Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that aims to discover, develop and commercialize innovative new medicines so people with serious diseases can lead better lives.
Lobbying Interests:
Engage on legislation that impacts access to innovative medicines and therapies; assist with disease awareness initiatives.
CEO Name:
Reshma Kewalramani
                            
                            Vertex is a global biotechnology company that aims to discover, develop and commercialize innovative new medicines so people with serious diseases can lead better lives.
Lobbying Interests:
Engage on legislation that impacts access to innovative medicines and therapies; assist with disease awareness initiatives.
CEO Name:
Reshma Kewalramani
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
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                                            Libby Brunsvold
50 Northern Avenue
Boston, MA 20001
(617) 961-7770
Libby_Brunsvold@vrtx.com
http://www.vrtx.com
                                        
                                    50 Northern Avenue
Boston, MA 20001
(617) 961-7770
Libby_Brunsvold@vrtx.com
http://www.vrtx.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 103
Relating to: application of prescription drug payments to health insurance cost-sharing requirements.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/18/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: application of prescription drug payments to health insurance cost-sharing requirements.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date3/18/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                Assembly Bill 773
Relating to: regulation of pharmacy benefit managers, fiduciary and disclosure requirements on pharmacy benefit managers, and application of prescription drug payments to health insurance cost-sharing requirements. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
12/9/2023
First Communication Date
12/9/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: regulation of pharmacy benefit managers, fiduciary and disclosure requirements on pharmacy benefit managers, and application of prescription drug payments to health insurance cost-sharing requirements. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date12/9/2023
First Communication Date
12/9/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
                                                                Assembly Joint Resolution 111
Relating to: observing February 29, 2024, as Rare Disease Day in Wisconsin.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/3/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: observing February 29, 2024, as Rare Disease Day in Wisconsin.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/3/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                Senate Bill 100
Relating to: application of prescription drug payments to health insurance cost-sharing requirements.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/7/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: application of prescription drug payments to health insurance cost-sharing requirements.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date3/7/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                Senate Bill 737
Relating to: regulation of pharmacy benefit managers, fiduciary and disclosure requirements on pharmacy benefit managers, and application of prescription drug payments to health insurance cost-sharing requirements. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
12/4/2023
First Communication Date
12/4/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: regulation of pharmacy benefit managers, fiduciary and disclosure requirements on pharmacy benefit managers, and application of prescription drug payments to health insurance cost-sharing requirements. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date12/4/2023
First Communication Date
12/4/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
                                                                Senate Joint Resolution 102
Relating to: observing February 29, 2024, as Rare Disease Day in Wisconsin.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/3/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: observing February 29, 2024, as Rare Disease Day in Wisconsin.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/3/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal related to sickle disease awareness month.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal related to sickle disease awareness month.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/22/2022
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/22/2022
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
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal related to the treatment of sickle cell disease
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal related to the treatment of sickle cell disease
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/22/2022
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/22/2022
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
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal Medicaid drug coverage process and procedure.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal Medicaid drug coverage process and procedure.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/22/2022
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/22/2022
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 related to the creation of a rare disease advisory council.
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal related to the creation of a rare disease advisory council.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal related to the creation of a rare disease advisory council.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/22/2022
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/22/2022
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 regulation of pharmaceutical manufacturers.
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to regulation of pharmaceutical manufacturers.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to regulation of pharmaceutical manufacturers.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/22/2022
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/22/2022
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
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to treatment of cyclic fibrosis.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to treatment of cyclic fibrosis.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/22/2022
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/22/2022
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
| 2023 January - June | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $24,000.00 | 2023 July - December $24,000.00 | 2024 January - June $0.00 | 2024 July - December $24,000.00 | Total $72,000.00 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 1.50 | 2023 July - December 0.00 | 2024 January - June 1.00 | 2024 July - December 0.00 | Total 2.50 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 22.00 | 2023 July - December 19.00 | 2024 January - June 5.50 | 2024 July - December 11.50 | Total 58.00 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             Relating to: application of prescription drug payments to health insurance cost-sharing requirements. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2023 January - June | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 25% | 2023 July - December 35% | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total 21% | 
                                                             Relating to: application of prescription drug payments to health insurance cost-sharing requirements. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2023 January - June | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 25% | 2023 July - December 35% | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total 21% | 
                                                             Relating to: regulation of pharmacy benefit managers, fiduciary and disclosure requirements on pharmacy benefit managers, and application of prescription drug payments to health insurance cost-sharing requirements. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2023 January - June | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June | 2023 July - December 20% | 2024 January - June 40% | 2024 July - December | Total 12% | 
                                                             Relating to: observing February 29, 2024, as Rare Disease Day in Wisconsin. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2023 January - June | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June 10% | 2024 July - December | Total 2% | 
                                                             Relating to: regulation of pharmacy benefit managers, fiduciary and disclosure requirements on pharmacy benefit managers, and application of prescription drug payments to health insurance cost-sharing requirements. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2023 January - June | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June 40% | 2024 July - December | Total 5% | 
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
| 2023 January - June | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 10% | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total 4% | 
                                                            Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to regulation of pharmaceutical manufacturers.
                                                             
                                                        
                                                        | 2023 January - June | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 20% | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December 50% | Total 17% | 
| 2023 January - June | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 20% | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total 8% | 
| 2023 January - June | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June | 2023 July - December 10% | 2024 January - June 10% | 2024 July - December 50% | Total 14% | 
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
                            Other Matters
No other matters found.