Mental Health Association in Milwaukee County
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
Advocate for rights and improved care of persons with mental illness; consumers and families of mental health services.
Lobbying Interests:
Issues of concern: managed care of mental illness, patient rights, insurance parity, state mental health reform, housing related to persons with disability, older person issues, increased money and service to counties.
CEO Name:
Martha Rasmus
President/CEO
                            
                            Advocate for rights and improved care of persons with mental illness; consumers and families of mental health services.
Lobbying Interests:
Issues of concern: managed care of mental illness, patient rights, insurance parity, state mental health reform, housing related to persons with disability, older person issues, increased money and service to counties.
CEO Name:
Martha Rasmus
President/CEO
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
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                                            Karen Handrich
734 N 4th St Ste 200
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 276-3122
(414) 276-3124
karen@mhawisconsin.org
www.mhawisconsin.org
                                        
                                    734 N 4th St Ste 200
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 276-3122
(414) 276-3124
karen@mhawisconsin.org
www.mhawisconsin.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 17
Relating to: requiring ignition interlock devices for certain motor vehicle violations, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/24/2009
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: requiring ignition interlock devices for certain motor vehicle violations, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
        
 None
                                                                                                Notification Date3/24/2009
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 70
Relating to: adjudications for involuntary commitment, appointment of a guardian of the person, and protective placement or protective services, background checks for the purchase of handguns, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/8/2010
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: adjudications for involuntary commitment, appointment of a guardian of the person, and protective placement or protective services, background checks for the purchase of handguns, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
        
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                                                                                                Notification Date2/8/2010
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 106
Relating to: underage persons possessing, consuming, or being provided alcohol beverages on licensed premises when accompanied by a parent, guardian, or spouse.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/24/2009
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: underage persons possessing, consuming, or being provided alcohol beverages on licensed premises when accompanied by a parent, guardian, or spouse.
Bill Text and History
        
 None
                                                                                                Notification Date3/24/2009
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 277
Relating to: prohibiting discrimination in housing because of domestic abuse victim status and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
10/6/2009
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: prohibiting discrimination in housing because of domestic abuse victim status and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date10/6/2009
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 287
Relating to: increasing the tax on fermented malt beverages to fund law enforcement grants and alcohol and drug abuse treatment and prevention programs, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
10/6/2009
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: increasing the tax on fermented malt beverages to fund law enforcement grants and alcohol and drug abuse treatment and prevention programs, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date10/6/2009
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 296
Relating to: children and their families who are involved in two or more systems of care and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 334
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/11/2010
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: children and their families who are involved in two or more systems of care and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 334
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date3/11/2010
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 353
Relating to: restoring the right to vote to certain persons barred from voting as a result of a felony conviction and changing the information required on voter registration forms.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
10/6/2009
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: restoring the right to vote to certain persons barred from voting as a result of a felony conviction and changing the information required on voter registration forms.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date10/6/2009
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 512
Relating to: health insurance coverage of nervous and mental disorders, alcoholism, and other drug abuse problems.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
10/28/2009
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
This long overdue legislation will improve the health and productivity of Wisconsin citizens.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: health insurance coverage of nervous and mental disorders, alcoholism, and other drug abuse problems.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date10/28/2009
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
This long overdue legislation will improve the health and productivity of Wisconsin citizens.
                                                                Assembly Bill 723
Relating to: the southeastern regional transit authority, the creation of interim regional transit authorities in southeast Wisconsin, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/11/2010
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: the southeastern regional transit authority, the creation of interim regional transit authorities in southeast Wisconsin, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date3/11/2010
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 732
Relating to: the age at which a person who is alleged to have violated a criminal law, a civil law, or a municipal ordinance is subject to circuit court or municipal court jurisdiction rather than juvenile court jurisdiction; creating a community youth and...
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/11/2010
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: the age at which a person who is alleged to have violated a criminal law, a civil law, or a municipal ordinance is subject to circuit court or municipal court jurisdiction rather than juvenile court jurisdiction; creating a community youth and...
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date3/11/2010
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 44
Relating to: adjudications for involuntary commitment, appointment of a guardian of the person, and protective placement or protective services, background checks for the purchase of handguns, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 258
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/8/2010
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: adjudications for involuntary commitment, appointment of a guardian of the person, and protective placement or protective services, background checks for the purchase of handguns, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 258
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/8/2010
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 66
Relating to: operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 100
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
6/5/2009
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
We support stronger laws for drunk driving in order to send the message that this is not acceptable behavior. The bill could be better, but don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 100
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date6/5/2009
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
We support stronger laws for drunk driving in order to send the message that this is not acceptable behavior. The bill could be better, but don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.
                                                                Senate Bill 154
Relating to: school safety plans, pupil records, and school bullying.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 309
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
1/13/2010
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
In support of bullying prevention requirements in the bill.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: school safety plans, pupil records, and school bullying.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 309
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date1/13/2010
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
In support of bullying prevention requirements in the bill.
                                                                Senate Bill 202
Relating to: school policies on bullying.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
10/6/2009
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: school policies on bullying.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date10/6/2009
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 210
Relating to: children and their families who are involved in two or more systems of care and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
10/6/2009
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: children and their families who are involved in two or more systems of care and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date10/6/2009
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 362
Relating to: health insurance coverage of nervous and mental disorders, alcoholism, and other drug abuse problems.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 218
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
11/11/2009
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: health insurance coverage of nervous and mental disorders, alcoholism, and other drug abuse problems.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 218
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date11/11/2009
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 389
Relating to: licensing sign language interpreters, creating an evidentiary privilege for communications with those interpreters, creating a Sign Language Interpreter Council, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 360
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
4/27/2010
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: licensing sign language interpreters, creating an evidentiary privilege for communications with those interpreters, creating a Sign Language Interpreter Council, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 360
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date4/27/2010
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 468
Relating to: the use of positive behavioral interventions and supports and aversive interventions in schools and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/18/2010
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: the use of positive behavioral interventions and supports and aversive interventions in schools and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/18/2010
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 478
Relating to: orders to commit state prison inmates to a mental health facility.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 260
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/8/2010
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: orders to commit state prison inmates to a mental health facility.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 260
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/8/2010
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
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Corrections: Adult Correctional Facilities
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Corrections: Adult Correctional Facilities
                                                                                            Notification Date
4/21/2009
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
Increase funding for mental health services for inmates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                4/21/2009
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
Increase funding for mental health services for inmates
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Fund Taxes
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        General Fund Taxes
                                                                                            Notification Date
2/4/2009
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                2/4/2009
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.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Community Aids and Supportive Living
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Health and Family Services: Community Aids and Supportive Living
                                                                                            Notification Date
2/4/2009
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                2/4/2009
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.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Family Care and Other Community-Based Long-Term Care Programs
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Health and Family Services: Family Care and Other Community-Based Long-Term Care Programs
                                                                                            Notification Date
2/4/2009
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 expansion of Family Care, adequate rates for ADRCs, current funding ratios for Family Care Ombudsman program, funding of some people on Milwaukee County waiting list during first year of Family Care, full funding of ILCs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                2/4/2009
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 expansion of Family Care, adequate rates for ADRCs, current funding ratios for Family Care Ombudsman program, funding of some people on Milwaukee County waiting list during first year of Family Care, full funding of ILCs.
                                                                                            Notification Date
2/4/2009
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                2/4/2009
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.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
                                                                                            Notification Date
2/4/2009
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 limited requirement for county funding of mental health institute stays, support distribution of GPR for community mental health services through partial pick-up of state match for community MH services.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                2/4/2009
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 limited requirement for county funding of mental health institute stays, support distribution of GPR for community mental health services through partial pick-up of state match for community MH services.
                                                                                            Notification Date
2/4/2009
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                2/4/2009
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.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Insurance
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Insurance
                                                                                            Notification Date
4/21/2009
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
Adding licensed social workers as professionals who may be reimbursed under 632.89
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                4/21/2009
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
Adding licensed social workers as professionals who may be reimbursed under 632.89
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Tax Administration
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Revenue: Tax Administration
                                                                                            Notification Date
3/24/2009
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 tax increases in Governor's budget
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                3/24/2009
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 tax increases in Governor's budget
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Tobacco Control Board
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Tobacco Control Board
                                                                                            Notification Date
3/24/2009
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
Oppose reduction of funding for tobacco cessation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                3/24/2009
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
Oppose reduction of funding for tobacco cessation
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2011-2013 Biennial Budget: Medicaid and DMHSAS
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        2011-2013 Biennial Budget: Medicaid and DMHSAS
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/5/2010
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 Matter
Notification Date
7/5/2010
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Prescribing Privileges for Psychologists
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Prescribing Privileges for Psychologists
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
5/11/2009
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 Matter
Notification Date
5/11/2009
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
concerning health insurance coverage for mental health and substance abuse disorders
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        concerning health insurance coverage for mental health and substance abuse disorders
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/29/2009
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 Matter
Notification Date
1/29/2009
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.
                                                                Increasing the excise tax on alcohol products and use proceeds to support substance abuse treatment programs
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increasing the excise tax on alcohol products and use proceeds to support substance abuse treatment programs
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Increasing the excise tax on alcohol products and use proceeds to support substance abuse treatment programs
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/29/2009
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 Matter
Notification Date
1/29/2009
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposals related to comprehensive health care reform
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Proposals related to comprehensive health care reform
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/29/2009
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 Matter
Notification Date
1/29/2009
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2009 January - June $5,862.31 | 2009 July - December $18,087.01 | 2010 January - June $3,993.84 | 2010 July - December $93.42 | Total $28,036.58 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2009 January - June 19.25 | 2009 July - December 22.75 | 2010 January - June 15.50 | 2010 July - December 1.00 | Total 58.50 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2009 January - June 106.25 | 2009 July - December 73.00 | 2010 January - June 70.00 | 2010 July - December 1.00 | Total 250.25 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             Relating to: health insurance coverage of nervous and mental disorders, alcoholism, and other drug abuse problems. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December 46% | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total 14% | 
                                                             Relating to: health insurance coverage of nervous and mental disorders, alcoholism, and other drug abuse problems. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December 46% | 2010 January - June 85% | 2010 July - December | Total 38% | 
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 21% | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total 8% | 
| 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 23% | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total 9% | 
| 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 30% | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total 12% | 
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
                            Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 16% | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total 7% | 
| 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December 100% | Total < 1% | 
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.