Health First Wisconsin (formerly Smoke Free Wisconsin)
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
To promote a smoke free environment, prevent youth smoking, and ensure availability and accessibility of cessation
Lobbying Interests:
Our organization will work to ensure adequate funding of state tobacco control & the WI Tobacco Control Board, promote other kinds of legislation that will lead to a decrease in tobacco consumption, and will oppose any legislation that will preempt local communities from enacting anti-tobacco policies.
To promote a smoke free environment, prevent youth smoking, and ensure availability and accessibility of cessation
Lobbying Interests:
Our organization will work to ensure adequate funding of state tobacco control & the WI Tobacco Control Board, promote other kinds of legislation that will lead to a decrease in tobacco consumption, and will oppose any legislation that will preempt local communities from enacting anti-tobacco policies.
Contact
MB
Maureen Busalacchi
401 Wisconsin Ave, 1st Flr
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 268-2620
(608) 268-2623
mbusalacchi@smokefreewi.org
http://www.smokefreewi.org
401 Wisconsin Ave, 1st Flr
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 268-2620
(608) 268-2623
mbusalacchi@smokefreewi.org
http://www.smokefreewi.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maureen Busalacchi | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/19/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Steven Elliott | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/19/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Thomas Fonfara | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 4/4/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Melissa Horn | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 10/12/2012 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 63
Relating to: closing hours for certain alcohol beverage retailers.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 97
5/9/2011
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.
Relating to: closing hours for certain alcohol beverage retailers.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 97
Against
Notification Date5/9/2011
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.
Assembly Bill 93
Relating to: prohibiting purchase of tobacco products on behalf of, or to provide to, a minor and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 249
11/14/2011
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.
Relating to: prohibiting purchase of tobacco products on behalf of, or to provide to, a minor and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 249
For
Notification Date11/14/2011
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.
Assembly Bill 420
Relating to: providing alcohol beverages to an underage person who suffers great bodily harm or death from their consumption and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
1/14/2012
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.
Relating to: providing alcohol beverages to an underage person who suffers great bodily harm or death from their consumption and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/14/2012
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.
Assembly Bill 464
Relating to: alcohol beverages violations by underage persons on licensed premises.
Bill Text and History
1/14/2012
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.
1/14/2012
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.
Relating to: alcohol beverages violations by underage persons on licensed premises.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/14/2012
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.
Against
Notification Date1/14/2012
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.
Assembly Bill 469
Relating to: exempting electronic smoking devices from the types of smoking devices that may not be used in certain locations.
Bill Text and History
1/10/2012
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.
Relating to: exempting electronic smoking devices from the types of smoking devices that may not be used in certain locations.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/10/2012
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.
Assembly Bill 480
Relating to: taste samples of intoxicating liquor provided on certain retail licensed premises.
Bill Text and History
1/20/2012
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.
Relating to: taste samples of intoxicating liquor provided on certain retail licensed premises.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/20/2012
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.
Assembly Bill 497
Relating to: providing immunity from liability to a school board or the governing body of a charter school that provides public access to school grounds for certain recreational activities.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 162
2/2/2012
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.
Relating to: providing immunity from liability to a school board or the governing body of a charter school that provides public access to school grounds for certain recreational activities.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 162
For
Notification Date2/2/2012
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.
Assembly Bill 739
Relating to: prohibiting smoking in motor vehicles in which children under the age of 16 are present.
Bill Text and History
3/23/2012
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.
Relating to: prohibiting smoking in motor vehicles in which children under the age of 16 are present.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date3/23/2012
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.
Senate Bill 276
Relating to: municipal quotas for retail intoxicating liquor licenses.
Bill Text and History
2/27/2012
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.
Relating to: municipal quotas for retail intoxicating liquor licenses.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/27/2012
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.
Senate Bill 358
Relating to: alcohol beverages violations by underage persons on licensed premises.
Bill Text and History
1/14/2012
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.
1/14/2012
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.
Relating to: alcohol beverages violations by underage persons on licensed premises.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/14/2012
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.
Against
Notification Date1/14/2012
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.
Senate Bill 382
Relating to: providing immunity from liability to a school board or the governing body of a charter school that provides public access to school grounds for certain recreational activities.
Bill Text and History
2/2/2012
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.
Relating to: providing immunity from liability to a school board or the governing body of a charter school that provides public access to school grounds for certain recreational activities.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/2/2012
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.
Senate Bill 389
Relating to: exempting electronic smoking devices from the types of smoking devices that may not be used in certain locations.
Bill Text and History
1/20/2012
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.
Relating to: exempting electronic smoking devices from the types of smoking devices that may not be used in certain locations.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/20/2012
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue
Revenue
Notification Date
6/23/2011
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.
Comments
allowing minors in movie theaters without an adult.
6/23/2011
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.
Comments
allowing minors in movie theaters without an adult.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding for alcohol abuse prevention
Funding for alcohol abuse prevention
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
7/31/2012
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
7/31/2012
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
Funding for alcohol abuse prevention
Funding for alcohol abuse prevention
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/31/2012
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
7/31/2012
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
OWI legislation
OWI legislation
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
7/31/2012
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
7/31/2012
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
OWI legislation
OWI legislation
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/31/2012
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
7/31/2012
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
reducing of underage alcohol use
reducing of underage alcohol use
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/31/2012
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
7/31/2012
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
Reducing of underage alcohol use
Reducing of underage alcohol use
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
7/31/2012
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
7/31/2012
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
2013-15 Budget matters related to health issues
2013-15 Budget matters related to health issues
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
5/14/2012
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
5/14/2012
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
Roll your own cigarette machines
Roll your own cigarette machines
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
11/15/2011
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
11/15/2011
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
Activity/physical activity for children in day care - IOM recommendations
Activity/physical activity for children in day care - IOM recommendations
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
10/31/2011
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
10/31/2011
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
Smoke-free air law
Smoke-free air law
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
6/24/2011
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
6/24/2011
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
farm to school initiatives
farm to school initiatives
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/31/2011
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
1/31/2011
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
funding for tobacco prevention and control
funding for tobacco prevention and control
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/31/2011
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
1/31/2011
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
Taxation of cigarettes and other tobacco products
Taxation of cigarettes and other tobacco products
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/31/2011
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
1/31/2011
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 $11,744.31 |
2011 July - December $12,522.17 |
2012 January - June $6,314.76 |
2012 July - December $6,841.72 |
Total $37,422.97 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2011 January - June 57.50 |
2011 July - December 8.00 |
2012 January - June 8.75 |
2012 July - December 20.00 |
Total 94.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2011 January - June 43.55 |
2011 July - December 4.50 |
2012 January - June 16.25 |
2012 July - December 9.75 |
Total 74.05 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: prohibiting purchase of tobacco products on behalf of, or to provide to, a minor and providing penalties.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December 20% |
2012 January - June 4% |
2012 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: closing hours for certain alcohol beverage retailers.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December 30% |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: taste samples of intoxicating liquor provided on certain retail licensed premises.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June 4% |
2012 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: municipal quotas for retail intoxicating liquor licenses.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June 11% |
2012 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: providing alcohol beverages to an underage person who suffers great bodily harm or death from their consumption and providing a penalty.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June 14% |
2012 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: alcohol beverages violations by underage persons on licensed premises.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June 28% |
2012 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: exempting electronic smoking devices from the types of smoking devices that may not be used in certain locations.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June 39% |
2012 July - December |
Total 6% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
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 2% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 1% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 6% |
2011 July - December 10% |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 4% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 42% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December 10% |
Total 27% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 50% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December 51% |
Total 39% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December 20% |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December 11% |
Total 3% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December 28% |
Total 5% |
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.