Alzheimer's Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
The Alzheimer’s Association derives its membership and financial support primarily from individuals, families, and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The organization also receives contributions from philanthropic individuals and foundations committed to advancing dementia research, care, and support.
Lobbying Interests:
We will focus on policies impacting individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, as well as their caregivers, to improve care quality, accessibility, and support. Key priorities include advocating for funding to support caregiver programs, enhancing standards for memory care facilities, promoting dementia risk reduction in public health initiatives, and securing appropriations for community-based support services.
The Alzheimer’s Association derives its membership and financial support primarily from individuals, families, and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The organization also receives contributions from philanthropic individuals and foundations committed to advancing dementia research, care, and support.
Lobbying Interests:
We will focus on policies impacting individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, as well as their caregivers, to improve care quality, accessibility, and support. Key priorities include advocating for funding to support caregiver programs, enhancing standards for memory care facilities, promoting dementia risk reduction in public health initiatives, and securing appropriations for community-based support services.
Contact
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Vanessa Kent
4600 American Parkway, Suite 103
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 318-4057
vlkent@alz.org
http://www.alz.org
4600 American Parkway, Suite 103
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 318-4057
vlkent@alz.org
http://www.alz.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 19
Relating to: increased penalties for crimes against adults at risk; restraining orders for adults at risk; freezing assets of a defendant charged with financial exploitation of an adult at risk; sexual assault of an adult at risk; and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
3/10/2025
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: increased penalties for crimes against adults at risk; restraining orders for adults at risk; freezing assets of a defendant charged with financial exploitation of an adult at risk; sexual assault of an adult at risk; and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/10/2025
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 23
Relating to: establishment of a Palliative Care Council. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/12/2025
First Communication Date
2/12/2025
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: establishment of a Palliative Care Council. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/12/2025
First Communication Date
2/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 176
Relating to: financial eligibility for the Alzheimer’s family and caregiver support program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/18/2025
First Communication Date
4/17/2025
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: financial eligibility for the Alzheimer’s family and caregiver support program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/18/2025
First Communication Date
4/17/2025
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 15
Relating to: increased penalties for crimes against adults at risk; restraining orders for adults at risk; freezing assets of a defendant charged with financial exploitation of an adult at risk; sexual assault of an adult at risk; and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
3/10/2025
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: increased penalties for crimes against adults at risk; restraining orders for adults at risk; freezing assets of a defendant charged with financial exploitation of an adult at risk; sexual assault of an adult at risk; and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/10/2025
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 39
Relating to: establishment of a Palliative Care Council. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/12/2025
First Communication Date
3/12/2025
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: establishment of a Palliative Care Council. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/12/2025
First Communication Date
3/12/2025
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 152
Relating to: financial eligibility for the Alzheimer’s family and caregiver support program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2025 Wisconsin Act 21
3/26/2025
First Communication Date
3/25/2025
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: financial eligibility for the Alzheimer’s family and caregiver support program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2025 Wisconsin Act 21
For
Notification Date3/26/2025
First Communication Date
3/25/2025
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
Board on Aging and Long-Term Care
Board on Aging and Long-Term Care
Notification Date
5/13/2025
First Communication Date
5/1/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
5/13/2025
First Communication Date
5/1/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Departmentwide
Health Services: Departmentwide
Notification Date
5/13/2025
First Communication Date
5/1/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
5/13/2025
First Communication Date
5/1/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medicaid Services
Health Services: Medicaid Services
Notification Date
5/13/2025
First Communication Date
5/1/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
5/13/2025
First Communication Date
5/1/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Long-Term Care
Long-Term Care
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
7/25/2025
First Communication Date
7/25/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
7/25/2025
First Communication Date
7/25/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation of Memory Care Facilities
Regulation of Memory Care Facilities
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
7/25/2025
First Communication Date
7/17/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
7/25/2025
First Communication Date
7/17/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Implementation of the Wisconsin State Dementia Plan
Implementation of the Wisconsin State Dementia Plan
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
6/30/2025
First Communication Date
6/24/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
6/30/2025
First Communication Date
6/24/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Alzheimer's Family Caregiver Support Program
Alzheimer's Family Caregiver Support Program
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
6/6/2025
First Communication Date
6/4/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
6/6/2025
First Communication Date
6/4/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Dementia Crisis Innovation Grants
Dementia Crisis Innovation Grants
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
6/6/2025
First Communication Date
6/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
6/6/2025
First Communication Date
6/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Dementia Crisis Stabilization Unit Funding
Dementia Crisis Stabilization Unit Funding
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
6/6/2025
First Communication Date
6/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
6/6/2025
First Communication Date
6/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2025 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2025 January - June $19,347.69 |
Total $19,347.69 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2025 January - June 101.50 |
Total 101.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2025 January - June 358.00 |
Total 358.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: increased penalties for crimes against adults at risk; restraining orders for adults at risk; freezing assets of a defendant charged with financial exploitation of an adult at risk; sexual assault of an adult at risk; and providing a penalty.
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 2% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: establishment of a Palliative Care Council. (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 5% |
Relating to: financial eligibility for the Alzheimer’s family and caregiver support program. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 48% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 48% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 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 10% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 8% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 8% |
| 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 10% |
| 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 10% |
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.