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Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 120
Assembly Bill 120
Relating to: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 242

For
Notification Date
6/4/2013
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 136
Assembly Bill 136
Relating to: ratification of the state and province emergency management assistance compact.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/18/2013
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 241
Assembly Bill 241
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
10/18/2013
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 250
Assembly Bill 250
Relating to: creating an enhanced penalty for harassing, intimidating, or recklessly endangering a law enforcement officer, a fire fighter, an emergency medical technician, a first responder, or an ambulance driver, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/18/2013
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 270
Assembly Bill 270
Relating to: additional providers in the volunteer health care provider program and proof of financial responsibility and malpractice insurance requirements for certain advanced practice nurses serving as volunteer health care providers. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 344

For
Notification Date
10/18/2013
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 341
Assembly Bill 341
Relating to: setoffs against tax refunds for debts related to providing ambulance services. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
10/18/2013
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 388
Assembly Bill 388
Relating to: traffic violations resulting in harm to vulnerable highway users, driver education instruction, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 253

For
Notification Date
10/18/2013
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 391
Assembly Bill 391
Relating to: the display and sale of novelty lighters and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/18/2013
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 405
Assembly Bill 405
Relating to: relinquishing custody of a newborn child. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/18/2013
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 446
Assembly Bill 446
Relating to: training and agreements for administering the drug naloxone, requiring emergency medical technicians to carry naloxone, and immunity for certain individuals who administer naloxone. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 200

Other
Notification Date
11/18/2013
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.
Comments
The Wisconsin EMS Association has concerns with the additional training and cost mandates on EMTs and local EMS services, the vast majority of which are volunteer. Many services already struggle with limited budgets and finding qualified volunteers.
Assembly Bill 539
Assembly Bill 539
Relating to: emergency vehicles operated as escorts for vehicle processions.

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 313

For
Notification Date
3/15/2014
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 18
Senate Bill 18
Relating to: recodification of the child abuse and neglect reporting law; making probation agents, parole agents, and certain employees, contractors, and volunteers of schools and institutions of higher education mandated reporters of child abuse and negle...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/18/2013
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 119
Senate Bill 119
Relating to: ratification of the state and province emergency management assistance compact.

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 97

For
Notification Date
10/18/2013
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 129
Senate Bill 129
Relating to: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/4/2013
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 203
Senate Bill 203
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
10/18/2013
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 211
Senate Bill 211
Relating to: creating an enhanced penalty for harassing, intimidating, or recklessly endangering a law enforcement officer, a fire fighter, an emergency medical technician, a first responder, or an ambulance driver, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/18/2013
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 215
Senate Bill 215
Relating to: granting immunity from certain criminal prosecutions for a person who seeks aid for another person.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/18/2013
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 257
Senate Bill 257
Relating to: prohibiting consideration of the conviction record of an applicant for employment before the applicant has been selected for an interview.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/18/2013
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 303
Senate Bill 303
Relating to: the display and sale of novelty lighters and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/18/2013
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 304
Senate Bill 304
Relating to: safety belts on certain school buses that are purchased or sold and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/18/2013
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 306
Senate Bill 306
Relating to: provider of last resort obligations of certain telecommunications providers. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/18/2013
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 307
Senate Bill 307
Relating to: traffic violations resulting in harm to vulnerable highway users, driver education instruction, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/18/2013
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 326
Senate Bill 326
Relating to: relinquishing custody of a newborn child. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/18/2013
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 352
Senate Bill 352
Relating to: training and agreements for administering the drug naloxone, requiring emergency medical technicians to carry naloxone, and immunity for certain individuals who administer naloxone. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
11/18/2013
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.
Comments
The Wisconsin EMS Association has concerns with the additional training and cost mandates on EMTs and local EMS services, the vast majority of which are volunteer. Many services already struggle with limited budgets and finding qualified volunteers.

Budget Bill Subjects

Health Services: Facilities, Supplemental Security Income, and Public Health
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Facilities, Supplemental Security Income, and Public Health

Notification Date
3/22/2013
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.

Health Services: Medical Assistance and FoodShare -- Administration
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medical Assistance and FoodShare -- Administration

Notification Date
3/22/2013
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.

Health Services: Medical Assistance and Related Programs -- Administration
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medical Assistance and Related Programs -- Administration

Notification Date
3/22/2013
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.

Health Services: Medical Assistance and Related Programs -- Benefits
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medical Assistance and Related Programs -- Benefits

Notification Date
3/22/2013
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.

Health Services: Other Health Programs & Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Other Health Programs & Departmentwide

Notification Date
3/22/2013
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.

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

Notification Date
3/22/2013
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.

Transportation: State Patrol
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: State Patrol

Notification Date
3/22/2013
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

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
10/18/2013
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.

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
1/13/2013
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.

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
1/13/2013
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.

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
1/13/2013
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
$725.00
2013
July - December
$75.00
2014
January - June
$750.00
2014
July - December
$300.00
Total $1,850.00
Total Hours Communicating 2013
January - June
3.00
2013
July - December
0.00
2014
January - June
6.50
2014
July - December
0.50
Total 10.00
Total Hours Other 2013
January - June
4.25
2013
July - December
0.75
2014
January - June
1.00
2014
July - December
2.50
Total 8.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: training and agreements for administering the drug naloxone, requiring emergency medical technicians to carry naloxone, and immunity for certain individuals who administer naloxone. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
10%
2014
January - June
15%
2014
July - December
Total 5%
Relating to: training and agreements for administering the drug naloxone, requiring emergency medical technicians to carry naloxone, and immunity for certain individuals who administer naloxone. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
10%
2014
January - June
15%
2014
July - December
Total 5%
Relating to: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
40%
2014
January - June
10%
2014
July - December
Total 5%
Relating to: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
40%
2014
January - June
10%
2014
July - December
Total 5%
Relating to: additional providers in the volunteer health care provider program and proof of financial responsibility and malpractice insurance requirements for certain advanced practice nurses serving as volunteer health care providers. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
5%
2014
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: setoffs against tax refunds for debts related to providing ambulance services. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
5%
2014
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: traffic violations resulting in harm to vulnerable highway users, driver education instruction, 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
5%
2014
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: emergency vehicles operated as escorts for vehicle processions.
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
5%
2014
July - December
Total < 1%
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)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
5%
2014
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: traffic violations resulting in harm to vulnerable highway users, driver education instruction, 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
5%
2014
July - December
Total < 1%

Budget Bill Subjects

2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
10%
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total 5%
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 5%

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
10%
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
10%
2014
July - December
30%
Total 13%
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
10%
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
40%
Total 10%
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
50%
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
10%
2014
July - December
30%
Total 29%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures