Independence First Inc
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Assist persons with disabilities to live in the community as independently as possible.
Lobbying Interests:
Rules and legislation concerning the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, centers for independent living, family care (including personal attendant services) and adaptive equipment and technology for persons with disabilities, long-term care/managed care issues.
Title:
Executive Director
Assist persons with disabilities to live in the community as independently as possible.
Lobbying Interests:
Rules and legislation concerning the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, centers for independent living, family care (including personal attendant services) and adaptive equipment and technology for persons with disabilities, long-term care/managed care issues.
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
LS
Lee Schulz
600 W Virginia 4th Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 291-7520
(414) 291-7525
lschulz@independencefirst.org
independencefirst.org
600 W Virginia 4th Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 291-7520
(414) 291-7525
lschulz@independencefirst.org
independencefirst.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramie Leonard | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 2/6/2007 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Michelle Mettner | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 2/6/2007 | Withdrawn On 6/6/2008 |
| William Broydrick | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 2/14/2007 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Peter Kammer | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 3/12/2007 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Erin Krueger | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 3/12/2007 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 493
relating to: the care and treatment of persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia in residential care facilities, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
9/4/2007
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.
relating to: the care and treatment of persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia in residential care facilities, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/4/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 698
relating to: background checks for personal care workers.
Bill Text and History
1/29/2008
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.
relating to: background checks for personal care workers.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/29/2008
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.
Assembly Bill 752
relating to: authorizing a city or village to extend the life of a tax incremental district for one year to benefit housing in the city or village.
Bill Text and History
2/1/2008
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.
relating to: authorizing a city or village to extend the life of a tax incremental district for one year to benefit housing in the city or village.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/1/2008
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.
Assembly Bill 793
relating to: treatment records and patient health care records.
Bill Text and History
2/13/2008
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.
relating to: treatment records and patient health care records.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date2/13/2008
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.
Assembly Bill 882
relating to: dispensing motor vehicle fuel for persons with disabilities, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2/29/2008
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.
relating to: dispensing motor vehicle fuel for persons with disabilities, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/29/2008
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.
Senate Bill 375
relating to: health insurance coverage of nervous and mental disorders, alcoholism, and other drug abuse problems.
Bill Text and History
2/13/2008
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.
relating to: health insurance coverage of nervous and mental disorders, alcoholism, and other drug abuse problems.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/13/2008
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.
Senate Bill 393
relating to: background checks for personal care workers.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 172
1/29/2008
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.
relating to: background checks for personal care workers.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 172
Other
Notification Date1/29/2008
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.
Senate Bill 426
relating to: authorizing a city or village to extend the life of a tax incremental district for one year to benefit housing in the city or village.
Bill Text and History
1/29/2008
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.
relating to: authorizing a city or village to extend the life of a tax incremental district for one year to benefit housing in the city or village.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/29/2008
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Care and Treatment Facilities
Health and Family Services: Care and Treatment Facilities
Notification Date
3/15/2007
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.
3/15/2007
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Community Aids and Supportive Living
Health and Family Services: Community Aids and Supportive Living
Notification Date
3/15/2007
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.
3/15/2007
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Family Care and Other Community-Based Long-Term Care Programs
Health and Family Services: Family Care and Other Community-Based Long-Term Care Programs
Notification Date
3/15/2007
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.
3/15/2007
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Health
Health and Family Services: Health
Notification Date
3/15/2007
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.
3/15/2007
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Notification Date
3/15/2007
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.
3/15/2007
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
Notification Date
3/15/2007
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
Milwaukee Trust Fund (TIFs);State Affordable Housing Trust Fund
3/15/2007
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
Milwaukee Trust Fund (TIFs);State Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Notification Date
3/15/2007
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.
3/15/2007
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues relating to county reimbursement of community mental health service programs.
Issues relating to county reimbursement of community mental health service programs.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
4/10/2008
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
4/10/2008
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.
Authorizing a city or village to extend the life of a tax incremental district for one year to benefit housing in the city or village.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Authorizing a city or village to extend the life of a tax incremental district for one year to benefit housing in the city or village.
Authorizing a city or village to extend the life of a tax incremental district for one year to benefit housing in the city or village.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/19/2008
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/19/2008
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2007 January - June $33,295.52 |
2007 July - December $33,040.04 |
2008 January - June $19,114.67 |
2008 July - December $9,451.00 |
Total $94,901.23 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2007 January - June 33.25 |
2007 July - December 12.00 |
2008 January - June 19.75 |
2008 July - December 7.50 |
Total 72.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2007 January - June 105.50 |
2007 July - December 40.75 |
2008 January - June 53.00 |
2008 July - December 22.50 |
Total 221.75 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: the care and treatment of persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia in residential care facilities, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 2% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
relating to: dispensing motor vehicle fuel for persons with disabilities, granting 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 1% |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
relating to: authorizing a city or village to extend the life of a tax incremental district for one year to benefit housing in the city or village.
| 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 10% |
Total 2% |
relating to: background checks for personal care workers.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 5% |
2008 July - December |
Total 1% |
relating to: background checks for personal care workers.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 7% |
2008 July - December 10% |
Total 3% |
relating to: health insurance coverage of nervous and mental disorders, alcoholism, and other drug abuse problems.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 8% |
2008 July - December |
Total 2% |
relating to: authorizing a city or village to extend the life of a tax incremental district for one year to benefit housing in the city or village.
| 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 10% |
Total 1% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 5% |
2007 July - December 14% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 5% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 30% |
2007 July - December 21% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 18% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 60% |
2007 July - December 39% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December 60% |
Total 41% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 2% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 3% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
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 |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 68% |
2008 July - December |
Total 17% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication