Hospice Organization and Palliative Experts of Wisconsin (HOPE), The
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
HOPE is the statewide organization of all hospices and palliative care organizations and is concerned with end-of-life care and issues.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation covering healthcare. Administrative rules concerning hospice and insurance coverage for hospice care.
Title:
Executive Director
HOPE is the statewide organization of all hospices and palliative care organizations and is concerned with end-of-life care and issues.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation covering healthcare. Administrative rules concerning hospice and insurance coverage for hospice care.
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
MR
Melanie Ramey
3240 University Ave. Suite 2
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 233-7166
(608) 233-7169
melr217@aol.com
3240 University Ave. Suite 2
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 233-7166
(608) 233-7169
melr217@aol.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melanie Ramey | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 3/3/2003 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 63
relating to: employment discrimination based on creed and exemption from liability and discipline for pharmacists who refuse to dispense for abortions, assisted suicides, and euthanasia.
Bill Text and History
3/27/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
This bill can have serious implication for pain management of terminally ill residents of Wisconsin. A significant number of Wisconsin pharmacists are not sufficiently knowledgeable about opiod analgesics.
relating to: employment discrimination based on creed and exemption from liability and discipline for pharmacists who refuse to dispense for abortions, assisted suicides, and euthanasia.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/27/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
This bill can have serious implication for pain management of terminally ill residents of Wisconsin. A significant number of Wisconsin pharmacists are not sufficiently knowledgeable about opiod analgesics.
Assembly Bill 67
relating to: employment discrimination based on creed; exemption from liability and discipline for health care providers and hospital employees who refuse to participate in sterilization, abortion, assisted suicide, and other procedures on moral or religio...
Bill Text and History
3/27/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
This bill can result in serious damage to end of life care in Wisconsin. Advance Directives are a contract with the state and its citizens but this bill would violate that contract
3/27/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: employment discrimination based on creed; exemption from liability and discipline for health care providers and hospital employees who refuse to participate in sterilization, abortion, assisted suicide, and other procedures on moral or religio...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/27/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
This bill can result in serious damage to end of life care in Wisconsin. Advance Directives are a contract with the state and its citizens but this bill would violate that contract
Against
Notification Date3/27/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 405
relating to: authorizing a hospice nurse to make a pronouncement of death.
Bill Text and History
relating to: authorizing a hospice nurse to make a pronouncement of death.
Bill Text and History
Senate Bill 21
relating to: employment discrimination based on creed and exemption from liability and discipline for pharmacists who refuse to dispense for abortions, assisted suicides, and euthanasia.
Bill Text and History
3/27/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
This bill can have serious implecations for pain management of terminally ill residents of Wisconsin. A significnt number of Wisconsin pharmacists are not dufficiently knowledgeable about opiod analgesics.
relating to: employment discrimination based on creed and exemption from liability and discipline for pharmacists who refuse to dispense for abortions, assisted suicides, and euthanasia.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/27/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
This bill can have serious implecations for pain management of terminally ill residents of Wisconsin. A significnt number of Wisconsin pharmacists are not dufficiently knowledgeable about opiod analgesics.
Senate Bill 196
relating to: authorizing a hospice nurse to make a pronouncement of death.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 273
relating to: authorizing a hospice nurse to make a pronouncement of death.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 273
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Conscience Bill as relates to end-of-life care.
Conscience Bill as relates to end-of-life care.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/29/2004
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
7/29/2004
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
Drug Depository for return of cancer drugs & supplies
Drug Depository for return of cancer drugs & supplies
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
7/29/2004
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
7/29/2004
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
Discussion of the need for the state to have a pain policy with medical guidelines
Discussion of the need for the state to have a pain policy with medical guidelines
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
3/27/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
3/27/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Permission for RNs employed by a licensed hospice to pronounce death in anticipated situations.
Permission for RNs employed by a licensed hospice to pronounce death in anticipated situations.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
3/27/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
3/27/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2004 January - June $2,732.31 |
2004 July - December $0.00 |
Total $2,732.31 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2004 January - June 20.75 |
2004 July - December 0.00 |
Total 20.75 |
| Total Hours Other | 2004 January - June 35.00 |
2004 July - December 0.00 |
Total 35.00 |
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
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 10% |
2004 July - December |
Total 10% |
| 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 |
Total 40% |
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 50% |
2004 July - December |
Total 50% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.