Wisconsin EMS Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Emergency medical services.

Lobbying Interests:
Any and all rules and legislation relating to emergency medical services including regulations, skill, compensation, education, ambulances, volunteers and others.

CEO Name:
Donald Hunjadi

Contact
JK
Justin Klis
26422 Oakridge Drive
Wind Lake, WI 53185
(800) 793-6820
WEMSA@wisconsinems.com
www.WisconsinEMS.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Forbes McIntosh Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/6/2009 Withdrawn On N/A
Donald Hunjadi Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/6/2009 Withdrawn On 1/31/2010

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 313
Assembly Bill 313
Relating to: licensure fee for an emergency medical technician.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
7/11/2009
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
EMS would like to see the bill expanded so that DHS may not charge a fee for issuing a license to all categories of Volunteer EMTs (Intermediate, Paramedic, etc.)
Assembly Bill 324
Assembly Bill 324
Relating to: impersonating certain officials and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/30/2009
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 394
Assembly Bill 394
Relating to: the color and design of special distinguishing registration plates for fire fighters and emergency medical technicians.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/23/2009
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 464
Assembly Bill 464
Relating to: a requirement that an employer permit an employee who is a volunteer fire fighter, emergency medical technician, first responder, or ambulance driver for a volunteer fire department or fire company, a public agency, or a nonprofit corporation ...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/6/2009
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 644
Assembly Bill 644
Relating to: establishing a presumption for employment-connected communicable diseases for fire fighters, emergency medical service providers, law enforcement officers, and certain correctional employees.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/9/2010
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 724
Assembly Bill 724
Relating to: creating an ambulance operator safety program in the Department of Transportation, rules of the road applicable to the operation of ambulances, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/15/2010
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 725
Assembly Bill 725
Relating to: providing instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, cardiocerebral resuscitation, and the use of an automated external defibrillator to high school pupils.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 273

For
Notification Date
4/21/2010
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 127
Senate Bill 127
Relating to: notification to the state and certain public agencies regarding a medical malpractice claim and limits on liability.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 278

Against
Notification Date
8/19/2009
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 308
Senate Bill 308
Relating to: a requirement that an employer permit an employee who is a volunteer fire fighter, emergency medical technician, first responder, or ambulance driver for a volunteer fire department or fire company, a public agency, or a nonprofit corporation ...

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 140

For
Notification Date
9/25/2009
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 429
Senate Bill 429
Relating to: establishing a presumption for employment-connected communicable diseases for fire fighters, emergency medical service providers, law enforcement officers, and certain correctional employees.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 284

For
Notification Date
12/16/2009
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 518
Senate Bill 518
Relating to: creating an ambulance operator safety program in the Department of Transportation, rules of the road applicable to the operation of ambulances, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/15/2010
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 686
Senate Bill 686
Relating to: providing instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, cardiocerebral resuscitation, and the use of an automated external defibrillator to high school pupils.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/21/2010
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

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

Notification Date
2/6/2009
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

Budget: Funding of volunteer and paid EMS services and training.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Budget: Funding of volunteer and paid EMS services and training.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/6/2009
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.

EMS Advisory Board Appointments
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
EMS Advisory Board Appointments

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/6/2009
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.

Meetings regarding potential changes to HFS 110 regarding refresher time periods
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Meetings regarding potential changes to HFS 110 regarding refresher time periods

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/6/2009
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.

Meetings regarding potential various changes to HFS 110, 111, 112
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Meetings regarding potential various changes to HFS 110, 111, 112

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/6/2009
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.

Protecting volunteer firefighter and EMT employment rights.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Protecting volunteer firefighter and EMT employment rights.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/6/2009
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.

Funding and Staffing of Essential Positions in DHFS Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Section.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding and Staffing of Essential Positions in DHFS Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Section.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2009
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

  2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2009
January - June
$4,142.75
2009
July - December
$6,885.00
2010
January - June
$3,075.00
2010
July - December
$816.41
Total $14,919.16
Total Hours Communicating 2009
January - June
14.25
2009
July - December
41.50
2010
January - June
18.00
2010
July - December
0.75
Total 74.50
Total Hours Other 2009
January - June
31.75
2009
July - December
29.50
2010
January - June
9.00
2010
July - December
3.25
Total 73.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: notification to the state and certain public agencies regarding a medical malpractice claim and limits on liability.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
10%
2010
January - June
10%
2010
July - December
Total 7%
Relating to: licensure fee for an emergency medical technician.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
10%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 5%
Relating to: impersonating certain officials and providing a penalty.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
10%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 5%
Relating to: the color and design of special distinguishing registration plates for fire fighters and emergency medical technicians.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
10%
2010
January - June
10%
2010
July - December
Total 7%
Relating to: establishing a presumption for employment-connected communicable diseases for fire fighters, emergency medical service providers, law enforcement officers, and certain correctional employees.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
10%
2010
January - June
10%
2010
July - December
Total 7%
Relating to: a requirement that an employer permit an employee who is a volunteer fire fighter, emergency medical technician, first responder, or ambulance driver for a volunteer fire department or fire company, a public agency, or a nonprofit corporation to be late for or absent from work if the lateness or absence is due to the employee responding to an emergency that begins before the employee is required to report to work.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
20%
2010
January - June
15%
2010
July - December
Total 12%
Relating to: a requirement that an employer permit an employee who is a volunteer fire fighter, emergency medical technician, first responder, or ambulance driver for a volunteer fire department or fire company, a public agency, or a nonprofit corporation to be late for or absent from work if the lateness or absence is due to the employee responding to an emergency that begins before the employee is required to report to work.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
20%
2010
January - June
15%
2010
July - December
Total 12%
Relating to: establishing a presumption for employment-connected communicable diseases for fire fighters, emergency medical service providers, law enforcement officers, and certain correctional employees.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
10%
2010
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: creating an ambulance operator safety program in the Department of Transportation, rules of the road applicable to the operation of ambulances, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
10%
2010
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: creating an ambulance operator safety program in the Department of Transportation, rules of the road applicable to the operation of ambulances, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
10%
2010
July - December
Total 2%

Budget Bill Subjects

2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
50%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 16%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
10%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
50%
Total 4%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
10%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
50%
Total 4%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
10%
2009
July - December
10%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 8%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
20%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 6%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
10%
2010
July - December
Total 2%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures