Wisconsin Alzheimers Association Chapter Network
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
Representing Alzheimer's and related dementia.
Lobbying Interests:
State legislation, budgets and administrative rules affecting health care, long time care, transportation, environment, insurance, medical assistance, assisted living.
Title:
Executive Director
                            
                            Representing Alzheimer's and related dementia.
Lobbying Interests:
State legislation, budgets and administrative rules affecting health care, long time care, transportation, environment, insurance, medical assistance, assisted living.
Title:
Executive Director
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
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                                            Paul Rusk
517 N Segoe Rd #301
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 232-3405
(608) 232-3407
paul.rusk@alzwisc.org
www.alzwisc.org
                                        
                                    517 N Segoe Rd #301
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 232-3405
(608) 232-3407
paul.rusk@alzwisc.org
www.alzwisc.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 2
relating to: operators' license requirements for certain drivers and for certain drivers' tests and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
4/30/2007
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
4/30/2007
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: operators' license requirements for certain drivers and for certain drivers' tests and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date4/30/2007
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.
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date4/30/2007
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 279
relating to: protective placements and protective services; involuntary administration of psychotropic medication; guardianships, conservatorships, and wards; and services for adults at risk and elder adults at risk.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 45
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
4/30/2007
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: protective placements and protective services; involuntary administration of psychotropic medication; guardianships, conservatorships, and wards; and services for adults at risk and elder adults at risk.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 45
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date4/30/2007
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 493
relating to: the care and treatment of persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia in residential care facilities, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
8/31/2007
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 care and treatment of persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia in residential care facilities, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date8/31/2007
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 283
relating to: the care and treatment of persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia in residential care facilities, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
10/25/2007
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 care and treatment of persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia in residential care facilities, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date10/25/2007
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
5/24/2007
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
Agency Funding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                5/24/2007
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
Agency Funding
                                                                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
5/24/2007
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
Alzheimer's Family Caregiver Support Program
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                5/24/2007
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
Alzheimer's Family Caregiver Support Program
                                                                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
4/30/2007
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
Alzheimer's Family Caregiver Support Program
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                4/30/2007
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
Alzheimer's Family Caregiver Support Program
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Medical College of Wisconsin
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Medical College of Wisconsin
                                                                                            Notification Date
5/24/2007
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
Funding for 7 Tesla MRI machine and building modifications necessary to house said machine.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                5/24/2007
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
Funding for 7 Tesla MRI machine and building modifications necessary to house said machine.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
        
                                                                HFS 129, certification of programs and requirements for training and testing of nurse aides, home health aides, and hospice aides.
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                    Agency Name
Health and Family Services
Subject
HFS 129, certification of programs and requirements for training and testing of nurse aides, home health aides, and hospice aides.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 604 (4/15/2006)
                                                                
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
4/30/2007
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Health and Family Services
Subject
HFS 129, certification of programs and requirements for training and testing of nurse aides, home health aides, and hospice aides.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 604 (4/15/2006)
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date4/30/2007
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
                                                                Designation of a surrogate decision maker for people who do not have advance directives and are in a persistent vegetative state.
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Designation of a surrogate decision maker for people who do not have advance directives and are in a persistent vegetative state.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Designation of a surrogate decision maker for people who do not have advance directives and are in a persistent vegetative state.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
4/30/2007
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
4/30/2007
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
Special care unit requirements for people with dementia.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Special care unit requirements for people with dementia.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
4/30/2007
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
4/30/2007
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
Certified Nursing Assistant training guidelines
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Certified Nursing Assistant training guidelines
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/22/2007
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/22/2007
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
Driving restrictions for older drivers.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Driving restrictions for older drivers.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/22/2007
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
2/22/2007
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
Special Care Unit Disclosure
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Special Care Unit Disclosure
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/22/2007
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
2/22/2007
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
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2007 January - June $3,084.25 | 2007 July - December $2,994.68 | 2008 January - June $1,034.38 | 2008 July - December $839.93 | Total $7,953.24 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2007 January - June 24.20 | 2007 July - December 24.75 | 2008 January - June 6.25 | 2008 July - December 5.00 | Total 60.20 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2007 January - June 52.00 | 2007 July - December 45.75 | 2008 January - June 19.00 | 2008 July - December 19.75 | Total 136.50 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             relating to: protective placements and protective services; involuntary administration of psychotropic medication; guardianships, conservatorships, and wards; and services for adults at risk and elder adults at risk. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 5% | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total 2% | 
                                                             relating to: operators' license requirements for certain drivers and for certain drivers' tests and making an appropriation. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 10% | 2007 July - December 15% | 2008 January - June 15% | 2008 July - December | Total 12% | 
                                                             relating to: the care and treatment of persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia in residential care facilities, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December 20% | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total 7% | 
                                                             relating to: the care and treatment of persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia in residential care facilities, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December 40% | 2008 January - June 65% | 2008 July - December | Total 22% | 
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 5% | 2007 July - December 5% | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total 4% | 
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 5% | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total 2% | 
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 5% | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total 2% | 
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 15% | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total 6% | 
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
                                                            HFS 129, certification of programs and requirements for training and testing of nurse aides, home health aides, and hospice aides.
                                                             
                                                        
                                                        | 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 5% | 2007 July - December 5% | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total 4% | 
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 5% | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total 2% | 
                                                            Designation of a surrogate decision maker for people who do not have advance directives and are in a persistent vegetative state.
                                                             
                                                        
                                                        | 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 5% | 2007 July - December 5% | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total 4% | 
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 40% | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December 70% | Total 24% | 
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December 10% | Total 1% | 
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