Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
GWAAR represents the interests of persons age 60+ in Wisconsin and the network of organizations and agencies providing the services that support older persons living in the community.
Lobbying Interests:
Issues around aging, aging programs, funding of aging programs, state aging programs, long term care, Medical Assistance
Title:
Executive Director
GWAAR represents the interests of persons age 60+ in Wisconsin and the network of organizations and agencies providing the services that support older persons living in the community.
Lobbying Interests:
Issues around aging, aging programs, funding of aging programs, state aging programs, long term care, Medical Assistance
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
RJK
Robert J Kellerman
1414 MacArthur Rd.
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 243-5672
(866) 813-0974
Bob.kellerman@gwaar.org
http://www.gwaar.org
1414 MacArthur Rd.
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 243-5672
(866) 813-0974
Bob.kellerman@gwaar.org
http://www.gwaar.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet L Zander | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 11/12/2013 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Robert J Kellerman | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 11/12/2013 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
December 2013 Special Session Assembly Bill 1
Relating to: delaying eligibility changes to BadgerCare Plus and BadgerCare Plus Core and delaying other changes to the Medical Assistance program; and extending coverage under, and the deadline for the dissolution of, the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Pla...
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 116
12/10/2013
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.
Supporting Documentation
20131210_023120_BCPlus_GWAAR Lttr to Fin. Cmtte Chairs_112713.pdf
Relating to: delaying eligibility changes to BadgerCare Plus and BadgerCare Plus Core and delaying other changes to the Medical Assistance program; and extending coverage under, and the deadline for the dissolution of, the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Pla...
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 116
Other
Notification Date12/10/2013
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.
Supporting Documentation
20131210_023120_BCPlus_GWAAR Lttr to Fin. Cmtte Chairs_112713.pdf
December 2013 Special Session Senate Bill 1
Relating to: delaying eligibility changes to BadgerCare Plus and BadgerCare Plus Core and delaying other changes to the Medical Assistance program; and extending coverage under, and the deadline for the dissolution of, the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Pla...
Bill Text and History
12/10/2013
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.
Supporting Documentation
20131210_023322_BCPlus_GWAAR Lttr to Fin. Cmtte Chairs_112713.pdf
Relating to: delaying eligibility changes to BadgerCare Plus and BadgerCare Plus Core and delaying other changes to the Medical Assistance program; and extending coverage under, and the deadline for the dissolution of, the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Pla...
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date12/10/2013
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.
Supporting Documentation
20131210_023322_BCPlus_GWAAR Lttr to Fin. Cmtte Chairs_112713.pdf
Assembly Bill 710
Relating to: alerts for missing adults at risk and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 264
2/7/2014
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.
Relating to: alerts for missing adults at risk and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 264
For
Notification Date2/7/2014
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.
Assembly Bill 824
Relating to: enforcement of parking violations involving spaces reserved for persons with disabilities.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 325
3/5/2014
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.
Relating to: enforcement of parking violations involving spaces reserved for persons with disabilities.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 325
For
Notification Date3/5/2014
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.
Assembly Bill 825
Relating to: parking violations involving spaces reserved for persons with disabilities and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 326
3/5/2014
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.
Relating to: parking violations involving spaces reserved for persons with disabilities and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 326
For
Notification Date3/5/2014
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.
Assembly Bill 828
Relating to: parking spaces reserved for persons with physical disabilities. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 327
3/5/2014
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.
Relating to: parking spaces reserved for persons with physical disabilities. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 327
For
Notification Date3/5/2014
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.
Senate Bill 259
Relating to: authorizing the creation of a Fox Cities regional transit authority and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/10/2013
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.
Comments
RTA-enabling legislation provides residents of the Fox Cities the right to decide the future of public transit in the Fox Cities and to secure a stable transportation system so older adults and all residents can remain connected to their community.
Relating to: authorizing the creation of a Fox Cities regional transit authority and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/10/2013
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.
Comments
RTA-enabling legislation provides residents of the Fox Cities the right to decide the future of public transit in the Fox Cities and to secure a stable transportation system so older adults and all residents can remain connected to their community.
Senate Bill 459
Relating to: providing proof of residence when registering to vote.
Bill Text and History
2/11/2014
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.
Relating to: providing proof of residence when registering to vote.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/11/2014
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.
Senate Bill 480
Relating to: the renewal of operator's licenses by persons 75 years of age or older. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/7/2014
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.
Comments
GWAAR opposes differences in renewal periods on the basis of age (regardless of ability).
Relating to: the renewal of operator's licenses by persons 75 years of age or older. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/7/2014
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.
Comments
GWAAR opposes differences in renewal periods on the basis of age (regardless of ability).
Senate Bill 646
Relating to: parking violations involving spaces reserved for persons with disabilities and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
3/5/2014
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.
Relating to: parking violations involving spaces reserved for persons with disabilities and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/5/2014
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.
Senate Bill 647
Relating to: enforcement of parking violations involving spaces reserved for persons with disabilities.
Bill Text and History
3/5/2014
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.
Relating to: enforcement of parking violations involving spaces reserved for persons with disabilities.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/5/2014
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.
Senate Bill 650
Relating to: parking spaces reserved for persons with physical disabilities. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/5/2014
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.
Relating to: parking spaces reserved for persons with physical disabilities. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/5/2014
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medical Assistance and Related Programs -- Benefits
Health Services: Medical Assistance and Related Programs -- Benefits
Notification Date
1/22/2014
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.
1/22/2014
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Other Health Programs & Departmentwide
Health Services: Other Health Programs & Departmentwide
Notification Date
7/27/2014
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.
Comments
Priority issues for the 2015 - '17 budget include an increase in state OAA supplement funding, an indepth review of the EBS program and funding needs, FC expansion, and establishing and funding a statewide clearinghouse for healthy aging programs
http://www.gwaar.org/advocacy-and-grassroots-resources1/wisconsin-aging-advocacy-network.html
7/27/2014
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.
Comments
Priority issues for the 2015 - '17 budget include an increase in state OAA supplement funding, an indepth review of the EBS program and funding needs, FC expansion, and establishing and funding a statewide clearinghouse for healthy aging programs
http://www.gwaar.org/advocacy-and-grassroots-resources1/wisconsin-aging-advocacy-network.html
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Tax Relief: Property Tax Credits
Shared Revenue and Tax Relief: Property Tax Credits
Notification Date
1/22/2014
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.
1/22/2014
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Statutory language to establish the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging as a clearing house for evidence based health promotion programs for older adults and an annual appropriation to support core function and assist counties/tribes.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Statutory language to establish the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging as a clearing house for evidence based health promotion programs for older adults and an annual appropriation to support core function and assist counties/tribes.
Statutory language to establish the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging as a clearing house for evidence based health promotion programs for older adults and an annual appropriation to support core function and assist counties/tribes.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/31/2015
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/31/2015
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development and implementation of a Long Term Investment Fund.
Development and implementation of a Long Term Investment Fund.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/31/2015
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/31/2015
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
the creation of a state long term care investment fund.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to the creation of a state long term care investment fund.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to the creation of a state long term care investment fund.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
11/26/2014
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.
Comments
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Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
11/26/2014
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.
Comments
@item.ExternalURL
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Medicaid Expansion
Medicaid Expansion
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/22/2014
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/22/2014
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Family Care Expansion
Family Care Expansion
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/22/2014
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/22/2014
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.
Transportation including transit, specialized transportation, and non-emergency medical transportation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Transportation including transit, specialized transportation, and non-emergency medical transportation.
Transportation including transit, specialized transportation, and non-emergency medical transportation.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/22/2014
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/22/2014
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Elder economic security
Elder economic security
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/12/2013
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/12/2013
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2013 July - December $689.72 |
2014 January - June $4,744.70 |
2014 July - December $3,481.06 |
Total $8,915.49 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2013 July - December 2.50 |
2014 January - June 9.00 |
2014 July - December 3.75 |
Total 15.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2013 July - December 9.00 |
2014 January - June 75.00 |
2014 July - December 57.50 |
Total 141.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: authorizing the creation of a Fox Cities regional transit authority and making appropriations. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 5% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: delaying eligibility changes to BadgerCare Plus and BadgerCare Plus Core and delaying other changes to the Medical Assistance program; and extending coverage under, and the deadline for the dissolution of, the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 26% |
2014 January - June 2% |
2014 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: delaying eligibility changes to BadgerCare Plus and BadgerCare Plus Core and delaying other changes to the Medical Assistance program; and extending coverage under, and the deadline for the dissolution of, the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 27% |
2014 January - June 2% |
2014 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: enforcement of parking violations involving spaces reserved for persons with disabilities.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 1% |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: parking violations involving spaces reserved for persons with disabilities and providing a penalty.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 1% |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: parking spaces reserved for persons with physical disabilities. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 1% |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: providing proof of residence when registering to vote.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 1% |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: parking violations involving spaces reserved for persons with disabilities and providing a penalty.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 1% |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: enforcement of parking violations involving spaces reserved for persons with disabilities.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 1% |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: parking spaces reserved for persons with physical disabilities. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 1% |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: the renewal of operator's licenses by persons 75 years of age or older. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 3% |
2014 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: alerts for missing adults at risk and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 4% |
2014 July - December |
Total 2% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 9% |
2014 July - December 1% |
Total 6% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 16% |
2014 July - December |
Total 8% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Transportation including transit, specialized transportation, and non-emergency medical transportation.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 10% |
2014 January - June 26% |
2014 July - December 58% |
Total 37% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 32% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 2% |
2014 July - December 1% |
Total 1% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 26% |
2014 July - December 15% |
Total 20% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December 8% |
Total 3% |
Statutory language to establish the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging as a clearing house for evidence based health promotion programs for older adults and an annual appropriation to support core function and assist counties/tribes.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December 12% |
Total 5% |
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.