Wisconsin Right to Life Inc
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
WRL is a human rights organization seeking to protect human life from conception to natural death.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation dealing with abortion, alternatives to abortion, euthanasia, assisted suicide, infanticide, protection of human embryos, related health care; legislation and issues affecting our organization which includes campaign finance reform.
Title:
Executive Director
WRL is a human rights organization seeking to protect human life from conception to natural death.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation dealing with abortion, alternatives to abortion, euthanasia, assisted suicide, infanticide, protection of human embryos, related health care; legislation and issues affecting our organization which includes campaign finance reform.
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
HW
Heather Weininger
9730 W Bluemound Ave. Suite 200
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 778-5780
(414) 778-5785
hweininger@wrtl.org
http://www.wrtl.org
9730 W Bluemound Ave. Suite 200
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 778-5780
(414) 778-5785
hweininger@wrtl.org
http://www.wrtl.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Shields | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/4/2014 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Heather Weininger | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/4/2014 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 67
Relating to: permitting certain individuals to make requests for medication for the purpose of ending their lives and providing penalties. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/19/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: permitting certain individuals to make requests for medication for the purpose of ending their lives and providing penalties. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/19/2015
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 237
Relating to: requiring a determination of probable postfertilization age of an unborn child before abortion, prohibiting abortion of an unborn child considered capable of experiencing pain, informed consent, abortion reporting, and providing a criminal pen...
Bill Text and History
5/26/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: requiring a determination of probable postfertilization age of an unborn child before abortion, prohibiting abortion of an unborn child considered capable of experiencing pain, informed consent, abortion reporting, and providing a criminal pen...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/26/2015
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 253
Relating to: ratification of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 116
11/9/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: ratification of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 116
Other
Notification Date11/9/2015
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 305
Relating to: sale and use of fetal body parts and providing a criminal penalty.
Bill Text and History
8/21/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: sale and use of fetal body parts and providing a criminal penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date8/21/2015
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 310
Relating to: family planning and preventive health services grants and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 151
8/21/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: family planning and preventive health services grants and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 151
For
Notification Date8/21/2015
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 311
Relating to: billing the Medical Assistance program for prescription drugs by certain entities. (FE)
Bill Text and History
8/21/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: billing the Medical Assistance program for prescription drugs by certain entities. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date8/21/2015
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 387
Relating to: campaign finance.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 117
10/14/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: campaign finance.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 117
For
Notification Date10/14/2015
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 388
Relating to: reorganizing the Government Accountability Board, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 118
10/23/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: reorganizing the Government Accountability Board, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 118
Other
Notification Date10/23/2015
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 916
Relating to: eliminating certain abortion prohibitions.
Bill Text and History
2/17/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: eliminating certain abortion prohibitions.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/17/2016
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 969
Relating to: false advertising by limited services pregnancy centers, providing a penalty, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/7/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: false advertising by limited services pregnancy centers, providing a penalty, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/7/2016
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 970
Relating to: employment discrimination based on personal health care choices. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/7/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
A similar law was introduced in the District of Columbia to force pro-life organizations to hire pro-abortion individuals. See attached website for more information.
http://www.nrlc.org/federal/anda/national-right-to-life-scorecard-warning-on-h-j-res-43/
Relating to: employment discrimination based on personal health care choices. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/7/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
A similar law was introduced in the District of Columbia to force pro-life organizations to hire pro-abortion individuals. See attached website for more information.
http://www.nrlc.org/federal/anda/national-right-to-life-scorecard-warning-on-h-j-res-43/
Senate Bill 28
Relating to: permitting certain individuals to make requests for medication for the purpose of ending their lives and providing penalties. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/19/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: permitting certain individuals to make requests for medication for the purpose of ending their lives and providing penalties. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/19/2015
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 179
Relating to: requiring a determination of probable postfertilization age of an unborn child before abortion, prohibiting abortion of an unborn child considered capable of experiencing pain, informed consent, abortion reporting, and providing a criminal pen...
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 56
5/26/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: requiring a determination of probable postfertilization age of an unborn child before abortion, prohibiting abortion of an unborn child considered capable of experiencing pain, informed consent, abortion reporting, and providing a criminal pen...
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 56
For
Notification Date5/26/2015
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 196
Relating to: ratification of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/9/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: ratification of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date11/9/2015
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 237
Relating to: family planning and preventive health services grants and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
9/22/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: family planning and preventive health services grants and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/22/2015
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 238
Relating to: billing the Medical Assistance program for prescription drugs by certain entities. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 152
9/22/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: billing the Medical Assistance program for prescription drugs by certain entities. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 152
For
Notification Date9/22/2015
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 260
Relating to: sale and use of fetal body parts and providing a criminal penalty.
Bill Text and History
9/22/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: sale and use of fetal body parts and providing a criminal penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/22/2015
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 292
Relating to: campaign finance.
Bill Text and History
10/14/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: campaign finance.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/14/2015
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 294
Relating to: reorganizing the Government Accountability Board, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/23/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: reorganizing the Government Accountability Board, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date10/23/2015
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 653
Relating to: medically accurate information, conscientious beliefs of reproductive health care providers, health care provider liability insurance, eliminating certain abortion requirements, prohibiting employment retribution and discrimination, actions ag...
Bill Text and History
1/28/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: medically accurate information, conscientious beliefs of reproductive health care providers, health care provider liability insurance, eliminating certain abortion requirements, prohibiting employment retribution and discrimination, actions ag...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/28/2016
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 701
Relating to: eliminating certain abortion prohibitions.
Bill Text and History
2/17/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: eliminating certain abortion prohibitions.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/17/2016
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
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
protecting unborn children from dismemberment (dilation and evacuation) abortions
protecting unborn children from dismemberment (dilation and evacuation) abortions
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/31/2017
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/31/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Mandating the coverage of IVF by both private and public insurance plans - LRB 4603/2
Mandating the coverage of IVF by both private and public insurance plans - LRB 4603/2
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/7/2016
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/7/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Banning sale and use of fetal body parts. LRB 1645/2
Banning sale and use of fetal body parts. LRB 1645/2
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
8/5/2015
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
8/5/2015
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.
Prohibiting abortion after the unborn child reaches the gestational age of 20 weeks or more...the point at which the unborn child can experience pain.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Prohibiting abortion after the unborn child reaches the gestational age of 20 weeks or more...the point at which the unborn child can experience pain.
Prohibiting abortion after the unborn child reaches the gestational age of 20 weeks or more...the point at which the unborn child can experience pain.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/4/2014
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/4/2014
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Pain of unborn babies.
Pain of unborn babies.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/4/2014
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/4/2014
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2015 January - June $19,124.76 |
2015 July - December $14,921.80 |
2016 January - June $3,129.49 |
2016 July - December $3,364.91 |
Total $40,540.96 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2015 January - June 149.50 |
2015 July - December 110.75 |
2016 January - June 12.00 |
2016 July - December 50.50 |
Total 322.75 |
| Total Hours Other | 2015 January - June 260.50 |
2015 July - December 201.25 |
2016 January - June 76.75 |
2016 July - December 27.00 |
Total 565.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: permitting certain individuals to make requests for medication for the purpose of ending their lives and providing penalties. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 2% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: permitting certain individuals to make requests for medication for the purpose of ending their lives and providing penalties. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 2% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: requiring a determination of probable postfertilization age of an unborn child before abortion, prohibiting abortion of an unborn child considered capable of experiencing pain, informed consent, abortion reporting, and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 46% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 21% |
Relating to: requiring a determination of probable postfertilization age of an unborn child before abortion, prohibiting abortion of an unborn child considered capable of experiencing pain, informed consent, abortion reporting, and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 50% |
2015 July - December 12% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 27% |
Relating to: family planning and preventive health services grants and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 12% |
2016 January - June 20% |
2016 July - December |
Total 6% |
Relating to: billing the Medical Assistance program for prescription drugs by certain entities. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 12% |
2016 January - June 20% |
2016 July - December |
Total 6% |
Relating to: campaign finance.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 29% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 10% |
Relating to: sale and use of fetal body parts and providing a criminal penalty.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 35% |
2016 January - June 20% |
2016 July - December |
Total 14% |
Relating to: sale and use of fetal body parts and providing a criminal penalty.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June 12% |
2016 July - December 33% |
Total 4% |
Relating to: family planning and preventive health services grants and granting rule-making authority.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June 14% |
2016 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: billing the Medical Assistance program for prescription drugs by certain entities. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June 14% |
2016 July - December |
Total 1% |
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
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 33% |
Total 3% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 34% |
Total 3% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.