National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Wisconsin Chapter

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
To end the devastating affects of multiple sclerosis - disability issues.

Lobbying Interests:
State funds to conduct medical research for the study of chronic diseases in Wisconsin; expansion of family care throughout Wisconsin; permanent funding for MS education and diagnosis within Wisconsin, well woman programs, additional tobacco tax to offset medicaid deficit.

Title:
Advocacy Manager

Contact
KK
Kim Kinner
1120 James Drive, Suite A
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-4421
(262) 369-4410
www.wisms.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Budget Bill Subjects

Board on Aging and Long-Term Care
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Board on Aging and Long-Term Care

Notification Date
2/21/2007
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
Implementation of Family Care

Health and Family Services: Family Care and Other Community-Based Long-Term Care Programs
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Family Care and Other Community-Based Long-Term Care Programs

Notification Date
6/21/2007
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 National MS Society, WI Chapter is in favor of the proposed 5% increase in Medical Assistance reimbursement rates for personal care, CIP (Community Integration Program) COP (Community Options Program) and Community Aids.

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

Notification Date
2/8/2007
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.

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

Notification Date
2/8/2007
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

Tier 4/Specialty Drug classifications
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tier 4/Specialty Drug classifications

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
6/18/2008
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.

Maintaining Medical Assistance eligibility, after marriage, if disability and income of recipient remains consistent. Medical Assistance eligibility would exclude the assets of a new spouse.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Maintaining Medical Assistance eligibility, after marriage, if disability and income of recipient remains consistent. Medical Assistance eligibility would exclude the assets of a new spouse.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/24/2007
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.

tax credit for long-term care of disabled spouse, elderly parent or adult offspring.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
tax credit for long-term care of disabled spouse, elderly parent or adult offspring.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/24/2007
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.

WisconsinCare
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WisconsinCare

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/14/2007
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.

Support for Stem Cell Research.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support for Stem Cell Research.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/8/2007
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.

tabacco tax to offset Medicaid Deficit
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
tabacco tax to offset Medicaid Deficit

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Eliminating the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis in Wisconsin, through awareness and state public policy.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Eliminating the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis in Wisconsin, through awareness and state public policy.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

State funding for medical research for the study of chronic diseases in Wisconsin
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State funding for medical research for the study of chronic diseases in Wisconsin

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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

  2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2007
January - June
$11,619.62
2007
July - December
$1,569.80
2008
January - June
$21,058.68
2008
July - December
$2,008.52
Total $36,256.62
Total Hours Communicating 2007
January - June
8.50
2007
July - December
0.75
2008
January - June
14.00
2008
July - December
3.30
Total 26.55
Total Hours Other 2007
January - June
30.30
2007
July - December
2.00
2008
January - June
72.75
2008
July - December
4.00
Total 109.05

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

No legislative bills/resolutions found.

Budget Bill Subjects

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
35%
2008
January - June
30%
2008
July - December
10%
Total 21%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
5%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
30%
2007
July - December
15%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 9%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
30%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
15%
2008
July - December
15%
Total 19%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
35%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 10%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
25%
2008
January - June
25%
2008
July - December
15%
Total 17%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
25%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
30%
2008
July - December
60%
Total 22%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures