March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Primary support is obtained through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and non-governmental foundation funds. The industry with which the March of Dimes shares a common interest is healthcare - specifically maternal and child health (MCH). Other industries and professions include research institutions addressing the MCH population; neonatal, perinatal, pediatric, and obstetric health professionals and associations; governmental and non-governmental health and human services entities; and families of all newborns in Wisconsin.
Lobbying Interests:
Immunizations/Pertussis (whooping cough); Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD) Screening; Access to healthcare for women of childbearing age, infants, and children; Birth Defects Registry; Institutional concerns for tax-exempt organizations.
Title:
State Director of Programs, Advocacy, and Government Affairs
Primary support is obtained through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and non-governmental foundation funds. The industry with which the March of Dimes shares a common interest is healthcare - specifically maternal and child health (MCH). Other industries and professions include research institutions addressing the MCH population; neonatal, perinatal, pediatric, and obstetric health professionals and associations; governmental and non-governmental health and human services entities; and families of all newborns in Wisconsin.
Lobbying Interests:
Immunizations/Pertussis (whooping cough); Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD) Screening; Access to healthcare for women of childbearing age, infants, and children; Birth Defects Registry; Institutional concerns for tax-exempt organizations.
Title:
State Director of Programs, Advocacy, and Government Affairs
Contact
MK
Maureen Kartheiser
5225 N. Ironwood Rd., Suite 200
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 203-3118
(414) 778-3503
mkartheiser@marchofdimes.com
http://www.marchofdimes.com
5225 N. Ironwood Rd., Suite 200
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 203-3118
(414) 778-3503
mkartheiser@marchofdimes.com
http://www.marchofdimes.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason E Johns | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/14/2013 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Maureen Kartheiser | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 4/25/2013 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 111
Relating to: requiring congenital heart defect screening in newborns and granting rule-making authority. (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: requiring congenital heart defect screening in newborns and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
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.
Assembly Bill 162
Relating to: exemption from regulation for certain annuities and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/25/2013
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 regulation for certain annuities and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/25/2013
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 526
Relating to: reasonable accommodation of any condition of an employee that is related to pregnancy or childbirth and of an employee's inability to adequately undertake the job-related responsibilities of a particular job because of pregnancy, childbirth, o...
Bill Text and History
1/28/2014
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: reasonable accommodation of any condition of an employee that is related to pregnancy or childbirth and of an employee's inability to adequately undertake the job-related responsibilities of a particular job because of pregnancy, childbirth, o...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/28/2014
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 551
Relating to: smoking in private residences that are used as child care centers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/12/2013
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: smoking in private residences that are used as child care centers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/12/2013
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.
Assembly Bill 654
Relating to: tests administered to newborns for congenital disorders. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/27/2014
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: tests administered to newborns for congenital disorders. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/27/2014
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 675
Relating to: evaluation of infants for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and referral of infants who have that condition for services and treatment. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 260
1/28/2014
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: evaluation of infants for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and referral of infants who have that condition for services and treatment. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 260
For
Notification Date1/28/2014
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 104
Relating to: requiring congenital heart defect screening in newborns and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/26/2013
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
March of Dimes Birth Defect Foundation supports this legislation in order to assure that all babies who are born with critical congenital heart disease achieve the best outcome possible. Early detection through immediate screening is imperative.
Supporting Documentation
20130326_093122_Critical Congenital Heart Disease FAQ_2013.pdf
http://www.marchofdimes.com/baby/bringinghome_newbornscreening.html
Relating to: requiring congenital heart defect screening in newborns and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/26/2013
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
March of Dimes Birth Defect Foundation supports this legislation in order to assure that all babies who are born with critical congenital heart disease achieve the best outcome possible. Early detection through immediate screening is imperative.
Supporting Documentation
20130326_093122_Critical Congenital Heart Disease FAQ_2013.pdf
http://www.marchofdimes.com/baby/bringinghome_newbornscreening.html
Senate Bill 401
Relating to: reasonable accommodation of any condition of an employee that is related to pregnancy or childbirth and of an employee's inability to adequately undertake the job-related responsibilities of a particular job because of pregnancy, childbirth, o...
Bill Text and History
1/28/2014
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: reasonable accommodation of any condition of an employee that is related to pregnancy or childbirth and of an employee's inability to adequately undertake the job-related responsibilities of a particular job because of pregnancy, childbirth, o...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/28/2014
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 523
Relating to: tests administered to newborns for congenital disorders. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 135
1/28/2014
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: tests administered to newborns for congenital disorders. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 135
For
Notification Date1/28/2014
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
Health Services: Other Health Programs & Departmentwide
Health Services: Other Health Programs & Departmentwide
Notification Date
2/12/2014
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
Testimony in support of SB 523 relating to tests of newborns for congenital disorders.
2/12/2014
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
Testimony in support of SB 523 relating to tests of newborns for congenital disorders.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Institutional Concerns for Tax-Exempt Organizations to include federal and state laws and regulations related to tax-exempt organizations and tax treatment of charitable organizations.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Institutional Concerns for Tax-Exempt Organizations to include federal and state laws and regulations related to tax-exempt organizations and tax treatment of charitable organizations.
Institutional Concerns for Tax-Exempt Organizations to include federal and state laws and regulations related to tax-exempt organizations and tax treatment of charitable organizations.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/11/2013
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/11/2013
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.
Prevention and Treatment to Improve Maternal, Infant, and Child Health to include programs to immunize newborn children, parents, guardians & siblings of newborn children against such diseases as Pertussis & Polio.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Prevention and Treatment to Improve Maternal, Infant, and Child Health to include programs to immunize newborn children, parents, guardians & siblings of newborn children against such diseases as Pertussis & Polio.
Prevention and Treatment to Improve Maternal, Infant, and Child Health to include programs to immunize newborn children, parents, guardians & siblings of newborn children against such diseases as Pertussis & Polio.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/11/2013
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/11/2013
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.
Research to Prevent Prematurity, Birth Defects and Infant Mortality to include the Wisconsin Birth Defects Surveillance (Registry) as well as data collection and research funded by federal agencies within the state.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Research to Prevent Prematurity, Birth Defects and Infant Mortality to include the Wisconsin Birth Defects Surveillance (Registry) as well as data collection and research funded by federal agencies within the state.
Research to Prevent Prematurity, Birth Defects and Infant Mortality to include the Wisconsin Birth Defects Surveillance (Registry) as well as data collection and research funded by federal agencies within the state.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/11/2013
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/11/2013
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Access to Health Care for Women of Childbearing Age, Infants, and Children
Access to Health Care for Women of Childbearing Age, Infants, and Children
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/11/2013
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/11/2013
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2013 January - June $7,295.60 |
2013 July - December $6,000.00 |
2014 January - June $7,561.67 |
2014 July - December $4,287.00 |
Total $25,144.27 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2013 January - June 37.50 |
2013 July - December 3.50 |
2014 January - June 36.50 |
2014 July - December 1.25 |
Total 78.75 |
| Total Hours Other | 2013 January - June 72.00 |
2013 July - December 47.50 |
2014 January - June 54.00 |
2014 July - December 22.25 |
Total 195.75 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: requiring congenital heart defect screening in newborns and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 15% |
2013 July - December 10% |
2014 January - June 15% |
2014 July - December |
Total 13% |
Relating to: requiring congenital heart defect screening in newborns and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 15% |
2013 July - December 10% |
2014 January - June 5% |
2014 July - December |
Total 9% |
Relating to: exemption from regulation for certain annuities and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 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: smoking in private residences that are used as child care centers. (FE)
| 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: evaluation of infants for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and referral of infants who have that condition for services and treatment. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 10% |
2014 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: tests administered to newborns for congenital disorders. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 35% |
2014 July - December |
Total 12% |
Relating to: tests administered to newborns for congenital disorders. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 35% |
2014 July - December |
Total 12% |
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
Research to Prevent Prematurity, Birth Defects and Infant Mortality to include the Wisconsin Birth Defects Surveillance (Registry) as well as data collection and research funded by federal agencies within the state.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 5% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 15% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 6% |
Prevention and Treatment to Improve Maternal, Infant, and Child Health to include programs to immunize newborn children, parents, guardians & siblings of newborn children against such diseases as Pertussis & Polio.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 50% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 20% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication