American Lung Association, dba American Lung Association in Wisconsin
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Individual, corporate, foundation, government grants and donations; special events.
Lobbying Interests:
The American Lung Association in Wisconsin supports legislative initiatives to enhance awareness and compliance with federal, state and local tobacco control policies, clean air standards and public health measures. Specific activities include raising the state taxes on tobacco and nicotine products, funding the state tobacco prevention program at CDC recommended level, improving patient access to affordable quality health care and reducing air pollution, indoors and outdoors.
Title:
Wisconsin Advocacy Director
Individual, corporate, foundation, government grants and donations; special events.
Lobbying Interests:
The American Lung Association in Wisconsin supports legislative initiatives to enhance awareness and compliance with federal, state and local tobacco control policies, clean air standards and public health measures. Specific activities include raising the state taxes on tobacco and nicotine products, funding the state tobacco prevention program at CDC recommended level, improving patient access to affordable quality health care and reducing air pollution, indoors and outdoors.
Title:
Wisconsin Advocacy Director
Contact
MC
Molly Collins
13100 W Lisbon Rd. Suite 700
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 395-1700
molly.collins@Lung.org
http://www.lung.org
13100 W Lisbon Rd. Suite 700
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 395-1700
molly.collins@Lung.org
http://www.lung.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 212
Relating to: short-term health coverage duration.
Bill Text and History
7/1/2021
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
Short term limited duration plans offer limited coverage and benefits, and are not required to have the same consumer protections as other plans.
Relating to: short-term health coverage duration.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date7/1/2021
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
Short term limited duration plans offer limited coverage and benefits, and are not required to have the same consumer protections as other plans.
Assembly Bill 250
Relating to: Department of Revenue enforcement and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/1/2021
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
We are in favor of the provisions that would extend tobacco licensing to e-cigarette retailers.
Relating to: Department of Revenue enforcement and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/1/2021
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
We are in favor of the provisions that would extend tobacco licensing to e-cigarette retailers.
Assembly Bill 348
Relating to: raising the legal age for sale, purchase, and possession of cigarettes and nicotine and tobacco products, providing a legal age for sale, purchase, and possession of vapor products, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/1/2021
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: raising the legal age for sale, purchase, and possession of cigarettes and nicotine and tobacco products, providing a legal age for sale, purchase, and possession of vapor products, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/1/2021
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 675
Relating to: natural immunity to COVID-19 in lieu of proof of vaccination or test.
Bill Text and History
1/4/2022
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
To protect the overall population and those most vulnerable, we need a sufficiently high proportion of our state to get vaccinated to stop coronavirus transmission.
Relating to: natural immunity to COVID-19 in lieu of proof of vaccination or test.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/4/2022
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
To protect the overall population and those most vulnerable, we need a sufficiently high proportion of our state to get vaccinated to stop coronavirus transmission.
Assembly Bill 934
Relating to: disenrollment of ineligible individuals from and redeterminations of eligibility for the Medical Assistance program and database confirmation for public assistance program eligibility. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/4/2022
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: disenrollment of ineligible individuals from and redeterminations of eligibility for the Medical Assistance program and database confirmation for public assistance program eligibility. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/4/2022
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 936
Relating to: failure to accept employment to remain eligible for Medical Assistance.
Bill Text and History
2/4/2022
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: failure to accept employment to remain eligible for Medical Assistance.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/4/2022
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 247
Relating to: short-term health coverage duration.
Bill Text and History
5/25/2021
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
Short term limited duration plans offer limited coverage and benefits, and are not required to have the same consumer protections as other plans.
Relating to: short-term health coverage duration.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/25/2021
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
Short term limited duration plans offer limited coverage and benefits, and are not required to have the same consumer protections as other plans.
Senate Bill 285
Relating to: Department of Revenue enforcement and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/1/2021
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
We are in favor of the amendment that would extend tobacco licensing to e-cigarette retailers
Relating to: Department of Revenue enforcement and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/1/2021
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
We are in favor of the amendment that would extend tobacco licensing to e-cigarette retailers
Senate Bill 355
Relating to: raising the legal age for sale, purchase, and possession of cigarettes and nicotine and tobacco products, providing a legal age for sale, purchase, and possession of vapor products, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/1/2021
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: raising the legal age for sale, purchase, and possession of cigarettes and nicotine and tobacco products, providing a legal age for sale, purchase, and possession of vapor products, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/1/2021
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 562
Relating to: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/12/2021
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: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/12/2021
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 662
Relating to: natural immunity to COVID-19 in lieu of proof of vaccination or test.
Bill Text and History
12/13/2021
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
To protect the overall population and those most vulnerable, we need a sufficiently high proportion of the population to get vaccinated to stop coronavirus transmission.
Relating to: natural immunity to COVID-19 in lieu of proof of vaccination or test.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date12/13/2021
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
To protect the overall population and those most vulnerable, we need a sufficiently high proportion of the population to get vaccinated to stop coronavirus transmission.
Senate Bill 894
Relating to: peer review of administrative rules, comments to proposed statements of scope, and review of proposed groundwater enforcement standards. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/7/2022
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
The current administrative rules process is transparent, deliberate, based on expertise, and responsive to public input. Senate Bill 894 would not shore up the use of science in state policymaking; rather, it would undermine it dramatically.
Relating to: peer review of administrative rules, comments to proposed statements of scope, and review of proposed groundwater enforcement standards. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/7/2022
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
The current administrative rules process is transparent, deliberate, based on expertise, and responsive to public input. Senate Bill 894 would not shore up the use of science in state policymaking; rather, it would undermine it dramatically.
Senate Bill 905
Relating to: disenrollment of ineligible individuals from and redeterminations of eligibility for the Medical Assistance program and database confirmation for public assistance program eligibility. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/4/2022
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: disenrollment of ineligible individuals from and redeterminations of eligibility for the Medical Assistance program and database confirmation for public assistance program eligibility. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/4/2022
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 912
Relating to: failure to accept employment to remain eligible for Medical Assistance.
Bill Text and History
2/4/2022
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: failure to accept employment to remain eligible for Medical Assistance.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/4/2022
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 Joint Resolution 3
Relating to: terminating the COVID-19 public health emergency, including all emergency orders and actions taken pursuant to declaration of the public health emergency.
Bill Text and History
1/27/2021
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: terminating the COVID-19 public health emergency, including all emergency orders and actions taken pursuant to declaration of the public health emergency.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/27/2021
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
Administration: Utility Public Benefits and Air Quality Improvement
Administration: Utility Public Benefits and Air Quality Improvement
Notification Date
4/9/2021
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.
4/9/2021
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
Health Services: Departmentwide
Health Services: Departmentwide
Notification Date
4/9/2021
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.
4/9/2021
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
Public Instruction: Departmentwide
Public Instruction: Departmentwide
Notification Date
4/9/2021
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.
4/9/2021
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
Revenue: Collection of Taxes
Revenue: Collection of Taxes
Notification Date
4/9/2021
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.
4/9/2021
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
Safety and Professional Services: Regulation of Industry, Safety and Buildings
Safety and Professional Services: Regulation of Industry, Safety and Buildings
Notification Date
4/9/2021
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.
4/9/2021
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
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Notification Date
4/9/2021
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.
4/9/2021
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.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Agency Name
Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Subject
School-age child care programs and other child care licensing updates
Scope Statement
SS 063_21
1/5/2022
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
The American Lung Association supports Department of Children and Families’ proposed rule to improve indoor air quality through the use of radon testing and mitigation practices to protect the health of children and workers in childcare facilities.
Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Subject
School-age child care programs and other child care licensing updates
Scope Statement
SS 063_21
For
Notification Date1/5/2022
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
The American Lung Association supports Department of Children and Families’ proposed rule to improve indoor air quality through the use of radon testing and mitigation practices to protect the health of children and workers in childcare facilities.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Clean energy, transportation, healthy air
Clean energy, transportation, healthy air
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
10/26/2021
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
10/26/2021
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
Regulation of tobacco, budget for prevention efforts
Regulation of tobacco, budget for prevention efforts
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
5/25/2021
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
5/25/2021
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
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2021 January - June $7,061.79 |
2021 July - December $6,270.87 |
2022 January - June $5,537.14 |
2022 July - December $5,783.59 |
Total $24,653.39 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2021 January - June 20.40 |
2021 July - December 28.55 |
2022 January - June 12.65 |
2022 July - December 24.80 |
Total 86.40 |
| Total Hours Other | 2021 January - June 125.10 |
2021 July - December 103.95 |
2022 January - June 111.55 |
2022 July - December 91.50 |
Total 432.10 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: short-term health coverage duration.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 2% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 2% |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: short-term health coverage duration.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 2% |
2021 July - December 4% |
2022 January - June 2% |
2022 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: Department of Revenue enforcement and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 4% |
2021 July - December 14% |
2022 January - June 19% |
2022 July - December 8% |
Total 11% |
Relating to: Department of Revenue enforcement and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 4% |
2021 July - December 14% |
2022 January - June 20% |
2022 July - December 8% |
Total 11% |
Relating to: raising the legal age for sale, purchase, and possession of cigarettes and nicotine and tobacco products, providing a legal age for sale, purchase, and possession of vapor products, and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 7% |
2021 July - December 17% |
2022 January - June 20% |
2022 July - December 8% |
Total 13% |
Relating to: raising the legal age for sale, purchase, and possession of cigarettes and nicotine and tobacco products, providing a legal age for sale, purchase, and possession of vapor products, and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 7% |
2021 July - December 17% |
2022 January - June 22% |
2022 July - December 8% |
Total 13% |
Relating to: natural immunity to COVID-19 in lieu of proof of vaccination or test.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 3% |
2022 January - June 1% |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: natural immunity to COVID-19 in lieu of proof of vaccination or test.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 1% |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: disenrollment of ineligible individuals from and redeterminations of eligibility for the Medical Assistance program and database confirmation for public assistance program eligibility. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 1% |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: disenrollment of ineligible individuals from and redeterminations of eligibility for the Medical Assistance program and database confirmation for public assistance program eligibility. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 1% |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: peer review of administrative rules, comments to proposed statements of scope, and review of proposed groundwater enforcement standards. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 2% |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 10% |
2021 July - December 10% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 5% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 1% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 1% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 2% |
2022 July - December 1% |
Total < 1% |
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 56% |
2021 July - December 10% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December 57% |
Total 31% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 8% |
2022 January - June 7% |
2022 July - December 10% |
Total 6% |
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.