The Arc Wisconsin

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
The Arc Wisconsin is an office of The Arc of the United States.

Lobbying Interests:
Members of The Arc are individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Relevant public policy issues include early intervention, child care, healthcare and Medicaid, long-term care including Family Care and IRIS programs, special education, direct care workforce, family support, public transportation, accessible housing, voting rights.

Title:
State Director

Contact
LP
Lisa Pugh
PO BOX 201
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 422-4250
Pugh@thearc.org
https://arcwi.org/

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 20
Assembly Bill 20
Relating to: terminology changes for those with an intellectual disability in administrative rules.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/20/2019
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 81
Assembly Bill 81
Relating to: licensure of dental therapists; extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from rule-making procedures; and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/4/2019
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 126
Assembly Bill 126
Relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain expenses incurred by a family caregiver to assist a qualified family member. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/17/2019
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 462
Assembly Bill 462
Relating to: right to specific staffing arrangements for certain patients in an intensive treatment program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
10/14/2019
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
The Arc Wisconsin is concerned about persistent abuse and neglect of people with I/DD across a variety of settings. We suggest a broader conversation about this important issue to more effectively address the problem with evidence-based solutions.
Assembly Bill 584
Assembly Bill 584
Relating to: requiring hospitals to allow designation of a caregiver.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/11/2019
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 585
Assembly Bill 585
Relating to: the seclusion and physical restraint of pupils.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/4/2019
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 641
Assembly Bill 641
Relating to: grants to independent living centers and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/16/2019
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 660
Assembly Bill 660
Relating to: reimbursement under the Medical Assistance program for complex rehabilitation technology. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/4/2020
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 786
Assembly Bill 786
Relating to: guardian training requirements and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/28/2020
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 845
Assembly Bill 845
Relating to: community-based services grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/8/2020
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
In many parts of rural Wisconsin people with disabilities cannot find a job coach to help them get connected to work opportunities. Employment services providers say they need this support and training in order to hire and train the staff necessary.
Assembly Bill 912
Assembly Bill 912
Relating to: requiring the Department of Financial Institutions to implement a section 529A ABLE savings account program and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/17/2020
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 1038
Assembly Bill 1038
Relating to: state government response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2019 Wisconsin Act 185

Other
Notification Date
4/16/2020
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
The Arc Wisconsin appreciates support for additional flexibility and actions taken to draw down federal funds. We have concerns about the need for funds and directed support for people with disabilities/providers/workers in HCBS.
Supporting Documentation
20200416_SurvivalCoalition_ExtSessionCOVID_041020 (1).pdf

Senate Bill 19
Senate Bill 19
Relating to: terminology changes for those with an intellectual disability in administrative rules.

Bill Text and History

2019 Wisconsin Act 1

For
Notification Date
2/20/2019
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 89
Senate Bill 89
Relating to: licensure of dental therapists; extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from rule-making procedures; and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/4/2019
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 126
Senate Bill 126
Relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain expenses incurred by a family caregiver to assist a qualified family member. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/17/2019
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 344
Senate Bill 344
Relating to: family navigator program in the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in the Department of Workforce Development and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/10/2019
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 418
Senate Bill 418
Relating to: right to specific staffing arrangements for certain patients in an intensive treatment program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
10/14/2019
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
The Arc Wisconsin is concerned about persistent abuse and neglect of people with I/DD across a variety of settings. We suggest a broader conversation about this important issue to more effectively address the problem with evidence-based solutions.
Senate Bill 516
Senate Bill 516
Relating to: requiring hospitals to allow designation of a caregiver.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/11/2019
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 527
Senate Bill 527
Relating to: the seclusion and physical restraint of pupils.

Bill Text and History

2019 Wisconsin Act 118

For
Notification Date
12/4/2019
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 567
Senate Bill 567
Relating to: grants to independent living centers and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/16/2019
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 605
Senate Bill 605
Relating to: reimbursement under the Medical Assistance program for complex rehabilitation technology. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2019 Wisconsin Act 186

For
Notification Date
2/4/2020
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 733
Senate Bill 733
Relating to: community-based services grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/4/2020
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
In many parts of rural Wisconsin people with disabilities cannot find a job coach to help them get connected to work opportunities. Employment services providers say they need this support and training in order to hire and train the staff necessary
Senate Bill 734
Senate Bill 734
Relating to: guardian training requirements and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/4/2020
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 776
Senate Bill 776
Relating to: requiring the Department of Financial Institutions to implement a section 529A ABLE savings account program and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/7/2020
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

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

Notification Date
7/30/2019
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.

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

Notification Date
7/30/2019
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.

Public Instruction: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Departmentwide

Notification Date
7/30/2019
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: Aids
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Aids

Notification Date
7/30/2019
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.

Workforce Development: Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Notification Date
7/30/2019
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

COVID-19 impact on students with disabilities.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
COVID-19 impact on students with disabilities.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
7/24/2020
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.

COVID-19 impacts on the disability community
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
COVID-19 impacts on the disability community

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
5/1/2020
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.

ABLE Accounts
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
ABLE Accounts

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/16/2019
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.

seclusion and restraint in schools
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
seclusion and restraint in schools

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
10/1/2019
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.

accessible adult changing tables and spaces
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
accessible adult changing tables and spaces

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
7/30/2019
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.

promoting policies to advance assistive technologies
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
promoting policies to advance assistive technologies

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
7/30/2019
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.

adult changing table
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
adult changing table

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
7/1/2019
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.

LRB 077 - patient rights at state institution
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 077 - patient rights at state institution

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
7/1/2019
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.

Dental access for people with disabilities, medicaid funding for dental care
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Dental access for people with disabilities, medicaid funding for dental care

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/21/2019
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.

special education quality and funding
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
special education quality and funding

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/20/2019
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.

ABLE savings accounts
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
ABLE savings accounts

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/20/2019
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.

Employment First legislation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Employment First legislation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/5/2019
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.

Direct Support Professionals - increase in wages and benefits.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Direct Support Professionals - increase in wages and benefits.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/5/2019
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.

supported decision making for persons with disabilities
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
supported decision making for persons with disabilities

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/5/2019
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.

State Biennial Budget Items
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State Biennial Budget Items

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
2/5/2019
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

  2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2019
January - June
$3,450.00
2019
July - December
$2,437.50
2020
January - June
$2,775.00
2020
July - December
$637.50
Total $9,300.00
Total Hours Communicating 2019
January - June
46.00
2019
July - December
16.00
2020
January - June
21.00
2020
July - December
4.50
Total 87.50
Total Hours Other 2019
January - June
31.00
2019
July - December
8.50
2020
January - June
16.00
2020
July - December
4.00
Total 59.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: terminology changes for those with an intellectual disability in administrative rules.
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: terminology changes for those with an intellectual disability in administrative rules.
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain expenses incurred by a family caregiver to assist a qualified family member. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
10%
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: licensure of dental therapists; extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from rule-making procedures; and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
10%
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: the seclusion and physical restraint of pupils.
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
15%
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: the seclusion and physical restraint of pupils.
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
15%
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: grants to independent living centers and making an appropriation. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
1%
2020
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: family navigator program in the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in the Department of Workforce Development and making an appropriation. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
1%
2020
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: grants to independent living centers and making an appropriation. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
1%
2020
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: guardian training requirements and making an appropriation. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
5%
2020
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: state government response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
5%
2020
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: guardian training requirements and making an appropriation. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
5%
2020
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: community-based services grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
8%
2020
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: requiring the Department of Financial Institutions to implement a section 529A ABLE savings account program and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
10%
2020
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: requiring the Department of Financial Institutions to implement a section 529A ABLE savings account program and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
10%
2020
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: community-based services grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
33%
2020
July - December
Total 8%

Budget Bill Subjects

2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
5%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
10%
Total 3%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
5%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 3%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
5%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 3%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
14%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 7%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
14%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
10%
Total 8%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 1%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2%
2019
July - December
5%
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 2%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 1%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
3%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 2%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
10%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
30%
Total 7%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
17%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 9%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
17%
2019
July - December
35%
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 15%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
10%
2020
January - June
1%
2020
July - December
10%
Total 2%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
5%
2020
July - December
10%
Total 2%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
15%
2020
July - December
30%
Total 6%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures