Wisconsin Association of Family & Childrens Agencies

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Non-profit association which works to promote effective and accountable human services programs in Wisconsin and nationally, through provision of training, advocacy and information to member agencies.

Lobbying Interests:
Our association which includes private agencies who provide counseling and other social services for families and children throughout the state may attempt to influence policy initiatives in the following areas: community aids, youth aids, child welfare, child abuse and neglect prevention, medical assistance (especially managed care), long term support, and education issues related to at-risk children and their families.

CEO Name:
John Grace
Executive Director

Contact
JG
John Grace
131 W Wilson St Ste 901
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-5939
(608) 257-6067
jgrace@wafca.org
www.wafca.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 312
Assembly Bill 312
relating to: the purchase of health care coverage by certain individuals through the Group Insurance Board, requiring the Group Insurance Board and the Private Employer Health Care Coverage Board to offer a combined health care coverage plan, granting rule...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
7/10/2003
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.
Assembly Bill 313
Assembly Bill 313
relating to: the purchase of health care coverage by individuals who are engaged in the business of farming through the Group Insurance Board, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
7/10/2003
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.
Assembly Bill 444
Assembly Bill 444
relating to: carrying or going armed with a concealed weapon, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, making appropriations, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
1/27/2004
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 1
Senate Bill 1
relating to: service as a commissioner on uniform state laws.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 2

Other
Notification Date
2/10/2003
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
Services for children and families, community Aids, Family Care, Health, Medical Assistance, BadgerCare, Juvenile Corrections, general provisions, Care and Treatment Facilities, Shared Revenue, Workforce Development, Taxes
Senate Bill 71
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

For
Notification Date
7/10/2003
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.
Senate Bill 72
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

For
Notification Date
7/10/2003
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.
Senate Bill 214
Senate Bill 214
relating to: carrying or going armed with a concealed weapon, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, making appropriations, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
1/27/2004
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 408
Senate Bill 408
relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain adoption expenses.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/10/2004
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board

Notification Date
1/13/2003
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.

Corrections: Juvenile Corrections
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Corrections: Juvenile Corrections

Notification Date
1/13/2003
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.

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

Notification Date
1/13/2003
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.

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

Notification Date
1/13/2003
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.

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

Notification Date
1/13/2003
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.

Insurance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Insurance

Notification Date
1/13/2003
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.

Regulation and Licensing
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Regulation and Licensing

Notification Date
1/13/2003
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.

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

Notification Date
1/13/2003
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.

Workforce Development: Employment, Training and Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Employment, Training and Vocational Rehabilitation Programs

Notification Date
1/13/2003
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.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

HFS 36, community–based psychosocial service programs.
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
Other
Notification Date
6/9/2004
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.

Regulate music, art and dance therapy.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

setting restrictions on tax and spending levels, including taxpayer bill of rights proposals
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
setting restrictions on tax and spending levels, including taxpayer bill of rights proposals

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/12/2004
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.

child welfare, medical assistance, family support services, community aids and youth aids in the 2005-07 biennial budget
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
child welfare, medical assistance, family support services, community aids and youth aids in the 2005-07 biennial budget

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/30/2004
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.

property tax exemptions for nonprofit agencies providing low-income housing
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
property tax exemptions for nonprofit agencies providing low-income housing

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/2/2004
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.

substance abuse offenders accountability
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
substance abuse offenders accountability

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/2/2004
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.

Health Care Cost Containment and Reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health Care Cost Containment and Reform

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/30/2003
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 insurance - mental health parity
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health insurance - mental health parity

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/13/2003
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.

Health insurance for small employers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health insurance for small employers

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/13/2003
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$325.61
2004
July - December
$1,100.87
Total $1,426.48
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
0.00
2004
July - December
3.20
Total 3.20
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
5.50
2004
July - December
12.20
Total 17.70

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

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
9%
2004
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: carrying or going armed with a concealed weapon, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
19%
2004
July - December
Total 5%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
9%
2004
July - December
13%
Total 10%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
36%
2004
July - December
Total 10%

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
27%
2004
July - December
Total 7%
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
87%
Total 64%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures