American Heart Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Voluntary health association dedicated to reducing disabilities and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

Lobbying Interests:
The AHA of Wisconsin monitors legislation and will lobby as deemed appropriate on issues affecting cardiovascular (or stroke) wellness and disease, with an emphasis on prevention. This may include: tobacco control, nutrition, related health issues, emergency medical services, related education issues and non-profit issues pertinent to the association's well-being.

CEO Name:
William S. Sugrue
Vice President of Advocacy

Contact
MC
Maureen Cassidy
2850 Dairy Dr Ste 300
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 221-8866
(608) 221-9233
maureen.cassidy@heart.org
www.americanheart.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Maureen Cassidy Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/16/2003 Withdrawn On N/A
George Petak Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 3/3/2003 Withdrawn On N/A
Craig Peterson Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 3/3/2003 Withdrawn On N/A
Jeffrey Ranous Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 4/9/2003 Withdrawn On 12/31/2003
Bryan Mowry Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 5/13/2003 Withdrawn On 12/22/2003
Jeffrey Ranous Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2004 Withdrawn On N/A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

None
Notification Date
2/14/2003
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 61
Assembly Bill 61
relating to: creating a wireless 911 fund; imposing a surcharge on wireless telephone customers; making grants for wireless 911 emergency telephone service; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; granting rule-making authority; and making a...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 48

For
Notification Date
2/14/2003
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 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
6/11/2003
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
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.
Assembly Joint Resolution 13
Assembly Joint Resolution 13
relating to: declaring February 2003 American Heart Month in Wisconsin.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/3/2003
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 70
Assembly Joint Resolution 70
relating to: declaring May 12, 2004, as Wisconsin Stroke Alert Day.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/26/2004
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 64
Senate Joint Resolution 64
relating to: declaring May 12, 2004, as Wisconsin Stroke Alert Day.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/26/2004
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 65
Senate Joint Resolution 65
relating to: focusing attention on healthy lifestyles in Wisconsin in 2004.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/26/2004
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

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

Notification Date
1/27/2003
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.

Comments
cigarette tax increase

Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance

Notification Date
1/27/2003
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
1/27/2003
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.

Comments
support programs, maintain funding

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

HFS 45, licensing of family day care centers and ch. HFS 46, licensing of group day care centers.
Agency Name
Health and Family Services
Subject
HFS 45, licensing of family day care centers and ch. HFS 46, licensing of group day care centers.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 560 (8/15/2002)
For
Notification Date
12/2/2004
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
CPR requirements for day care providers.
Emergency telephone number service for wireless subscribers
Agency Name
Public Service Commission
Subject
Emergency telephone number service for wireless subscribers
Scope Statement
Register Number: 573 (10/1/2003)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-026
For
Notification Date
10/7/2004
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

2005-07 Biennial Budget
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2005-07 Biennial Budget

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/25/2004
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.

Nutrition and physical activity
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Nutrition and physical activity

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.

Legislation to fund and implement wireless 911
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation to fund and implement wireless 911

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/27/2003
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.

Request a resolution declaring February 2003 as American Heart Month in Wisconsin
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Request a resolution declaring February 2003 as American Heart Month in Wisconsin

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/27/2003
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.

Legislative initiatives to fund wireless 911 technology (for 2003-05 session)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative initiatives to fund wireless 911 technology (for 2003-05 session)

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/18/2002
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 Heart Association

Total Lobbying Effort

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$9,216.85
2004
July - December
$3,630.12
Total $12,846.97
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
53.00
2004
July - December
18.00
Total 71.00
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
124.50
2004
July - December
53.00
Total 177.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: creating a wireless 911 fund; imposing a surcharge on wireless telephone customers; making grants for wireless 911 emergency telephone service; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; granting 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
15%
2004
July - December
Total 11%
relating to: focusing attention on healthy lifestyles in Wisconsin in 2004.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
15%
2004
July - December
Total 11%
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
20%
2004
July - December
Total 14%
relating to: declaring May 12, 2004, as Wisconsin Stroke Alert Day.
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
Total 14%
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
25%
2004
July - December
Total 18%

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 3%
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
35%
Total 10%

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
2004
July - December
50%
Total 14%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures