Pro-Life Wisconsin

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Protecting innocent human life from conception to natural death.

Lobbying Interests:
Pro-Life Wisconsin seeks to influence all legislation which directly affects the unborn, the aged, the disabled, and the terminally ill. Pro-Life Wisconsin upholds the inherent dignity of the human person, opposing all abortion, contraception, euthanasia, cloning and embryo destructive research. We also oppose any public financing of abortion, contraception, euthanasia and cloning and embryo destructive research. Reproductive technology, family planning, and conscience rights issues.

Title:
Director of Legislation

Contact
MS
Matthew Sande
P.O. Box 221
Brookfield, WI 53008
(262) 796-1111
(262) 796-1115
matt.s@prolifewi.org
http://www.prolifewi.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Daniel Miller Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 12/18/2018 Withdrawn On N/A
Matthew Sande Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 12/18/2018 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 128
Assembly Bill 128
Relating to: creating a refundable individual income tax credit for the parent of a stillbirth. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/16/2019
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 179
Assembly Bill 179
Relating to: requirements for children born alive following abortion or attempted abortion and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/1/2019
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
In Section 2 of AB 179, we oppose the exemption from prosecution for mothers who kill their own children after an abortion.The exemption erodes the equal protection granted in current law 990.001(17) for born alive babies following failed abortions.
Assembly Bill 180
Assembly Bill 180
Relating to: informed consent regarding a certain abortion-inducing drug regimen and reporting requirements for induced abortions.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
5/2/2019
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
We oppose the “medical emergency” (life and health of the mother) exception in Wisconsin’s current informed consent for abortion law, s.253.10(3)(c), that applies to the provision of abortion-inducing drug reversal information in the bill.
Assembly Bill 181
Assembly Bill 181
Relating to: certification of abortion providers in the Medical Assistance program.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/1/2019
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 182
Assembly Bill 182
Relating to: sex-selective, disability-selective, and other selective abortions and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
5/2/2019
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
Pro-Life Wisconsin believes all abortion, defined as the intentional killing of a preborn child, is discriminatory. The bill's exception for a life-limiting fetal anomaly in its definition of congenital disability makes it internally inconsistent.
Assembly Bill 183
Assembly Bill 183
Relating to: certification of abortion providers under the Medical Assistance program.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/1/2019
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
We oppose the exemption for hospitals who perform abortions in the exceptional cases of sexual assault, incest, life and health of the mother.
Assembly Bill 290
Assembly Bill 290
Relating to: permitting pharmacists to prescribe, administer, and dispense certain contraceptives, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/14/2019
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 304
Assembly Bill 304
Relating to: permitting pharmacists to prescribe certain contraceptives, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/21/2019
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 552
Assembly Bill 552
Relating to: permitting certain individuals to make requests for medication for the purpose of ending their lives and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/22/2019
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 590
Assembly Bill 590
Relating to: sale, use, and final disposition of fetal body parts, reporting of sex and fetal anomaly following induced abortion, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/14/2019
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 Joint Resolution 118
Assembly Joint Resolution 118
Relating to: proclaiming January 22nd as “Protect Life Day”.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/17/2020
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 Joint Resolution 130
Assembly Joint Resolution 130
Relating to: the term persons (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/11/2020
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 114
Senate Bill 114
Relating to: creating a refundable individual income tax credit for the parent of a stillbirth. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/16/2019
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 173
Senate Bill 173
Relating to: sex-selective, disability-selective, and other selective abortions and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
5/2/2019
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
Pro-Life Wisconsin believes all abortion, defined as the intentional killing of a preborn child, is discriminatory. The bill's exception for a life-limiting fetal anomaly in its definition of congenital disability makes it internally inconsistent.
Senate Bill 174
Senate Bill 174
Relating to: informed consent regarding a certain abortion-inducing drug regimen and reporting requirements for induced abortions.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
5/2/2019
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
We oppose the “medical emergency” (life and health of the mother) exception in Wisconsin’s current informed consent for abortion law, s.253.10(3)(c), that applies to the provision of abortion-inducing drug reversal information in the bill.
Senate Bill 175
Senate Bill 175
Relating to: requirements for children born alive following abortion or attempted abortion and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/1/2019
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
In Section 2 of SB 175, we oppose the exemption from prosecution for mothers who kill their own children after an abortion. The exemption erodes the equal protection granted in current law 990.001(17) for born alive babies following failed abortions.
Senate Bill 187
Senate Bill 187
Relating to: certification of abortion providers under the Medical Assistance program.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/1/2019
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
We oppose the exemption for hospitals who perform abortions in the exceptional cases of sexual assault, incest, life and health of the mother.
Senate Bill 191
Senate Bill 191
Relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain adoption expenses and modifying eligibility for the adoption expenses tax deduction. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/1/2019
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 199
Senate Bill 199
Relating to: certification of abortion providers in the Medical Assistance program.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/14/2019
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 286
Senate Bill 286
Relating to: permitting pharmacists to prescribe certain contraceptives, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/14/2019
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 499
Senate Bill 499
Relating to: permitting certain individuals to make requests for medication for the purpose of ending their lives and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/18/2019
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 524
Senate Bill 524
Relating to: sale, use, and final disposition of fetal body parts, reporting of sex and fetal anomaly following induced abortion, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/14/2019
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 Joint Resolution 81
Senate Joint Resolution 81
Relating to: proclaiming January 22nd as “Protect Life Day”.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/17/2020
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 Joint Resolution 86
Senate Joint Resolution 86
Relating to: the term persons (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/30/2020
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

LRB-0325/1 - permitting pharmacists to prescribe certain contraceptives
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-0325/1 - permitting pharmacists to prescribe certain contraceptives

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
5/17/2019
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.

LRB-2675/1 - relating to requirements for children born alive following abortion or attempted abortion and providing a penalty
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-2675/1 - relating to requirements for children born alive following abortion or attempted abortion and providing a penalty

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
4/24/2019
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.

Protecting parental rights in a medical setting
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Protecting parental rights in a medical setting

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/18/2019
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.

Banning the trade and use of aborted baby body parts; promoting ethical sources of fetal tissue for medical research
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Banning the trade and use of aborted baby body parts; promoting ethical sources of fetal tissue for medical research

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/29/2019
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.

State income tax credit for adoption expenses
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State income tax credit for adoption expenses

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/29/2019
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.

Banning the sale and use of aborted fetal body parts
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Banning the sale and use of aborted fetal body parts

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/17/2018
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.

Disposition and anatomical gift of human remains resulting from miscarriage or stillbirth
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Disposition and anatomical gift of human remains resulting from miscarriage or stillbirth

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/17/2018
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.

Reported Induced Abortions in Wisconsin annual report
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reported Induced Abortions in Wisconsin annual report

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/17/2018
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.

Blocking Title XIX (Medicaid) family planning payments to organizations that perform or refer for abortion
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Blocking Title XIX (Medicaid) family planning payments to organizations that perform or refer for abortion

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/17/2018
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.

Protecting preborn children in the Wisconsin Constitution; legal personhood for preborn children
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Protecting preborn children in the Wisconsin Constitution; legal personhood for preborn children

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/17/2018
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2019
January - June
$13,897.19
2019
July - December
$13,275.08
2020
January - June
$12,015.71
2020
July - December
$4,211.04
Total $43,399.02
Total Hours Communicating 2019
January - June
76.75
2019
July - December
84.75
2020
January - June
48.75
2020
July - December
16.00
Total 226.25
Total Hours Other 2019
January - June
184.25
2019
July - December
168.50
2020
January - June
158.00
2020
July - December
69.50
Total 580.25

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: permitting pharmacists to prescribe certain contraceptives, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
10%
2019
July - December
15%
2020
January - June
15%
2020
July - December
Total 12%
Relating to: requirements for children born alive following abortion or attempted abortion and providing a penalty.
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
15%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 5%
Relating to: certification of abortion providers under the Medical Assistance program.
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
15%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 5%
Relating to: requirements for children born alive following abortion or attempted abortion and providing a penalty.
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
15%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 5%
Relating to: certification of abortion providers under the Medical Assistance program.
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
15%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 5%
Relating to: certification of abortion providers in the Medical Assistance program.
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
20%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 6%
Relating to: sale, use, and final disposition of fetal body parts, reporting of sex and fetal anomaly following induced abortion, and providing a penalty. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
10%
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: sale, use, and final disposition of fetal body parts, reporting of sex and fetal anomaly following induced abortion, and providing a penalty. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
10%
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: permitting pharmacists to prescribe certain contraceptives, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
30%
2020
January - June
15%
2020
July - December
Total 13%
Relating to: the term persons (first consideration).
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
20%
2020
July - December
Total 5%
Relating to: the term persons (first consideration).
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
40%
2020
July - December
Total 10%

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

2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
25%
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
40%
Total 12%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
20%
Total 2%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
30%
Total 3%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
10%
2019
July - December
10%
2020
January - June
10%
2020
July - December
10%
Total 10%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures