Specialized Medical Vehicle Association of Wisconsin
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
The Specialized Medical Vehicle Association of Wisconsin is a professional trade organization comprised of individuals, organizations and businesses who are primarily employed to deliver non-emergency medical transportation services. Since 2001 the Association has devoted itself to maintaining and improving the client's access to efficient and reliable transportation services for eligible patients requiring medical attention. The state funding and management issues relating to this section of medicaid service is of critical concern to the Association and to insuring the patient/client eventually receive the care they are prescribed.
Lobbying Interests:
The SMVAW will actively advocate for it's membership at all levels of state government.
CEO Name:
Jim Brown
Legislative Director
The Specialized Medical Vehicle Association of Wisconsin is a professional trade organization comprised of individuals, organizations and businesses who are primarily employed to deliver non-emergency medical transportation services. Since 2001 the Association has devoted itself to maintaining and improving the client's access to efficient and reliable transportation services for eligible patients requiring medical attention. The state funding and management issues relating to this section of medicaid service is of critical concern to the Association and to insuring the patient/client eventually receive the care they are prescribed.
Lobbying Interests:
The SMVAW will actively advocate for it's membership at all levels of state government.
CEO Name:
Jim Brown
Legislative Director
Contact
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Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 175
Relating to: grants to independent living centers and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/15/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
We support the important work provided by independent living centers. Our organization provides non emergency medical rides to many residents throughout the state. We support these organizations and value their role in our state.
Relating to: grants to independent living centers and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/15/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
We support the important work provided by independent living centers. Our organization provides non emergency medical rides to many residents throughout the state. We support these organizations and value their role in our state.
Assembly Bill 487
Relating to: delivery network couriers and transportation network drivers, Department of Financial Institutions' approval to offer portable benefit accounts, providing for insurance coverage, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
8/25/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
We will follow this legislation very closely and discuss at our upcoming Annual Meeting.
Relating to: delivery network couriers and transportation network drivers, Department of Financial Institutions' approval to offer portable benefit accounts, providing for insurance coverage, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date8/25/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
We will follow this legislation very closely and discuss at our upcoming Annual Meeting.
Assembly Bill 655
Relating to: entry-level training requirements for applicants for commercial driver licenses and certain endorsements. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/14/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: entry-level training requirements for applicants for commercial driver licenses and certain endorsements. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/14/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 763
Relating to: Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/8/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/8/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Joint Resolution 3
Relating to: terminating the COVID-19 public health emergency, including all emergency orders and actions taken pursuant to declaration of the public health emergency.
Bill Text and History
1/27/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: terminating the COVID-19 public health emergency, including all emergency orders and actions taken pursuant to declaration of the public health emergency.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/27/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medicaid Services
Health Services: Medicaid Services
Notification Date
3/14/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
3/14/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Insurance: Supervision of the Insurance Industry
Insurance: Supervision of the Insurance Industry
Notification Date
3/14/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
3/14/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance
Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance
Notification Date
3/14/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
3/14/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Motor Vehicle Safety and Enforcement
Transportation: Motor Vehicle Safety and Enforcement
Notification Date
3/14/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
3/14/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increasing Medicaid reimbursement rates for SMVAW transportation services.
Increasing Medicaid reimbursement rates for SMVAW transportation services.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/26/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/26/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
COVID-19 transportation related policies or rules. Interact with WDOT and DHS on procedures and efforts to stop the virus.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
COVID-19 transportation related policies or rules. Interact with WDOT and DHS on procedures and efforts to stop the virus.
COVID-19 transportation related policies or rules. Interact with WDOT and DHS on procedures and efforts to stop the virus.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/26/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/26/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Research, development and or drafting of a proposal on Non Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) for the upcoming Wisconsin State Budget.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Research, development and or drafting of a proposal on Non Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) for the upcoming Wisconsin State Budget.
Research, development and or drafting of a proposal on Non Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) for the upcoming Wisconsin State Budget.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/23/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/23/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Review and comment on the Legislative Audit Bureau report issued 5-12-15 on Non Emergency Medical Transportation.
Concerns over administration and operation of the existing program.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Review and comment on the Legislative Audit Bureau report issued 5-12-15 on Non Emergency Medical Transportation. Concerns over administration and operation of the existing program.
Review and comment on the Legislative Audit Bureau report issued 5-12-15 on Non Emergency Medical Transportation. Concerns over administration and operation of the existing program.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/7/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/7/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
The SMVAW will review and possibly comment on the RFP the DHS has made public regarding a new contract for the Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Program.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The SMVAW will review and possibly comment on the RFP the DHS has made public regarding a new contract for the Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Program.
The SMVAW will review and possibly comment on the RFP the DHS has made public regarding a new contract for the Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Program.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/7/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/7/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2021 January - June $2,000.00 |
2021 July - December $725.00 |
2022 January - June $500.00 |
2022 July - December $2,235.00 |
Total $5,460.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2021 January - June 17.00 |
2021 July - December 12.00 |
2022 January - June 9.00 |
2022 July - December 5.00 |
Total 43.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2021 January - June 24.00 |
2021 July - December 18.00 |
2022 January - June 14.00 |
2022 July - December 12.00 |
Total 68.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: terminating the COVID-19 public health emergency, including all emergency orders and actions taken pursuant to declaration of the public health emergency.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 20% |
2021 July - December 10% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 10% |
Relating to: grants to independent living centers and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 5% |
2022 January - June 2% |
2022 July - December 5% |
Total 3% |
Relating to: entry-level training requirements for applicants for commercial driver licenses and certain endorsements. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 5% |
2022 January - June 3% |
2022 July - December 5% |
Total 4% |
Relating to: delivery network couriers and transportation network drivers, Department of Financial Institutions' approval to offer portable benefit accounts, providing for insurance coverage, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 10% |
2022 January - June 30% |
2022 July - December 5% |
Total 10% |
Relating to: Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 2% |
2022 July - December 5% |
Total < 1% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 5% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 3% |
2022 July - December 5% |
Total 4% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 5% |
2021 July - December 10% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December 5% |
Total 5% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 10% |
2021 July - December 10% |
2022 January - June 20% |
2022 July - December 10% |
Total 13% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 10% |
2021 July - December 10% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December 5% |
Total 7% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
The SMVAW will review and possibly comment on the RFP the DHS has made public regarding a new contract for the Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Program.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 5% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 10% |
2022 July - December 5% |
Total 5% |
COVID-19 transportation related policies or rules. Interact with WDOT and DHS on procedures and efforts to stop the virus.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 10% |
2021 July - December 20% |
2022 January - June 5% |
2022 July - December |
Total 10% |
Research, development and or drafting of a proposal on Non Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) for the upcoming Wisconsin State Budget.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 15% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December 10% |
Total 7% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 20% |
2021 July - December 20% |
2022 January - June 10% |
2022 July - December 20% |
Total 18% |
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