Independence First Inc
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Assist persons with disabilities to live in the community as independently as possible.
Lobbying Interests:
Rules and legislation concerning the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, centers for independent living, family care (including personal attendant services) and adaptive equipment/technology for persons with disabilities.
Title:
Executive Director
Assist persons with disabilities to live in the community as independently as possible.
Lobbying Interests:
Rules and legislation concerning the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, centers for independent living, family care (including personal attendant services) and adaptive equipment/technology for persons with disabilities.
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
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Lee Schulz
600 W Virginia 4th Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53204-1516
(414) 291-7520
(414) 291-7525
lee@independencefirst.org
independencefirst.org
600 W Virginia 4th Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53204-1516
(414) 291-7520
(414) 291-7525
lee@independencefirst.org
independencefirst.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Schulz | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 2/12/2003 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Michelle Mettner | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 3/18/2003 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Sandra Lonergan | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 3/18/2003 | Withdrawn On 7/17/2003 |
| Patrick Essie | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/15/2003 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Peter Kammer | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/15/2003 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Senate Bill 512
relating to: the property tax exemption for property that is leased as residential housing.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 195
3/3/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
3/3/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: the property tax exemption for property that is leased as residential housing.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 195
None
Notification Date3/3/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
For
Notification Date3/3/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Notification Date
4/11/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
4/11/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Personal services waiver
Personal services waiver
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/16/2004
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/16/2004
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
Preserving Medicaid funding
Preserving Medicaid funding
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/16/2004
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
1/16/2004
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
Advocate for "visitability" legislation
Advocate for "visitability" legislation
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/29/2003
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
7/29/2003
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
Assistive technology as 5th core service for ILCS
Assistive technology as 5th core service for ILCS
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/29/2003
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
7/29/2003
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
Initiative to capture ICT funds
Initiative to capture ICT funds
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/29/2003
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
7/29/2003
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 $32,602.76 |
2004 July - December $31,921.25 |
Total $64,524.01 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2004 January - June 21.25 |
2004 July - December 5.75 |
Total 27.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2004 January - June 46.75 |
2004 July - December 42.00 |
Total 88.75 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: the property tax exemption for property that is leased as residential housing.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 20% |
2004 July - December |
Total 12% |
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
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 40% |
2004 July - December 25% |
Total 34% |
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 40% |
2004 July - December 65% |
Total 50% |
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December 10% |
Total 4% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.