Golden Rule Insurance Company
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Life and health insurance.
Lobbying Interests:
Due to Golden Rule's significant business presence in Wisconsin, Golden Rule lobbyists handle a wide variety of issues. We anticipate handling the following issues: state implementation of federal health insurance reform laws; general insurance laws related to the issue and rating of insurance policies; the Wisconsin Health Insurance Risk Sharing Plan (HIRSP); all legislative and administrative rules impacting individual health insurance; all legislation and administrative rules impacting life insurance.
CEO Name:
Jack Whelan
Government Relations
Life and health insurance.
Lobbying Interests:
Due to Golden Rule's significant business presence in Wisconsin, Golden Rule lobbyists handle a wide variety of issues. We anticipate handling the following issues: state implementation of federal health insurance reform laws; general insurance laws related to the issue and rating of insurance policies; the Wisconsin Health Insurance Risk Sharing Plan (HIRSP); all legislative and administrative rules impacting individual health insurance; all legislation and administrative rules impacting life insurance.
CEO Name:
Jack Whelan
Government Relations
Contact
JW
Josh Watson
7440 Woodland Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46278-1719
(317) 715-7274
(317) 290-8517
jpwatson@goldenrule.com
7440 Woodland Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46278-1719
(317) 715-7274
(317) 290-8517
jpwatson@goldenrule.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Watson | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2005 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Donald Stitt | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2005 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Thomas J Springer | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/6/2005 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 4
relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.
Bill Text and History
1/14/2005
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.
relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/14/2005
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 812
relating to: the definition of a group health benefit plan.
Bill Text and History
1/25/2006
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.
relating to: the definition of a group health benefit plan.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/25/2006
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 Bill 1052
relating to: prohibiting certain rules related to defined network plans and preferred provider plans, requiring defined network plans and preferred provider plans to provide certain notices, requiring the commissioner of insurance to publish a guide descri...
Bill Text and History
3/1/2006
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.
relating to: prohibiting certain rules related to defined network plans and preferred provider plans, requiring defined network plans and preferred provider plans to provide certain notices, requiring the commissioner of insurance to publish a guide descri...
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date3/1/2006
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.
Senate Bill 7
relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.
Bill Text and History
1/14/2005
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.
relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/14/2005
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 420
relating to: the definition of a group health benefit plan.
Bill Text and History
12/16/2005
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.
relating to: the definition of a group health benefit plan.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/16/2005
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Group Insurance Health Plans
Group Insurance Health Plans
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
3/24/2005
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
3/24/2005
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to INS 9.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to INS 9.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/1/2005
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/1/2005
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.
The inclusion of language into Wisconsin code to allow small business employers to periodically deduct insurance premiums for their employees who have purchased an individual policy from an insurer, commonly referred to as "List Bill".
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The inclusion of language into Wisconsin code to allow small business employers to periodically deduct insurance premiums for their employees who have purchased an individual policy from an insurer, commonly referred to as "List Bill".
The inclusion of language into Wisconsin code to allow small business employers to periodically deduct insurance premiums for their employees who have purchased an individual policy from an insurer, commonly referred to as "List Bill".
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/1/2005
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/1/2005
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2005 January - June $45,361.01 |
2005 July - December $42,088.29 |
2006 January - June $48,724.01 |
2006 July - December $21,010.28 |
Total $157,183.59 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2005 January - June 154.30 |
2005 July - December 68.15 |
2006 January - June 65.00 |
2006 July - December 29.50 |
Total 316.95 |
| Total Hours Other | 2005 January - June 200.35 |
2005 July - December 166.00 |
2006 January - June 111.20 |
2006 July - December 46.00 |
Total 523.55 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 1% |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June 1% |
2006 July - December |
Total < 1% |
relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 9% |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June 1% |
2006 July - December |
Total 4% |
relating to: the definition of a group health benefit plan.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 10% |
2006 January - June 3% |
2006 July - December |
Total 3% |
relating to: the definition of a group health benefit plan.
| 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
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
The inclusion of language into Wisconsin code to allow small business employers to periodically deduct insurance premiums for their employees who have purchased an individual policy from an insurer, commonly referred to as "List Bill".
| 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 85% |
2005 July - December 90% |
2006 January - June 65% |
2006 July - December 100% |
Total 84% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication