American Lung Association of Wisconsin Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Conquest of lung disease and promotion of lung health through education, research & advocacy.

Lobbying Interests:
The American Lung Assn of Wisconsin supports legislative initiatives to enhance awareness and compliance with federal, state and local tobacco control policies, clean air standards and public health measures. Specific activities include raising the state cigarette tax, creation of the Thomas Melvin campaign to fund anti-tobacco awareness activities, allowing school children with asthma to carry their inhaled medications in school, revising the tuberculosis standards, and appropriation of tobacco settlement funds for use reduction programs

CEO Name:
Margaret MacLeod Brahm
Director of Public Policy and Communications

Contact
DW
Dona Wininsky
13100 W Lisbon Rd, Ste 700
Brookfield, WI 53005-2508
(262) 703-4841
(262) 781-5180
dwininsky@lungwisconsin.org
www.lungusa.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 15
Assembly Bill 15
relating to: ethanol requirements in automotive gasoline, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
10/10/2005
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 310
Assembly Bill 310
relating to: prohibiting smoking in the vicinity of the state capitol building.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/16/2005
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.
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
5/12/2005
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 653
Assembly Bill 653
relating to: providing a penalty for the possession of a cigarette or tobacco product by a minor.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
12/2/2005
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 720
Assembly Bill 720
relating to: requiring each school district to adopt a policy on the idling of school buses.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/10/2005
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 809
Assembly Bill 809
relating to: creating an income and franchise tax credit for motor vehicles that use gasoline and ethanol mixtures as fuel.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/2/2005
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 1132
Assembly Bill 1132
relating to: the possession and use of inhalers in private schools.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 398

For
Notification Date
4/3/2006
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 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
5/12/2005
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
5/12/2005
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 211
Senate Bill 211
relating to: increasing the tax rates on the sale of cigarettes and chewing tobacco and using revenue from the increased tax rates for tobacco use control grants and the Medical Assistance trust fund.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/25/2005
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 325
Senate Bill 325
relating to: indoor environmental quality in schools and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/10/2005
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 398
Senate Bill 398
relating to: establishing fire safety standards for cigarettes, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/2/2005
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 430
Senate Bill 430
relating to: prohibiting smoking in places of employment, restaurants, taverns, and other indoor areas.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/2/2005
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 459
Senate Bill 459
relating to: administration and funding of programs for utility public benefits; renewable energy requirements for utilities and retail electric cooperatives; energy efficiency requirements for state construction; revising and reviewing the state energy co...

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 141

None
Notification Date
12/2/2005
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 723
Senate Bill 723
the motor vehicle fuel tax imposed on gasoline that contains at least 85 percent ethanol, prohibiting charging an excessive price for gasoline that contains at least 85 percent ethanol, prohibiting discrimination against a retailer of gasoline that contain...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/22/2006
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.
Comments
The ALA/W supports the fuel tax reduction for E85, but doesn't support an increase in the regular fuel tax. Based on net energy content, E85 users are "overtaxed" and switching to E85 will not create a revenue loss for the state.

Budget Bill Subjects

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

Notification Date
3/21/2005
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
Increasing the cigarette tax to fund statewide tobacco control program and health programs

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

Notification Date
3/21/2005
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

Relating to possible tax incentives for alternative fuel vehicles, station infrastructure and fuels.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to possible tax incentives for alternative fuel vehicles, station infrastructure and fuels.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/28/2006
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.

Amend statutes to allow children with asthma attending private and charter schools to carry and self-administer rescue medications as needed
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend statutes to allow children with asthma attending private and charter schools to carry and self-administer rescue medications as needed

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/21/2005
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.

Establish stricter clean indoor air laws for public places and places of employment
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Establish stricter clean indoor air laws for public places and places of employment

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
3/21/2005
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.

Increasing the state cigarette tax by 85 cents and dedicating the revenues to tobacco prevention/cessation programs and other health care programs
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increasing the state cigarette tax by 85 cents and dedicating the revenues to tobacco prevention/cessation programs and other health care programs

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/2/2005
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 possible state legislation to prevent smoking in all workplaces and public places.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to possible state legislation to prevent smoking in all workplaces and public places.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/2/2005
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 production and implementation of a statewide asthma action plan.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The production and implementation of a statewide asthma action plan.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
2/2/2005
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
$5,905.31
2005
July - December
$2,583.24
2006
January - June
$6,784.52
2006
July - December
$3,363.73
Total $18,636.80
Total Hours Communicating 2005
January - June
35.00
2005
July - December
16.75
2006
January - June
26.75
2006
July - December
7.20
Total 85.70
Total Hours Other 2005
January - June
111.75
2005
July - December
86.25
2006
January - June
111.75
2006
July - December
88.05
Total 397.80

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

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.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
21%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 6%
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
22%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
8%
2006
July - December
Total 9%
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
28%
2005
July - December
20%
2006
January - June
25%
2006
July - December
Total 20%
relating to: indoor environmental quality in schools and granting rule-making authority.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
5%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: ethanol requirements in automotive gasoline, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
10%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: requiring each school district to adopt a policy on the idling of school buses.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
10%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: creating an income and franchise tax credit for motor vehicles that use gasoline and ethanol mixtures as fuel.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
15%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: prohibiting smoking in places of employment, restaurants, taverns, and other indoor areas.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
20%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 4%
relating to: the possession and use of inhalers in private schools.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
49%
2006
July - December
Total 14%

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 1%
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 5%

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
9%
2005
July - December
20%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 7%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
9%
Total 2%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
28%
Total 6%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
63%
Total 12%

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
2006
January - June
18%
2006
July - December
Total 5%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures