Community Alliance of Providers of Wisconsin (CAPOW)
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
It is the mission of CAPOW to: a. To strengthen Wisconsin’s system of community services for people with disabilities. b. To support the legal rights of people with disabilities to live and work in the community, rather than in institutions, and to have access to high-quality caregivers. c. To promote quality services and supports by increasing the availability of and improving the working conditions for community support personnel. d. To provide information about legislation and County/State budget actions affecting the ability of individuals to receive quality services and supports. e. To advocate directly with County and State policymakers regarding legislation and County/State budget actions affecting the quality of services in Wisconsin community agencies.
Lobbying Interests:
CAPOW is interested in legislation, budgets, and rules affecting the quality of community living for citizens with developmental disabilities.
Title:
President
It is the mission of CAPOW to: a. To strengthen Wisconsin’s system of community services for people with disabilities. b. To support the legal rights of people with disabilities to live and work in the community, rather than in institutions, and to have access to high-quality caregivers. c. To promote quality services and supports by increasing the availability of and improving the working conditions for community support personnel. d. To provide information about legislation and County/State budget actions affecting the ability of individuals to receive quality services and supports. e. To advocate directly with County and State policymakers regarding legislation and County/State budget actions affecting the quality of services in Wisconsin community agencies.
Lobbying Interests:
CAPOW is interested in legislation, budgets, and rules affecting the quality of community living for citizens with developmental disabilities.
Title:
President
Contact
RB
Richard Berling
901 Post Rd
Madison, WI 53713-3260
(608) 223-9110
(608) 223-9112
rberling@marc-inc.org
901 Post Rd
Madison, WI 53713-3260
(608) 223-9110
(608) 223-9112
rberling@marc-inc.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 592
relating to: supplemental Medical Assistance payments to county, city, town, or village nursing homes and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 100
11/11/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: supplemental Medical Assistance payments to county, city, town, or village nursing homes and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 100
For
Notification Date11/11/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 644
relating to: authorizing access by the long-term care ombudsman or his or her representative to a client or resident in a residential care apartment complex, imposing an annual assessment on occupied apartments of residential care apartment complexes, expa...
Bill Text and History
11/11/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: authorizing access by the long-term care ombudsman or his or her representative to a client or resident in a residential care apartment complex, imposing an annual assessment on occupied apartments of residential care apartment complexes, expa...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/11/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 903
relating to: minimum wage and overtime pay exemptions for providers of companionship services.
Bill Text and History
3/1/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: minimum wage and overtime pay exemptions for providers of companionship services.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/1/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Joint Resolution 55
relating to: elector approval for certain taxing, spending, and bonding decisions by the state and local governmental units, emergency taxes, required reserves, refunds of amounts in excess of the approved amounts, and reduction of tax rates to reflect the...
Bill Text and History
3/26/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: elector approval for certain taxing, spending, and bonding decisions by the state and local governmental units, emergency taxes, required reserves, refunds of amounts in excess of the approved amounts, and reduction of tax rates to reflect the...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/26/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 508
relating to: minimum wage and overtime pay exemptions for providers of companionship services.
Bill Text and History
3/1/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: minimum wage and overtime pay exemptions for providers of companionship services.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/1/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 512
relating to: the property tax exemption for property that is leased as residential housing.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 195
3/3/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
3/3/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Support SB 512 with amendment that removed the "sunset" and called for a "Legislative Study Committee."
relating to: the property tax exemption for property that is leased as residential housing.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 195
Other
Notification Date3/3/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
For
Notification Date3/3/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Support SB 512 with amendment that removed the "sunset" and called for a "Legislative Study Committee."
Senate Joint Resolution 76
relating to: limiting spending by the state and certain local governmental units and requiring elector approval to exceed the limits (first consideration).
Bill Text and History
7/29/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: limiting spending by the state and certain local governmental units and requiring elector approval to exceed the limits (first consideration).
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date7/29/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Board on Aging and Long-Term Care
Board on Aging and Long-Term Care
Notification Date
1/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
1/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Care and Treatment Facilities
Health and Family Services: Care and Treatment Facilities
Notification Date
1/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
1/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Community Aids and Supportive Living
Health and Family Services: Community Aids and Supportive Living
Notification Date
1/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
1/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Family Care and Other Community-Based Long-Term Care Programs
Health and Family Services: Family Care and Other Community-Based Long-Term Care Programs
Notification Date
1/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
1/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Health
Health and Family Services: Health
Notification Date
1/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
1/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Notification Date
1/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
1/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Employment, Training and Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
Workforce Development: Employment, Training and Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
Notification Date
1/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
1/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
2005-07 Wisconsin State Budget: Medicaid Reimbursement, Community Options Program Funding, Community Integration Program Funding, Community Aids Funding, and, Family Care Funding.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2005-07 Wisconsin State Budget: Medicaid Reimbursement, Community Options Program Funding, Community Integration Program Funding, Community Aids Funding, and, Family Care Funding.
2005-07 Wisconsin State Budget: Medicaid Reimbursement, Community Options Program Funding, Community Integration Program Funding, Community Aids Funding, and, Family Care Funding.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
8/15/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
8/15/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Department of Health and Family Services Allowable Cost Policy.
Department of Health and Family Services Allowable Cost Policy.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
8/15/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
8/15/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Bond Restructuring Proposal: to protect programs that vulnerable elderly, developmentally disabled and physically citizens depend upon for healthcare and medical services.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Bond Restructuring Proposal: to protect programs that vulnerable elderly, developmentally disabled and physically citizens depend upon for healthcare and medical services.
Bond Restructuring Proposal: to protect programs that vulnerable elderly, developmentally disabled and physically citizens depend upon for healthcare and medical services.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/12/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/12/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Work with Legislature and Governor to offset the $400 million MA budget shortfall, to protect programs that vulnerable elderly, developmentally disabled and physically citizens depend upon for healthcare and medical services.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Work with Legislature and Governor to offset the $400 million MA budget shortfall, to protect programs that vulnerable elderly, developmentally disabled and physically citizens depend upon for healthcare and medical services.
Work with Legislature and Governor to offset the $400 million MA budget shortfall, to protect programs that vulnerable elderly, developmentally disabled and physically citizens depend upon for healthcare and medical services.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/12/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/12/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
LRB 3025/1 will mandate that non-profit organizations, which provide care services to Wisconsin’s disabled, receiving Community Aids to match the amount of the grant with monies raised from nongovernmental sources.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 3025/1 will mandate that non-profit organizations, which provide care services to Wisconsin’s disabled, receiving Community Aids to match the amount of the grant with monies raised from nongovernmental sources.
LRB 3025/1 will mandate that non-profit organizations, which provide care services to Wisconsin’s disabled, receiving Community Aids to match the amount of the grant with monies raised from nongovernmental sources.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
9/10/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
9/10/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development of a stron workforce for long term care of peole with developmental disabilities
Development of a stron workforce for long term care of peole with developmental disabilities
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Protecting the MA budget from cuts
Protecting the MA budget from cuts
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation of assisted living facilities
Regulation of assisted living facilities
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2004 January - June $5,975.70 |
2004 July - December $6,867.28 |
Total $12,842.98 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2004 January - June 56.00 |
2004 July - December 24.25 |
Total 80.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2004 January - June 80.75 |
2004 July - December 50.50 |
Total 131.25 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: supplemental Medical Assistance payments to county, city, town, or village nursing homes and making an appropriation.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 5% |
2004 July - December |
Total 3% |
relating to: authorizing access by the long-term care ombudsman or his or her representative to a client or resident in a residential care apartment complex, imposing an annual assessment on occupied apartments of residential care apartment complexes, expanding rights of residents of facilities to include residents of residential care apartment complexes, requiring posting of a notice, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 5% |
2004 July - December |
Total 3% |
relating to: minimum wage and overtime pay exemptions for providers of companionship services.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 5% |
2004 July - December |
Total 3% |
relating to: the property tax exemption for property that is leased as residential housing.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 10% |
2004 July - December |
Total 7% |
relating to: elector approval for certain taxing, spending, and bonding decisions by the state and local governmental units, emergency taxes, required reserves, refunds of amounts in excess of the approved amounts, and reduction of tax rates to reflect the excess of revenues over expenditures (first consideration).
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 30% |
2004 July - December |
Total 19% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 10% |
2004 July - December 20% |
Total 14% |
Bond Restructuring Proposal: to protect programs that vulnerable elderly, developmentally disabled and physically citizens depend upon for healthcare and medical services.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 10% |
2004 July - December |
Total 6% |
Work with Legislature and Governor to offset the $400 million MA budget shortfall, to protect programs that vulnerable elderly, developmentally disabled and physically citizens depend upon for healthcare and medical services.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 10% |
2004 July - December |
Total 6% |
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 15% |
2004 July - December |
Total 10% |
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December 20% |
Total 7% |
2005-07 Wisconsin State Budget: Medicaid Reimbursement, Community Options Program Funding, Community Integration Program Funding, Community Aids Funding, and, Family Care Funding.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December 50% |
Total 18% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.