A-Team Grassroots System Inc.
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Member families throughout Wisconsin share the common goal of grassroots efforts to educate and advocate for an understanding of the disabled community and its efforts to create employment, housing, and living opportunities. Its families engage with lawmakers and policymakers to support medicaid funding for a full array of service choice.
Lobbying Interests:
A-team will work to influence the legislative process of budgeting and statute creation in an effort to advance the cause of benefitting people with disabilities in the workplace, society, and home. A-team will lobby to protect 14(c) status and the benefits it offers to employers and employees.
Member families throughout Wisconsin share the common goal of grassroots efforts to educate and advocate for an understanding of the disabled community and its efforts to create employment, housing, and living opportunities. Its families engage with lawmakers and policymakers to support medicaid funding for a full array of service choice.
Lobbying Interests:
A-team will work to influence the legislative process of budgeting and statute creation in an effort to advance the cause of benefitting people with disabilities in the workplace, society, and home. A-team will lobby to protect 14(c) status and the benefits it offers to employers and employees.
Contact
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Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Matthew Kleefisch | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/14/2019 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 20
Relating to: terminology changes for those with an intellectual disability in administrative rules.
Bill Text and History
2/12/2019
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.
Relating to: terminology changes for those with an intellectual disability in administrative rules.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/12/2019
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
Relating to: requirements for children born alive following abortion or attempted abortion and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
5/7/2019
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.
Relating to: requirements for children born alive following abortion or attempted abortion and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/7/2019
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 180
Relating to: informed consent regarding a certain abortion-inducing drug regimen and reporting requirements for induced abortions.
Bill Text and History
5/7/2019
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.
Relating to: informed consent regarding a certain abortion-inducing drug regimen and reporting requirements for induced abortions.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/7/2019
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 181
Relating to: certification of abortion providers in the Medical Assistance program.
Bill Text and History
5/7/2019
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.
Relating to: certification of abortion providers in the Medical Assistance program.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/7/2019
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
Relating to: sex-selective, disability-selective, and other selective abortions and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
5/7/2019
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.
Relating to: sex-selective, disability-selective, and other selective abortions and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/7/2019
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 183
Relating to: certification of abortion providers under the Medical Assistance program.
Bill Text and History
5/7/2019
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.
Relating to: certification of abortion providers under the Medical Assistance program.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/7/2019
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 660
Relating to: reimbursement under the Medical Assistance program for complex rehabilitation technology. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/2/2020
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.
Relating to: reimbursement under the Medical Assistance program for complex rehabilitation technology. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/2/2020
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 Bill 845
Relating to: community-based services grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/7/2020
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.
Relating to: community-based services grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/7/2020
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 19
Relating to: terminology changes for those with an intellectual disability in administrative rules.
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 1
2/12/2019
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.
Relating to: terminology changes for those with an intellectual disability in administrative rules.
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 1
For
Notification Date2/12/2019
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
Relating to: sex-selective, disability-selective, and other selective abortions and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
5/7/2019
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.
Relating to: sex-selective, disability-selective, and other selective abortions and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/7/2019
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 174
Relating to: informed consent regarding a certain abortion-inducing drug regimen and reporting requirements for induced abortions.
Bill Text and History
5/7/2019
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.
Relating to: informed consent regarding a certain abortion-inducing drug regimen and reporting requirements for induced abortions.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/7/2019
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 175
Relating to: requirements for children born alive following abortion or attempted abortion and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
5/7/2019
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.
Relating to: requirements for children born alive following abortion or attempted abortion and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/7/2019
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 187
Relating to: certification of abortion providers under the Medical Assistance program.
Bill Text and History
5/7/2019
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.
Relating to: certification of abortion providers under the Medical Assistance program.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/7/2019
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 605
Relating to: reimbursement under the Medical Assistance program for complex rehabilitation technology. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 186
1/2/2020
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.
Relating to: reimbursement under the Medical Assistance program for complex rehabilitation technology. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 186
For
Notification Date1/2/2020
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 733
Relating to: community-based services grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/7/2020
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.
Relating to: community-based services grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/7/2020
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Board for People with Developmental Disabilities
Board for People with Developmental Disabilities
Notification Date
4/2/2019
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.
4/2/2019
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Departmentwide
Workforce Development: Departmentwide
Notification Date
3/5/2019
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
A-Team is interested in following the DWD initiatives in the budget related to the Board For People with Developmental Disabilities and goals to increase integrated employment
3/5/2019
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
A-Team is interested in following the DWD initiatives in the budget related to the Board For People with Developmental Disabilities and goals to increase integrated employment
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 0888/1 Relating to community based service grant program and making an appropriation
LRB 0888/1 Relating to community based service grant program and making an appropriation
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/25/2020
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/25/2020
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.
Support of the continuation of 14(c) work facilities for people with disabilities. Support legislative proposal to codify a full array of choices for employment and medicaid assistance for those choices.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support of the continuation of 14(c) work facilities for people with disabilities. Support legislative proposal to codify a full array of choices for employment and medicaid assistance for those choices.
Support of the continuation of 14(c) work facilities for people with disabilities. Support legislative proposal to codify a full array of choices for employment and medicaid assistance for those choices.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/24/2019
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/24/2019
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 1327 removes the word retardation from government and administrative code.
LRB 1327 removes the word retardation from government and administrative code.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/22/2019
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/22/2019
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.
Regulation and expenditures of medicaid and M/A funding related to employment and housing for people with disabilities.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation and expenditures of medicaid and M/A funding related to employment and housing for people with disabilities.
Regulation and expenditures of medicaid and M/A funding related to employment and housing for people with disabilities.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/19/2019
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/19/2019
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2019 January - June $5,728.25 |
2019 July - December $149,976.60 |
2020 January - June $14,997.60 |
2020 July - December $9,998.40 |
Total $180,700.85 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2019 January - June 11.09 |
2019 July - December 19.00 |
2020 January - June 22.50 |
2020 July - December 27.50 |
Total 80.09 |
| Total Hours Other | 2019 January - June 94.00 |
2019 July - December 47.75 |
2020 January - June 76.25 |
2020 July - December 85.50 |
Total 303.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
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 5% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: informed consent regarding a certain abortion-inducing drug regimen and reporting requirements for induced abortions.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 5% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 1% |
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 5% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 1% |
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 5% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: sex-selective, disability-selective, and other selective abortions and providing a penalty.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 5% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: informed consent regarding a certain abortion-inducing drug regimen and reporting requirements for induced abortions.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 5% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 1% |
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 5% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 1% |
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 5% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: terminology changes for those with an intellectual disability in administrative rules.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 10% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: terminology changes for those with an intellectual disability in administrative rules.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 10% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: reimbursement under the Medical Assistance program for complex rehabilitation technology. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 5% |
2020 January - June 5% |
2020 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: reimbursement under the Medical Assistance program for complex rehabilitation technology. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 5% |
2020 January - June 5% |
2020 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: community-based services grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 30% |
2020 July - December 30% |
Total 17% |
Relating to: community-based services grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 30% |
2020 July - December 30% |
Total 17% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 2% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 2% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Support of the continuation of 14(c) work facilities for people with disabilities. Support legislative proposal to codify a full array of choices for employment and medicaid assistance for those choices.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 10% |
2019 July - December 90% |
2020 January - June 20% |
2020 July - December 40% |
Total 35% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 10% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 3% |
Regulation and expenditures of medicaid and M/A funding related to employment and housing for people with disabilities.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 16% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 5% |
2020 July - December |
Total 6% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 5% |
2020 July - December |
Total 1% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.