Rehabilitation for Wisconsin Inc
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
State association of non-profit community rehabilitation programs providing vocational, residential and community support services to persons with disabilities or social disadvantages.
Lobbying Interests:
Any legislative issue that might impact the lives of persons with disabilities or economic disadvantages. RFW-a trade association of nonprofit Community Rehabilitation Programs (CRPs), serving the above populations, may also lobby on tax code, workers compensation, and other types of legislation or administrative rules that impact the viability of nonprofit human service programs. May attempt to influence the budget, the administrative rules and service delivery programs within state departments, bureaus and programs.
CEO Name:
Michael Kirby
Executive Director
                            
                            State association of non-profit community rehabilitation programs providing vocational, residential and community support services to persons with disabilities or social disadvantages.
Lobbying Interests:
Any legislative issue that might impact the lives of persons with disabilities or economic disadvantages. RFW-a trade association of nonprofit Community Rehabilitation Programs (CRPs), serving the above populations, may also lobby on tax code, workers compensation, and other types of legislation or administrative rules that impact the viability of nonprofit human service programs. May attempt to influence the budget, the administrative rules and service delivery programs within state departments, bureaus and programs.
CEO Name:
Michael Kirby
Executive Director
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
                        MK
                                            Michael Kirby
1302 Mendota Street, Ste 200
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 244-5310
(608) 244-9097
mkirby@rfw.org
www.rfw.org
                                        
                                    1302 Mendota Street, Ste 200
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 244-5310
(608) 244-9097
mkirby@rfw.org
www.rfw.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Joint Resolution 55
relating to: elector approval for certain taxing, spending, and bonding decisions by the state and local governmental units, emergency taxes, required reserves, refunds of amounts in excess of the approved amounts, and reduction of tax rates to reflect the...
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
4/8/2004
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: elector approval for certain taxing, spending, and bonding decisions by the state and local governmental units, emergency taxes, required reserves, refunds of amounts in excess of the approved amounts, and reduction of tax rates to reflect the...
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date4/8/2004
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 3
relating to: the specialized transportation assistance program, minimum qualifications for the operator of a human service vehicle, the registration of human service vehicles, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 297
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/18/2003
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: the specialized transportation assistance program, minimum qualifications for the operator of a human service vehicle, the registration of human service vehicles, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 297
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date2/18/2003
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 214
relating to: carrying or going armed with a concealed weapon, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
11/12/2003
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: carrying or going armed with a concealed weapon, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date11/12/2003
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 262
relating to: prohibiting a county from providing a grant to a nonprofit corporation from community aids unless the nonprofit corporation provides matching funds.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
12/10/2003
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: prohibiting a county from providing a grant to a nonprofit corporation from community aids unless the nonprofit corporation provides matching funds.
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date12/10/2003
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 512
relating to: the property tax exemption for property that is leased as residential housing.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 195
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/4/2004
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: the property tax exemption for property that is leased as residential housing.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 195
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date3/4/2004
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 Joint Resolution 76
relating to: limiting spending by the state and certain local governmental units and requiring elector approval to exceed the limits (first consideration).
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
7/28/2004
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: limiting spending by the state and certain local governmental units and requiring elector approval to exceed the limits (first consideration).
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date7/28/2004
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Community Aids and Supportive Living
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Health and Family Services: Community Aids and Supportive Living
                                                                                            Notification Date
1/15/2003
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                1/15/2003
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.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Direct Aid Payments
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Direct Aid Payments
                                                                                            Notification Date
1/15/2003
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.
Comments
oppose cuts in program
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                1/15/2003
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.
Comments
oppose cuts in program
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
                                                                    Agency Name
Workforce Development
Subject
DWD 272, minimum wages.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 577 (2/1/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-036
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
5/14/2004
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Workforce Development
Subject
DWD 272, minimum wages.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 577 (2/1/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-036
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date5/14/2004
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
Increase in funding for the CIP 1B program in the 2005-07 state budget
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Increase in funding for the CIP 1B program in the 2005-07 state budget
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/6/2004
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/6/2004
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
preserving property tax exemption for non-profit organizations
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        preserving property tax exemption for non-profit organizations
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/4/2004
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/4/2004
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2004 January - June | 2004 July - December | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2004 January - June $818.40 | 2004 July - December $1,459.75 | Total $2,278.15 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2004 January - June 2.75 | 2004 July - December 1.00 | Total 3.75 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2004 January - June 8.75 | 2004 July - December 6.00 | Total 14.75 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             relating to: the property tax exemption for property that is leased as residential housing. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2003 January - June | 2003 July - December | 2004 January - June | 2004 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June | 2003 July - December | 2004 January - June 50% | 2004 July - December | Total 32% | 
                                                             relating to: limiting spending by the state and certain local governmental units and requiring elector approval to exceed the limits (first consideration). 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2003 January - June | 2003 July - December | 2004 January - June | 2004 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June | 2003 July - December | 2004 January - June | 2004 July - December 25% | Total 11% | 
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
                            Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
| 2003 January - June | 2003 July - December | 2004 January - June | 2004 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June | 2003 July - December | 2004 January - June 15% | 2004 July - December 75% | Total 38% | 
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2003 January - June | 2003 July - December | 2004 January - June | 2004 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June | 2003 July - December | 2004 January - June 10% | 2004 July - December | Total 6% | 
| 2003 January - June | 2003 July - December | 2004 January - June | 2004 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June | 2003 July - December | 2004 January - June 25% | 2004 July - December | Total 16% | 
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
                            Other Matters
No other matters found.