Hospice Organization and Palliative Experts of Wisconsin (HOPE), The
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
HOPE is the statewide organization of all hospices and palliative care organizations and is concerned with end-of-life care and issues.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation covering healthcare. Administrative rules concerning hospice and insurance coverage for hospice care.
Title:
Executive Director
HOPE is the statewide organization of all hospices and palliative care organizations and is concerned with end-of-life care and issues.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation covering healthcare. Administrative rules concerning hospice and insurance coverage for hospice care.
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
MR
Melanie Ramey
3240 University Ave. Suite 2
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 233-7166
(608) 233-7169
melr217@aol.com
3240 University Ave. Suite 2
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 233-7166
(608) 233-7169
melr217@aol.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melanie Ramey | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2007 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 305
relating to: control of final disposition of certain human remains and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 58
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.
Comments
This bill is unnecessary and will add confusion to the already confusing documents of POAHC, Living Will and Wills. Which of these take precendence? Who decides?
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: control of final disposition of certain human remains and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 58
Against
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.
Comments
This bill is unnecessary and will add confusion to the already confusing documents of POAHC, Living Will and Wills. Which of these take precendence? Who decides?
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
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
2/26/2007
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
Support expansion of Nursing home Diversion program to include Hospice Houses.
2/26/2007
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
Support expansion of Nursing home Diversion program to include Hospice Houses.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Consideration of changing DNR designation to AND (allow natural death).
Consideration of changing DNR designation to AND (allow natural death).
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
2/26/2007
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
2/26/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposed changes in federal law and the effects on Wisconsin's advance directives.
Proposed changes in federal law and the effects on Wisconsin's advance directives.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/26/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/26/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Conscience Bill as relates to end-of-life care.
Conscience Bill as relates to end-of-life care.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues concerned with the role of coroners.
Issues concerned with the role of coroners.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues relating to coroners
Issues relating to coroners
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters relating to coroners
Matters relating to coroners
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Taxpayer Protection Act
Taxpayer Protection Act
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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 $1,740.43 |
2007 July - December $0.00 |
2008 January - June $0.00 |
2008 July - December $0.00 |
Total $1,740.43 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2007 January - June 3.00 |
2007 July - December 0.00 |
2008 January - June 0.00 |
2008 July - December 0.00 |
Total 3.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2007 January - June 25.00 |
2007 July - December 0.00 |
2008 January - June 0.00 |
2008 July - December 0.00 |
Total 25.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 80% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 79% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication