The Arc Wisconsin

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
The Arc Wisconsin is an office of The Arc of the United States.

Lobbying Interests:
Members of The Arc are individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Relevant public policy issues include early intervention, child care, healthcare and Medicaid, long-term care including Family Care and IRIS programs, special education, direct care workforce, family support, public transportation, accessible housing, voting rights.

Title:
State Director

Contact
LP
Lisa Pugh
PO BOX 201
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 422-4250
Pugh@thearc.org
https://arcwi.org/

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

January 2017 Special Session Assembly Bill 11
January 2017 Special Session Assembly Bill 11
Relating to: mental health training program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2017 Wisconsin Act 31

For
Notification Date
3/2/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 319
Assembly Bill 319
Relating to: increase funding for special education. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/17/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 501
Assembly Bill 501
Relating to: FoodShare healthy eating incentive pilot program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
10/16/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
20171016_The Arc Wisconsin testimony on AB 501 AB 530.pdf

Assembly Bill 517
Assembly Bill 517
Relating to: reporting on an operator license or identification card application the existence of a disability that is not immediately apparent to another. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
10/23/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
20171023_The Arc Wisconsin testimony on AB 517 Disability Identification.pdf

Assembly Bill 530
Assembly Bill 530
Relating to: nutritional food pilot program under FoodShare and providing an exemption from rule-making procedures. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/16/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
20171016_The Arc Wisconsin testimony on AB 501 AB 530.pdf

Assembly Bill 625
Assembly Bill 625
Relating to: competitive integrated employment of persons with a disability and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2017 Wisconsin Act 178

For
Notification Date
12/17/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 627
Assembly Bill 627
Relating to: dental reimbursement pilot project in the Medical Assistance program.

Bill Text and History

2017 Wisconsin Act 344

For
Notification Date
11/27/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 631
Assembly Bill 631
Relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain expenses incurred by a family caregiver to assist a qualified family member. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/27/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 651
Assembly Bill 651
Relating to: modifying Department of Transportation rules relating to human services vehicles.

Bill Text and History

2017 Wisconsin Act 238

For
Notification Date
1/12/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 655
Assembly Bill 655
Relating to: supported decision-making agreements. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2017 Wisconsin Act 345

For
Notification Date
1/11/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 693
Assembly Bill 693
Relating to: rights of and protections for teachers. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/17/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 819
Assembly Bill 819
Relating to: employment of individuals with disabilities enrolled in long-term care programs and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2017 Wisconsin Act 323

For
Notification Date
1/11/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 1072
Assembly Bill 1072
Relating to: federal government waivers and other requests for federal approval; public assistance programs; waivers from work search and registration requirements for certain unemployment insurance benefit claimants; granting rule-making authority; and ma...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/16/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 211
Senate Bill 211
Relating to: increase funding for special education. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/17/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 514
Senate Bill 514
Relating to: competitive integrated employment of persons with a disability and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/17/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 528
Senate Bill 528
Relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain expenses incurred by a family caregiver to assist a qualified family member. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/11/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 547
Senate Bill 547
Relating to: modifying Department of Transportation rules relating to human services vehicles.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/29/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 552
Senate Bill 552
Relating to: supported decision-making agreements. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/11/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 556
Senate Bill 556
Relating to: requiring an evaluation to determine whether a pupil with an extended absence from school is a child with a disability.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/17/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 689
Senate Bill 689
Relating to: employment of individuals with disabilities enrolled in long-term care programs and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/11/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 886
Senate Bill 886
Relating to: federal government waivers and other requests for federal approval; public assistance programs; waivers from work search and registration requirements for certain unemployment insurance benefit claimants; granting rule-making authority; and ma...

Bill Text and History

2017 Wisconsin Act 370

Against
Notification Date
12/16/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Joint Resolution 18
Senate Joint Resolution 18
Relating to: application to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for a convention for proposing amendments relating to a balanced budget.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/27/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
January 2018 Special Session Assembly Bill 2
January 2018 Special Session Assembly Bill 2
Relating to: statewide FoodShare employment and training program requirement for able-bodied adults. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2017 Wisconsin Act 264

Against
Notification Date
2/1/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Request for improved, consistent exemption policies for people with disabling conditions and primary caregivers across all welfare reform proposals. Request for defined stakeholder input structure, that includes people participating in programs.
January 2018 Special Session Assembly Bill 4
January 2018 Special Session Assembly Bill 4
Relating to: employment screening of and employability plans for residents in public housing. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2017 Wisconsin Act 265

Against
Notification Date
2/1/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
January 2018 Special Session Assembly Bill 10
January 2018 Special Session Assembly Bill 10
Relating to: photo identification cards for FoodShare recipients. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/29/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Budget Bill Subjects

Health Services: Medicaid Services
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medicaid Services

Notification Date
5/1/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Public Instruction: Categorical Aids
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Categorical Aids

Notification Date
5/1/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Workforce Development: Other Programs
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Other Programs

Notification Date
5/1/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

State Biennial Budget Items
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State Biennial Budget Items

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
9/16/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

School Safety Proposals
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
School Safety Proposals

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
9/16/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

LRB 0504/1 relating to: reporting on an operator license or identification card application the existence of a disability: Collin's Law
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 0504/1 relating to: reporting on an operator license or identification card application the existence of a disability: Collin's Law

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
10/2/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

supported decision making for persons with disabilities
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
supported decision making for persons with disabilities

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
10/2/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Direct Support Professionals - increase in wages and benefits.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Direct Support Professionals - increase in wages and benefits.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
5/1/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Partners with Business - technical assistance and competitive grant proposal to support private businesses in their hiring of people with disabilities.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Partners with Business - technical assistance and competitive grant proposal to support private businesses in their hiring of people with disabilities.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/26/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Better Bottom Line Transition Incentives - increased funding for DPI program to provide incentives to school districts that prove they have supported youth with disabilities to get jobs or access post secondary education or training.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Better Bottom Line Transition Incentives - increased funding for DPI program to provide incentives to school districts that prove they have supported youth with disabilities to get jobs or access post secondary education or training.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/26/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Health Care Assistant proposal: Create a certificate to allow people with disabilities to enter the health care field.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health Care Assistant proposal: Create a certificate to allow people with disabilities to enter the health care field.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/26/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Employment First legislation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Employment First legislation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/26/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2017
January - June
$2,851.88
2017
July - December
$5,215.34
2018
January - June
$6,760.00
2018
July - December
$5,215.34
Total $20,042.56
Total Hours Communicating 2017
January - June
5.50
2017
July - December
45.00
2018
January - June
29.50
2018
July - December
26.00
Total 106.00
Total Hours Other 2017
January - June
32.00
2017
July - December
34.50
2018
January - June
10.50
2018
July - December
8.50
Total 85.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: mental health training program and making an appropriation. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
1%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: increase funding for special education. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
1%
2017
July - December
1%
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: increase funding for special education. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
1%
2017
July - December
1%
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: application to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for a convention for proposing amendments relating to a balanced budget.
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
1%
2017
July - December
1%
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: reporting on an operator license or identification card application the existence of a disability that is not immediately apparent to another. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
1%
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: modifying Department of Transportation rules relating to human services vehicles.
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
1%
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: modifying Department of Transportation rules relating to human services vehicles.
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
1%
2018
January - June
1%
2018
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: requiring an evaluation to determine whether a pupil with an extended absence from school is a child with a disability.
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
1%
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: FoodShare healthy eating incentive pilot program and making an appropriation. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2%
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: nutritional food pilot program under FoodShare and providing an exemption from rule-making procedures. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2%
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: dental reimbursement pilot project in the Medical Assistance program.
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2%
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain expenses incurred by a family caregiver to assist a qualified family member. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2%
2018
January - June
2%
2018
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain expenses incurred by a family caregiver to assist a qualified family member. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2%
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: rights of and protections for teachers. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
5%
2018
January - June
1%
2018
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: employment of individuals with disabilities enrolled in long-term care programs and making an appropriation. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
7%
2018
January - June
15%
2018
July - December
Total 6%
Relating to: supported decision-making agreements. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
10%
2018
January - June
10%
2018
July - December
Total 6%
Relating to: supported decision-making agreements. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
10%
2018
January - June
10%
2018
July - December
Total 6%
Relating to: competitive integrated employment of persons with a disability and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
12%
2018
January - June
20%
2018
July - December
Total 9%
Relating to: competitive integrated employment of persons with a disability and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
15%
2018
January - June
10%
2018
July - December
Total 8%
Relating to: employment of individuals with disabilities enrolled in long-term care programs and making an appropriation. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
24%
2018
January - June
15%
2018
July - December
Total 13%
Relating to: statewide FoodShare employment and training program requirement for able-bodied adults. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
5%
2018
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: employment screening of and employability plans for residents in public housing. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
5%
2018
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: photo identification cards for FoodShare recipients. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
5%
2018
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: federal government waivers and other requests for federal approval; public assistance programs; waivers from work search and registration requirements for certain unemployment insurance benefit claimants; granting rule-making authority; and making an appropriation. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
15%
Total 3%

Budget Bill Subjects

2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
3%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
5%
Total 2%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
12%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
7%
Total 4%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
8%
Total 2%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
5%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total < 1%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
8%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 2%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
8%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
1%
2018
July - December
Total 2%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
10%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
10%
Total 4%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
50%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
20%
Total 13%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
5%
Total < 1%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
30%
Total 5%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures