Wisconsin Assisted Living Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Providers of assisted living - and related businesses.

Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and administrative rules related to community based residential facilities and other forms of assisted living; registration, certification and licensing of assisted living providers and related businesses; healthcare funding issues and other healthcare related issues such as those related to seniors' housing.

CEO Name:
James Murphy
Executive Director

Contact
JM
James Murphy
2875 Fish Hatchery Rd
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 288-0246
(608) 288-0734
jmurphy@ewala.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Forbes McIntosh Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2011 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

January 2011 Special Session Assembly Bill 1
January 2011 Special Session Assembly Bill 1
Relating to: limiting noneconomic damages awarded in actions against long-term care providers; actions against manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and promoters of certain products; confidentiality of health care services reviews; use as evidence of info...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/11/2011
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.
January 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 1
January 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 1
Relating to: limiting noneconomic damages awarded in actions against long-term care providers; actions against manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and promoters of certain products; confidentiality of health care services reviews; use as evidence of info...

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 2

For
Notification Date
1/11/2011
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 126
Assembly Bill 126
Relating to: carrying a concealed weapon; licenses authorizing persons to carry concealed weapons; possessing or transporting a firearm, bow, or crossbow under certain circumstances; disorderly conduct limitations; photographic identification cards for for...

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
6/1/2011
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
Clarify that owners\operators can prohibit weapons in long-term care facilities licensed, registered or certified by the Dept. Health Services (nursing homes, CBRFs, RCACs and Adult Family Homes).
Assembly Bill 147
Assembly Bill 147
Relating to: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/23/2011
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 AB-147 and seeking an amendment to include in the definition of health care provider residential care apartment complex as defined in s. 50.01 (1d) and an adult family home as defined in s. 50.01 (1).
Assembly Bill 477
Assembly Bill 477
Relating to: removing cap on enrollment of Family Care and other long-term care programs.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/31/2012
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 93
Senate Bill 93
Relating to: going armed with weapons, possessing or transporting a firearm, bow, or crossbow under certain circumstances, disorderly conduct limitations, and electric weapons.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 35

Other
Notification Date
6/1/2011
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
Clarify that owners\operators can prohibit weapons in long-term care facilities licensed, registered or certified by the Dept. Health Services (nursing homes, CBRFs, RCACs and Adult Family Homes).
Senate Bill 103
Senate Bill 103
Relating to: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/23/2011
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-103 and seeking an amendment to include in the definition of health care provider residential care apartment complex as defined in s. 50.01 (1d) and an adult family home as defined in s. 50.01 (1).
Senate Bill 380
Senate Bill 380
Relating to: removing cap on enrollment of Family Care and other long-term care programs.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 127

For
Notification Date
1/31/2012
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

Health Services: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Departmentwide

Notification Date
3/21/2011
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.

Health Services: Institutions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Institutions

Notification Date
3/21/2011
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.

Health Services: Medical Assistance and Related Programs
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medical Assistance and Related Programs

Notification Date
3/21/2011
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.

Health Services: SSI and Public Health
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: SSI and Public Health

Notification Date
3/21/2011
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

Chapter 51 and 55 protective placements for people with dementia.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Chapter 51 and 55 protective placements for people with dementia.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/4/2012
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.

Wisconsin 2013-15 Biennial Budget, reimbursement issues.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin 2013-15 Biennial Budget, reimbursement issues.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/4/2012
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.

Chapter 51 and 55 protective placements for people with dementia.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Chapter 51 and 55 protective placements for people with dementia.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
7/3/2012
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.

Wisconsin 2013-15 Biennial Budget, reimbursement issues.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin 2013-15 Biennial Budget, reimbursement issues.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
7/3/2012
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.

Recommendations to the Legal Interventions for Persons with Alzheimer's Disease & related Dementia Legislative Council Study Committee.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Recommendations to the Legal Interventions for Persons with Alzheimer's Disease & related Dementia Legislative Council Study Committee.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/23/2012
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: Medicaid, CIP, COP, Community Aids and Family Care Reimbursement Rates.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Budget: Medicaid, CIP, COP, Community Aids and Family Care Reimbursement Rates.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Expansion of Family Care, MCO contracts with service providers.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Expansion of Family Care, MCO contracts with service providers.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Funding of Wisconsin long-term care programs.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding of Wisconsin long-term care programs.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

HFS 83: Community-Based Residential Facilities.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
HFS 83: Community-Based Residential Facilities.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Legislation meant to control ever increasing liability insurance premiums for home and community-based providers of long-term care services for the elderly, physically disabled and developmentally disabled.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation meant to control ever increasing liability insurance premiums for home and community-based providers of long-term care services for the elderly, physically disabled and developmentally disabled.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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 Audit of Family Care.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative Audit of Family Care.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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 proposals relating to Ombudsmen and RCACs.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative proposals relating to Ombudsmen and RCACs.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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

  2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2011
January - June
$17,504.99
2011
July - December
$10,757.50
2012
January - June
$8,848.75
2012
July - December
$12,012.50
Total $49,123.74
Total Hours Communicating 2011
January - June
35.25
2011
July - December
32.00
2012
January - June
31.50
2012
July - December
46.75
Total 145.50
Total Hours Other 2011
January - June
65.25
2011
July - December
29.50
2012
January - June
23.75
2012
July - December
46.00
Total 164.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: limiting noneconomic damages awarded in actions against long-term care providers; actions against manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and promoters of certain products; confidentiality of health care services reviews; use as evidence of information regarding health care providers; reporting of quality indicators identifying individual hospitals; homicide or injury by negligent handling of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire; criminal abuse of individuals at risk; criminal abuse and neglect of patients and residents; evidence of lay and expert witnesses; damages for frivolous claims; and punitive damage awards.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
10%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: limiting noneconomic damages awarded in actions against long-term care providers; actions against manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and promoters of certain products; confidentiality of health care services reviews; use as evidence of information regarding health care providers; reporting of quality indicators identifying individual hospitals; homicide or injury by negligent handling of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire; criminal abuse of individuals at risk; criminal abuse and neglect of patients and residents; evidence of lay and expert witnesses; damages for frivolous claims; and punitive damage awards.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
10%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: going armed with weapons, possessing or transporting a firearm, bow, or crossbow under certain circumstances, disorderly conduct limitations, and electric weapons.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
20%
2011
July - December
15%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 9%
Relating to: carrying a concealed weapon; licenses authorizing persons to carry concealed weapons; possessing or transporting a firearm, bow, or crossbow under certain circumstances; disorderly conduct limitations; photographic identification cards for former law enforcement officers; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; requiring the exercise of rule-making authority; making appropriations; and providing penalties.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
20%
2011
July - December
15%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 9%
Relating to: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
20%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: removing cap on enrollment of Family Care and other long-term care programs.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
20%
2012
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: removing cap on enrollment of Family Care and other long-term care programs.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
20%
2012
July - December
Total 4%

Budget Bill Subjects

2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
30%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 10%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
10%
2011
July - December
20%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 7%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
30%
2012
January - June
20%
2012
July - December
20%
Total 16%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
10%
2012
July - December
Total 2%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
10%
2012
July - December
30%
Total 11%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
20%
2012
July - December
Total 4%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
50%
Total 15%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures