American Red Cross

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
To help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Lobbying Interests:
The Red Cross will target areas that help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Such areas may include disaster response and education, terrorism response, medical and health issues, taxation and education.

Title:
Acting Executive Director

Contact
WJN
William J Nitzke
4860 Sheboygan Ave
Madison, WI 53705-0905
(608) 227-1303
(608) 227-1439
www.arcbadger.org & www.redcross.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Andrew Franken Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/6/2003 Withdrawn On N/A
Phillip Hansen Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/6/2003 Withdrawn On 7/29/2004

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 134
Assembly Bill 134
relating to: reducing the number of legislative districts.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/18/2004
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 410
Assembly Bill 410
relating to: programs to encourage businesses to support and provide discounts to veterans and members of the reserves and national guard.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/18/2004
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 418
Assembly Bill 418
relating to: differential pay and accumulation of sick leave and annual leave for certain state employees activated into service in the U.S. armed forces or the U.S. public health service.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 162

For
Notification Date
2/18/2004
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 603
Assembly Bill 603
relating to: prohibiting employment discrimination because an individual is or applies to be a member of, or performs, has performed, applies to perform, or has an obligation to perform active service in, the national guard, state defense force, or any res...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/7/2003
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 621
Assembly Bill 621
relating to: immunity from civil liability for providing safety services related to the inspection and installation of child safety restraint systems in motor vehicles.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/7/2003
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 844
Assembly Bill 844
relating to: waiver of a requirement under hemophilia treatment program to apply for other coverage.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/18/2004
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 262
Senate Bill 262
relating to: prohibiting a county from providing a grant to a nonprofit corporation from community aids unless the nonprofit corporation provides matching funds.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
11/7/2003
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 282
Senate Bill 282
relating to: prohibiting employment discrimination because an individual is or applies to be a member of, or performs, has performed, applies to perform, or has an obligation to perform active service in, the national guard, state defense force, or any res...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/7/2003
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 435
Senate Bill 435
relating to: waiver of a requirement under hemophilia treatment program to apply for other coverage.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 198

For
Notification Date
2/26/2004
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

General Provisions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Provisions

Notification Date
1/22/2003
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.

Health and Family Services: Community Aids and Supportive Living
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Community Aids and Supportive Living

Notification Date
3/3/2003
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
senior volunteer program

Health and Family Services: Health
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Health

Notification Date
1/22/2003
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.

Military Affairs: Emergency Management
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Military Affairs: Emergency Management

Notification Date
1/22/2003
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.

Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Local Revenue Options
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Local Revenue Options

Notification Date
1/22/2003
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.

Workforce Development: Economic Support and Child Care
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Economic Support and Child Care

Notification Date
3/3/2003
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
emergency assistance

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

American Red Cross Month
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
American Red Cross Month

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/10/2003
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.

resolution naming March Red Cross Month
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
resolution naming March Red Cross Month

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/3/2003
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.

homeland security, disaster and terrorism response
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
homeland security, disaster and terrorism response

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/22/2003
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.

taxation and fees
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
taxation and fees

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/22/2003
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.

Public Health, bioterrorism and emergency response initiatives
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Public Health, bioterrorism and emergency response initiatives

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/9/2002
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
American Red Cross

Total Lobbying Effort

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$12,473.20
2004
July - December
$12,000.00
Total $24,473.20
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
41.75
2004
July - December
4.75
Total 46.50
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
49.25
2004
July - December
75.50
Total 124.75

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: waiver of a requirement under hemophilia treatment program to apply for other coverage.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
30%
2004
July - December
Total 16%
relating to: waiver of a requirement under hemophilia treatment program to apply for other coverage.
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 21%

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
15%
Total 12%
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
5%
Total 8%
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
5%
Total 2%
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
30%
Total 14%
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
40%
Total 19%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
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
5%
Total 8%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures