Mental Health Association in Milwaukee County
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Advocate for rights and improved care of persons with mental illness; consumers and families of mental health services.
Lobbying Interests:
Issues of concern: managed care of mental illness, patient rights, insurance parity, state mental health reform, housing related to persons with disability, older person issues, increased money and service to counties.
CEO Name:
Martha Rasmus
President/CEO
Advocate for rights and improved care of persons with mental illness; consumers and families of mental health services.
Lobbying Interests:
Issues of concern: managed care of mental illness, patient rights, insurance parity, state mental health reform, housing related to persons with disability, older person issues, increased money and service to counties.
CEO Name:
Martha Rasmus
President/CEO
Contact
MR
Martha Rasmus
734 N 4th St Ste 200
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 276-3122
(414) 276-3124
mha@mhawisconsin.org
www.mhawisconsin.org
734 N 4th St Ste 200
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 276-3122
(414) 276-3124
mha@mhawisconsin.org
www.mhawisconsin.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 173
relating to: membership of the Council on Mental Health.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 113
2/18/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: membership of the Council on Mental Health.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 113
For
Notification Date2/18/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 424
relating to: adjudications for involuntary commitment, appointment of a guardian of the person, and protective placement or protective services, background checks for the purchase of handguns, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
1/31/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: adjudications for involuntary commitment, appointment of a guardian of the person, and protective placement or protective services, background checks for the purchase of handguns, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/31/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 509
relating to: reducing reimbursement by county departments of community programs for inpatient facility care and services for mentally ill county residents and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
11/6/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Counties need fiscal relief for mental health services, but this needs to be balanced between inpatient and community-based services.
relating to: reducing reimbursement by county departments of community programs for inpatient facility care and services for mentally ill county residents and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date11/6/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Counties need fiscal relief for mental health services, but this needs to be balanced between inpatient and community-based services.
Assembly Bill 663
relating to: child abuse and neglect prevention grants.
Bill Text and History
1/25/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: child abuse and neglect prevention grants.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/25/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 665
relating to: specialized medical vehicles and vehicles transporting elderly or disabled persons.
Bill Text and History
2/12/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: specialized medical vehicles and vehicles transporting elderly or disabled persons.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/12/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 700
relating to: children with severe disabilities or who are involved in multiple systems of care, or both, and their families and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
2/19/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: children with severe disabilities or who are involved in multiple systems of care, or both, and their families and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/19/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 793
relating to: treatment records and patient health care records.
Bill Text and History
2/12/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: treatment records and patient health care records.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/12/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 42
relating to: school policies on bullying.
Bill Text and History
8/27/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: school policies on bullying.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date8/27/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 216
relating to: adjudications for involuntary commitment, appointment of a guardian of the person, and protective placement or protective services, background checks for the purchase of handguns, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
1/18/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: adjudications for involuntary commitment, appointment of a guardian of the person, and protective placement or protective services, background checks for the purchase of handguns, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/18/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 375
relating to: health insurance coverage of nervous and mental disorders, alcoholism, and other drug abuse problems.
Bill Text and History
1/15/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: health insurance coverage of nervous and mental disorders, alcoholism, and other drug abuse problems.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/15/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 487
relating to: treatment records and patient health care records.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 108
2/18/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: treatment records and patient health care records.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 108
Other
Notification Date2/18/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 493
relating to: providing information about suicide prevention to public and private school professional staff.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 220
2/22/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: providing information about suicide prevention to public and private school professional staff.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 220
For
Notification Date2/22/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board
Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board
Notification Date
5/8/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Support increase in duplicate birth certificate fee to fund child maltreatment prevention projects.
5/8/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Support increase in duplicate birth certificate fee to fund child maltreatment prevention projects.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Corrections: Departmentwide
Corrections: Departmentwide
Notification Date
1/30/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Adequacy and quality of mental health services
1/30/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Adequacy and quality of mental health services
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Departmentwide and Management and Technology
Health and Family Services: Departmentwide and Management and Technology
Notification Date
8/15/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Status of the Wisconsin Council on Developmental Disabilities
8/15/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Status of the Wisconsin Council on Developmental Disabilities
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Family Care and Other Community-Based Long-Term Care Programs
Health and Family Services: Family Care and Other Community-Based Long-Term Care Programs
Notification Date
1/30/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
1/30/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Notification Date
1/30/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
1/30/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Tax Administration
Revenue: Tax Administration
Notification Date
3/24/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Increase the tax on tobacco products
3/24/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Increase the tax on tobacco products
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Revisions to outpatient mental heatlh clinic rules (proposed as HFS 35)
Revisions to outpatient mental heatlh clinic rules (proposed as HFS 35)
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
8/22/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
8/22/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2009-2001 Biennial Budget Issue--Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
2009-2001 Biennial Budget Issue--Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
3/5/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
3/5/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
related to pharmacy consolidation in the Wisconsin Medicaid program and copayments for SSI eligible individuals
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
related to pharmacy consolidation in the Wisconsin Medicaid program and copayments for SSI eligible individuals
related to pharmacy consolidation in the Wisconsin Medicaid program and copayments for SSI eligible individuals
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/23/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/23/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
adopting federal law as it relates to extending parity limits for mental health benefits for state income and franchise tax purposes
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
adopting federal law as it relates to extending parity limits for mental health benefits for state income and franchise tax purposes
adopting federal law as it relates to extending parity limits for mental health benefits for state income and franchise tax purposes
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
10/30/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
10/30/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
relating to involuntary mental health commitments and reporting to the national handgun registry
relating to involuntary mental health commitments and reporting to the national handgun registry
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
6/5/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
6/5/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Increasing the excise tax on alcohol products and use proceeds to support substance abuse treatment programs
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increasing the excise tax on alcohol products and use proceeds to support substance abuse treatment programs
Increasing the excise tax on alcohol products and use proceeds to support substance abuse treatment programs
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
3/24/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
3/24/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposals related to comprehensive health care reform
Proposals related to comprehensive health care reform
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/28/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/28/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2007-2009 Bienniel Budget: DHFS; mental health related
2007-2009 Bienniel Budget: DHFS; mental health related
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/29/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/29/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
concerning health insurance coverage for mental health and substance abuse disorders
concerning health insurance coverage for mental health and substance abuse disorders
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/29/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/29/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative Council Special Committee on Strengthening Families
Legislative Council Special Committee on Strengthening Families
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/29/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/29/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Modifcations to Chap. 51 related to informed consent in the sharing of mental health records.
Modifcations to Chap. 51 related to informed consent in the sharing of mental health records.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/29/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/29/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State Budget: DHFS, prevention issues
State Budget: DHFS, prevention issues
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/29/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/29/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin Health Plan
Wisconsin Health Plan
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/29/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/29/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2007 January - June $9,350.65 |
2007 July - December $6,918.36 |
2008 January - June $6,005.94 |
2008 July - December $2,598.02 |
Total $24,872.97 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2007 January - June 37.60 |
2007 July - December 9.75 |
2008 January - June 14.35 |
2008 July - December 4.50 |
Total 66.20 |
| Total Hours Other | 2007 January - June 162.25 |
2007 July - December 98.25 |
2008 January - June 106.75 |
2008 July - December 52.50 |
Total 419.75 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: health insurance coverage of nervous and mental disorders, alcoholism, and other drug abuse problems.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 69% |
2008 January - June 67% |
2008 July - December |
Total 32% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 15% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 6% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 15% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 6% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 24% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 10% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 10% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 2% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 39% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December 62% |
Total 23% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 15% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 13% |
2008 July - December 31% |
Total 7% |
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.