AARP

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
To enrich the experience of aging.

Lobbying Interests:
Long-term care and health care servides and benefits, health care consumer protection, utility regulation, insurance regulation, campaign finance.

CEO Name:
D'Anna Bowman
Government Affairs Representative

Contact
GS
Gail Sumi
222 W Washington Ave, Ste 600
Madison, WI 53703-2745
(608) 286-6307
(608) 251-7612
gsumi@aarp.org
www.aarp.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Gail Sumi Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/19/2005 Withdrawn On N/A
Lisa Lamkins Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/19/2005 Withdrawn On N/A
D'Anna Bowman Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/19/2005 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 5
Assembly Bill 5
relating to: health benefit purchasing cooperatives.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 30

For
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.
Assembly Bill 11
Assembly Bill 11
relating to: an overtime pay exemption for providers of companionship services.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/28/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 43
Assembly Bill 43
relating to: operator's license requirements for certain drivers and for certain drivers' tests and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/28/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 63
Assembly Bill 63
relating to: requiring certain identification in order to vote at a polling place or obtain an absentee ballot, verification of the addresses of electors, and the fee for an identification card issued by the Department of Transportation.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/28/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 102
Assembly Bill 102
relating to: decreasing an appropriation of general purpose revenues for the Badger Care health care program; increasing an appropriation of general purpose revenues for prescription drug assistance; increasing an appropriation of general purpose revenues ...

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 2

For
Notification Date
2/28/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 104
Assembly Bill 104
relating to: increasing the amount of the individual income tax subtract modification for social security benefits.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/7/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 207
Assembly Bill 207
relating to: employment discrimination based on creed; and exemption from liability and discipline for health care professionals and health care facility employees who refuse to participate in sterilization, abortion, assisted suicide, and other procedures...

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/28/2005
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.
Comments
I am in the process of polling our advisory council members on this issue. We have met with the author and are encouraged by her willingness to work with us on the issues of concern.
Other
Notification Date
3/28/2005
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.
Comments
We are neutral.
Assembly Bill 258
Assembly Bill 258
relating to: prescription drug labels.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 195

For
Notification Date
5/18/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 269
Assembly Bill 269
relating to: prescription drug labels.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 196

For
Notification Date
5/16/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 402
Assembly Bill 402
relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts of taxable social security benefits.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/9/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 415
Assembly Bill 415
relating to: certain telephone solicitations and creating a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/18/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 438
Assembly Bill 438
relating to: increasing funding for the Department of Corrections and the University of Wisconsin System for energy-related and utility-related expenses; the Senior Care Program; transferring moneys from the general fund to the Medical Assistance trust fun...

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 15

For
Notification Date
5/25/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 539
Assembly Bill 539
relating to: adult protective services and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 388

For
Notification Date
1/19/2006
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 583
Assembly Bill 583
relating to: terms and conditions of gift certificates, gift cards, and other gift obligations and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/1/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 587
Assembly Bill 587
relating to: regulation of rental-purchase agreements and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
8/8/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 594
Assembly Bill 594
relating to: repossession of goods in consumer credit transactions and certain consumer leases.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 255

Against
Notification Date
8/8/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 621
Assembly Bill 621
relating to: requiring notice of unauthorized acquisitions of computerized personal information and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/4/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 626
Assembly Bill 626
relating to: public financing of elections for certain state offices, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, providing a penalty, and making appropriations.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/11/2006
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 785
Assembly Bill 785
relating to: protective placements and protective services, involuntary administration of psychotropic medication, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 264

For
Notification Date
1/19/2006
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 841
Assembly Bill 841
relating to: administration and funding of programs for utility public benefits; renewable energy requirements for utilities and retail electric cooperatives; energy efficiency requirements for state construction; revising and reviewing the state energy co...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/13/2006
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 863
Assembly Bill 863
relating to: the Property Tax Deferral Loan Program of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/11/2006
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 903
Assembly Bill 903
relating to: creating an individual income tax deduction for certain amounts of mileage reimbursement received by volunteer drivers.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/19/2006
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 912
Assembly Bill 912
relating to: allowing individuals to restrict release of credit reports and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 140

Other
Notification Date
1/19/2006
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
We met w/Rep. Fitzgerald's staff regarding concerns about easy consumer access so that the bill serves both consumer and the merchant. Concerns include cost and the mechanism for placing a freeze. We are analyzing the proposed amendment.
For
Notification Date
1/19/2006
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 922
Assembly Bill 922
relating to: requiring a report on physician prescribing practices under Medical Assistance.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/19/2006
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 926
Assembly Bill 926
relating to: group health care plans offered by health benefit purchasing cooperatives.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 231

For
Notification Date
1/27/2006
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 962
Assembly Bill 962
relating to: waiver of certain divestment requirements under Medical Assistance.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/2/2006
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 1013
Assembly Bill 1013
relating to: the wholesale distribution of prescription drugs, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/8/2006
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 1067
Assembly Bill 1067
relating to: regulating payments and gifts by drug manufacturers and distributors and consulting agreements between certain health care providers and drug manufacturers and distributors and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/16/2006
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
Asked committee to consider requiring that the costs of detailing be reported rather than that detailing be prohibited.
Assembly Bill 1110
Assembly Bill 1110
relating to: contracts with entities to operate resource centers and care management organizations under the Family Care Program.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/14/2006
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 1140
Assembly Bill 1140
relating to: creating the Private Health Insurance Purchasing Corporation of Wisconsin, establishing a health insurance purchasing arrangement through the use of private accounts for all state residents, adopting federal law as it relates to health savings...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/25/2006
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
We support the proposal but are concerned that the quid pro quo financing and savings is not included in the bill. The proposal represents a compromise and the spirit of that compromise should remain intact throughout future negotiations.
Assembly Bill 1146
Assembly Bill 1146
relating to: authorizing access by the long-term care ombudsman or his or her representative to a client or resident in a residential care apartment complex, imposing an annual assessment on occupied apartments of residential care apartment complexes, expa...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/25/2006
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 Joint Resolution 77
Assembly Joint Resolution 77
relating to: creating a revenue limit for the state and local governmental units, depositing excess revenue into an emergency reserve, returning excess revenue to taxpayers, elector approval for exceeding the revenue limit, state and local governmental app...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/14/2006
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
We recognize Wisconsin's property taxes are a burden for many people, but are concerned that TPA will not relieve the burden or make taxes more fair for residential taxpayers. It may also impact vital services and our quality of life.
Senate Bill 1
Senate Bill 1
relating to: creation of a Government Accountability Board, making appropriations, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/16/2005
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.
Senate Bill 11
Senate Bill 11
relating to: an overtime pay exemption for providers of companionship services.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/28/2005
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.
Senate Bill 31
Senate Bill 31
relating to: increasing the amount of the individual income tax subtract modification for social security benefits.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/28/2005
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.
Senate Bill 54
Senate Bill 54
relating to: provision of home and community-based services under a community integration program to persons relocated from facilities, during the period of the relocation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/28/2005
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.
Comments
We support the concept of "money follows the person" but prefer AB 100 where the funds stay in the community. No one should have to stand in line to go home!
Senate Bill 64
Senate Bill 64
relating to: decreasing an appropriation of general purpose revenues for the Badger Care health care program; increasing an appropriation of general purpose revenues for prescription drug assistance; increasing an appropriation of general purpose revenues ...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/28/2005
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.
Senate Bill 190
Senate Bill 190
relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts of taxable social security benefits.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/9/2005
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.
Senate Bill 211
Senate Bill 211
relating to: increasing the tax rates on the sale of cigarettes and chewing tobacco and using revenue from the increased tax rates for tobacco use control grants and the Medical Assistance trust fund.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/25/2005
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.
Senate Bill 216
Senate Bill 216
relating to: increasing funding for the Department of Corrections and the University of Wisconsin System for energy-related and utility-related expenses; the Senior Care Program; transferring moneys from the general fund to the Medical Assistance trust fun...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/25/2005
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.
Senate Bill 268
Senate Bill 268
relating to: regulation of rental-purchase agreements and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
8/8/2005
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.
Senate Bill 312
Senate Bill 312
relating to: expanding relocations from nursing homes under a community integration program to include persons who are diverted from imminent entry into nursing homes.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 355

For
Notification Date
9/9/2005
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.
Senate Bill 387
Senate Bill 387
relating to: repossession of goods in consumer credit transactions and certain consumer leases.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/4/2005
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.
Senate Bill 391
Senate Bill 391
relating to: guardianships, conservatorships, and wards; involuntary administration of psychotropic medication; protective placements and protective services; powers of attorney for health care; durable powers of attorney; venue, residence, and county of r...

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 387

Other
Notification Date
11/4/2005
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.
Comments
We are still clarifying our position on specific language in the bill.
For
Notification Date
11/4/2005
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.
Senate Bill 425
Senate Bill 425
relating to: the authority of the Department of Justice and public nuisance actions.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/2/2006
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 459
Senate Bill 459
relating to: administration and funding of programs for utility public benefits; renewable energy requirements for utilities and retail electric cooperatives; energy efficiency requirements for state construction; revising and reviewing the state energy co...

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 141

For
Notification Date
2/13/2006
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 517
Senate Bill 517
relating to: group health care plans offered by health benefit purchasing cooperatives.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/27/2006
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 527
Senate Bill 527
relating to: transferring the functions of the office of retirement research director to the Legislative Council Staff and eliminating the Retirement Research Committee.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 316

For
Notification Date
2/17/2006
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 653
Senate Bill 653
contracts with entities to operate resource centers and care management organizations under the Family Care Program

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/8/2006
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 698
Senate Bill 698
creating a health care plan to cover all individuals employed in the state, requiring every employer in the state to pay an assessment for the costs of the health care plan, creating a Wisconsin Health Care Plan Board, requesting waivers of federal law, re...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/26/2006
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 731
Senate Bill 731
protective placements and protective services; involuntary administration of psychotropic medication; guardianships, conservatorships, and wards; and services for adults at risk and elder adults at risk.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/27/2006
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 Resolution 4
Senate Resolution 4
calling on the Congress of the United States to reject plans to privatize Social Security by cutting Social Security's guaranteed benefits and diverting money out of Social Security into private investment accounts and, further, calling on Congress to comm...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/28/2005
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.
Senate Resolution 63
Senate Resolution 63
creating a revenue limit for the state and local governmental units, depositing excess revenue into an emergency reserve, returning excess revenue to taxpayers, elector approval for exceeding the revenue limit, state and local governmental approval for red...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/14/2006
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
WE recognize Wisconsin's property taxes are a burden for many people, but are concerned that TPA will not relieve the burden or make taxes more fair for residential taxpayers. It may also impact vital services and our quality of life.
February 2006 Special Session Senate Bill 1
February 2006 Special Session Senate Bill 1
increasing low-income energy assistance and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/16/2006
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

Employee Trust Funds
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Employee Trust Funds

Notification Date
2/8/2005
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.

Comments
BadgerRx

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

Notification Date
2/8/2005
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.

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
2/8/2005
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.

Health and Family Services: Family Care and Other Community-Based Long-Term Care Programs
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Family Care and Other Community-Based Long-Term Care Programs

Notification Date
2/8/2005
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.

Comments
Appropriate placement to Home and Community Based Services

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

Notification Date
2/8/2005
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.

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

Notification Date
2/8/2005
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.

Comments
SeniorCare

Transportation: Other Divisions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Other Divisions

Notification Date
2/8/2005
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.

Comments
$6 million increase in elderly and disabled transportation aids

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

HFS 132, licensure and regulation of nursing homes.
Agency Name
Health and Family Services
Subject
HFS 132, licensure and regulation of nursing homes.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 557 (5/15/2002)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 06-053
For
Notification Date
8/1/2006
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

DHFS Ombudsman program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DHFS Ombudsman program

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/27/2006
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.

Elderly and Disabled Transportation Aids
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Elderly and Disabled Transportation Aids

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/27/2006
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 Reform - Wisconsin Health Security Act - Wisconsin Health Care Partnership - Wisconsin Health Care Plan and the Healthy Wisconsin Council
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health Care Reform - Wisconsin Health Security Act - Wisconsin Health Care Partnership - Wisconsin Health Care Plan and the Healthy Wisconsin Council

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/27/2006
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.

Long Term Care Insurance Partnership Program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Long Term Care Insurance Partnership Program

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
8/1/2006
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.

The Governor's Healthy Wisconsin Council
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The Governor's Healthy Wisconsin Council

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
8/1/2006
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.

"Credit Freeze" legislation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
"Credit Freeze" legislation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/11/2006
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.

Designing a supplemental SeniorCare program to wraparound Medicare Part D
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Designing a supplemental SeniorCare program to wraparound Medicare Part D

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/11/2006
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.

Rep. Gielow and Rep. Richard's Wisconsin Health Plan
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Rep. Gielow and Rep. Richard's Wisconsin Health Plan

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/11/2006
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.

Mandatory insurance discounts for graduates of certain driver education programs
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Mandatory insurance discounts for graduates of certain driver education programs

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/25/2005
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.

Companionship bill
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Companionship bill

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/8/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Conscious Clause bill and the inclusion of living wills and durable power of attorney for health care documents.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Conscious Clause bill and the inclusion of living wills and durable power of attorney for health care documents.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/8/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Medicaid Reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Medicaid Reform

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/8/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Rent to own
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Rent to own

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/8/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

SeniorCare and Medicare
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
SeniorCare and Medicare

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/8/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Asked by legislator to comment on proposal related to operator's license renewals for certain drivers.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Asked by legislator to comment on proposal related to operator's license renewals for certain drivers.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/21/2005
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.

DHFS budget request regarding long-term care.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DHFS budget request regarding long-term care.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/21/2005
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.

Comments
AARP

Discretionary clauses applicable to group disability insurance.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Discretionary clauses applicable to group disability insurance.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/21/2005
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.

Expansion of Family Care and Partnership programs
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Expansion of Family Care and Partnership programs

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/21/2005
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.

Fair prescription drug pricing for uninsured individuals.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Fair prescription drug pricing for uninsured individuals.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/21/2005
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.

Licensing requirements for long-term care facilities
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Licensing requirements for long-term care facilities

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/21/2005
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.

Long term care and home and community based services.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Long term care and home and community based services.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/21/2005
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.

Prescription drug cost containment.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Prescription drug cost containment.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/21/2005
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.

Prescription drug labeling to include symptom or purpose for which the drug is being prescribed.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Prescription drug labeling to include symptom or purpose for which the drug is being prescribed.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/21/2005
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.

TABOR
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
TABOR

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/21/2005
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.

The DHFS budget as it relates to Medicaid, SeniorCare and transportation issues.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The DHFS budget as it relates to Medicaid, SeniorCare and transportation issues.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/21/2005
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.

The MA deficit and the proposed fix.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The MA deficit and the proposed fix.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/21/2005
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.

Cigarette Tax increase
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Cigarette Tax increase

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/16/2004
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.

Transportation Aids
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Transportation Aids

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/16/2004
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2005
January - June
$115,382.81
2005
July - December
$73,919.70
2006
January - June
$97,804.95
2006
July - December
$79,572.40
Total $366,679.86
Total Hours Communicating 2005
January - June
115.00
2005
July - December
97.50
2006
January - June
125.50
2006
July - December
71.25
Total 409.25
Total Hours Other 2005
January - June
1643.00
2005
July - December
985.50
2006
January - June
937.50
2006
July - December
992.50
Total 4558.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: increasing the amount of the individual income tax subtract modification for social security benefits.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
10%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 4%
relating to: health benefit purchasing cooperatives.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
5%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: guardianships, conservatorships, and wards; involuntary administration of psychotropic medication; protective placements and protective services; powers of attorney for health care; durable powers of attorney; venue, residence, and county of responsibility; requiring the exercise of rule-making authority; and providing a penalty.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
5%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: regulation of rental-purchase agreements and granting rule-making authority.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
30%
2006
January - June
20%
2006
July - December
Total 11%
contracts with entities to operate resource centers and care management organizations under the Family Care Program
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: contracts with entities to operate resource centers and care management organizations under the Family Care Program.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: allowing individuals to restrict release of credit reports and granting rule-making authority.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
6%
2006
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: creating the Private Health Insurance Purchasing Corporation of Wisconsin, establishing a health insurance purchasing arrangement through the use of private accounts for all state residents, adopting federal law as it relates to health savings accounts for state income and franchise tax purposes, making appropriations, and providing a penalty.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
6%
2006
July - December
Total 1%
creating a health care plan to cover all individuals employed in the state, requiring every employer in the state to pay an assessment for the costs of the health care plan, creating a Wisconsin Health Care Plan Board, requesting waivers of federal law, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making appropriations. (FE)
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
6%
2006
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: creating a revenue limit for the state and local governmental units, depositing excess revenue into an emergency reserve, returning excess revenue to taxpayers, elector approval for exceeding the revenue limit, state and local governmental approval for reducing the revenue limit, allowing local governmental units to raise revenue to compensate for reductions in state aid, requiring the state to reduce its revenue limit in conjunction with reduction in state aid, reimbursing the reasonable costs of imposing state mandates, standing to bring a suit to enforce the revenue limits, and requiring the approval of only one legislature to amend the revenue limit provisions (first consideration).
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
25%
2006
July - December
Total 5%
creating a revenue limit for the state and local governmental units, depositing excess revenue into an emergency reserve, returning excess revenue to taxpayers, elector approval for exceeding the revenue limit, state and local governmental approval for reducing the revenue limit, allowing local governmental units to raise revenue to compensate for reductions in state aid, requiring the state to reduce its revenue limit in conjunction with reduction in state aid, reimbursing the reasonable costs of imposing state mandates, standing to bring a suit to enforce the revenue limits, and requiring the approval of only one legislature to amend the revenue limit provisions (first consideration).
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
25%
2006
July - December
Total 5%

Budget Bill Subjects

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
10%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 4%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
15%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 5%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
15%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 5%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
15%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 5%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
20%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 7%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
5%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 2%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
10%
2005
July - December
5%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
15%
Total 8%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
5%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 1%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
5%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 1%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
5%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 1%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
10%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
15%
Total 5%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
10%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 2%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
10%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 2%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
10%
Total 2%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
15%
Total 3%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
20%
Total 4%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
25%
Total 5%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
5%
2006
January - June
2%
2006
July - December
Total 2%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
5%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 1%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures