American Heart Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Lobbying Interests:
The AHA of Wisconsin monitors legislation and will lobby as deemed appropriate on issues affecting cardiovascular disease and stroke and wellness, with an emphasis on prevention. This may include: tobacco control, nutrition, related health issues, emergency medical services, related education issues (including physical activity) and non-profit issues pertinent to the association's well-being.

Title:
Government Relations Director

Contact
MH
Melissa Horn
2850 Dairy Dr, Ste 300
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 221-8866
(608) 221-9233
melissa.horn@heart.org
www.heart.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 93
Assembly Bill 93
Relating to: prohibiting purchase of tobacco products on behalf of, or to provide to, a minor and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 249

For
Notification Date
5/1/2011
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
An Act to amend 254.92 (2m) (intro.) of the statutes; relating to: prohibiting purchase of tobacco products on behalf of, or to provide to, a minor and providing penalties.
Assembly Bill 130
Assembly Bill 130
Relating to: granting high school credit for extracurricular sports; services provided by a special education program; transportation aid paid to school districts; the use of moneys received by a school district from the common school fund; using the resul...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/19/2011
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
The American Heart Association opposes the provision in this bill that would allow Wisconsin students to waive out of physical education courses if they participate in extracurricular, seasonal sports activities.
Supporting Documentation
20110519_143904_PE Credit Memo to Legislators.pdf

Other
Notification Date
5/19/2011
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
In light of ASA 1 to AB 130, AHA is no longer opposed
Other
Notification Date
5/19/2011
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
In light of ASA 1 to AB 130, AHA is no longer in complete opposition to the PE waiver provision.
Assembly Bill 220
Assembly Bill 220
Relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for workplace wellness programs, granting rule-making authority, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/25/2011
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 469
Assembly Bill 469
Relating to: exempting electronic smoking devices from the types of smoking devices that may not be used in certain locations.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/12/2012
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 497
Assembly Bill 497
Relating to: providing immunity from liability to a school board or the governing body of a charter school that provides public access to school grounds for certain recreational activities.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 162

For
Notification Date
1/26/2012
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 622
Assembly Bill 622
Relating to: requiring pulse oximetry in newborns.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/24/2012
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 Joint Resolution 7
Assembly Joint Resolution 7
Relating to: recognizing American Heart Month and Wear Red Day.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/1/2011
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
A joint resolution honoring February 2011 as American Heart Month and designating February 4, 2011 as Wear Red Day, urging all citizens to show their support for the fight against heart disease by wearing the color red. www.goredforwomen.org
Assembly Joint Resolution 38
Assembly Joint Resolution 38
Relating to: Stroke Awareness Month 2011.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/6/2011
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 95
Senate Bill 95
Relating to: granting high school credit for extracurricular sports; services provided by a special education program; transportation aid paid to school districts; the use of moneys received by a school district from the common school fund; using the resul...

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 105

Against
Notification Date
5/15/2011
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
The American Heart Association opposes the provision in this bill that would allow Wisconsin students to waive out of physical education courses if they participate in extracurricular, seasonal sports activities.
Against
Notification Date
5/15/2011
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
487 20110515_172818_PE Credit Memo to Legislators.pdf
Other
Notification Date
5/15/2011
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
In light of SSA 1 to SB 95, AHA is no longer opposed.
Other
Notification Date
5/15/2011
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
In light of SSA 1 to SB 95, AHA is no longer in complete opposition to the PE waiver provision.
Senate Bill 164
Senate Bill 164
Relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for workplace wellness programs, granting rule-making authority, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/12/2011
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 382
Senate Bill 382
Relating to: providing immunity from liability to a school board or the governing body of a charter school that provides public access to school grounds for certain recreational activities.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/23/2012
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 389
Senate Bill 389
Relating to: exempting electronic smoking devices from the types of smoking devices that may not be used in certain locations.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/20/2012
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 Joint Resolution 29
Senate Joint Resolution 29
Relating to: Stroke Awareness Month 2011.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/6/2011
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 Joint Resolution 35
Senate Joint Resolution 35
Relating to: declaring June 1 to 7, 2011, as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator Awareness Week.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/6/2011
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 Joint Resolution 47
Senate Joint Resolution 47
Relating to: proclaiming October 2011 as Farm to School Month.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/27/2011
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

Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

Notification Date
7/26/2011
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.

Governor
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Governor

Notification Date
7/26/2011
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 Services: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Departmentwide

Notification Date
7/26/2011
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
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue

Notification Date
7/26/2011
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.

Transportation: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Departmentwide

Notification Date
7/26/2011
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.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Comm 14, 40, 43, 45, and 60 to 66, relating to the Fire Prevention Code and the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code.
Agency Name
Commerce
Subject
Comm 14, 40, 43, 45, and 60 to 66, relating to the Fire Prevention Code and the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 627 (4/1/2008)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 09-104
For
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

DHS 124, hospitals.
Agency Name
Health Services
Subject
DHS 124, hospitals.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 644 (8/15/2009)
For
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Health Insurance Exchange
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health Insurance Exchange

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/20/2011
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.

various proposals to improve 911 public safety communications, including training, coordination, next generation 911, multi-line telephone systems, and stable funding sources
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
various proposals to improve 911 public safety communications, including training, coordination, next generation 911, multi-line telephone systems, and stable funding sources

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/20/2011
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.

Pulse oximetry screening for all newborns
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Pulse oximetry screening for all newborns

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/30/2011
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.

Stroke Awareness Month Joint Resolution
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Stroke Awareness Month Joint Resolution

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/3/2011
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.

Pediatric Stroke Awareness Day- May 1
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Pediatric Stroke Awareness Day- May 1

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
4/15/2011
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.

Stroke Awareness Month- May 2011
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Stroke Awareness Month- May 2011

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
4/15/2011
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.

Worksite Wellness Tax Credits: AHA supports incentives to advance comprehensive worksite wellness programs aimed at improving employees’ cardiovascular and general health.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Worksite Wellness Tax Credits: AHA supports incentives to advance comprehensive worksite wellness programs aimed at improving employees’ cardiovascular and general health.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
4/8/2011
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.

Worksite Wellness Tax Credits
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Worksite Wellness Tax Credits

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
4/2/2011
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.

LRB 0335/1: Relating to prohibiting purchase of tobacco products on behalf of, or to provide to, a minor and providing penalties.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 0335/1: Relating to prohibiting purchase of tobacco products on behalf of, or to provide to, a minor and providing penalties.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/22/2011
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.

Improve the availability of healthy foods in Wisconsin’s schools and reduce availability of unhealthy competitive foods. Increase access to healthy foods that are locally grown through farm to school programs.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Improve the availability of healthy foods in Wisconsin’s schools and reduce availability of unhealthy competitive foods. Increase access to healthy foods that are locally grown through farm to school programs.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/2/2011
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.

Promote physical activity in Wisconsin communities by improving joint use agreement policies so school grounds can be used after hours without liability risks
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Promote physical activity in Wisconsin communities by improving joint use agreement policies so school grounds can be used after hours without liability risks

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/2/2011
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.

Protect the states popular smoke-free air law against attempts to weaken/repeal it.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Protect the states popular smoke-free air law against attempts to weaken/repeal it.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/2/2011
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.

Support comprehensive tobacco prevention programs that prevent youth smoking, help smokers quit, save lives and save money.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support comprehensive tobacco prevention programs that prevent youth smoking, help smokers quit, save lives and save money.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/2/2011
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.

Tobacco companies have developed new candy-like tobacco products that appeal to kids. AHA will work to clarify legislative definitions surrounding new tobacco products in an effort to regulate and tax all tobacco the same as cigarettes.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tobacco companies have developed new candy-like tobacco products that appeal to kids. AHA will work to clarify legislative definitions surrounding new tobacco products in an effort to regulate and tax all tobacco the same as cigarettes.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/2/2011
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 obesity, childhood obesity, and physical activity.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
concerning obesity, childhood obesity, and physical activity.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

CPR/AED training requirement for certified nursing assistants
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
CPR/AED training requirement for certified nursing assistants

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Creating smoke free air public places and work sites.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Creating smoke free air public places and work sites.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Emergency medical dispatch training for 911 dispatchers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Emergency medical dispatch training for 911 dispatchers

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

improved nutrition in schools, including farm-to-school.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
improved nutrition in schools, including farm-to-school.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Leg. Council Spec. Comm. on Disease Management: childcare nutrition; school nutrition & funding; fitness assessments; PE teachers; farm-to-school; consumer nutritional info; transportation planning for bicycle & pedestrian ways.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Leg. Council Spec. Comm. on Disease Management: childcare nutrition; school nutrition & funding; fitness assessments; PE teachers; farm-to-school; consumer nutritional info; transportation planning for bicycle & pedestrian ways.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

lifesaving skills instruction.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
lifesaving skills instruction.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

physical education requirements in schools.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
physical education requirements in schools.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

primary stroke center designations.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
primary stroke center designations.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

telestroke.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
telestroke.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

tobacco prevention and control program.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
tobacco prevention and control program.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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

  2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2011
January - June
$106,360.97
2011
July - December
$110,467.61
2012
January - June
$115,102.76
2012
July - December
$34,854.71
Total $366,786.05
Total Hours Communicating 2011
January - June
184.75
2011
July - December
226.50
2012
January - June
314.00
2012
July - December
44.25
Total 769.50
Total Hours Other 2011
January - June
1507.00
2011
July - December
1494.50
2012
January - June
1583.75
2012
July - December
456.00
Total 5041.25

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: recognizing American Heart Month and Wear Red Day.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
1%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: prohibiting purchase of tobacco products on behalf of, or to provide to, a minor and providing penalties.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
1%
2011
July - December
10%
2012
January - June
6%
2012
July - December
Total 5%
Relating to: Stroke Awareness Month 2011.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
1%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: Stroke Awareness Month 2011.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
1%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: declaring June 1 to 7, 2011, as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator Awareness Week.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
1%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: granting high school credit for extracurricular sports; services provided by a special education program; transportation aid paid to school districts; the use of moneys received by a school district from the common school fund; using the results of standardized examinations to evaluate, discharge, suspend, or discipline a teacher or for the nonrenewal of a teacher's contract; the number of teaching days scheduled in the Milwaukee Public Schools; permitting a school district to limit the grades in which to reduce class size under the Student Achievement Guarantee in Education Program; permitting a school board to deny enrollment to a pupil who has been expelled from an out-of-state school or from an independent charter school in this state and permitting an independent charter school to expel a pupil; use of law enforcement records to take disciplinary action against a pupil under a school district's athletic code; and changing the date by which a school district must certify the amount of its property tax levy.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
10%
2011
July - December
16%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 8%
Relating to: granting high school credit for extracurricular sports; services provided by a special education program; transportation aid paid to school districts; the use of moneys received by a school district from the common school fund; using the results of standardized examinations to evaluate, discharge, suspend, or discipline a teacher or for the nonrenewal of a teacher's contract; the number of teaching days scheduled in the Milwaukee Public Schools; permitting a school district to limit the grades in which to reduce class size under the Student Achievement Guarantee in Education Program; permitting a school board to deny enrollment to a pupil who has been expelled from an out-of-state school or from an independent charter school in this state and permitting an independent charter school to expel a pupil; use of law enforcement records to take disciplinary action against a pupil under a school district's athletic code; and changing the date by which a school district must certify the amount of its property tax levy.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
10%
2011
July - December
1%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: proclaiming October 2011 as Farm to School Month.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
1%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for workplace wellness programs, granting rule-making authority, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
10%
2012
January - June
1%
2012
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for workplace wellness programs, granting rule-making authority, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
10%
2012
January - June
3%
2012
July - December
10%
Total 5%
Relating to: exempting electronic smoking devices from the types of smoking devices that may not be used in certain locations.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2%
2012
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: providing immunity from liability to a school board or the governing body of a charter school that provides public access to school grounds for certain recreational activities.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
3%
2012
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: exempting electronic smoking devices from the types of smoking devices that may not be used in certain locations.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
3%
2012
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: requiring pulse oximetry in newborns.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
28%
2012
July - December
50%
Total 13%
Relating to: providing immunity from liability to a school board or the governing body of a charter school that provides public access to school grounds for certain recreational activities.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
30%
2012
July - December
Total 10%

Budget Bill Subjects

2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
5%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 1%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
5%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 1%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
5%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 1%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
5%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 1%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
5%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 1%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
1%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total < 1%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
1%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total < 1%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
1%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total < 1%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
1%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total < 1%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
4%
2011
July - December
16%
2012
January - June
1%
2012
July - December
Total 6%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
5%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2%
2012
July - December
Total 2%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
5%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
10%
Total 2%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
5%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
10%
Total 2%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
7%
2011
July - December
5%
2012
January - June
2%
2012
July - December
Total 4%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
10%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 3%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2%
2012
January - June
2%
2012
July - December
Total 1%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
12%
2012
January - June
9%
2012
July - December
20%
Total 8%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
14%
2012
January - June
1%
2012
July - December
Total 4%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
1%
2012
July - December
Total < 1%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
1%
2012
July - December
Total < 1%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2%
2012
July - December
Total < 1%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
10%
2011
July - December
3%
2012
January - June
3%
2012
July - December
Total 5%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures