American Lung Association in Wisconsin Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Individual, corporate, foundation, government grants and donations; special events.

Lobbying Interests:
The American Lung Association in Wisconsin supports legislative initiatives to enhance awareness and compliance with federal, state and local tobacco control policies, clean air standards and public health measures. Specific activities include raising the state cigarette tax, funding the state tobacco prevention program at CDC recommended level, tax parity for non-cigarette tobacco products, and reducing air pollution.

Title:
Director of Public Policy and Communications

Contact
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Dona Wininsky
13100 W Lisbon Rd, Ste 700
Brookfield, WI 53005-2508
(262) 703-4840
(262) 781-5180
dona.wininsky@lungwi.org
http://www.lungwi.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 481
Assembly Bill 481
Relating to: a minimum tax on tobacco products, placement of cigarettes or tobacco products by retailers, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/8/2014
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 502
Assembly Bill 502
Relating to: the use of an epinephrine auto-injector on school premises or at a school-sponsored activity.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
11/25/2013
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 762
Assembly Bill 762
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
3/18/2014
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.
Supporting Documentation
20140318_010006_SB440.AB762 Handout.docx

Senate Bill 71
Senate Bill 71
Relating to: limiting the regulation of wind energy systems by local governments. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/12/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 300
Senate Bill 300
Relating to: copayments, deductibles, or coinsurance for oral chemotherapy and injected or intravenous chemotherapy. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 186

For
Notification Date
9/20/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 375
Senate Bill 375
Relating to: the use of an epinephrine auto-injector on school premises or at a school-sponsored activity.

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 239

None
Notification Date
11/25/2013
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.
Senate Bill 416
Senate Bill 416
Relating to: a pupil's possession and use of an epinephrine auto-injector.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/7/2014
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 440
Senate Bill 440
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
1/6/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Joint Resolution 87
Senate Joint Resolution 87
Relating to: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/14/2014
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2015-2016 Budget for tobacco control and prevention program funding through Department of Health Services.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2015-2016 Budget for tobacco control and prevention program funding through Department of Health Services.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
8/7/2014
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.

LRB 1844 relating to allowing the use of e-cigarettes under the state smoke free air law.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 1844 relating to allowing the use of e-cigarettes under the state smoke free air law.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
11/21/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Price parity for oral chemotherapy treatments.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Price parity for oral chemotherapy treatments.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
8/1/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Spraying liquid manure fertilizers in rural communities.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Spraying liquid manure fertilizers in rural communities.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
4/2/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

PSC rules relating to siting requirements for wind turbines.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
PSC rules relating to siting requirements for wind turbines.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
3/6/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Limits on idling time for commercial diesel vehicles.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Limits on idling time for commercial diesel vehicles.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/6/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Policies that reduce tobacco use, including maintaining the smoke free air law and funding the WI Tobacco Prevention and Control Program.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Policies that reduce tobacco use, including maintaining the smoke free air law and funding the WI Tobacco Prevention and Control Program.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/31/2013
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.

Equalizing the tax on all tobacco products to a level consistent with cigarettes.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Equalizing the tax on all tobacco products to a level consistent with cigarettes.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/31/2013
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
$19,418.15
2013
July - December
$15,735.34
2014
January - June
$15,404.30
2014
July - December
$8,821.50
Total $59,379.30
Total Hours Communicating 2013
January - June
33.85
2013
July - December
13.50
2014
January - June
2.10
2014
July - December
3.20
Total 52.65
Total Hours Other 2013
January - June
177.95
2013
July - December
131.05
2014
January - June
145.30
2014
July - December
139.40
Total 593.70

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: limiting the regulation of wind energy systems by local governments. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
20%
2013
July - December
10%
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total 9%
Relating to: exempting electronic smoking devices from the types of smoking devices that may not be used in certain locations.
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
10%
2014
January - June
40%
2014
July - December
25%
Total 17%
Relating to: copayments, deductibles, or coinsurance for oral chemotherapy and injected or intravenous chemotherapy. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
15%
2014
January - June
10%
2014
July - December
Total 6%
Relating to: a minimum tax on tobacco products, placement of cigarettes or tobacco products by retailers, and providing a penalty. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
50%
2014
July - December
50%
Total 22%
Relating to: exempting electronic smoking devices from the types of smoking devices that may not be used in certain locations.
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
25%
Total 6%

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

2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
20%
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total 7%
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
30%
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total 10%
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
30%
2013
July - December
65%
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total 24%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures