Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
A cooperative of 44 rural non-profit hospitals for shared services and advocacy.

Lobbying Interests:
Our focus is on rural health which tends to include issues regarding healthcare finance, workforce, education, public health, Medicaid, health insurance, healthcare law and regulation.

CEO Name:
Tim Size

Contact
JL
Jeremy Levin
880 Independence Ln
Sauk City, WI 53583
(608) 643-2343
jeremylevin@rwhc.com
http://www.rwhc.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 114
Assembly Bill 114
Relating to: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/6/2023
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 144
Assembly Bill 144
Relating to: preliminary health care credentials granted to previously unlicensed individuals. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/10/2023
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 200
Assembly Bill 200
Relating to: biennial report on various metrics related to the issuance of occupational credentials. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/10/2023
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 201
Assembly Bill 201
Relating to: publication of credential metrics. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/10/2023
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 202
Assembly Bill 202
Relating to: investigations of conviction records by the Department of Safety and Professional Services for purposes of determining eligibility for credentials and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/10/2023
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 204
Assembly Bill 204
Relating to: renewal dates and continuing education requirements for certain credentials issued by the Department of Safety and Professional Services and credentialing boards and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/30/2023
First Communication Date
5/24/2023
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 205
Assembly Bill 205
Relating to: practice of certain professions by credential holders from other states. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/30/2023
First Communication Date
5/24/2023
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 206
Assembly Bill 206
Relating to: requiring the Department of Safety and Professional Services to post certain credential information on its website. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/10/2023
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 255
Assembly Bill 255
Relating to: creating a rural pharmacy practice grant program administered by the Higher Educational Aids Board, exempting from taxation amounts received from such a grant program, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/17/2023
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 287
Assembly Bill 287
Relating to: talent attraction and retention initiatives focusing on active duty military personnel transitioning out of the U.S. armed forces and veterans and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/1/2024
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 507
Assembly Bill 507
Relating to: prior authorization for coverage of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, chiropractic services, and other services under health plans.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/9/2023
First Communication Date
11/8/2023
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 616
Assembly Bill 616
Relating to: Medical Assistance coverage of services provided in an institution for mental disease. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 177

For
Notification Date
11/9/2023
First Communication Date
11/8/2023
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 618
Assembly Bill 618
Relating to: expanding graduate medical training grants and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/7/2023
First Communication Date
10/30/2023
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 668
Assembly Bill 668
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
11/16/2023
First Communication Date
11/15/2023
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 724
Assembly Bill 724
Relating to: financing the operating costs and certain out-of-state projects of nonprofit institutions and compensation of employees of the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/12/2023
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 822
Assembly Bill 822
Relating to: eligibility to receive occupational credentials for recipients of deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/1/2024
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 925
Assembly Bill 925
Relating to: local grant writing and compliance assistance and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/1/2024
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 1008
Assembly Bill 1008
Relating to: reducing or eliminating coinsurance and deductibles for health care expenses.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/9/2024
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 1013
Assembly Bill 1013
Relating to: healthy food incentive program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 201

For
Notification Date
2/1/2024
First Communication Date
1/31/2024
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 1014
Assembly Bill 1014
Relating to: childhood obesity prevention and management grants. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/1/2024
First Communication Date
1/31/2024
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 1015
Assembly Bill 1015
Relating to: childhood obesity prevention and management grants and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/1/2024
First Communication Date
1/31/2024
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 1074
Assembly Bill 1074
Relating to: various changes to the worker's compensation law, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/9/2024
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 110
Senate Bill 110
Relating to: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/14/2023
First Communication Date
3/14/2023
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 158
Senate Bill 158
Relating to: preliminary health care credentials granted to previously unlicensed individuals. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/6/2023
First Communication Date
3/22/2023
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 189
Senate Bill 189
Relating to: biennial report on various metrics related to the issuance of occupational credentials. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/30/2023
First Communication Date
5/25/2023
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 190
Senate Bill 190
Relating to: publication of credential metrics. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/30/2023
First Communication Date
5/25/2023
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 193
Senate Bill 193
Relating to: renewal dates and continuing education requirements for certain credentials issued by the Department of Safety and Professional Services and credentialing boards and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/30/2023
First Communication Date
5/25/2023
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 194
Senate Bill 194
Relating to: practice of certain professions by credential holders from other states. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/30/2023
First Communication Date
5/25/2023
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 258
Senate Bill 258
Relating to: creating a rural pharmacy practice grant program administered by the Higher Educational Aids Board, exempting from taxation amounts received from such a grant program, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/17/2023
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 284
Senate Bill 284
Relating to: talent attraction and retention initiatives focusing on active duty military personnel transitioning out of the U.S. armed forces and veterans and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/1/2024
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 328
Senate Bill 328
Relating to: price transparency in hospitals and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/20/2023
First Communication Date
6/19/2023
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 689
Senate Bill 689
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

2023 Wisconsin Act 87

For
Notification Date
12/7/2023
First Communication Date
12/6/2023
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 690
Senate Bill 690
Relating to: financing the operating costs and certain out-of-state projects of nonprofit institutions and compensation of employees of the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/12/2023
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 828
Senate Bill 828
Relating to: eligibility to receive occupational credentials for recipients of deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/1/2024
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 855
Senate Bill 855
Relating to: local grant writing and compliance assistance and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/1/2024
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 948
Senate Bill 948
Relating to: healthy food incentive program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/9/2024
First Communication Date
2/6/2024
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 963
Senate Bill 963
Relating to: reducing or eliminating coinsurance and deductibles for health care expenses.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/9/2024
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 992
Senate Bill 992
Relating to: various changes to the worker's compensation law, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/9/2024
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: Medicaid Services
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medicaid Services

Notification Date
3/1/2023
First Communication Date
2/22/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Safety and Professional Services: Professional Regulation and Administrative Services
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Safety and Professional Services: Professional Regulation and Administrative Services

Notification Date
3/1/2023
First Communication Date
2/22/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Military medical personnel
Agency Name
Medical Examining Board (Med)
Subject
Military medical personnel
Scope Statement
SS 044_22
For
Notification Date
1/27/2023
First Communication Date
1/13/2023
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

EA-Van Meeteren
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
EA-Van Meeteren

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
9/25/2023
First Communication Date
9/20/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

EA-Houdek
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
EA-Houdek

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/10/2023
First Communication Date
2/2/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Matters effecting rural health, rural hospitals and rural economic development.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters effecting rural health, rural hospitals and rural economic development.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/27/2023
First Communication Date
1/13/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Healthcare Workforce, Medical Education and GME.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Healthcare Workforce, Medical Education and GME.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/27/2023
First Communication Date
1/13/2023
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

  2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2023
January - June
$42,220.60
2023
July - December
$43,513.09
2024
January - June
$45,891.25
Total $131,624.94
Total Hours Communicating 2023
January - June
63.50
2023
July - December
58.05
2024
January - June
73.10
Total 194.65
Total Hours Other 2023
January - June
360.25
2023
July - December
366.10
2024
January - June
381.00
Total 1107.35

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: renewal dates and continuing education requirements for certain credentials issued by the Department of Safety and Professional Services and credentialing boards and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: price transparency in hospitals and providing a penalty. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
5%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: expanding graduate medical training grants and making an appropriation. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
15%
2024
January - June
5%
2024
July - December
Total 7%

Budget Bill Subjects

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 2%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
10%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 3%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 2%

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
30%
2023
July - December
30%
2024
January - June
40%
2024
July - December
Total 33%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
30%
2023
July - December
30%
2024
January - June
40%
2024
July - December
Total 33%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
18%
2023
July - December
20%
2024
January - June
15%
2024
July - December
Total 18%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures