Access to Independence
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
The organization is an Independent Living Center, and is a member of the Wisconsin Coalition of Independent Living Centers.
Lobbying Interests:
Funding related to independent living centers, voting legislation, bills and policy relating to people with disabilities, directly or indirectly.
The organization is an Independent Living Center, and is a member of the Wisconsin Coalition of Independent Living Centers.
Lobbying Interests:
Funding related to independent living centers, voting legislation, bills and policy relating to people with disabilities, directly or indirectly.
Contact
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Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Senate Bill 71
Relating to: grants to independent living centers and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/22/2023
First Communication Date
2/9/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Support for bill, and request for co-sponsorship
Relating to: grants to independent living centers and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/22/2023
First Communication Date
2/9/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Support for bill, and request for co-sponsorship
Senate Bill 856
Relating to: specialized transportation assistance pilot program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/16/2024
First Communication Date
2/15/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
An official position has not been taken, as there is a need for improvements to the bill. Supportive of the purpose, but not an official endorsement.
Relating to: specialized transportation assistance pilot program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/16/2024
First Communication Date
2/15/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
An official position has not been taken, as there is a need for improvements to the bill. Supportive of the purpose, but not an official endorsement.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medicaid Services
Health Services: Medicaid Services
Notification Date
2/22/2023
First Communication Date
2/9/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Urged inclusion of higher Medicaid reimbursement rates for personal care services, as well as support for peer-run recovery centers and certified peer specialists.
2/22/2023
First Communication Date
2/9/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Urged inclusion of higher Medicaid reimbursement rates for personal care services, as well as support for peer-run recovery centers and certified peer specialists.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services; Facilities
Health Services: Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services; Facilities
Notification Date
2/22/2023
First Communication Date
2/9/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Discussion on the Department of Health Services appropriation related to Independent Living Centers.
2/22/2023
First Communication Date
2/9/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Discussion on the Department of Health Services appropriation related to Independent Living Centers.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance
Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance
Notification Date
2/22/2023
First Communication Date
2/9/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Urged coordination of transportation funds to address transportation services for people with disabilities.
2/22/2023
First Communication Date
2/9/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Urged coordination of transportation funds to address transportation services for people with disabilities.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Transportation Coordination Committee - LRB 4528
Transportation Coordination Committee - LRB 4528
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/22/2023
First Communication Date
2/9/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Discussed LRB 4528 related to creation of a state-level committee to develop a pilot program for braiding specialized transportation funds for people with disabilities.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/22/2023
First Communication Date
2/9/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Discussed LRB 4528 related to creation of a state-level committee to develop a pilot program for braiding specialized transportation funds for people with disabilities.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $2,591.65 |
2023 July - December $0.00 |
2024 January - June $1,653.30 |
Total $4,244.95 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 13.50 |
2023 July - December 0.00 |
2024 January - June 4.50 |
Total 18.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 7.50 |
2023 July - December 0.00 |
2024 January - June 0.50 |
Total 8.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: grants to independent living centers and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 10% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 100% |
2024 July - December |
Total 27% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 1% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 9% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 8% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 80% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 65% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.