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
MR
Martha Rasmus
734 N 4th St Ste 200
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 276-3122
(414) 276-3124
mha@mhamilw.org
www.mhamilw.org
734 N 4th St Ste 200
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 276-3122
(414) 276-3124
mha@mhamilw.org
www.mhamilw.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shel Gross | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/14/2003 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 343
relating to: establishing a clearinghouse for information about special education transition services and vocational opportunities that are available in each county.
Bill Text and History
2/25/2004
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.
relating to: establishing a clearinghouse for information about special education transition services and vocational opportunities that are available in each county.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/25/2004
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.
Assembly Bill 355
relating to: prescription drugs, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
5/28/2003
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
Exempt mental health drugs from PDL requirements.
relating to: prescription drugs, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/28/2003
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
Exempt mental health drugs from PDL requirements.
Assembly Bill 367
relating to: escapes from community-based residential facilities by persons on conditional release and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
8/21/2003
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
This bill is not fixing a problem. Situations addressed can be dealt with under current procedures.
relating to: escapes from community-based residential facilities by persons on conditional release and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date8/21/2003
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
This bill is not fixing a problem. Situations addressed can be dealt with under current procedures.
Assembly Bill 600
relating to: election administration, voter registration and voting requirements and procedures and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 265
12/10/2003
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.
Comments
Remove restrictions on protection and advocacy agency adopted by Assembly
relating to: election administration, voter registration and voting requirements and procedures and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 265
Other
Notification Date12/10/2003
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.
Comments
Remove restrictions on protection and advocacy agency adopted by Assembly
Assembly Joint Resolution 76
relating to: modifying the session schedule for the 2003-2004 biennial session period to extend the last general-business floorperiod solely for consideration of 2003 Senate Bill 441 and Assembly Bill 861.
Bill Text and History
7/30/2004
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.
relating to: modifying the session schedule for the 2003-2004 biennial session period to extend the last general-business floorperiod solely for consideration of 2003 Senate Bill 441 and Assembly Bill 861.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date7/30/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 71
relating to: treatment of prescription drug costs, diagnostic testing, and payments under mandated insurance coverage of treatment for nervous and mental disorders and alcoholism and other drug abuse problems, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 178
5/28/2003
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.
relating to: treatment of prescription drug costs, diagnostic testing, and payments under mandated insurance coverage of treatment for nervous and mental disorders and alcoholism and other drug abuse problems, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 178
For
Notification Date5/28/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 72
relating to: increasing the limits for insurance coverage of nervous or mental health disorders or alcoholism or other drug abuse problems.
Bill Text and History
5/28/2003
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.
relating to: increasing the limits for insurance coverage of nervous or mental health disorders or alcoholism or other drug abuse problems.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/28/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 114
relating to: prescription drug assistance, rebates on prescription drugs, increasing the cigarette tax rate, and making appropriations.
Bill Text and History
5/28/2003
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.
relating to: prescription drug assistance, rebates on prescription drugs, increasing the cigarette tax rate, and making appropriations.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/28/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 387
relating to: eliminating the distinction between a minor under 14 years of age and a minor 14 years of age or older with regard to informed consent for treatment for mental illness, transfer, discharge, and access to records.
Bill Text and History
2/6/2004
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.
relating to: eliminating the distinction between a minor under 14 years of age and a minor 14 years of age or older with regard to informed consent for treatment for mental illness, transfer, discharge, and access to records.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/6/2004
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
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Corrections: Departmentwide
Corrections: Departmentwide
Notification Date
1/16/2003
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
mental health care
1/16/2003
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
mental health care
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Care and Treatment Facilities
Health and Family Services: Care and Treatment Facilities
Notification Date
1/16/2003
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
expanding conditional release program
1/16/2003
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
expanding conditional release program
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
1/16/2003
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
mental health care
1/16/2003
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
mental health care
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Notification Date
1/16/2003
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
mental health services and pharmaceuticals
1/16/2003
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
mental health services and pharmaceuticals
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Property Taxation
Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Property Taxation
Notification Date
6/13/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
proposal to freeze property taxes
6/13/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
proposal to freeze property taxes
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Agency Name
Health and Family Services
Subject
HFS 36, community–based psychosocial service programs.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 574 (10/15/2003)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-025
7/12/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Rules need to address ability of counties to implement for all age groups at once
Health and Family Services
Subject
HFS 36, community–based psychosocial service programs.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 574 (10/15/2003)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-025
For
Notification Date7/12/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Rules need to address ability of counties to implement for all age groups at once
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2005-2007 State Budget: DHFS, prevention issues
2005-2007 State Budget: DHFS, prevention issues
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
11/23/2004
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
11/23/2004
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Governor's KidsFirst Initiative
Governor's KidsFirst Initiative
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
5/10/2004
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
5/10/2004
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Medical Assistance deficit
Medical Assistance deficit
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/25/2004
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/25/2004
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Creation of a Family Policy Board
Creation of a Family Policy Board
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
8/21/2003
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
8/21/2003
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
release of treatment records of an individual without consent to a law enforcement officer
release of treatment records of an individual without consent to a law enforcement officer
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.
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
2/4/2003
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
2/4/2003
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
Prescription drug coverage for non-elderly disabled individuals on Medicare
Prescription drug coverage for non-elderly disabled individuals on Medicare
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/16/2003
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
1/16/2003
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 $3,074.85 |
2004 July - December $402.62 |
Total $3,477.47 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2004 January - June 19.00 |
2004 July - December 1.75 |
Total 20.75 |
| Total Hours Other | 2004 January - June 41.60 |
2004 July - December 7.75 |
Total 49.35 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: eliminating the distinction between a minor under 14 years of age and a minor 14 years of age or older with regard to informed consent for treatment for mental illness, transfer, discharge, and access to records.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 14% |
2004 July - December |
Total 11% |
relating to: treatment of prescription drug costs, diagnostic testing, and payments under mandated insurance coverage of treatment for nervous and mental disorders and alcoholism and other drug abuse problems, and granting rule-making authority.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 38% |
2004 July - December |
Total 33% |
relating to: increasing the limits for insurance coverage of nervous or mental health disorders or alcoholism or other drug abuse problems.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 38% |
2004 July - December |
Total 33% |
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
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication