Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Protect and preserve the legal rights and earned benefits of Wisconsin's 1.3 million elderly and people with disabilities. Funds are derived from annual volunteer-membership fees, donations, event sponsorships, public and private sector grants, foundations, educational and community outreach programs and estate planning.
Lobbying Interests:
Budget Issues, Administrative Rulings, Public Hearings, Legislative Bills, Legislative Meetings & Hearings, topics that would impact the rights and earned benefits of Wisconsin's 1.3 million elderly and people with disabilities and intergenerational issues, that impact the quality of life for all aging generations.
Title:
President
Protect and preserve the legal rights and earned benefits of Wisconsin's 1.3 million elderly and people with disabilities. Funds are derived from annual volunteer-membership fees, donations, event sponsorships, public and private sector grants, foundations, educational and community outreach programs and estate planning.
Lobbying Interests:
Budget Issues, Administrative Rulings, Public Hearings, Legislative Bills, Legislative Meetings & Hearings, topics that would impact the rights and earned benefits of Wisconsin's 1.3 million elderly and people with disabilities and intergenerational issues, that impact the quality of life for all aging generations.
Title:
President
Contact
ANA
Anthony Nino Amato
P.O. Box 628248
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 514-3317
(608) 224-0607
namato@cwag.org
http://www.cwag.org
P.O. Box 628248
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 514-3317
(608) 224-0607
namato@cwag.org
http://www.cwag.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony J Amato | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 6/30/2017 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 565
Relating to: fees related to security freezes on consumer credit reports.
Bill Text and History
1/29/2018
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
CWAG's Elder Law Center Director & Attorney John Hendrick, testified in favor of Consumers not being charged by Credit Agencies for freezing and unfreezing their line of credit.
Relating to: fees related to security freezes on consumer credit reports.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/29/2018
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
CWAG's Elder Law Center Director & Attorney John Hendrick, testified in favor of Consumers not being charged by Credit Agencies for freezing and unfreezing their line of credit.
Senate Bill 263
Relating to: regulating the sale of prescription drugs and other merchandise below cost. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/15/2018
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
CWAG supports SB 263 which lowers Rx Drug Cost for WI.'s 1.3 million elderly, people with disabilities & all consumers. Retail markets have quickly evolved, it makes good sense to exempt Rx Drugs & Gen Merchandise fromWI's minimum markup law.
Relating to: regulating the sale of prescription drugs and other merchandise below cost. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/15/2018
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
CWAG supports SB 263 which lowers Rx Drug Cost for WI.'s 1.3 million elderly, people with disabilities & all consumers. Retail markets have quickly evolved, it makes good sense to exempt Rx Drugs & Gen Merchandise fromWI's minimum markup law.
Senate Bill 634
Relating to: preventing the state or local governments from requiring any person to accept certain collective bargaining provisions or waive its rights under the National Labor Relations Act or state labor law; prohibiting local regulation of employee hour...
Bill Text and History
2/15/2018
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
CWAG is opposed to SB634 & Assembly Counterpart AB478, which abrogates local control to the State & undermind's local elected officials from doing their jobs & is an attack on labor rights & Civil Rights.
Relating to: preventing the state or local governments from requiring any person to accept certain collective bargaining provisions or waive its rights under the National Labor Relations Act or state labor law; prohibiting local regulation of employee hour...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/15/2018
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
CWAG is opposed to SB634 & Assembly Counterpart AB478, which abrogates local control to the State & undermind's local elected officials from doing their jobs & is an attack on labor rights & Civil Rights.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Governor
Governor
Notification Date
9/18/2017
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.
Comments
CWAG opposes the Governor's 2017-19 Budget, for the lack of K-12 Public School Funding; for failure to adequately fund Wisconsin's deteriorating roads, highways, bridges and other essential infrastructure that would improve Wisconsin's Economy
9/18/2017
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.
Comments
CWAG opposes the Governor's 2017-19 Budget, for the lack of K-12 Public School Funding; for failure to adequately fund Wisconsin's deteriorating roads, highways, bridges and other essential infrastructure that would improve Wisconsin's Economy
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Legislature
Legislature
Notification Date
7/31/2017
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.
Comments
Submitted two letters to JFC Chairs on 3-30-17 and JFC Members on 5-3-17. Opposed adding 16 New Position to the ADRCs that wasn't in the Gov.'s Budget. Opposed the last minute effort by DHS, GWWAAR and AARP for 16 full-time Dementia Care Specialist.
http://www.cwag.org
7/31/2017
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.
Comments
Submitted two letters to JFC Chairs on 3-30-17 and JFC Members on 5-3-17. Opposed adding 16 New Position to the ADRCs that wasn't in the Gov.'s Budget. Opposed the last minute effort by DHS, GWWAAR and AARP for 16 full-time Dementia Care Specialist.
http://www.cwag.org
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
CWAG is opposed to the elimination of the State Treasurers Position and will advocate for a NO VOTE in the April Statewide Referendum that would eliminate the State Constitutional Position of Treasuer.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
CWAG is opposed to the elimination of the State Treasurers Position and will advocate for a NO VOTE in the April Statewide Referendum that would eliminate the State Constitutional Position of Treasuer.
CWAG is opposed to the elimination of the State Treasurers Position and will advocate for a NO VOTE in the April Statewide Referendum that would eliminate the State Constitutional Position of Treasuer.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/15/2018
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
2/15/2018
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.
CWAG supports AB 565 LRB-4414/1 that eliminates credit reporting agencies from charging a fee for security freeze and removing security freezes. CWAG's expert on Financial Identity Fraud was asked and did testify in favor of AB 656 on 12-19-17.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
CWAG supports AB 565 LRB-4414/1 that eliminates credit reporting agencies from charging a fee for security freeze and removing security freezes. CWAG's expert on Financial Identity Fraud was asked and did testify in favor of AB 656 on 12-19-17.
CWAG supports AB 565 LRB-4414/1 that eliminates credit reporting agencies from charging a fee for security freeze and removing security freezes. CWAG's expert on Financial Identity Fraud was asked and did testify in favor of AB 656 on 12-19-17.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/20/2017
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
12/20/2017
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.
CWAG Opposed the Foxconn $3 Billion Package passed by the Legislature The job projections were politically inflated by UW-Madison Econ Prof. Noah Williams; Williams Econ Report had no Peer Review & he willfully underestimated jobs going to Illinois.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
CWAG Opposed the Foxconn $3 Billion Package passed by the Legislature The job projections were politically inflated by UW-Madison Econ Prof. Noah Williams; Williams Econ Report had no Peer Review & he willfully underestimated jobs going to Illinois.
CWAG Opposed the Foxconn $3 Billion Package passed by the Legislature The job projections were politically inflated by UW-Madison Econ Prof. Noah Williams; Williams Econ Report had no Peer Review & he willfully underestimated jobs going to Illinois.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
9/18/2017
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
9/18/2017
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2017 January - June $57.55 |
2017 July - December $953.55 |
2018 January - June $0.00 |
2018 July - December $0.00 |
Total $1,011.10 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2017 January - June 0.00 |
2017 July - December 1.75 |
2018 January - June 0.50 |
2018 July - December 0.00 |
Total 2.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2017 January - June 1.00 |
2017 July - December 6.00 |
2018 January - June 12.25 |
2018 July - December 0.00 |
Total 19.25 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: fees related to security freezes on consumer credit reports.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 80% |
2018 January - June 25% |
2018 July - December |
Total 42% |
Relating to: preventing the state or local governments from requiring any person to accept certain collective bargaining provisions or waive its rights under the National Labor Relations Act or state labor law; prohibiting local regulation of employee hours and overtime, employment benefits, wage claims and collections, an employer's right to solicit salary information of prospective employees, employment discrimination, and professions regulated by the state; and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 5% |
2018 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: regulating the sale of prescription drugs and other merchandise below cost. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 25% |
2018 July - December |
Total 14% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 100% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 5% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
CWAG supports AB 565 LRB-4414/1 that eliminates credit reporting agencies from charging a fee for security freeze and removing security freezes. CWAG's expert on Financial Identity Fraud was asked and did testify in favor of AB 656 on 12-19-17.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 5% |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 July - December |
Total 8% |
CWAG Opposed the Foxconn $3 Billion Package passed by the Legislature The job projections were politically inflated by UW-Madison Econ Prof. Noah Williams; Williams Econ Report had no Peer Review & he willfully underestimated jobs going to Illinois.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 15% |
2018 January - June 5% |
2018 July - December |
Total 8% |
CWAG is opposed to the elimination of the State Treasurers Position and will advocate for a NO VOTE in the April Statewide Referendum that would eliminate the State Constitutional Position of Treasuer.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 30% |
2018 July - December |
Total 18% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication