Wisconsin Right to Life Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
WRL is a human rights organization seeking to protect human life from conception to natural death.

Lobbying Interests:
Legislation dealing with abortion, alternatives to abortion, euthanasia, assisted suicide, infanticide, protection of human embryos, related health care; legislation and issues affecting our organization which includes campaign finance reform.

CEO Name:
Barbara Lyons
Legislative/PAC Director

Contact
SA
Susan Armacost
10625 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 778-5780
(414) 778-5785
sarmacost@wrtl.org
www.wrtl.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 63
Assembly Bill 63
Relating to: the scope of regulated activity under the campaign finance law.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/24/2009
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
Regulation of political speech
Assembly Bill 65
Assembly Bill 65
Relating to: public financing of campaigns for the office of justice of the supreme court, making appropriations, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/24/2009
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 458
Assembly Bill 458
Relating to: providing instruction in human growth and development.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 134

Against
Notification Date
10/8/2009
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

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Board
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Board

Notification Date
6/23/2009
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
We supported an amendment to AB 75 to prohibit late-term abortions at UW Hospital and Clinics and their subsidiaries.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Legislation to prohibit the performance of late-term abortions at UW facilities.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation to prohibit the performance of late-term abortions at UW facilities.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/27/2009
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.

It is expected that legislation will be introduced that would repeal Section 940.04, Wisconsin's abortion ban. Wisconsin Right to Life will oppose such legislation when it is introduced.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
It is expected that legislation will be introduced that would repeal Section 940.04, Wisconsin's abortion ban. Wisconsin Right to Life will oppose such legislation when it is introduced.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/10/2009
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.

Reviewing drafts of legislation that would codify the use of POLST forms for health care decision making.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reviewing drafts of legislation that would codify the use of POLST forms for health care decision making.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/10/2009
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.

Oppose legislation that is yet to be introduced that would repeal Section 940.04 of the Wisconsin statutes. Section 940.04 is Wisconsin's abortion ban.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Oppose legislation that is yet to be introduced that would repeal Section 940.04 of the Wisconsin statutes. Section 940.04 is Wisconsin's abortion ban.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
6/24/2009
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.

Opposelegislation to repeal of Section 940.04, Wisconsin's abortion ban. Legislation to repeal s. 940.04 is expected to be introduced this session.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Opposelegislation to repeal of Section 940.04, Wisconsin's abortion ban. Legislation to repeal s. 940.04 is expected to be introduced this session.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
6/23/2009
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.

Abortion: regulation, alternatives and related health care legislation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Abortion: regulation, alternatives and related health care legislation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2009
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.

Campaign finance reform as it effects First Amendment rights and the use of state tax dollars
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Campaign finance reform as it effects First Amendment rights and the use of state tax dollars

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2009
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.

Conscience rights of health care professionals and facilities
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Conscience rights of health care professionals and facilities

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2009
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.

Euthanasia, assisted suicide, and nutrition & hydration
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Euthanasia, assisted suicide, and nutrition & hydration

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2009
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.

Governor's biotechnology initiative
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Governor's biotechnology initiative

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2009
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.

Human embryos: protection, adoption, human embryonic stem cell research, cord blood donation and other alternatives
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Human embryos: protection, adoption, human embryonic stem cell research, cord blood donation and other alternatives

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2009
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.

Issues affecting the operations of Wisconsin Right to Life and its subsidiaries
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues affecting the operations of Wisconsin Right to Life and its subsidiaries

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2009
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.

Surrogate decision making legislation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Surrogate decision making legislation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2009
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

  2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2009
January - June
$8,234.49
2009
July - December
$5,425.61
2010
January - June
$661.40
2010
July - December
$1,320.02
Total $15,641.52
Total Hours Communicating 2009
January - June
21.48
2009
July - December
10.93
2010
January - June
0.25
2010
July - December
6.89
Total 39.55
Total Hours Other 2009
January - June
152.98
2009
July - December
104.41
2010
January - June
13.75
2010
July - December
19.73
Total 290.87

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: providing instruction in human growth and development.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
26%
2010
January - June
26%
2010
July - December
Total 10%

Budget Bill Subjects

2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
30%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 16%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
70%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 37%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
30%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 10%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
42%
2010
January - June
74%
2010
July - December
100%
Total 26%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures