Christian Science Committee on Publication for Wisconsin

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
The Committee on Publication's mission is to correct impositions on the public with regard to Christian Science.

Lobbying Interests:
The Christian Science Committee on Publication may attempt to influence legislation pertaining to child abuse and neglect, elder abuse and neglect, parental rights, public school instruction (specifically, the areas of curriculum dealing with medical teaching), mandatory immunizations or vaccinations, insurance, and any other areas where freedom of religious practice may be involved. Where such legislation is enacted, we would also work to see that administrative rules governing these areas do not compromise religious freedom or practice.

Contact
Jf
Joseph farkas
PO Box 2477
Madison, WI 53701-2477
(608) 444-1389
cscompub@christiansciencewi.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Connie Coddington Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/11/2007 Withdrawn On 5/29/2007
Joseph Farkas Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 5/29/2007 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 758
Assembly Bill 758
relating to: making various changes in the worker's compensation law.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/10/2008
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 these recommendations of the Worker's Compensation Advisory Council.
Assembly Bill 783
Assembly Bill 783
relating to: reporting deaths, death investigations and other duties of coroners and medical examiners, inquests, disposition of bodies, training and testing requirements for coroners and medical examiners, creating the Board on Medicolegal Investigations,...

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/10/2008
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
Seek reinsertion of the accomodation to the death reporting statue for individuals relying on prayer or spiritual means for healing.
Senate Bill 51
Senate Bill 51
relating to: establishing a publicly financed health care system for residents of this state, creating the Department of Health Planning and Finance, Health Policy Board, and regional consumer health councils, granting rule-making authority, and making app...

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
5/25/2007
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 428
Senate Bill 428
relating to: reporting deaths, death investigations and other duties of coroners and medical examiners, inquests, disposition of bodies, training and testing requirements for coroners and medical examiners, creating the Board on Medicolegal Investigations,...

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/5/2008
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
Generally support the bill but wish to have language in current law pertaining to "relying upon prayer or spiritual means for healing" retained ( Section 41, 979.01 (1)(g) )
Senate Bill 430
Senate Bill 430
relating to: making various changes in the worker's compensation law.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 185

For
Notification Date
2/10/2008
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 this bill which was requested by the Worker's Compensation Advisory Council.
Senate Bill 562
Senate Bill 562
relating to: the establishment of the Healthy Wisconsin Plan and the Healthy Wisconsin Authority, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/11/2008
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 would like the bill to include language that allows the plan to provide benefits for spiritual care.

Budget Bill Subjects

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

Notification Date
7/4/2007
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 wish to have Christian non-medical healers ,which includes Christian Scientists, included in "Healthy Wisconsin"and also allow individuals to opt out on religious grounds .

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

The promotion of legislation that provides effective child protection and includes spiritual healing.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The promotion of legislation that provides effective child protection and includes spiritual healing.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/5/2008
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.

Including Christian Science treatment in health care reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Including Christian Science treatment in health care reform

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/28/2008
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.

Worker's Compensation law - to remove the employer opt-out section for "provisions for Christian Science treatment" in 102.42(4)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Worker's Compensation law - to remove the employer opt-out section for "provisions for Christian Science treatment" in 102.42(4)

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
2/21/2007
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 removal of the employer election not to be subject to the provisions for Christian Science treatment in 102.42(4) of the Wisconsin Statutes.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The removal of the employer election not to be subject to the provisions for Christian Science treatment in 102.42(4) of the Wisconsin Statutes.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/20/2007
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.

To remove from Wisconsin Act 397 the language which states that a Christian Science practitioner can sign a statement indicating the applicant is physically fit to teach driving.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
To remove from Wisconsin Act 397 the language which states that a Christian Science practitioner can sign a statement indicating the applicant is physically fit to teach driving.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/20/2007
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.

On February 23 and 24 I lobbied on the topic of Commending Mary Baker Eddy Posthumously for her outstanding achievements during National Women's History Month in March 2005
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
On February 23 and 24 I lobbied on the topic of Commending Mary Baker Eddy Posthumously for her outstanding achievements during National Women's History Month in March 2005

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/12/2007
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 removal of the employer election not to be subject ot the provisions for Christian Science treatment in 102.42(4) of the Wisconsin Statutes
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The removal of the employer election not to be subject ot the provisions for Christian Science treatment in 102.42(4) of the Wisconsin Statutes

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/10/2007
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

  2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2007
January - June
$5,951.24
2007
July - December
$5,957.05
2008
January - June
$6,921.85
2008
July - December
$12,306.51
Total $31,136.65
Total Hours Communicating 2007
January - June
6.00
2007
July - December
9.75
2008
January - June
14.00
2008
July - December
7.25
Total 37.00
Total Hours Other 2007
January - June
84.50
2007
July - December
96.50
2008
January - June
106.50
2008
July - December
193.50
Total 481.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: establishing a publicly financed health care system for residents of this state, creating the Department of Health Planning and Finance, Health Policy Board, and regional consumer health councils, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
40%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 7%
relating to: making various changes in the worker's compensation law.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
3%
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: making various changes in the worker's compensation law.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
4%
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: reporting deaths, death investigations and other duties of coroners and medical examiners, inquests, disposition of bodies, training and testing requirements for coroners and medical examiners, creating the Board on Medicolegal Investigations, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
12%
2008
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: the establishment of the Healthy Wisconsin Plan and the Healthy Wisconsin Authority, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
12%
2008
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: reporting deaths, death investigations and other duties of coroners and medical examiners, inquests, disposition of bodies, training and testing requirements for coroners and medical examiners, creating the Board on Medicolegal Investigations, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
21%
2008
July - December
Total 5%

Budget Bill Subjects

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
10%
2007
July - December
100%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 22%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
3%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
47%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 8%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
48%
2008
July - December
30%
Total 23%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
70%
Total 27%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures