American Cancer Society

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, savings lives from cancer, and diminishing suffering from cancer.

Lobbying Interests:
all areas affecting cancer related issues including, but not limited to, cancer prevention, patient rights, tobacco control, cancer research and other issues aimed at improving cancer patients' quality of life.

Title:
Wisconsin Government Relations Liaison

Contact
AP
Alison Prange
8317 Elderberry Rd
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 662-7556
(608) 833-1195
alison.prange@cancer.org
www.cancer.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Alison Prange Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 2/8/2005 Withdrawn On N/A
Michelle Mettner Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 2/9/2005 Withdrawn On N/A
Jodie Tierney Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 4/8/2005 Withdrawn On N/A
Brett Geboy Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 5/4/2005 Withdrawn On 8/8/2006
Russ Hinz Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 5/4/2005 Withdrawn On 8/8/2006
William Broydrick Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 5/18/2005 Withdrawn On N/A
Lisa Davidson Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 5/19/2005 Withdrawn On N/A
Catherine Peters Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 10/17/2005 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 414
Assembly Bill 414
relating to: smoking in restaurants and bowling centers and the regulation of smoking by counties, cities, villages, and towns.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/10/2005
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 617
Assembly Bill 617
relating to: coverage of certain health care costs in cancer clinical trials.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 194

For
Notification Date
11/28/2005
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 Joint Resolution 60
Assembly Joint Resolution 60
relating to: proclaiming the month of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/25/2005
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 109
Senate Bill 109
relating to: expanding the cancer drug repository program to include prescription drugs and supplies for chronic disease and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/30/2005
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
The American Cancer Society supports the drug repository bill.
Senate Bill 199
Senate Bill 199
relating to: indoor places where smoking is prohibited, designating smoking areas in indoor places where smoking is generally prohibited, and smoking outside the state capitol building.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/10/2005
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 202
Senate Bill 202
relating to: smoking in restaurants and bowling centers and the regulation of smoking by counties, cities, villages, and towns.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/27/2005
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 288
Senate Bill 288
relating to: coverage of certain health care costs in cancer clinical trials.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/18/2005
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.
Senate Resolution 45
Senate Resolution 45
proclaiming the month of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/25/2005
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

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

Notification Date
3/30/2005
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
Support for funding of the Statewide Tobacco Control Program

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

Notification Date
3/30/2005
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
Support for full funding of the State Medicaid program; funding for Breast and Cervical Cancer treatment program

Revenue: Tax Administration
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Tax Administration

Notification Date
3/30/2005
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
Support for Regulation of Internet Sales of Tobacco Legislation

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Clinical Trials Coverage
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Clinical Trials Coverage

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/30/2005
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.

Increase in State Tobacco Tax
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increase in State Tobacco Tax

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/30/2005
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.

Statewide Smokefree Worksite Law
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Statewide Smokefree Worksite Law

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/30/2005
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.

Internet Sales of Tobacco
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Internet Sales of Tobacco

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/9/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2005
January - June
$129,140.25
2005
July - December
$90,839.63
2006
January - June
$94,569.54
2006
July - December
$49,567.31
Total $364,116.73
Total Hours Communicating 2005
January - June
280.75
2005
July - December
163.25
2006
January - June
101.00
2006
July - December
36.00
Total 581.00
Total Hours Other 2005
January - June
704.85
2005
July - December
310.40
2006
January - June
314.90
2006
July - December
131.25
Total 1461.40

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: expanding the cancer drug repository program to include prescription drugs and supplies for chronic disease and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
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%
relating to: smoking in restaurants and bowling centers and the regulation of smoking by counties, cities, villages, and towns.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
10%
2005
July - December
25%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 11%
relating to: smoking in restaurants and bowling centers and the regulation of smoking by counties, cities, villages, and towns.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
30%
2005
July - December
25%
2006
January - June
55%
2006
July - December
Total 31%
relating to: coverage of certain health care costs in cancer clinical trials.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
20%
2006
January - June
20%
2006
July - December
Total 9%
relating to: coverage of certain health care costs in cancer clinical trials.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
25%
2006
January - June
20%
2006
July - December
Total 10%

Budget Bill Subjects

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
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
15%
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
25%
Total 4%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
25%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
70%
Total 18%

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
5%
2006
July - December
5%
Total 3%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures