Wisconsin Association of Homes & Services for the Aging Inc
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Nursing facilities, housing and other health related facilities and services owned and/or sponsored by religious, fraternal, labor, private and government organizations.
Lobbying Interests:
2001-03 Governor's Budget Bill; Proposed legislation regarding nursing facilities, CBRFs, Residential Care Apartment Complex (RCAC); Family care; Independent Living facilities and other health care related issues; administrative rules and regulations in DHFS, DOR, OCI, and Reg. & Licensing. 2003-2005 Governer's Budget Bill.
CEO Name:
John Sauer
Financial Services Director
Nursing facilities, housing and other health related facilities and services owned and/or sponsored by religious, fraternal, labor, private and government organizations.
Lobbying Interests:
2001-03 Governor's Budget Bill; Proposed legislation regarding nursing facilities, CBRFs, Residential Care Apartment Complex (RCAC); Family care; Independent Living facilities and other health care related issues; administrative rules and regulations in DHFS, DOR, OCI, and Reg. & Licensing. 2003-2005 Governer's Budget Bill.
CEO Name:
John Sauer
Financial Services Director
Contact
BS
Brian Schoeneck
204 S Hamilton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-7060
(608) 255-7064
bschoeneck@wahsa.org
wahsa.org
204 S Hamilton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-7060
(608) 255-7064
bschoeneck@wahsa.org
wahsa.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| John R Sauer | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/21/2003 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Brian Schoeneck | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/21/2003 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Thomas Ramsey | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/21/2003 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
January 2003 Special Session Senate Bill 1
relating to: decreasing appropriations; lapsing moneys from certain program revenue appropriation accounts to the general fund; transferring moneys from certain segregated funds to the general fund; increasing funding for out-of-state inmate contracts and ...
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 1
2/21/2003
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: decreasing appropriations; lapsing moneys from certain program revenue appropriation accounts to the general fund; transferring moneys from certain segregated funds to the general fund; increasing funding for out-of-state inmate contracts and ...
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 1
For
Notification Date2/21/2003
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.
Assembly Bill 592
relating to: supplemental Medical Assistance payments to county, city, town, or village nursing homes and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 100
10/30/2003
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
WAHSA extends its lobbying efforts on Medicaid payments to include advocacy for passage of the IGT Bill, AB 592
relating to: supplemental Medical Assistance payments to county, city, town, or village nursing homes and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 100
For
Notification Date10/30/2003
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
WAHSA extends its lobbying efforts on Medicaid payments to include advocacy for passage of the IGT Bill, AB 592
Assembly Bill 644
relating to: authorizing access by the long-term care ombudsman or his or her representative to a client or resident in a residential care apartment complex, imposing an annual assessment on occupied apartments of residential care apartment complexes, expa...
Bill Text and History
11/11/2003
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
WAHSA does not support adding fees onto the existing fees paid to the state for operating a RCAC.
relating to: authorizing access by the long-term care ombudsman or his or her representative to a client or resident in a residential care apartment complex, imposing an annual assessment on occupied apartments of residential care apartment complexes, expa...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/11/2003
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
WAHSA does not support adding fees onto the existing fees paid to the state for operating a RCAC.
Assembly Bill 842
relating to: regulation of nursing homes, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
3/3/2004
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.
Comments
This bill is the result of our previously reported lobbying effort to change the "double penalty" enforcement system
relating to: regulation of nursing homes, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/3/2004
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.
Comments
This bill is the result of our previously reported lobbying effort to change the "double penalty" enforcement system
Assembly Bill 920
relating to: provision of home and community-based services under a community integration program to persons relocated from facilities, during the period of the relocation.
Bill Text and History
5/18/2004
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: provision of home and community-based services under a community integration program to persons relocated from facilities, during the period of the relocation.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date5/18/2004
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.
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
5/18/2004
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 Date5/18/2004
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 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
10/10/2003
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.
Comments
Would like to see health care facilities exempted from the bill.
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
Other
Notification Date10/10/2003
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.
Comments
Would like to see health care facilities exempted from the bill.
Senate Bill 508
relating to: minimum wage and overtime pay exemptions for providers of companionship services.
Bill Text and History
5/18/2004
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: minimum wage and overtime pay exemptions for providers of companionship services.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/18/2004
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 512
relating to: the property tax exemption for property that is leased as residential housing.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 195
3/3/2004
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.
Comments
Support SB 512-- if the sunset clause is deleted and there is a full Legislative Council study of retirement homes for the aged.
relating to: the property tax exemption for property that is leased as residential housing.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 195
Other
Notification Date3/3/2004
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.
Comments
Support SB 512-- if the sunset clause is deleted and there is a full Legislative Council study of retirement homes for the aged.
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
7/29/2004
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 Date7/29/2004
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
Board on Aging and Long-Term Care
Board on Aging and Long-Term Care
Notification Date
2/21/2003
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.
2/21/2003
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
Health and Family Services: Community Aids and Supportive Living
Health and Family Services: Community Aids and Supportive Living
Notification Date
1/27/2003
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.
1/27/2003
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
Health and Family Services: Family Care and Other Community-Based Long-Term Care Programs
Health and Family Services: Family Care and Other Community-Based Long-Term Care Programs
Notification Date
1/27/2003
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.
1/27/2003
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
Health and Family Services: Health
Health and Family Services: Health
Notification Date
1/27/2003
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.
1/27/2003
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
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Notification Date
1/27/2003
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.
1/27/2003
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
Regulation and Licensing
Regulation and Licensing
Notification Date
1/27/2003
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.
1/27/2003
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: Property Taxation
Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Property Taxation
Notification Date
1/27/2003
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.
1/27/2003
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
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authorities
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authorities
Notification Date
1/27/2003
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.
1/27/2003
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
Wisconsin Technical College System
Wisconsin Technical College System
Notification Date
1/27/2003
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.
1/27/2003
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
Workforce Development: Employment, Training and Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
Workforce Development: Employment, Training and Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
Notification Date
1/27/2003
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.
1/27/2003
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Preserving the property tax exemption of not-for-profit housing providers
Preserving the property tax exemption of not-for-profit housing providers
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/2/2004
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
2/2/2004
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.
Regulation of nursing homes, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority and making an appropriation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation of nursing homes, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority and making an appropriation.
Regulation of nursing homes, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority and making an appropriation.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
9/17/2003
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
9/17/2003
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.
Legislative Audit Bureau report on regulation and certification of assited living facilites and nursing homes
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative Audit Bureau report on regulation and certification of assited living facilites and nursing homes
Legislative Audit Bureau report on regulation and certification of assited living facilites and nursing homes
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/27/2003
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/27/2003
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Nurse Aide training and testing requirments
Nurse Aide training and testing requirments
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/27/2003
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/27/2003
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Nurse Aide Training programs
Nurse Aide Training programs
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
11/6/2002
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
Wisconsin Association of Homes & Services for the Aging Inc
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
11/6/2002
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
Wisconsin Association of Homes & Services for the Aging Inc
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2004 January - June $28,385.00 |
2004 July - December $37,766.00 |
Total $66,151.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2004 January - June 133.75 |
2004 July - December 161.50 |
Total 295.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2004 January - June 250.50 |
2004 July - December 308.05 |
Total 558.55 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
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 excess of revenues over expenditures (first consideration).
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 3% |
2004 July - December |
Total 1% |
relating to: regulation of nursing homes, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 3% |
2004 July - December |
Total 1% |
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 10% |
2004 July - December |
Total 4% |
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 1% |
Total < 1% |
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
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 23% |
2004 July - December 25% |
Total 24% |
Regulation of nursing homes, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority and making an appropriation.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 61% |
2004 July - December 67% |
Total 64% |
Legislative Audit Bureau report on regulation and certification of assited living facilites and nursing homes
| 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 7% |
Total 4% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.