March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality.
Lobbying Interests:
The March of Dimes advocates for issues that will impact on the availability and accessibility of health care services for pregnant women, infants and children. Our organization also advocates for research and surveillance programs to study the causes of birth defects and to discover treatments and cures. Also priority issues include prevention programs such as WIC, immunizations.
CEO Name:
Jeff Spang
State Director of Communications
Improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality.
Lobbying Interests:
The March of Dimes advocates for issues that will impact on the availability and accessibility of health care services for pregnant women, infants and children. Our organization also advocates for research and surveillance programs to study the causes of birth defects and to discover treatments and cures. Also priority issues include prevention programs such as WIC, immunizations.
CEO Name:
Jeff Spang
State Director of Communications
Contact
LBN
Lisa B Nelson
5315 Wall St, Ste 140
Madison, WI 53718
(800) 747-3463
lnelson2@marchofdimes.com
www.marchofdimes.com
5315 Wall St, Ste 140
Madison, WI 53718
(800) 747-3463
lnelson2@marchofdimes.com
www.marchofdimes.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanne Michaels | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 2/3/2003 | Withdrawn On 10/13/2004 |
| Craig Peterson | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 2/27/2004 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Bridget Viohl | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 2/27/2004 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Cost of tobacco products as a means to reduce the number of pregnant women who smoke.
Cost of tobacco products as a means to reduce the number of pregnant women who smoke.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
10/10/2003
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 Matter
Notification Date
10/10/2003
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Supporting Smoking Cessation for Pregnant Women
Supporting Smoking Cessation for Pregnant Women
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
10/10/2003
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 Matter
Notification Date
10/10/2003
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Access to Health Care for women of childbearing age, infants, and children.
Access to Health Care for women of childbearing age, infants, and children.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/24/2003
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 Matter
Notification Date
7/24/2003
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.
Amendment of the current Birth Defects Prevention and Surveillance Act (1999 WI Act 114/Wis. Stat. 253.12) to reduce program obstacles thereby resulting in a more comprehensive surveillance system.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amendment of the current Birth Defects Prevention and Surveillance Act (1999 WI Act 114/Wis. Stat. 253.12) to reduce program obstacles thereby resulting in a more comprehensive surveillance system.
Amendment of the current Birth Defects Prevention and Surveillance Act (1999 WI Act 114/Wis. Stat. 253.12) to reduce program obstacles thereby resulting in a more comprehensive surveillance system.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/20/2003
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 Matter
Notification Date
2/20/2003
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2004 January - June $8,310.73 |
2004 July - December $4,000.00 |
Total $12,310.73 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2004 January - June 27.75 |
2004 July - December 2.00 |
Total 29.75 |
| Total Hours Other | 2004 January - June 71.50 |
2004 July - December 4.25 |
Total 75.75 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Amendment of the current Birth Defects Prevention and Surveillance Act (1999 WI Act 114/Wis. Stat. 253.12) to reduce program obstacles thereby resulting in a more comprehensive surveillance system.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 100% |
2004 July - December 100% |
Total 100% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.