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| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |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| Ramie Zelenkova | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2009 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| William Broydrick | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2009 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 109
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
4/28/2009
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.
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 Date4/28/2009
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 284
Relating to: special identification cards issued by the Department of Transportation providing parking privileges for persons with physical disabilities and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
7/16/2009
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.
Relating to: special identification cards issued by the Department of Transportation providing parking privileges for persons with physical disabilities and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/16/2009
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 81
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
4/28/2009
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.
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 Date4/28/2009
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 652
Relating to: special identification cards issued by the Department of Transportation providing parking privileges for persons with physical disabilities and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
4/1/2010
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.
Relating to: special identification cards issued by the Department of Transportation providing parking privileges for persons with physical disabilities and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/1/2010
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
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
1/15/2009
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.
1/15/2009
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.
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
1/15/2009
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.
1/15/2009
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.
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
1/15/2009
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.
1/15/2009
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Health
Health and Family Services: Health
Notification Date
1/15/2009
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.
1/15/2009
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Notification Date
1/15/2009
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.
1/15/2009
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
Notification Date
1/15/2009
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.
1/15/2009
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Employment, Training and Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
Workforce Development: Employment, Training and Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
Notification Date
1/15/2009
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.
1/15/2009
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
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 0760 relating to gas pump accessibility for disabled drivers.
LRB 0760 relating to gas pump accessibility for disabled drivers.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
4/29/2009
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
4/29/2009
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Assistive technology.
Assistive technology.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/15/2009
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/15/2009
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Continued expansion of Family Care in Milwaukee County.
Continued expansion of Family Care in Milwaukee County.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/15/2009
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/15/2009
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Disabled parking identification cards.
Disabled parking identification cards.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/15/2009
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/15/2009
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding for Independent Living Centers.
Funding for Independent Living Centers.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/15/2009
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/15/2009
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Mental health parity.
Mental health parity.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/15/2009
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/15/2009
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.
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
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2009 January - June $9,253.78 |
2009 July - December $9,095.55 |
2010 January - June $3,250.00 |
2010 July - December $0.00 |
Total $21,599.33 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2009 January - June 12.25 |
2009 July - December 8.25 |
2010 January - June 6.00 |
2010 July - December 0.00 |
Total 26.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2009 January - June 33.25 |
2009 July - December 14.25 |
2010 January - June 6.50 |
2010 July - December 0.00 |
Total 54.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
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.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 5% |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 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.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 5% |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 2% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 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 |
Total 6% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 15% |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 9% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 50% |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 80% |
2010 July - December |
Total 41% |
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 5% |
2009 July - December 10% |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 6% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 5% |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 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 3% |
| 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 3% |
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