Wisconsin Association for Justice
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Trial lawyers.
Lobbying Interests:
Proposals relating to court procedures, insurance and access to the civil justice system.
CEO Name:
Christopher Stombaugh
Executive Director
Trial lawyers.
Lobbying Interests:
Proposals relating to court procedures, insurance and access to the civil justice system.
CEO Name:
Christopher Stombaugh
Executive Director
Contact
JEG
Jane E. Garrott
44 E Mifflin St, Ste 402
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-5741
(608) 255-9285
jgarrott@wisjustice.org
http://www.wisjustice.org
44 E Mifflin St, Ste 402
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-5741
(608) 255-9285
jgarrott@wisjustice.org
http://www.wisjustice.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Strohl | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/7/2013 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Jason E Johns | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 6/9/2014 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 19
Relating to: torts and personal injury trusts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 154
3/4/2013
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: torts and personal injury trusts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 154
Against
Notification Date3/4/2013
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 27
Relating to: state agencies entering into contracts for legal services on a contingent fee basis. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 105
3/4/2013
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: state agencies entering into contracts for legal services on a contingent fee basis. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 105
Against
Notification Date3/4/2013
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 29
Relating to: collateral source payments.
Bill Text and History
3/4/2013
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: collateral source payments.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/4/2013
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 120
Relating to: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 242
4/10/2013
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: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 242
Against
Notification Date4/10/2013
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 139
Relating to: the duty of physicians to inform patients of treatment options. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 111
4/10/2013
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 duty of physicians to inform patients of treatment options. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 111
Against
Notification Date4/10/2013
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 161
Relating to: injunctions suspending or restraining the enforcement or execution statewide of a statute of this state.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 156
5/6/2013
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
Based on the Substitute Amendment, we remove our opposition.
Relating to: injunctions suspending or restraining the enforcement or execution statewide of a statute of this state.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 156
Other
Notification Date5/6/2013
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
Based on the Substitute Amendment, we remove our opposition.
Assembly Bill 200
Relating to: the law governing repair, replacement, and refund under a motor vehicle warranty.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 101
5/15/2013
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
With the introduction of Assembly Sub Amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 200 (attached below) WAJ supports this change in the language.
Relating to: the law governing repair, replacement, and refund under a motor vehicle warranty.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 101
For
Notification Date5/15/2013
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
With the introduction of Assembly Sub Amendment 1 to Assembly Bill 200 (attached below) WAJ supports this change in the language.
Assembly Bill 257
Relating to: exemption from civil liability for electric service providers.
Bill Text and History
7/10/2013
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: exemption from civil liability for electric service providers.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date7/10/2013
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 269
Relating to: authorizing the circuit court to order a person who engages in discrimination in employment, unfair honesty testing, or unfair genetic testing to pay compensatory and punitive damages. (FE)
Bill Text and History
8/1/2013
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 circuit court to order a person who engages in discrimination in employment, unfair honesty testing, or unfair genetic testing to pay compensatory and punitive damages. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date8/1/2013
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 367
Relating to: statutes of limitation on claims involving property damage and on claims arising from a motor vehicle accident and covered by a motor vehicle insurance policy.
Bill Text and History
9/16/2013
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: statutes of limitation on claims involving property damage and on claims arising from a motor vehicle accident and covered by a motor vehicle insurance policy.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date9/16/2013
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 411
Relating to: limitation of a property owner's liability when lands are used for noncommercial aviation.
Bill Text and History
10/21/2013
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: limitation of a property owner's liability when lands are used for noncommercial aviation.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/21/2013
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 446
Relating to: training and agreements for administering the drug naloxone, requiring emergency medical technicians to carry naloxone, and immunity for certain individuals who administer naloxone. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 200
1/6/2014
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
WAJ approves the bill generally but opposes unnecessary immunity section.
Relating to: training and agreements for administering the drug naloxone, requiring emergency medical technicians to carry naloxone, and immunity for certain individuals who administer naloxone. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 200
Other
Notification Date1/6/2014
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
WAJ approves the bill generally but opposes unnecessary immunity section.
Assembly Bill 502
Relating to: the use of an epinephrine auto-injector on school premises or at a school-sponsored activity.
Bill Text and History
11/27/2013
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
WAJ supports proposal with reservations-it could be improved because it appears to be duplicative. WAJ has a longstanding oppostion to immunity but proposal encourages physicians to participate in this program and drug would not cause serious harm.
Relating to: the use of an epinephrine auto-injector on school premises or at a school-sponsored activity.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date11/27/2013
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
WAJ supports proposal with reservations-it could be improved because it appears to be duplicative. WAJ has a longstanding oppostion to immunity but proposal encourages physicians to participate in this program and drug would not cause serious harm.
Assembly Bill 523
Relating to: interest rates on judgments in small claims actions.
Bill Text and History
12/20/2013
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
WAJ supports the raising of interest rates long these lines but it must be more fair, reasonable and balanced by restoring the same interest rate to claims above $10,000.
Relating to: interest rates on judgments in small claims actions.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date12/20/2013
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
WAJ supports the raising of interest rates long these lines but it must be more fair, reasonable and balanced by restoring the same interest rate to claims above $10,000.
Assembly Bill 544
Relating to: a pupil's possession and use of an epinephrine auto-injector.
Bill Text and History
1/21/2014
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
WAJ supports proposal with reservations-it could be improved because it appears to be duplicative. WAJ has a longstanding oppostion to immunity but proposal encourages physicians to participate in this program and drug would not cause serious harm.
Relating to: a pupil's possession and use of an epinephrine auto-injector.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/21/2014
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
WAJ supports proposal with reservations-it could be improved because it appears to be duplicative. WAJ has a longstanding oppostion to immunity but proposal encourages physicians to participate in this program and drug would not cause serious harm.
Assembly Bill 691
Relating to: liability and immunity of sport shooting ranges.
Bill Text and History
2/4/2014
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: liability and immunity of sport shooting ranges.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/4/2014
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 706
Relating to: the liability of an adult sponsor of a minor applicant for a motor vehicle operator's license.
Bill Text and History
2/4/2014
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 liability of an adult sponsor of a minor applicant for a motor vehicle operator's license.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date2/4/2014
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 746
Relating to: limits on liability for persons offering agricultural tourism activities.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 269
2/13/2014
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
WAJ supports Sub Amendment over the original bill.
Relating to: limits on liability for persons offering agricultural tourism activities.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 269
Other
Notification Date2/13/2014
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
WAJ supports Sub Amendment over the original bill.
Senate Bill 13
Relating to: torts and personal injury trusts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/4/2013
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: torts and personal injury trusts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/4/2013
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 19
Relating to: state agencies entering into contracts for legal services on a contingent fee basis. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/4/2013
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: state agencies entering into contracts for legal services on a contingent fee basis. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/4/2013
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 22
Relating to: collateral source payments.
Bill Text and History
3/4/2013
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: collateral source payments.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/4/2013
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 129
Relating to: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.
Bill Text and History
4/10/2013
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: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/10/2013
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 137
Relating to: the duty of physicians to inform patients of treatment options. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/12/2013
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 duty of physicians to inform patients of treatment options. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/12/2013
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 143
Relating to: authorizing the circuit court to order a person who engages in discrimination in employment, unfair honesty testing, or unfair genetic testing to pay compensatory and punitive damages. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/6/2013
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 circuit court to order a person who engages in discrimination in employment, unfair honesty testing, or unfair genetic testing to pay compensatory and punitive damages. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/6/2013
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 182
Relating to: the law governing repair, replacement, and refund under a motor vehicle warranty.
Bill Text and History
5/24/2013
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 law governing repair, replacement, and refund under a motor vehicle warranty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/24/2013
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 233
Relating to: prohibiting abusive work environments and permitting a person who has been subjected to such an environment to bring a civil action.
Bill Text and History
8/2/2013
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: prohibiting abusive work environments and permitting a person who has been subjected to such an environment to bring a civil action.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date8/2/2013
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 281
Relating to: statutes of limitation on claims involving property damage and on claims arising from a motor vehicle accident and covered by a motor vehicle insurance policy.
Bill Text and History
9/10/2013
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: statutes of limitation on claims involving property damage and on claims arising from a motor vehicle accident and covered by a motor vehicle insurance policy.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date9/10/2013
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 321
Relating to: limitation of a property owner's liability when lands are used for noncommercial aviation.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 318
10/4/2013
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: limitation of a property owner's liability when lands are used for noncommercial aviation.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 318
Against
Notification Date10/4/2013
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 375
Relating to: the use of an epinephrine auto-injector on school premises or at a school-sponsored activity.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 239
11/7/2013
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
WAJ supports proposal with reservations-it could be improved because it appears to be duplicative. WAJ has a longstanding oppostion to immunity but proposal encourages physicians to participate in this program and drug would not cause serious harm.
Relating to: the use of an epinephrine auto-injector on school premises or at a school-sponsored activity.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 239
Other
Notification Date11/7/2013
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
WAJ supports proposal with reservations-it could be improved because it appears to be duplicative. WAJ has a longstanding oppostion to immunity but proposal encourages physicians to participate in this program and drug would not cause serious harm.
Senate Bill 416
Relating to: a pupil's possession and use of an epinephrine auto-injector.
Bill Text and History
12/10/2013
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
WAJ supports proposal with reservations-it could be improved because it appears to be duplicative. WAJ has a longstanding oppostion to immunity but proposal encourages physicians to participate in this program and drug would not cause serious harm.
Relating to: a pupil's possession and use of an epinephrine auto-injector.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date12/10/2013
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
WAJ supports proposal with reservations-it could be improved because it appears to be duplicative. WAJ has a longstanding oppostion to immunity but proposal encourages physicians to participate in this program and drug would not cause serious harm.
Senate Bill 460
Relating to: claims for loss of society and companionship in medical malpractice cases. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/27/2013
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: claims for loss of society and companionship in medical malpractice cases. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/27/2013
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 518
Relating to: a duty of podiatrists, chiropractors, dentists, and optometrists to inform patients of treatment options and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 345
1/31/2014
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: a duty of podiatrists, chiropractors, dentists, and optometrists to inform patients of treatment options and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 345
Against
Notification Date1/31/2014
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 527
Relating to: liability and immunity of sport shooting ranges.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 202
2/4/2014
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: liability and immunity of sport shooting ranges.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 202
Against
Notification Date2/4/2014
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 592
Relating to: the liability of an adult sponsor of a minor applicant for a motor vehicle operator's license.
Bill Text and History
2/20/2014
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 liability of an adult sponsor of a minor applicant for a motor vehicle operator's license.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date2/20/2014
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
6/7/2013
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
Wisconsin Association for Justice is opposed to including in the State Budget, Section 6, #999, relating to risk contribution liability and applying it retroactively.
6/7/2013
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
Wisconsin Association for Justice is opposed to including in the State Budget, Section 6, #999, relating to risk contribution liability and applying it retroactively.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2013 January - June $64,046.04 |
2013 July - December $37,287.18 |
2014 January - June $56,106.79 |
2014 July - December $46,742.74 |
Total $204,182.75 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2013 January - June 77.00 |
2013 July - December 29.50 |
2014 January - June 56.75 |
2014 July - December 15.00 |
Total 178.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2013 January - June 979.15 |
2013 July - December 316.25 |
2014 January - June 578.25 |
2014 July - December 256.25 |
Total 2129.90 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: exemption from civil liability for electric service providers.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 3% |
2013 July - December 12% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 6% |
2013 July - December 7% |
2014 January - June 11% |
2014 July - December |
Total 7% |
Relating to: the law governing repair, replacement, and refund under a motor vehicle warranty.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 11% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: the duty of physicians to inform patients of treatment options. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 13% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 6% |
Relating to: collateral source payments.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 24% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 11% |
Relating to: torts and personal injury trusts. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 28% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December 11% |
Total 14% |
Relating to: interest rates on judgments in small claims actions.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 1% |
2014 January - June 2% |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: a pupil's possession and use of an epinephrine auto-injector.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 1% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: the law governing repair, replacement, and refund under a motor vehicle warranty.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 5% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: limitation of a property owner's liability when lands are used for noncommercial aviation.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 11% |
2014 January - June 1% |
2014 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: the use of an epinephrine auto-injector on school premises or at a school-sponsored activity.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 11% |
2014 January - June 2% |
2014 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: the duty of physicians to inform patients of treatment options. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 12% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: torts and personal injury trusts. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 14% |
2014 January - June 24% |
2014 July - December |
Total 9% |
Relating to: a duty of podiatrists, chiropractors, dentists, and optometrists to inform patients of treatment options and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 1% |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: liability and immunity of sport shooting ranges.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 3% |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: training and agreements for administering the drug naloxone, requiring emergency medical technicians to carry naloxone, and immunity for certain individuals who administer naloxone. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 6% |
2014 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: limits on liability for persons offering agricultural tourism activities.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 7% |
2014 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: the liability of an adult sponsor of a minor applicant for a motor vehicle operator's license.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 9% |
2014 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: claims for loss of society and companionship in medical malpractice cases. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December 11% |
Total 1% |
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
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication