Specialized Medical Vehicle Association of Wisconsin
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
The Specialized Medical Vehicle Association of Wisconsin is a professional trade organization comprised of individuals, organizations and businesses who are primarily employed to deliver non-emergency medical transportation services. Since 2001 the Association has devoted itself to maintaining and improving the client's access to efficient and reliable transportation services for eligible patients requiring medical attention. The state funding and management issues relating to this section of medicaid service is of critical concern to the Association and to insuring the patient/client eventually receive the care they are prescribed.
Lobbying Interests:
The SMVAW will actively advocate for it's membership at all levels of state government.
CEO Name:
Jim Brown
Legislative Director
The Specialized Medical Vehicle Association of Wisconsin is a professional trade organization comprised of individuals, organizations and businesses who are primarily employed to deliver non-emergency medical transportation services. Since 2001 the Association has devoted itself to maintaining and improving the client's access to efficient and reliable transportation services for eligible patients requiring medical attention. The state funding and management issues relating to this section of medicaid service is of critical concern to the Association and to insuring the patient/client eventually receive the care they are prescribed.
Lobbying Interests:
The SMVAW will actively advocate for it's membership at all levels of state government.
CEO Name:
Jim Brown
Legislative Director
Contact
GRG
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 546
Relating to: insurance requirements for intrastate motor carriers of passengers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 224
12/4/2017
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.
Relating to: insurance requirements for intrastate motor carriers of passengers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 224
For
Notification Date12/4/2017
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.
Assembly Bill 651
Relating to: modifying Department of Transportation rules relating to human services vehicles.
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 238
2/4/2018
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
Our Association will be calling WDOT and legislative authors to determine if there are some emerging insurance questions resulting from this legislation. If no concern exists we will register that conclusion.
Relating to: modifying Department of Transportation rules relating to human services vehicles.
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 238
None
Notification Date2/4/2018
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
Our Association will be calling WDOT and legislative authors to determine if there are some emerging insurance questions resulting from this legislation. If no concern exists we will register that conclusion.
Assembly Bill 918
Relating to: regulation of taxicab companies and taxicab dispatch services, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a criminal penalty. (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
Non emergency medical transportation is provided throughout the state by private providers. DHS establishes the rules on operations, vehicle inspections, background checks, drug testing and pricing. Clarity is needed to resolve conflicts/questions.
Relating to: regulation of taxicab companies and taxicab dispatch services, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a criminal penalty. (FE...
Bill Text and History
Other
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
Non emergency medical transportation is provided throughout the state by private providers. DHS establishes the rules on operations, vehicle inspections, background checks, drug testing and pricing. Clarity is needed to resolve conflicts/questions.
Senate Bill 489
Relating to: insurance requirements for intrastate motor carriers of passengers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/4/2017
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.
Relating to: insurance requirements for intrastate motor carriers of passengers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/4/2017
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Review and comment on the Legislative Audit Bureau report issued 5-12-15 on Non Emergency Medical Transportation.
Concerns over administration and operation of the existing program.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Review and comment on the Legislative Audit Bureau report issued 5-12-15 on Non Emergency Medical Transportation. Concerns over administration and operation of the existing program.
Review and comment on the Legislative Audit Bureau report issued 5-12-15 on Non Emergency Medical Transportation. Concerns over administration and operation of the existing program.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
11/6/2017
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
11/6/2017
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 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2017 July - December $2,050.00 |
2018 January - June $2,000.00 |
2018 July - December $2,350.00 |
Total $6,400.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2017 July - December 6.00 |
2018 January - June 19.00 |
2018 July - December 14.00 |
Total 39.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2017 July - December 15.00 |
2018 January - June 31.00 |
2018 July - December 22.00 |
Total 68.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: insurance requirements for intrastate motor carriers of passengers. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 30% |
2018 January - June 15% |
2018 July - December 10% |
Total 17% |
Relating to: insurance requirements for intrastate motor carriers of passengers. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 60% |
2018 January - June 50% |
2018 July - December 20% |
Total 42% |
Relating to: modifying Department of Transportation rules relating to human services vehicles.
| 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 10% |
Total 7% |
Relating to: regulation of taxicab companies and taxicab dispatch services, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, 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 10% |
2018 July - December 10% |
Total 8% |
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
Review and comment on the Legislative Audit Bureau report issued 5-12-15 on Non Emergency Medical Transportation.
Concerns over administration and operation of the existing program.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 10% |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 July - December 40% |
Total 20% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.