Wisconsin EMS Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Emergency medical services.

Lobbying Interests:
Any and all rules and legislation relating to emergency medical services including regulations, skill, compensation, education, ambulances, volunteers and others.

CEO Name:
Mindy Allen
Executive Director

Contact
MA
Mindy Allen
26422 Oakridge Drive
Wind Lake, WI 53185
(800) 793-6820
WEMSA@wisconsinems.com
http://www.WisconsinEMS.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Forbes McIntosh Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/17/2014 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 213
Assembly Bill 213
Relating to: ambulance staffing by emergency medical technicians and first responders. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/1/2015
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.
Comments
Support if Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 is adopted
Assembly Bill 249
Assembly Bill 249
Relating to: an exemption from licensing requirements for certain out-of-state ambulance service providers. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
6/1/2015
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.
Comments
Concerns that legislation poses many unanswered questions and problematic with implementation. WEMSA recommends that the authors allow stakeholders to work with them to create better legislation.
Assembly Bill 289
Assembly Bill 289
Relating to: exempting out-of-state emergency medical services personnel from licensure requirements.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
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.
Comments
WEMSA can support AB-289 with an Amendment identical to SA-1 to SB-210, which defines "Mutual Aid." This language is drawn from the definition of “mutual aid agreement” found in ch. DHS s. 110.04 (43), Wis. Admin. Code.
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/ems/licensing/reciprocityinst.pdf
Assembly Bill 330
Assembly Bill 330
Relating to: prohibiting the Department of Transportation from installing certain equipment on highways. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/28/2015
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 400
Assembly Bill 400
Relating to: use of child safety restraint systems in motor vehicles. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/14/2015
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 519
Assembly Bill 519
Relating to: compatible offices and positions for city, village, and town elective officeholders. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/14/2015
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 545
Assembly Bill 545
Relating to: providing lifesaving skills instruction to pupils. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 390

For
Notification Date
12/7/2015
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 876
Assembly Bill 876
Relating to: pedestrians crossing railroads.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/10/2016
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 30
Senate Bill 30
Relating to: the display and sale of novelty lighters and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/19/2015
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 143
Senate Bill 143
Relating to: ambulance staffing by emergency medical technicians and first responders. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 113

For
Notification Date
5/19/2015
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.
Comments
WEMSA can support SB-143 with Senate Amendment 3, allowing for population and state agency waiver provisions. Support if Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 is adopted.
Senate Bill 171
Senate Bill 171
Relating to: eliminating inactive boards, councils, and commissions. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/1/2015
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 182
Senate Bill 182
Relating to: an exemption from licensing requirements for certain out-of-state ambulance service providers. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 26

Other
Notification Date
6/1/2015
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.
Comments
Concerns that legislation poses many unanswered questions and problematic with implementation. WEMSA recommends that the authors allow stakeholders to work with them to create better legislation.
Senate Bill 192
Senate Bill 192
Relating to: requiring the payment of health insurance premiums, and establishing a loan program, for survivors of a law enforcement officer, emergency medical technician, or fire fighter who dies, or has died, in the line of duty and making appropriations...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/21/2015
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.
Senate Bill 210
Senate Bill 210
Relating to: exempting out-of-state emergency medical services personnel from licensure requirements.

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 83

For
Notification Date
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.
Senate Bill 332
Senate Bill 332
Relating to: use of child safety restraint systems in motor vehicles. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/14/2015
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 412
Senate Bill 412
Relating to: providing lifesaving skills instruction to pupils. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/7/2015
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 581
Senate Bill 581
Relating to: compatible offices and positions for city, village, and town elective officeholders. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 341

For
Notification Date
3/1/2016
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 734
Senate Bill 734
Relating to: pedestrians crossing railroads.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/1/2016
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

Administration: General Agency Provisions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: General Agency Provisions

Notification Date
7/10/2015
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.

Comments
Veto: Eliminate Certain Boards & Councils Maintain Volunteer Fire\EMS Service Award Board Administration – General Agency Provisions LFB Comparative Summary: Page 33, Item 29

Employment Relations Commission
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Employment Relations Commission

Notification Date
7/11/2015
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.

Comments
High-Deductible Health Plan - Alternative for Local Protective Service Employees

Health Services: Public Health and Other Programs
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Public Health and Other Programs

Notification Date
3/1/2015
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.

Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance

Notification Date
7/10/2015
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.

Comments
Veto: Pedestrians Crossing Railroads Transportation – Local Transportation Assistance LFB Comparative Summary: Page 672 Item 4

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Reform Wisconsin 911 PSAP funding to ensure local governments are able to upgrade vital 911 emergency system technology.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reform Wisconsin 911 PSAP funding to ensure local governments are able to upgrade vital 911 emergency system technology.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
9/19/2016
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 Council Study Committee on Volunteer Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician Shortages.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative Council Study Committee on Volunteer Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician Shortages.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
7/4/2016
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.

DHS 110 - updating to be consistent with national EMS Scope of Practice Model.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DHS 110 - updating to be consistent with national EMS Scope of Practice Model.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
7/28/2015
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.

Veto: Pedestrians Crossing Railroads \ Maintain Current Law \ Current Safety Protections Transportation – Local Transportation Assistance LFB Comparative Summary: Page 672 Item 4
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Veto: Pedestrians Crossing Railroads \ Maintain Current Law \ Current Safety Protections Transportation – Local Transportation Assistance LFB Comparative Summary: Page 672 Item 4

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
7/10/2015
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.

Veto: Eliminate Certain Boards & Councils Maintain Volunteer Fire\EMS Service Award Board Administration – General Agency Provisions LFB Comparative Summary: Page 33, Item 29
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Veto: Eliminate Certain Boards & Councils Maintain Volunteer Fire\EMS Service Award Board Administration – General Agency Provisions LFB Comparative Summary: Page 33, Item 29

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
7/10/2015
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.

Ambulance EMT and health provider staffing requirements.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Ambulance EMT and health provider staffing requirements.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
3/7/2015
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.

Funding of Wisconsin EMS services.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding of Wisconsin EMS services.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/17/2014
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.

Non-Emergency Medicaid Transportation Manager System.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Non-Emergency Medicaid Transportation Manager System.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/17/2014
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.

EMS Advisory Board Appointments.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
EMS Advisory Board Appointments.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/17/2014
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.

Trans 309 administrative rule changes - ambulance inspections
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Trans 309 administrative rule changes - ambulance inspections

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/17/2014
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
$1,600.00
2015
July - December
$1,400.00
2016
January - June
$125.00
2016
July - December
$700.00
Total $3,825.00
Total Hours Communicating 2015
January - June
6.75
2015
July - December
8.75
2016
January - June
3.25
2016
July - December
7.00
Total 25.75
Total Hours Other 2015
January - June
9.25
2015
July - December
5.25
2016
January - June
3.25
2016
July - December
1.75
Total 19.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: an exemption from licensing requirements for certain out-of-state ambulance service providers. (FE)
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
10%
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: the display and sale of novelty lighters and providing a penalty. (FE)
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
10%
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: eliminating inactive boards, councils, and commissions. (FE)
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
10%
2015
July - December
5%
2016
January - June
10%
2016
July - December
Total 9%
Relating to: an exemption from licensing requirements for certain out-of-state ambulance service providers. (FE)
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
10%
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: ambulance staffing by emergency medical technicians and first responders. (FE)
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
15%
2015
July - December
20%
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 11%
Relating to: ambulance staffing by emergency medical technicians and first responders. (FE)
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
15%
2015
July - December
20%
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 11%
Relating to: prohibiting the Department of Transportation from installing certain equipment on highways. (FE)
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
5%
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: providing lifesaving skills instruction to pupils. (FE)
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
5%
2016
January - June
10%
2016
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: providing lifesaving skills instruction to pupils. (FE)
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
5%
2016
January - June
10%
2016
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: exempting out-of-state emergency medical services personnel from licensure requirements.
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
20%
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 7%
Relating to: exempting out-of-state emergency medical services personnel from licensure requirements.
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
20%
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 7%
Relating to: compatible offices and positions for city, village, and town elective officeholders. (FE)
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
5%
2016
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: compatible offices and positions for city, village, and town elective officeholders. (FE)
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
5%
2016
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: use of child safety restraint systems in motor vehicles. (FE)
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
10%
2016
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: pedestrians crossing railroads.
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
10%
2016
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: requiring the payment of health insurance premiums, and establishing a loan program, for survivors of a law enforcement officer, emergency medical technician, or fire fighter who dies, or has died, in the line of duty and making appropriations. (FE)
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
10%
2016
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: use of child safety restraint systems in motor vehicles. (FE)
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
10%
2016
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: pedestrians crossing railroads.
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
10%
2016
July - December
Total 2%

Budget Bill Subjects

2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
10%
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 4%
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
10%
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 4%

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
5%
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 2%
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
5%
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 2%
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
10%
2016
July - December
50%
Total 11%
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
10%
Total 2%
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
10%
Total 2%
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
10%
Total 2%
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
20%
Total 4%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures