National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Wisconsin Chapter

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Voluntary Health Association providing services & programs to people w/multiple sclerosis.

Lobbying Interests:
State legislation, budgets and administrative rules affecting people with multiple sclerosis including health care, long-term care, housing, transportation, insurance and medical assistance.

Title:
Community Outreach Development

Contact
RV
Renee Vandlik
1120 James Drive
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-4400
(262) 369-4410
renee.vandlik@wig.nmss.org
www.wisms.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Renee Vandlik Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2003 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Budget Bill Subjects

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

Notification Date
1/27/2003
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
Funding for the Well Women Program

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

A bill to authorize creation of an income tax "check-off" to fund Wisconsin based MS research.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
A bill to authorize creation of an income tax "check-off" to fund Wisconsin based MS research.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/24/2005
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.

A bill to create an income tax "check-off" for the purpose of offering WI taxpayers the opportunity to donate funding for Wisconsin based MS research.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
A bill to create an income tax "check-off" for the purpose of offering WI taxpayers the opportunity to donate funding for Wisconsin based MS research.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/24/2005
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.

Volunteers of the NMSS, WI Chapter on Tues., April 27 advocated for an additional tobacco tax to offset the projected Medicaid deficit.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Volunteers of the NMSS, WI Chapter on Tues., April 27 advocated for an additional tobacco tax to offset the projected Medicaid deficit.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/3/2004
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.

Volunteers of the NMSS, WI Chapter on Tues., April 27 advocated for continued funding within the Wisconsin Well Woman Program to provide for MS education and diagnosis for low-income women presenting symptoms of the diseaese.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Volunteers of the NMSS, WI Chapter on Tues., April 27 advocated for continued funding within the Wisconsin Well Woman Program to provide for MS education and diagnosis for low-income women presenting symptoms of the diseaese.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/3/2004
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.

Volunteers of the NMSS, Wisconsin Chapter on Tues., April 27 advocated for re-introduction and legislative co-sponsorship during the next session of AB 920 the "Life Lease" bill.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Volunteers of the NMSS, Wisconsin Chapter on Tues., April 27 advocated for re-introduction and legislative co-sponsorship during the next session of AB 920 the "Life Lease" bill.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/3/2004
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.

additional tax on cigarettes and tobacco for the purpose of generating revenue for expansion of SeniorCare to include people with disabilities for a prescription drug benefit
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
additional tax on cigarettes and tobacco for the purpose of generating revenue for expansion of SeniorCare to include people with disabilities for a prescription drug benefit

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
4/14/2003
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.

funding for the Well Women Program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
funding for the Well Women Program

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
2/3/2003
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.

Expansion of the SeniorCare program to include a prescription drug benefit for people with disabilities
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Expansion of the SeniorCare program to include a prescription drug benefit for people with disabilities

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/27/2003
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
$5,538.27
2004
July - December
$613.30
Total $6,151.57
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
13.00
2004
July - December
3.50
Total 16.50
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
31.50
2004
July - December
6.50
Total 38.00

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
20%
2004
July - December
Total 16%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
35%
2004
July - December
Total 29%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
45%
2004
July - December
Total 37%
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
15%
Total 3%
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
25%
Total 5%
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
60%
Total 11%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures