Wisconsin County Human Services Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Local county human services departments and their staff across the state of Wisconsin.
Lobbying Interests:
Advocate for policies and funding for human services.
CEO Name:
John Tuohy
Local county human services departments and their staff across the state of Wisconsin.
Lobbying Interests:
Advocate for policies and funding for human services.
CEO Name:
John Tuohy
Contact
EO
Eric Ostermann
563 Carter Court, Suite B
Kimberly, WI 54136
920-560-5612
eric@badgerbay.co
https://www.wchsa.org/
563 Carter Court, Suite B
Kimberly, WI 54136
920-560-5612
eric@badgerbay.co
https://www.wchsa.org/
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 387
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Assembly Bill 387
Relating to: correction bill for 2025 Wisconsin Act 15 and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
1/29/2026
First Communication Date
9/30/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Support amendment to add funding for county income maintenance agencies
Relating to: correction bill for 2025 Wisconsin Act 15 and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/29/2026
First Communication Date
9/30/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Support amendment to add funding for county income maintenance agencies
Assembly Bill 598
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Assembly Bill 598
Relating to: consent to admissions to certain health care facilities by patient representatives without requiring a petition for guardianship or protective placement. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/29/2026
First Communication Date
11/18/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Requested amendments to bill
Relating to: consent to admissions to certain health care facilities by patient representatives without requiring a petition for guardianship or protective placement. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/29/2026
First Communication Date
11/18/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Requested amendments to bill
Assembly Bill 604
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Assembly Bill 604
Relating to: coverage under the Medical Assistance program for incarcerated individuals. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/29/2026
First Communication Date
11/18/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: coverage under the Medical Assistance program for incarcerated individuals. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/29/2026
First Communication Date
11/18/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 108
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Senate Bill 108
Relating to: sharing minors’ safety plans. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2025 Wisconsin Act 10
7/28/2025
First Communication Date
5/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Talked with legislators about bill from legislative study committee.
Relating to: sharing minors’ safety plans. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2025 Wisconsin Act 10
Other
Notification Date7/28/2025
First Communication Date
5/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Talked with legislators about bill from legislative study committee.
Senate Bill 109
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Senate Bill 109
Relating to: clinician initiation of emergency detention of a minor and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
7/28/2025
First Communication Date
5/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Spoke with legislators about legislative study committee bill
Relating to: clinician initiation of emergency detention of a minor and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/28/2025
First Communication Date
5/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Spoke with legislators about legislative study committee bill
Senate Bill 110
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Senate Bill 110
Relating to: authorizing youth behavioral health program under the Medical Assistance program and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
7/28/2025
First Communication Date
5/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Spoke with legislators about legislative study committee bill
Relating to: authorizing youth behavioral health program under the Medical Assistance program and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date7/28/2025
First Communication Date
5/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Spoke with legislators about legislative study committee bill
Senate Bill 111
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Senate Bill 111
Relating to: transportation of minors for emergency detention.
Bill Text and History
7/28/2025
First Communication Date
5/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Spoke with legislators about legislative study committee bill
Relating to: transportation of minors for emergency detention.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/28/2025
First Communication Date
5/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Spoke with legislators about legislative study committee bill
Senate Bill 253
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Senate Bill 253
Relating to: jurisdiction over juveniles on federal enclaves. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/28/2025
First Communication Date
5/13/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Spoke to other lobbyist about bill
Relating to: jurisdiction over juveniles on federal enclaves. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date7/28/2025
First Communication Date
5/13/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Spoke to other lobbyist about bill
Senate Bill 259
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Senate Bill 259
Relating to: the notice of an investigation of child abuse or neglect or unborn child abuse provided to appropriate authorities of the U.S. Department of Defense. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/28/2025
First Communication Date
5/13/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Spoke to other lobbyist about bill
Relating to: the notice of an investigation of child abuse or neglect or unborn child abuse provided to appropriate authorities of the U.S. Department of Defense. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date7/28/2025
First Communication Date
5/13/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Spoke to other lobbyist about bill
Senate Bill 485
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Senate Bill 485
Relating to: video monitoring or recording in residential care centers for children and youth, group homes, and shelter care facilities.
Bill Text and History
1/29/2026
First Communication Date
10/31/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: video monitoring or recording in residential care centers for children and youth, group homes, and shelter care facilities.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/29/2026
First Communication Date
10/31/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Children and Families: Children and Family Services
Children and Families: Children and Family Services
Notification Date
7/28/2025
First Communication Date
3/27/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Met with legislators to discuss children and family budget topics
7/28/2025
First Communication Date
3/27/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Met with legislators to discuss children and family budget topics
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services; Facilities
Health Services: Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services; Facilities
Notification Date
7/28/2025
First Communication Date
3/27/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Met with legislators to talk about budget issues including mental health and long term care.
7/28/2025
First Communication Date
3/27/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Met with legislators to talk about budget issues including mental health and long term care.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2025 January - June $250.00 |
2025 July - December $300.00 |
Total $550.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2025 January - June 5.00 |
2025 July - December 6.00 |
Total 11.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2025 January - June 0.00 |
2025 July - December 0.00 |
Total 0.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: sharing minors’ safety plans. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 5% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: clinician initiation of emergency detention of a minor and providing a penalty.
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 5% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: authorizing youth behavioral health program under the Medical Assistance program and granting rule-making authority.
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 5% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: transportation of minors for emergency detention.
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 5% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: jurisdiction over juveniles on federal enclaves. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 10% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 9% |
Relating to: the notice of an investigation of child abuse or neglect or unborn child abuse provided to appropriate authorities of the U.S. Department of Defense. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 10% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 9% |
Relating to: consent to admissions to certain health care facilities by patient representatives without requiring a petition for guardianship or protective placement. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 20% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 9% |
Relating to: coverage under the Medical Assistance program for incarcerated individuals. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 20% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 9% |
Relating to: video monitoring or recording in residential care centers for children and youth, group homes, and shelter care facilities.
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 20% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 9% |
Relating to: correction bill for 2025 Wisconsin Act 15 and making an appropriation.
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 40% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 18% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 20% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 9% |
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 40% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 18% |
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.