Friends Of Recovery Inc.
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Friends of Recovery will be involved in all matters relating to the problems of alcoholism in our state and providing solutions as required in meeting our mission.
Lobbying Interests:
All areas of State Government that pertain to addiction and recovery.
Title:
Legislative Representative
Friends of Recovery will be involved in all matters relating to the problems of alcoholism in our state and providing solutions as required in meeting our mission.
Lobbying Interests:
All areas of State Government that pertain to addiction and recovery.
Title:
Legislative Representative
Contact
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Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
January 2017 Special Session Assembly Bill 1
Relating to: emergency administration of opioid antagonist to pupils and other persons.
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 29
2/26/2017
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 administration of opioid antagonist to pupils and other persons.
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 29
For
Notification Date2/26/2017
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.
January 2017 Special Session Assembly Bill 2
Relating to: treatment and diversion programs and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 32
2/26/2017
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: treatment and diversion programs and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 32
For
Notification Date2/26/2017
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.
January 2017 Special Session Assembly Bill 3
Relating to: immunity from revocation of probation, parole, or extended supervision for certain controlled substance offenses.
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 33
2/26/2017
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: immunity from revocation of probation, parole, or extended supervision for certain controlled substance offenses.
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 33
For
Notification Date2/26/2017
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.
January 2017 Special Session Assembly Bill 6
Relating to: authorizing the director of the Office of Educational Opportunity in the University of Wisconsin System to contract for the operation of a recovery charter school, insurance coverage of mental health treatment provided by a recovery charter sc...
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 30
2/26/2017
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: authorizing the director of the Office of Educational Opportunity in the University of Wisconsin System to contract for the operation of a recovery charter school, insurance coverage of mental health treatment provided by a recovery charter sc...
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 30
For
Notification Date2/26/2017
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.
January 2017 Special Session Assembly Bill 10
Relating to: position authorization for criminal investigation agents at the Department of Justice. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 35
2/26/2017
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: position authorization for criminal investigation agents at the Department of Justice. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 35
For
Notification Date2/26/2017
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.
January 2017 Special Session Assembly Bill 11
Relating to: mental health training program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 31
2/26/2017
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: mental health training program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 31
For
Notification Date2/26/2017
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.
January 2017 Special Session Senate Bill 2
Relating to: treatment and diversion programs and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/23/2017
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: treatment and diversion programs and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/23/2017
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.
January 2017 Special Session Senate Bill 8
Relating to: creating additional opioid treatment programs and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/23/2017
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: creating additional opioid treatment programs and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/23/2017
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 138
Relating to: the safe-ride grant program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 125
4/9/2017
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: the safe-ride grant program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 125
For
Notification Date4/9/2017
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 287
Relating to: sober living residences and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/6/2017
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
The recovery community throughout Wisconsin is strongly in support of this proposal.
Relating to: sober living residences and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/6/2017
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
The recovery community throughout Wisconsin is strongly in support of this proposal.
Assembly Bill 337
Relating to: eliminating the administrative code chapter for the Department of Health Services relating to loans to group homes for recovering substance abusers.
Bill Text and History
5/30/2017
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 strongly oppose this DHS request to repeal at the public hearing and share our multiple reasons. The rule has been on the books for good reason for many years.
Relating to: eliminating the administrative code chapter for the Department of Health Services relating to loans to group homes for recovering substance abusers.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/30/2017
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 strongly oppose this DHS request to repeal at the public hearing and share our multiple reasons. The rule has been on the books for good reason for many years.
Assembly Bill 906
Relating to: creating a law enforcement agency drug trafficking response grant program; positions to assist in prosecuting drug-related offenses; evidence-based programs for substance abuse prevention services for at-risk youth; victim impact panels; fundi...
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 261
2/2/2018
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: creating a law enforcement agency drug trafficking response grant program; positions to assist in prosecuting drug-related offenses; evidence-based programs for substance abuse prevention services for at-risk youth; victim impact panels; fundi...
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 261
For
Notification Date2/2/2018
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 907
Relating to: continuing education in prescribing controlled substances for certain health care practitioners; maintenance and detoxification treatment provided by physician assistants and advanced practice nurse prescribers; requiring school boards to prov...
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 262
2/2/2018
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: continuing education in prescribing controlled substances for certain health care practitioners; maintenance and detoxification treatment provided by physician assistants and advanced practice nurse prescribers; requiring school boards to prov...
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 262
For
Notification Date2/2/2018
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
Children and Families: Departmentwide
Children and Families: Departmentwide
Notification Date
6/6/2017
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.
6/6/2017
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
Health Services: Mental Health, Public Health, and Other Programs
Health Services: Mental Health, Public Health, and Other Programs
Notification Date
6/6/2017
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.
6/6/2017
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
There is an emerging Special Legislative Session of specific bills on drug abuse. The Friends of Recovery will be an active participant in the discussions related to sober housing, recovery, reentry and the criminal justice laws related to drug abuse
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
There is an emerging Special Legislative Session of specific bills on drug abuse. The Friends of Recovery will be an active participant in the discussions related to sober housing, recovery, reentry and the criminal justice laws related to drug abuse
There is an emerging Special Legislative Session of specific bills on drug abuse. The Friends of Recovery will be an active participant in the discussions related to sober housing, recovery, reentry and the criminal justice laws related to drug abuse
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/23/2017
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
1/23/2017
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.
Work with al state entities which may administer programs related to addiction and recovery programs.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Work with al state entities which may administer programs related to addiction and recovery programs.
Work with al state entities which may administer programs related to addiction and recovery programs.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/18/2017
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
1/18/2017
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.
Provide leadership to all entities of state government relating to sober housing and it's role in recovery from addiction. Reduce recidivism and enhance state funding for successful programs.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Provide leadership to all entities of state government relating to sober housing and it's role in recovery from addiction. Reduce recidivism and enhance state funding for successful programs.
Provide leadership to all entities of state government relating to sober housing and it's role in recovery from addiction. Reduce recidivism and enhance state funding for successful programs.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/18/2017
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
1/18/2017
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
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2017 January - June $1,200.00 |
2017 July - December $1,180.00 |
2018 January - June $1,000.00 |
2018 July - December $1,000.00 |
Total $4,380.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2017 January - June 22.00 |
2017 July - December 15.00 |
2018 January - June 11.00 |
2018 July - December 9.00 |
Total 57.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2017 January - June 33.00 |
2017 July - December 27.00 |
2018 January - June 14.00 |
2018 July - December 15.00 |
Total 89.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: emergency administration of opioid antagonist to pupils and other persons.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 5% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: treatment and diversion programs and making appropriations. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 5% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: immunity from revocation of probation, parole, or extended supervision for certain controlled substance offenses.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 5% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: authorizing the director of the Office of Educational Opportunity in the University of Wisconsin System to contract for the operation of a recovery charter school, insurance coverage of mental health treatment provided by a recovery charter school, and making appropriations. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 5% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: position authorization for criminal investigation agents at the Department of Justice. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 5% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: mental health training program and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 5% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: treatment and diversion programs and making appropriations. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 5% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: creating additional opioid treatment programs and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 5% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: the safe-ride grant program. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 5% |
2017 July - December 5% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: eliminating the administrative code chapter for the Department of Health Services relating to loans to group homes for recovering substance abusers.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 10% |
2017 July - December 10% |
2018 January - June 20% |
2018 July - December 10% |
Total 12% |
Relating to: sober living residences and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 35% |
2017 July - December 60% |
2018 January - June 35% |
2018 July - December 30% |
Total 41% |
Relating to: creating a law enforcement agency drug trafficking response grant program; positions to assist in prosecuting drug-related offenses; evidence-based programs for substance abuse prevention services for at-risk youth; victim impact panels; funding for family treatment courts; grants for county jails to provide nonnarcotic treatment before offender reentry; and making appropriations. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 20% |
2018 July - December 10% |
Total 5% |
Relating to: continuing education in prescribing controlled substances for certain health care practitioners; maintenance and detoxification treatment provided by physician assistants and advanced practice nurse prescribers; requiring school boards to provide instruction about drug abuse awareness and prevention; graduate training of psychiatric nurses; training materials for social services workers handling substance abuse-related cases; substance abuse counseling and modifying and creating administrative rules related to substance abuse counseling; granting rule-making authority; and making appropriations. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 20% |
2018 July - December 5% |
Total 4% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 5% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December 5% |
Total 3% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 5% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 5% |
2018 July - December 20% |
Total 6% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Work with al state entities which may administer programs related to addiction and recovery programs.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 5% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December 5% |
Total 2% |
Provide leadership to all entities of state government relating to sober housing and it's role in recovery from addiction. Reduce recidivism and enhance state funding for successful programs.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 5% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December 5% |
Total 2% |
There is an emerging Special Legislative Session of specific bills on drug abuse. The Friends of Recovery will be an active participant in the discussions related to sober housing, recovery, reentry and the criminal justice laws related to drug abuse
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 15% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December 10% |
Total 6% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.