Hospice Organization and Palliative Experts of Wisconsin (HOPE)
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
HOPE is the statewide organization of all hospices and palliative care organizations and is concerned with end-of-life care and related issues. The Alliance of State Pain Initiatives (ASPI) is now a division of HOPE.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation covering healthcare. Administrative rules concerning hospice and insurance coverage for hospice care. Legislation concerned with access/regulation and/or monitoring of scheduled narcotics used for pain management.
Title:
Executive Director & CEO
HOPE is the statewide organization of all hospices and palliative care organizations and is concerned with end-of-life care and related issues. The Alliance of State Pain Initiatives (ASPI) is now a division of HOPE.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation covering healthcare. Administrative rules concerning hospice and insurance coverage for hospice care. Legislation concerned with access/regulation and/or monitoring of scheduled narcotics used for pain management.
Title:
Executive Director & CEO
Contact
MR
Melanie Ramey
3240 University Ave. Suite 2
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 233-7166
(608) 233-7169
melr217@aol.com
http://www.wisconsinhospice.org
3240 University Ave. Suite 2
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 233-7166
(608) 233-7169
melr217@aol.com
http://www.wisconsinhospice.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melanie Ramey | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
January 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 11
Relating to: state finances, collective bargaining for public employees, compensation and fringe benefits of public employees, the state civil service system, the Medical Assistance program, sale of certain facilities, granting bonding authority, and makin...
Bill Text and History
3/2/2011
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
Oppose DHS having authority to propose changes to MA without any public input. JF is not required to hold a hearing and health committee is not involved.
www.hopeofwisconsin.org
Relating to: state finances, collective bargaining for public employees, compensation and fringe benefits of public employees, the state civil service system, the Medical Assistance program, sale of certain facilities, granting bonding authority, and makin...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/2/2011
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
Oppose DHS having authority to propose changes to MA without any public input. JF is not required to hold a hearing and health committee is not involved.
www.hopeofwisconsin.org
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Conscience Bill as relates to end-of-life care.
Conscience Bill as relates to end-of-life care.
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
Consideration of changing DNR designation to AND (allow natural death).
Consideration of changing DNR designation to AND (allow natural death).
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
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
Issues concerned with the role of coroners.
Issues concerned with the role of coroners.
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
Issues relating to coroners
Issues relating to coroners
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
Matters relating to coroners
Matters relating to coroners
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
Proposed changes in federal law and the effects on Wisconsin's advance directives.
Proposed changes in federal law and the effects on Wisconsin's advance directives.
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
Taxpayer Protection Act
Taxpayer Protection Act
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
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 $0.00 |
2011 July - December $0.00 |
2012 January - June $0.00 |
2012 July - December $0.00 |
Total $0.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2011 January - June 0.00 |
2011 July - December 0.00 |
2012 January - June 0.00 |
2012 July - December 0.00 |
Total 0.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2011 January - June 0.00 |
2011 July - December 0.00 |
2012 January - June 0.00 |
2012 July - December 0.00 |
Total 0.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
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
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.