Independence First Inc
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
Assist persons with disabilities to live in the community as independently as possible.
Lobbying Interests:
Rules and legislation concerning the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, centers for independent living, family care (including personal attendant services) and adaptive equipment/technology for persons with disabilities.
Title:
Executive Director
                            
                            Assist persons with disabilities to live in the community as independently as possible.
Lobbying Interests:
Rules and legislation concerning the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, centers for independent living, family care (including personal attendant services) and adaptive equipment/technology for persons with disabilities.
Title:
Executive Director
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
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                                            Lee Schulz
600 W Virginia 4th Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53204-1516
(414) 291-7520
(414) 291-7525
lschulz@independencefirst.org
independencefirst.org
                                        
                                    600 W Virginia 4th Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53204-1516
(414) 291-7520
(414) 291-7525
lschulz@independencefirst.org
independencefirst.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 844
relating to: the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan; creating the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan Authority; a health benefit program for persons eligible for tax credits for payment of premiums; an income and franchise tax credit for Health Insurance R...
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 74
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
11/30/2005
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 Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan; creating the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan Authority; a health benefit program for persons eligible for tax credits for payment of premiums; an income and franchise tax credit for Health Insurance R...
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 74
        
 None
                                                                                                Notification Date11/30/2005
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 451
relating to: the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan; creating the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan Authority; a health benefit program for persons eligible for tax credits for payment of premiums; an income and franchise tax credit for Health Insurance R...
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
11/30/2005
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 Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan; creating the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan Authority; a health benefit program for persons eligible for tax credits for payment of premiums; an income and franchise tax credit for Health Insurance R...
Bill Text and History
        
 None
                                                                                                Notification Date11/30/2005
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: Medical Assistance
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
                                                                                            Notification Date
4/5/2005
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                4/5/2005
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
Family & Health services:Medical Assistance
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Family & Health services:Medical Assistance
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
7/27/2006
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
7/27/2006
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
Principles of Long Term Care Reform
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Principles of Long Term Care Reform
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/27/2006
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
7/27/2006
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
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2005 January - June $33,434.71 | 2005 July - December $33,785.41 | 2006 January - June $33,553.39 | 2006 July - December $33,080.25 | Total $133,853.76 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2005 January - June 18.25 | 2005 July - December 9.25 | 2006 January - June 3.75 | 2006 July - December 1.00 | Total 32.25 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2005 January - June 64.25 | 2005 July - December 35.50 | 2006 January - June 21.75 | 2006 July - December 22.70 | Total 144.20 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             relating to: the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan; creating the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan Authority; a health benefit program for persons eligible for tax credits for payment of premiums; an income and franchise tax credit for Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan assessments; and making an appropriation. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December 5% | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total 1% | 
                                                             relating to: the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan; creating the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan Authority; a health benefit program for persons eligible for tax credits for payment of premiums; an income and franchise tax credit for Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan assessments; and making an appropriation. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December 5% | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total 1% | 
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 90% | 2005 July - December 90% | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total 65% | 
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
                            Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June 15% | 2006 July - December | Total 2% | 
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June 75% | 2006 July - December 100% | Total 24% | 
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication