Wisconsin Association of Homes & Services for the Aging Inc
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Nursing facilities, housing and other health related facilities and services owned and/or sponsored by religious, fraternal, labor, private and government organizations.
Lobbying Interests:
Proposed legislation regarding nursing facilities, CBRFs, Residential Care Apartment Complex (RCAC); Family care; Independent Living facilities and other health care related issues; administrative rules and regulations in DHFS, DOR, OCI, and Reg. & Licensing. 2009-11 Governor's budget bill; DHFS Long-Term care redesign. 2009 Budget Adjustment Bill
CEO Name:
John Sauer
Financial Services Director
Nursing facilities, housing and other health related facilities and services owned and/or sponsored by religious, fraternal, labor, private and government organizations.
Lobbying Interests:
Proposed legislation regarding nursing facilities, CBRFs, Residential Care Apartment Complex (RCAC); Family care; Independent Living facilities and other health care related issues; administrative rules and regulations in DHFS, DOR, OCI, and Reg. & Licensing. 2009-11 Governor's budget bill; DHFS Long-Term care redesign. 2009 Budget Adjustment Bill
CEO Name:
John Sauer
Financial Services Director
Contact
BS
Brian Schoeneck
204 S Hamilton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-7060
(608) 255-7064
bschoeneck@wahsa.org
wahsa.org
204 S Hamilton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-7060
(608) 255-7064
bschoeneck@wahsa.org
wahsa.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 152
Relating to: mandatory overtime hours and on-call time worked by health care workers and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
4/2/2009
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: mandatory overtime hours and on-call time worked by health care workers and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/2/2009
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 259
Relating to: the care and treatment of persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia in residential care facilities, reports on residential care facilities, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, requiring the exercise of rule-making...
Bill Text and History
9/10/2009
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.
9/10/2009
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
Oppose AB 259; position of "no position" on ASA 1 to AB 259
Relating to: the care and treatment of persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia in residential care facilities, reports on residential care facilities, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, requiring the exercise of rule-making...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date9/10/2009
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.
Other
Notification Date9/10/2009
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
Oppose AB 259; position of "no position" on ASA 1 to AB 259
Assembly Bill 389
Relating to: requiring nursing homes to notify residents of certain alleged violations and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
9/10/2009
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: requiring nursing homes to notify residents of certain alleged violations and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date9/10/2009
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 614
Relating to: disclosure of information by health care providers and insurers and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 146
1/21/2010
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
Position would change to "no position" if nursing homes and community-based residential facilities were removed from the bill.
1/21/2010
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
Position switches from "against" to "undecided" with the elimination of nursing homes & CBRFs from the bill.
Relating to: disclosure of information by health care providers and insurers and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 146
Against
Notification Date1/21/2010
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
Position would change to "no position" if nursing homes and community-based residential facilities were removed from the bill.
Other
Notification Date1/21/2010
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
Position switches from "against" to "undecided" with the elimination of nursing homes & CBRFs from the bill.
Assembly Bill 944
Relating to: agreements between political subdivisions to operate a nursing home or intermediate care facility.
Bill Text and History
4/16/2010
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: agreements between political subdivisions to operate a nursing home or intermediate care facility.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/16/2010
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 951
Relating to: nullifying certain arbitration agreements between a resident and a nursing home or similar care facility.
Bill Text and History
4/16/2010
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: nullifying certain arbitration agreements between a resident and a nursing home or similar care facility.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/16/2010
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 108
Relating to: mandatory overtime hours and on-call time worked by health care workers and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
4/2/2009
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: mandatory overtime hours and on-call time worked by health care workers and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/2/2009
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 180
Relating to: granting prescriptive authority to psychologists and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
4/29/2009
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: granting prescriptive authority to psychologists and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/29/2009
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 418
Relating to: disclosure of information by health care providers and insurers and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2/9/2010
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
If nursing homes and CBRFs were not eliminated from this bill, position would switch from "undecided" to "against."
Relating to: disclosure of information by health care providers and insurers and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/9/2010
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
If nursing homes and CBRFs were not eliminated from this bill, position would switch from "undecided" to "against."
Senate Bill 538
Relating to: requiring nursing homes to notify residents of certain alleged violations and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
3/3/2010
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: requiring nursing homes to notify residents of certain alleged violations and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/3/2010
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 594
Relating to: requirements for residential facilities that provide or promote themselves as providing specialized care for persons who have Alzheimer's disease or related dementia and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
3/29/2010
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: requirements for residential facilities that provide or promote themselves as providing specialized care for persons who have Alzheimer's disease or related dementia and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date3/29/2010
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 657
Relating to: abuse and neglect of patients and residents.
Bill Text and History
4/8/2010
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: abuse and neglect of patients and residents.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/8/2010
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 673
Relating to: nullifying certain arbitration agreements between a resident and a nursing home or similar care facility.
Bill Text and History
4/8/2010
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: nullifying certain arbitration agreements between a resident and a nursing home or similar care facility.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/8/2010
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 684
Relating to: agreements between political subdivisions to operate a nursing home or intermediate care facility.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 283
4/16/2010
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: agreements between political subdivisions to operate a nursing home or intermediate care facility.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 283
For
Notification Date4/16/2010
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
3/23/2009
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.
3/23/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Family Care and Other Community-Based Long-Term Care Programs
Health and Family Services: Family Care and Other Community-Based Long-Term Care Programs
Notification Date
3/23/2009
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.
3/23/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Health
Health and Family Services: Health
Notification Date
3/23/2009
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.
3/23/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Notification Date
3/23/2009
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.
3/23/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Property Taxation
Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Property Taxation
Notification Date
3/23/2009
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.
3/23/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authorities
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authorities
Notification Date
3/23/2009
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.
3/23/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Property Tax Exemption for Residential Housing
Property Tax Exemption for Residential Housing
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
3/23/2009
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
3/23/2009
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
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2009 January - June $97,811.00 |
2009 July - December $59,456.00 |
2010 January - June $44,208.00 |
2010 July - December $49,827.00 |
Total $251,302.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2009 January - June 343.25 |
2009 July - December 191.75 |
2010 January - June 135.00 |
2010 July - December 155.50 |
Total 825.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2009 January - June 681.25 |
2009 July - December 393.50 |
2010 January - June 378.50 |
2010 July - December 312.25 |
Total 1765.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: mandatory overtime hours and on-call time worked by health care workers and providing penalties.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 1% |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: mandatory overtime hours and on-call time worked by health care workers and providing penalties.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 1% |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: requiring nursing homes to notify residents of certain alleged violations and providing a penalty.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 2% |
2010 January - June 3% |
2010 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: the care and treatment of persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia in residential care facilities, reports on residential care facilities, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 3% |
2010 January - June 2% |
2010 July - December 1% |
Total 1% |
Relating to: disclosure of information by health care providers and insurers and providing a penalty.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 1% |
2010 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: nullifying certain arbitration agreements between a resident and a nursing home or similar care facility.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 1% |
2010 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: nullifying certain arbitration agreements between a resident and a nursing home or similar care facility.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 1% |
2010 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: requiring nursing homes to notify residents of certain alleged violations and providing a penalty.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 2% |
2010 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: requirements for residential facilities that provide or promote themselves as providing specialized care for persons who have Alzheimer's disease or related dementia and providing penalties.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 2% |
2010 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: agreements between political subdivisions to operate a nursing home or intermediate care facility.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 2% |
2010 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 3% |
2009 July - December 21% |
2010 January - June 28% |
2010 July - December 35% |
Total 18% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 5% |
2009 July - December 21% |
2010 January - June 15% |
2010 July - December 17% |
Total 13% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 39% |
2009 July - December 44% |
2010 January - June 40% |
2010 July - December 47% |
Total 42% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 52% |
2009 July - December 8% |
2010 January - June 3% |
2010 July - December |
Total 23% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.