Bio Forward Inc. (formerly Wisconsin Biotechnology and Medical Device Association Inc)
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Trade association of Wisconsin biotechnology companies.
Lobbying Interests:
All human, plant and animal biotechnology issues such as stem cell research, cloning and drug therapy development.
CEO Name:
Lisa Johnson
Attorney
Trade association of Wisconsin biotechnology companies.
Lobbying Interests:
All human, plant and animal biotechnology issues such as stem cell research, cloning and drug therapy development.
CEO Name:
Lisa Johnson
Attorney
Contact
JL
Jordan Lamb
214 N. Hamilton St., Suite 202
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 252-9358
jkl@dewittross.com
http://www.wisbiomed.org
214 N. Hamilton St., Suite 202
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 252-9358
jkl@dewittross.com
http://www.wisbiomed.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
August 2017 Special Session Assembly Bill 1
Relating to: authorizing the creation of an electronics and information technology manufacturing zone, making changes to the enterprise zone tax credit program, authorizing limited use of the design-build construction process, granting contingent highway b...
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 58
8/2/2017
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 creation of an electronics and information technology manufacturing zone, making changes to the enterprise zone tax credit program, authorizing limited use of the design-build construction process, granting contingent highway b...
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 58
For
Notification Date8/2/2017
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 69
Relating to: access to investigational drugs, devices, and biological products and limitations on liability related to their use.
Bill Text and History
3/7/2017
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
BioForward is neutral on this bill provided participation by manufacturers is voluntary and liability protections are provided.
Relating to: access to investigational drugs, devices, and biological products and limitations on liability related to their use.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date3/7/2017
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
BioForward is neutral on this bill provided participation by manufacturers is voluntary and liability protections are provided.
Assembly Bill 277
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/23/2017
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: eliminating the personal property tax and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/23/2017
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 549
Relating to: use and final disposition of fetal body parts and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
1/12/2018
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: use and final disposition of fetal body parts and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/12/2018
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 640
Relating to: creating the innovation fund and economic development programs funded by that fund, establishing the Innovation Fund Council, authorizing the State of Wisconsin Investment Board to provide certain advice and services to state agencies and othe...
Bill Text and History
11/15/2017
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 the innovation fund and economic development programs funded by that fund, establishing the Innovation Fund Council, authorizing the State of Wisconsin Investment Board to provide certain advice and services to state agencies and othe...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/15/2017
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 679
Relating to: the treatment of biological products for various purposes under the pharmacy practice law.
Bill Text and History
12/11/2017
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 treatment of biological products for various purposes under the pharmacy practice law.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/11/2017
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 758
Relating to: University of Wisconsin research contracts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/2/2018
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: University of Wisconsin research contracts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/2/2018
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.
Senate Bill 84
Relating to: access to investigational drugs, devices, and biological products and limitations on liability related to their use.
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 165
8/14/2017
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
BioForward is neutral on this bill provided participation by manufacturers is voluntary and liability protections are provided.
Relating to: access to investigational drugs, devices, and biological products and limitations on liability related to their use.
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 165
Other
Notification Date8/14/2017
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
BioForward is neutral on this bill provided participation by manufacturers is voluntary and liability protections are provided.
Senate Bill 218
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/23/2017
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: eliminating the personal property tax and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/23/2017
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.
Senate Bill 422
Relating to: sale of and research on fetal body parts, final disposition of fetal body parts, cord blood banks, and providing a criminal penalty.
Bill Text and History
10/5/2017
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: sale of and research on fetal body parts, final disposition of fetal body parts, cord blood banks, and providing a criminal penalty.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date10/5/2017
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.
Senate Bill 423
Relating to: use and final disposition of fetal body parts and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
10/5/2017
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: use and final disposition of fetal body parts and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/5/2017
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.
Senate Bill 525
Relating to: creating the innovation fund and economic development programs funded by that fund, establishing the Innovation Fund Council, authorizing the State of Wisconsin Investment Board to provide certain advice and services to state agencies and othe...
Bill Text and History
11/15/2017
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 the innovation fund and economic development programs funded by that fund, establishing the Innovation Fund Council, authorizing the State of Wisconsin Investment Board to provide certain advice and services to state agencies and othe...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/15/2017
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.
Senate Bill 575
Relating to: the treatment of biological products for various purposes under the pharmacy practice law.
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 149
11/21/2017
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 treatment of biological products for various purposes under the pharmacy practice law.
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 149
For
Notification Date11/21/2017
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.
Senate Bill 671
Relating to: University of Wisconsin research contracts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/8/2018
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: University of Wisconsin research contracts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/8/2018
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
General Provisions
General Provisions
Notification Date
3/13/2017
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.
3/13/2017
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
University of Wisconsin System
University of Wisconsin System
Notification Date
3/13/2017
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.
3/13/2017
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
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2019-21 State Budget Bill
2019-21 State Budget Bill
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
5/10/2018
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
5/10/2018
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Substitution of interchangeable biosimilars
Substitution of interchangeable biosimilars
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
7/20/2017
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
7/20/2017
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.
LRB-1927/1: Sale of and research on fetal body parts, final disposition of fetal body parts, cord blood banks, and providing a criminal penalty
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-1927/1: Sale of and research on fetal body parts, final disposition of fetal body parts, cord blood banks, and providing a criminal penalty
LRB-1927/1: Sale of and research on fetal body parts, final disposition of fetal body parts, cord blood banks, and providing a criminal penalty
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/8/2017
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
2/8/2017
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The development of legislation regarding innovation
The development of legislation regarding innovation
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/4/2017
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
1/4/2017
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation prohibiting certain types of research
Legislation prohibiting certain types of research
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/20/2016
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
12/20/2016
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
2017-19 State Budget Bill
2017-19 State Budget Bill
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/20/2016
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
12/20/2016
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 $31,284.93 |
2017 July - December $36,920.19 |
2018 January - June $17,553.44 |
2018 July - December $12,380.49 |
Total $98,139.05 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2017 January - June 26.70 |
2017 July - December 34.15 |
2018 January - June 11.10 |
2018 July - December 5.35 |
Total 77.30 |
| Total Hours Other | 2017 January - June 94.15 |
2017 July - December 151.75 |
2018 January - June 54.30 |
2018 July - December 28.70 |
Total 328.90 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: access to investigational drugs, devices, and biological products and limitations on liability related to their use.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 5% |
2017 July - December 3% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax 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 1% |
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax 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 1% |
Relating to: access to investigational drugs, devices, and biological products and limitations on liability related to their use.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 2% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: creating the innovation fund and economic development programs funded by that fund, establishing the Innovation Fund Council, authorizing the State of Wisconsin Investment Board to provide certain advice and services to state agencies and others, and making appropriations. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 10% |
2018 January - June 15% |
2018 July - December |
Total 7% |
Relating to: sale of and research on fetal body parts, final disposition of fetal body parts, cord blood banks, and providing a criminal penalty.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 10% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: creating the innovation fund and economic development programs funded by that fund, establishing the Innovation Fund Council, authorizing the State of Wisconsin Investment Board to provide certain advice and services to state agencies and others, and making appropriations. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 10% |
2018 January - June 15% |
2018 July - December |
Total 7% |
Relating to: use and final disposition of fetal body parts and providing a penalty.
| 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 |
Total 7% |
Relating to: the treatment of biological products for various purposes under the pharmacy practice law.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 20% |
2018 January - June 20% |
2018 July - December |
Total 12% |
Relating to: the treatment of biological products for various purposes under the pharmacy practice law.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 30% |
2018 January - June 20% |
2018 July - December |
Total 17% |
Relating to: University of Wisconsin research contracts. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: University of Wisconsin research contracts. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 July - December |
Total 2% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 10% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 25% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 7% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
LRB-1927/1: Sale of and research on fetal body parts, final disposition of fetal body parts, cord blood banks, and providing a criminal penalty
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 25% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 7% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 25% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 7% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 July - December 100% |
Total 10% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.