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

Contact
EO
Eric Ostermann
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Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On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

Senate Bill 108
Senate Bill 108
Relating to: sharing minors’ safety plans. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2025 Wisconsin Act 10

Other
Notification Date
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.
Senate Bill 109
Senate Bill 109
Relating to: clinician initiation of emergency detention of a minor and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
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
Senate Bill 110
Senate Bill 110
Relating to: authorizing youth behavioral health program under the Medical Assistance program and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
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
Senate Bill 111
Senate Bill 111
Relating to: transportation of minors for emergency detention.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
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
Senate Bill 253
Senate Bill 253
Relating to: jurisdiction over juveniles on federal enclaves. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
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
Senate Bill 259
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

Other
Notification Date
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

Budget Bill Subjects

Children and Families: Children and Family Services
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
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

Health Services: Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services; Facilities
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

No certified reports found.

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

No legislative bills/resolutions found.

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

No topics found.

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures