LeadingAge Wisconsin
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
Skilled Nursing Facilities, assisted living facilities, housing and other health-related facilities and services owned and/or sponsored by religious, fraternal, labor, private and government organizations.
Lobbying Interests:
Proposed legislation regarding Skilled Nursing Facilities, CBRFs, Residential Care Apartment Complex (RCAC); Independent Living Facilities; Family Care; and other health care related issues; administrative rules and regulations in DHS, DOR, OCI, DWD, and Reg. & Licensing; Long-Term Care redesign proposals. Biennial State Budget bill; Biennial State Budget Adjustment Bill
CEO Name:
John Sauer
Vice President, Financial & Regulatory Services
                            
                            Skilled Nursing Facilities, assisted living facilities, housing and other health-related facilities and services owned and/or sponsored by religious, fraternal, labor, private and government organizations.
Lobbying Interests:
Proposed legislation regarding Skilled Nursing Facilities, CBRFs, Residential Care Apartment Complex (RCAC); Independent Living Facilities; Family Care; and other health care related issues; administrative rules and regulations in DHS, DOR, OCI, DWD, and Reg. & Licensing; Long-Term Care redesign proposals. Biennial State Budget bill; Biennial State Budget Adjustment Bill
CEO Name:
John Sauer
Vice President, Financial & Regulatory Services
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
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                                            Brent Rapos
204 S Hamilton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-7060
(608) 255-7064
brapos@leadingagewi.org
http://www.LeadingAgeWI.org
                                        
                                    204 S Hamilton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-7060
(608) 255-7064
brapos@leadingagewi.org
http://www.LeadingAgeWI.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 76
Relating to: hours of instructional program for nurse aides.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/15/2019
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: hours of instructional program for nurse aides.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date3/15/2019
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 175
Relating to: causing bodily harm to a nurse and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
10/17/2019
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: causing bodily harm to a nurse and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date10/17/2019
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 287
Relating to: certifications for advance directives and findings of incapacity related to powers of attorney for health care. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 90
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
9/10/2019
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: certifications for advance directives and findings of incapacity related to powers of attorney for health care. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 90
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date9/10/2019
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 410
Relating to: coverage of services under Medical Assistance provided through telehealth and other technologies, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
9/10/2019
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: coverage of services under Medical Assistance provided through telehealth and other technologies, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date9/10/2019
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 1038
Relating to: state government response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 185
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
4/20/2020
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: state government response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 185
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date4/20/2020
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 103
Relating to: hours of instructional program for nurse aides.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/26/2019
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: hours of instructional program for nurse aides.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date3/26/2019
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 163
Relating to: causing bodily harm to a nurse and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 97
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
10/17/2019
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: causing bodily harm to a nurse and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 97
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date10/17/2019
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 254
Relating to: certifications for advance directives and findings of incapacity related to powers of attorney for health care. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
9/10/2019
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: certifications for advance directives and findings of incapacity related to powers of attorney for health care. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date9/10/2019
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 380
Relating to: coverage of services under Medical Assistance provided through telehealth and other technologies, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 56
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
9/10/2019
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: coverage of services under Medical Assistance provided through telehealth and other technologies, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 56
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date9/10/2019
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
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Board on Aging and Long-Term Care
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Board on Aging and Long-Term Care
                                                                                            Notification Date
3/13/2019
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                3/13/2019
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.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Departmentwide
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Health Services: Departmentwide
                                                                                            Notification Date
3/13/2019
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                3/13/2019
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.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medicaid Services
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Health Services: Medicaid Services
                                                                                            Notification Date
3/13/2019
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                3/13/2019
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.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Departmentwide
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Workforce Development: Departmentwide
                                                                                            Notification Date
3/13/2019
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                3/13/2019
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
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development of the 2021-23 Biennial Budget, Medicaid, and Long Term Care
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Development of the 2021-23 Biennial Budget, Medicaid, and Long Term Care
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
10/5/2020
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
10/5/2020
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues related to Governor Evers' Public Health Emergency Declaration and COVID-19 Response
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Issues related to Governor Evers' Public Health Emergency Declaration and COVID-19 Response
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/20/2020
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/20/2020
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Aligning Wisconsin's CNA training hours requirement with the federal standard.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Aligning Wisconsin's CNA training hours requirement with the federal standard.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/1/2019
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/1/2019
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.
                                                                Issues relating to the Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) within the Department of Health Services (DHS)
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues relating to the Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) within the Department of Health Services (DHS)
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Issues relating to the Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) within the Department of Health Services (DHS)
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/20/2018
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/20/2018
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Skilled Nursing Facility and Assisted Living Reimbursement
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Skilled Nursing Facility and Assisted Living Reimbursement
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/20/2018
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/20/2018
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin's Long-Term Care Workforce
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Wisconsin's Long-Term Care Workforce
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/20/2018
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/20/2018
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Family Care Provider Rates and Other Issues Related to the Family Care Program
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Family Care Provider Rates and Other Issues Related to the Family Care Program
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/20/2018
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/20/2018
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 3719, hours of instructional program for nurse aides
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        LRB 3719, hours of instructional program for nurse aides
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/20/2018
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/20/2018
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2019 January - June $40,246.56 | 2019 July - December $31,306.41 | 2020 January - June $80,519.16 | 2020 July - December $55,879.32 | Total $207,951.45 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2019 January - June 201.50 | 2019 July - December 154.50 | 2020 January - June 274.00 | 2020 July - December 182.00 | Total 812.00 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2019 January - June 181.25 | 2019 July - December 139.50 | 2020 January - June 455.00 | 2020 July - December 283.00 | Total 1058.75 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             Relating to: hours of instructional program for nurse aides. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 3% | 2019 July - December 1% | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total < 1% | 
                                                             Relating to: hours of instructional program for nurse aides. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 6% | 2019 July - December 7% | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total 2% | 
                                                             Relating to: coverage of services under Medical Assistance provided through telehealth and other technologies, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December 1% | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total < 1% | 
                                                             Relating to: causing bodily harm to a nurse and providing a penalty. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December 1% | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total < 1% | 
                                                             Relating to: state government response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June 1% | 2020 July - December | Total < 1% | 
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 4% | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total < 1% | 
| 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 67% | 2019 July - December 6% | 2020 January - June 11% | 2020 July - December 27% | Total 26% | 
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
                            Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 2% | 2019 July - December 10% | 2020 January - June 9% | 2020 July - December 12% | Total 8% | 
                                                            Issues relating to the Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) within the Department of Health Services (DHS)
                                                             
                                                        
                                                        | 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 6% | 2019 July - December 15% | 2020 January - June 4% | 2020 July - December 4% | Total 6% | 
| 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 12% | 2019 July - December 24% | 2020 January - June 13% | 2020 July - December 7% | Total 13% | 
| 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December 35% | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total 6% | 
| 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June 62% | 2020 July - December 43% | Total 35% | 
| 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December 7% | Total 2% | 
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
                            Other Matters
No other matters found.