AARP
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
To enrich the experience of aging.
Lobbying Interests:
Healthcare, long-term care, Medicaid, Rx, work and save, financial security, and utilities.
Title:
State Issues Advocacy Director
To enrich the experience of aging.
Lobbying Interests:
Healthcare, long-term care, Medicaid, Rx, work and save, financial security, and utilities.
Title:
State Issues Advocacy Director
Contact
HMD
Helen Marks Dicks
222 W Washington Ave, Ste 600
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 286-6337
(608) 251-7612
hmdicks@aarp.org
http://www.aarp.org/wi
222 W Washington Ave, Ste 600
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 286-6337
(608) 251-7612
hmdicks@aarp.org
http://www.aarp.org/wi
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Marks Dicks | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/7/2016 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Lisa Lamkins | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/7/2016 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Sam Wilson | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/12/2016 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 70
Relating to: publication of proceedings of meetings held by certain governmental bodies.
Bill Text and History
3/10/2017
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 time is not right. Older population not ready for internet reliance and broad band access not wide spread enough.
Relating to: publication of proceedings of meetings held by certain governmental bodies.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/10/2017
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 time is not right. Older population not ready for internet reliance and broad band access not wide spread enough.
Assembly Bill 286
Relating to: the establishment of a family and medical leave insurance program; family leave to care for a grandparent, grandchild, or sibling and for the active duty of a family member; the employers that are required to permit an employee to take family ...
Bill Text and History
7/24/2017
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: the establishment of a family and medical leave insurance program; family leave to care for a grandparent, grandchild, or sibling and for the active duty of a family member; the employers that are required to permit an employee to take family ...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/24/2017
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 403
Relating to: the creation of a private retirement security plan and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/24/2017
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: the creation of a private retirement security plan and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/24/2017
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 432
Relating to: hours of instructional program for nurse aids.
Bill Text and History
7/24/2017
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: hours of instructional program for nurse aids.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date7/24/2017
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 596
Relating to: long-term care investment accounts and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/29/2017
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: long-term care investment accounts and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/29/2017
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 628
Relating to: referrals for subjects of alerts for missing adults and operator's license review. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/14/2017
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
AARP supports the referral to the ADRC but not to DOT or DOJ>
Relating to: referrals for subjects of alerts for missing adults and operator's license review. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date11/14/2017
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
AARP supports the referral to the ADRC but not to DOT or DOJ>
Assembly Bill 629
Relating to: uniform adult guardianship jurisdiction. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 187
11/14/2017
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: uniform adult guardianship jurisdiction. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 187
For
Notification Date11/14/2017
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 630
Relating to: dementia specialist certification. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/14/2017
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 amendments from the assembly session made this bill unacceptable.
Relating to: dementia specialist certification. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/14/2017
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 amendments from the assembly session made this bill unacceptable.
Assembly Bill 631
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
11/14/2017
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: 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 Date11/14/2017
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 632
Relating to: grants for Alzheimer's disease and dementia awareness and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 186
11/14/2017
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: grants for Alzheimer's disease and dementia awareness and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 186
For
Notification Date11/14/2017
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 633
Relating to: establishing a palliative care council. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/14/2017
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: establishing a palliative care council. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/14/2017
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 655
Relating to: supported decision-making agreements. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 345
11/29/2017
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: supported decision-making agreements. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 345
For
Notification Date11/29/2017
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 894
Relating to: operator's license renewals by a person 67 years of age or older. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/1/2018
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
No! No! No! This is age discrimination pure and simple.
Relating to: operator's license renewals by a person 67 years of age or older. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/1/2018
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
No! No! No! This is age discrimination pure and simple.
Senate Bill 49
Relating to: the information technology block grant program, the broadband expansion grant program, waiving certain fees and appraisals, and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/10/2017
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
AARP support the recognition of tele health and the effects this could have in increase access to health care and wellness checks.
Relating to: the information technology block grant program, the broadband expansion grant program, waiving certain fees and appraisals, and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/10/2017
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
AARP support the recognition of tele health and the effects this could have in increase access to health care and wellness checks.
Senate Bill 302
Relating to: creation of a private retirement security plan and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/24/2017
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: creation of a private retirement security plan and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/24/2017
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 341
Relating to: hours of instructional program for nurse aids.
Bill Text and History
7/24/2017
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: hours of instructional program for nurse aids.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date7/24/2017
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 517
Relating to: referrals for subjects of alerts for missing adults and operator's license review. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/14/2017
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
Support the referral to the ADRC but not to DOT or DOJ
Relating to: referrals for subjects of alerts for missing adults and operator's license review. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date11/14/2017
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
Support the referral to the ADRC but not to DOT or DOJ
Senate Bill 518
Relating to: uniform adult guardianship jurisdiction. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/14/2017
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: uniform adult guardianship jurisdiction. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/14/2017
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
Relating to: grants for Alzheimer's disease and dementia awareness and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/14/2017
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: grants for Alzheimer's disease and dementia awareness and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/14/2017
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 528
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
11/14/2017
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: 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 Date11/14/2017
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 552
Relating to: supported decision-making agreements. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/29/2017
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: supported decision-making agreements. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/29/2017
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: Medicaid Services
Health Services: Medicaid Services
Notification Date
7/11/2017
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
Support Dementia Care Specialists and other aging programs including provider rate increases
7/11/2017
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
Support Dementia Care Specialists and other aging programs including provider rate increases
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
3/10/2017
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
support the indexing of Homestead tax credits. Oppose some other changes to the eligibility criteria
3/10/2017
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
support the indexing of Homestead tax credits. Oppose some other changes to the eligibility criteria
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance
Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance
Notification Date
7/24/2017
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
supporting Elderly and Disabled transportation at 3.75%
7/24/2017
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
supporting Elderly and Disabled transportation at 3.75%
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Long term care work force issues
Long term care work force issues
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
7/24/2017
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
7/24/2017
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
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2017 January - June $23,068.50 |
2017 July - December $17,601.35 |
2018 January - June $19,494.15 |
2018 July - December $8,213.40 |
Total $68,377.40 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2017 January - June 159.75 |
2017 July - December 89.00 |
2018 January - June 93.00 |
2018 July - December 26.50 |
Total 368.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2017 January - June 141.00 |
2017 July - December 166.00 |
2018 January - June 160.00 |
2018 July - December 60.00 |
Total 527.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: publication of proceedings of meetings held by certain governmental bodies.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 10% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: hours of instructional program for nurse aids.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 5% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: referrals for subjects of alerts for missing adults and operator's license review. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 5% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: dementia specialist certification. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 5% |
2018 January - June 5% |
2018 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: grants for Alzheimer's disease and dementia awareness and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 5% |
2018 January - June 5% |
2018 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: establishing a palliative care council. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 5% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: uniform adult guardianship jurisdiction. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 10% |
2018 January - June 5% |
2018 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: supported decision-making agreements. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 10% |
2018 January - June 5% |
2018 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain expenses incurred by a family caregiver to assist a qualified family member. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 40% |
2018 January - June 20% |
2018 July - December |
Total 17% |
Relating to: uniform adult guardianship jurisdiction. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 5% |
2018 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: grants for Alzheimer's disease and dementia awareness and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 5% |
2018 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: supported decision-making agreements. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 40% |
2018 July - December |
Total 11% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 15% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 5% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 70% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 24% |
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
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication