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

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

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 173
Assembly Bill 173
relating to: membership of the Council on Mental Health.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 113

For
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 424
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

Other
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 509
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

Other
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 663
Assembly Bill 663
relating to: child abuse and neglect prevention grants.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 665
Assembly Bill 665
relating to: specialized medical vehicles and vehicles transporting elderly or disabled persons.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 700
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

For
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 793
Assembly Bill 793
relating to: treatment records and patient health care records.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
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.
Senate Bill 42
Senate Bill 42
relating to: school policies on bullying.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
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.
Senate Bill 216
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

Other
Notification Date
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.
Senate Bill 375
Senate Bill 375
relating to: health insurance coverage of nervous and mental disorders, alcoholism, and other drug abuse problems.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
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.
Senate Bill 487
Senate Bill 487
relating to: treatment records and patient health care records.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 108

Other
Notification Date
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.
Senate Bill 493
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

For
Notification Date
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
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.

Corrections: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
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

Health and Family Services: Departmentwide and Management and Technology
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
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

Health and Family Services: Family Care and Other Community-Based Long-Term Care Programs
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
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.

Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
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.

Revenue: Tax Administration
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
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

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Revisions to outpatient mental heatlh clinic rules (proposed as HFS 35)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
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.

2009-2001 Biennial Budget Issue--Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
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.

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

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.

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

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.

relating to involuntary mental health commitments and reporting to the national handgun registry
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
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.

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

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.

Proposals related to comprehensive health care reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
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.

2007-2009 Bienniel Budget: DHFS; mental health related
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
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.

concerning health insurance coverage for mental health and substance abuse disorders
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
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 Council Special Committee on Strengthening Families
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
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.

Modifcations to Chap. 51 related to informed consent in the sharing of mental health records.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
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.

State Budget: DHFS, prevention issues
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
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.

Wisconsin Health Plan
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
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.

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.)

Minor Efforts
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
7%
2007
July - December
6%
2008
January - June
20%
2008
July - December
7%
Total 10%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures