, creating a breast cancer research program, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making appropriations.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 176

For
Notification Date
9/9/2003
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 364
Assembly Bill 364
relating to: required coverage of off-label drugs for the treatment of cancer.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/12/2003
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 441
Assembly Bill 441
relating to: prohibiting smoking in the vicinity of the state capitol building.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/9/2003
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 845
Assembly Bill 845
relating to: establishing a cancer drug repository program and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 175

For
Notification Date
2/19/2004
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.
Comments
The American Cancer Society strongly supports this legislation to create a cancer drug repository program in Wisconsin.
Senate Bill 452
Senate Bill 452
relating to: establishing a cancer drug repository program and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/19/2004
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.
Comments
The American Cancer Society strongly supports this legislation to create a cancer drug repository program in Wisconsin.
Senate Joint Resolution 20
Senate Joint Resolution 20
relating to: proclaiming March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/13/2003
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 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
8/2/2004
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.
Comments
Against a proposal that does not address inadequate reimbursment in Medicaid, the Medicaid shortfall and increases to the numbers of eligible recipients in the coming years.

Budget Bill Subjects

General Fund Taxes
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Fund Taxes

Notification Date
1/17/2003
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: Health
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Health

Notification Date
1/17/2003
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: Medical Assistance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance

Notification Date
1/17/2003
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.

Tobacco Control Board
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Tobacco Control Board

Notification Date
1/17/2003
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.

Tobacco Settlement Securitization
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Tobacco Settlement Securitization

Notification Date
1/17/2003
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.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

HFS 148, cancer drug repository programs.
Agency Name
Health and Family Services
Subject
HFS 148, cancer drug repository programs.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 582 (7/1/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-142
For
Notification Date
8/2/2004
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Tobacco Control Program Funding
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tobacco Control Program Funding

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/28/2005
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.

Tax Payer Bill of Rights Proposal
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tax Payer Bill of Rights Proposal

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/3/2004
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.

Issues relating to mandated health benefits (breast cancer screening and breast reconstruction)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues relating to mandated health benefits (breast cancer screening and breast reconstruction)

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/2/2004
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.

Matters relating to the creation of cancer drug respository
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters relating to the creation of cancer drug respository

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/2/2004
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.

Off-label drug therapies as they relate to oncology applications
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Off-label drug therapies as they relate to oncology applications

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/17/2003
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.

Matters relating to the cigarette tax
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters relating to the cigarette tax

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/22/2002
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
American Cancer Society

Total Lobbying Effort

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$40,138.50
2004
July - December
$29,447.89
Total $69,586.39
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
231.60
2004
July - December
43.50
Total 275.10
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
369.10
2004
July - December
157.25
Total 526.35

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: decreasing appropriations; lapsing moneys from certain program revenue appropriation accounts to the general fund; transferring moneys from certain segregated funds to the general fund; increasing funding for out-of-state inmate contracts and for health care for inmates of state prisons; increasing funding for the Medical Assistance and Badger Care programs; increasing segregated funding for the payment of principal and interest costs incurred in financing land acquisition and development under the stewardship program; restricting distribution of funds by the Tobacco Control Board to the Tobacco Research and Intervention Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison; lapsing or reestimating expenditures from certain general purpose revenue appropriations; exempting the actions of the legislature on this bill from the required general fund structural balance and the required general fund statutory balance; and making appropriations.
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 4%
relating to: banning smoking in and around University of Wisconsin System residence halls and dormitories and providing a penalty.
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 4%
relating to: creating an individual income tax checkoff for a breast cancer research program, creating a breast cancer research program, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making appropriations.
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 4%
relating to: prohibiting smoking in the vicinity of the state capitol building.
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 4%
relating to: establishing a cancer drug repository program and requiring the exercise of 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
65%
2004
July - December
Total 49%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

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
10%
Total 2%

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
5%
2004
July - December
5%
Total 5%
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
10%
Total 6%
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 1%
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
55%
Total 14%

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
5%
Total 5%

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
10%
Total 3%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures