March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, prematurity, and infant mortality.
Lobbying Interests:
Improvement of birth defects surveillance programs; the support of smoking/alcohol substance abuse cessation for women of childbearing age and pregnant women; the support of legislation that improves policy issues around access to healthcare coverage for women of childbearing age, pregnant women, infants, and children; the support of legislation to improve newborn screening; issues affecting tax exempt organizations.
CEO Name:
Babette Honore
State Director Program Services & Public Affairs
The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, prematurity, and infant mortality.
Lobbying Interests:
Improvement of birth defects surveillance programs; the support of smoking/alcohol substance abuse cessation for women of childbearing age and pregnant women; the support of legislation that improves policy issues around access to healthcare coverage for women of childbearing age, pregnant women, infants, and children; the support of legislation to improve newborn screening; issues affecting tax exempt organizations.
CEO Name:
Babette Honore
State Director Program Services & Public Affairs
Contact
MK
Maureen Kartheiser
5225 N. Ironwood Rd Suite 200
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 203-3118
(414) 778-3503
mkartheiser@marchofdimes.com
www.marchofdimes.com
5225 N. Ironwood Rd Suite 200
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 203-3118
(414) 778-3503
mkartheiser@marchofdimes.com
www.marchofdimes.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Fonfara | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 2/22/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Maureen Kartheiser | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 2/22/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Board for People with Developmental Disabilities
Board for People with Developmental Disabilities
Notification Date
7/25/2011
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.
7/25/2011
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
Children and Families: Children and Families
Children and Families: Children and Families
Notification Date
7/25/2011
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.
7/25/2011
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
Children and Families: Departmentwide
Children and Families: Departmentwide
Notification Date
7/25/2011
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.
7/25/2011
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
Children and Families: Economic Support and Child Care
Children and Families: Economic Support and Child Care
Notification Date
7/25/2011
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.
7/25/2011
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 Services: Departmentwide
Health Services: Departmentwide
Notification Date
7/25/2011
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.
7/25/2011
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 Services: Institutions
Health Services: Institutions
Notification Date
7/25/2011
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.
7/25/2011
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 Services: Medical Assistance and Related Programs
Health Services: Medical Assistance and Related Programs
Notification Date
7/25/2011
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.
7/25/2011
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 Services: SSI and Public Health
Health Services: SSI and Public Health
Notification Date
7/25/2011
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.
7/25/2011
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
Legislature
Legislature
Notification Date
7/25/2011
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.
7/25/2011
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
Lieutenant Governor
Lieutenant Governor
Notification Date
7/25/2011
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.
7/25/2011
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
Medical College of Wisconsin
Medical College of Wisconsin
Notification Date
7/25/2011
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.
7/25/2011
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
Affordability Care Act - Medicaid and Essential Health Benefits for women, infants, and children. Testimony attached.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Affordability Care Act - Medicaid and Essential Health Benefits for women, infants, and children. Testimony attached.
Affordability Care Act - Medicaid and Essential Health Benefits for women, infants, and children. Testimony attached.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
9/27/2012
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
9/27/2012
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.
Affordability Care Act - Medicaid and Essential Health Benefits for women, infants, and children. Testimony attached.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Affordability Care Act - Medicaid and Essential Health Benefits for women, infants, and children. Testimony attached.
Affordability Care Act - Medicaid and Essential Health Benefits for women, infants, and children. Testimony attached.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
9/26/2012
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
9/26/2012
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Use of pulse oximetry screening to detect Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) in all newborns.
Use of pulse oximetry screening to detect Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) in all newborns.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
3/2/2012
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
3/2/2012
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.
Ask legislators to "do no harm" when it comes to providing healthcare services to pregnant women and children.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Ask legislators to "do no harm" when it comes to providing healthcare services to pregnant women and children.
Ask legislators to "do no harm" when it comes to providing healthcare services to pregnant women and children.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/1/2012
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
2/1/2012
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.
Seeking legislators' support of a proposed change in the Birth Defects Registry and Surveillance System which will allow the DHS to gather accurate and timely birth defect data; changing statute to an opt-out program.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seeking legislators' support of a proposed change in the Birth Defects Registry and Surveillance System which will allow the DHS to gather accurate and timely birth defect data; changing statute to an opt-out program.
Seeking legislators' support of a proposed change in the Birth Defects Registry and Surveillance System which will allow the DHS to gather accurate and timely birth defect data; changing statute to an opt-out program.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/1/2012
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
2/1/2012
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
Development and drafting of issues relating to the 2009-11 executive budget bill.
Development and drafting of issues relating to the 2009-11 executive budget bill.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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
1/1/2011
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
The Birth Defects Prevention and Surveillance System
The Birth Defects Prevention and Surveillance System
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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
1/1/2011
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
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2011 January - June $8,127.00 |
2011 July - December $10,490.50 |
2012 January - June $5,870.35 |
2012 July - December $5,000.00 |
Total $29,487.85 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2011 January - June 16.00 |
2011 July - December 14.00 |
2012 January - June 8.00 |
2012 July - December 1.50 |
Total 39.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2011 January - June 53.30 |
2011 July - December 1.00 |
2012 January - June 6.00 |
2012 July - December 9.00 |
Total 69.30 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 5% |
2011 July - December 5% |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 4% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 15% |
2011 July - December 15% |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 11% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 20% |
2011 July - December 20% |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 16% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 60% |
2011 July - December 60% |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 47% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June 100% |
2012 July - December |
Total 13% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.