Wisconsin Assisted Living Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Providers of assisted living - and related businesses.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and administrative rules related to community-based residential facilities and other forms of assisted living; registration, certification and licensing of assisted living providers and related businesses; healthcare funding issues and other healthcare related issues such as those related to seniors' housing.
CEO Name:
Michael Pochowski
CEO
Providers of assisted living - and related businesses.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and administrative rules related to community-based residential facilities and other forms of assisted living; registration, certification and licensing of assisted living providers and related businesses; healthcare funding issues and other healthcare related issues such as those related to seniors' housing.
CEO Name:
Michael Pochowski
CEO
Contact
MP
Michael Pochowski
1414 MacArthur Road, Suite 311
Madison, WI 53707
(608) 288-0246
(608) 288-0734
mpochowski@ewala.org
http://www.ewala.org
1414 MacArthur Road, Suite 311
Madison, WI 53707
(608) 288-0246
(608) 288-0734
mpochowski@ewala.org
http://www.ewala.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Bass | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/15/2016 | Withdrawn On 9/4/2018 |
| Forbes McIntosh | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/22/2016 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Michael Pochowski | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 9/4/2018 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 432
Relating to: hours of instructional program for nurse aids.
Bill Text and History
7/27/2017
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
For
Notification Date7/27/2017
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 568
Relating to: advanced practice registered nurses and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/3/2017
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: advanced practice registered nurses and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/3/2017
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
2/14/2018
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.
Relating to: long-term care investment accounts and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/14/2018
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.
Assembly Bill 628
Relating to: referrals for subjects of alerts for missing adults and operator's license review. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/12/2017
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: referrals for subjects of alerts for missing adults and operator's license review. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/12/2017
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
11/21/2017
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
WALA will register neutral if AA-2 to AA-1 to AB-630 adopted. The amendment provides greater flexibility & reduces cost implication by not requiring a competency evaluation for current caregivers, but requires attestation.
Relating to: dementia specialist certification. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date11/21/2017
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
WALA will register neutral if AA-2 to AA-1 to AB-630 adopted. The amendment provides greater flexibility & reduces cost implication by not requiring a competency evaluation for current caregivers, but requires attestation.
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
12/12/2017
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 Date12/12/2017
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
12/12/2017
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 Date12/12/2017
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
9/4/2017
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
For
Notification Date9/4/2017
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 497
Relating to: advanced practice registered nurses and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/3/2017
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: advanced practice registered nurses and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/3/2017
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
2/28/2018
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.
Relating to: referrals for subjects of alerts for missing adults and operator's license review. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/28/2018
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Family Care Waiver Program Renewal and Assisted Living
Family Care Waiver Program Renewal and Assisted Living
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
10/18/2018
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
10/18/2018
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Attorney General Task Force on Elder Abuse recommendations
Attorney General Task Force on Elder Abuse recommendations
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
10/18/2018
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
10/18/2018
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Renewal process for nurse aide federal employment eligibility and assisted living.
Renewal process for nurse aide federal employment eligibility and assisted living.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
10/18/2018
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
10/18/2018
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.
Continuation of the Family Care "Direct Care Workforce Funding Initiative" in the 2019-2021 biennial budget.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Continuation of the Family Care "Direct Care Workforce Funding Initiative" in the 2019-2021 biennial budget.
Continuation of the Family Care "Direct Care Workforce Funding Initiative" in the 2019-2021 biennial budget.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
10/18/2018
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
10/18/2018
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Department of Health Services: Health Services — Medicaid Services
Department of Health Services: Health Services — Medicaid Services
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
7/27/2017
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
7/27/2017
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: Seeking increased Family Care funding of $40.4 million GPR to fund increases for the direct care and services component of the Family Care capitation rates to target critically needed increases to address the long-term care workforce crisis.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Budget: Seeking increased Family Care funding of $40.4 million GPR to fund increases for the direct care and services component of the Family Care capitation rates to target critically needed increases to address the long-term care workforce crisis.
Budget: Seeking increased Family Care funding of $40.4 million GPR to fund increases for the direct care and services component of the Family Care capitation rates to target critically needed increases to address the long-term care workforce crisis.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/23/2017
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
2/23/2017
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Use of recording devices in licensed facilities and resident privacy rights.
Use of recording devices in licensed facilities and resident privacy rights.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/15/2016
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
12/15/2016
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
Medicaid and Medicaid Waiver reimbursement and methodology, preserving quality care.
Medicaid and Medicaid Waiver reimbursement and methodology, preserving quality care.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/15/2016
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
12/15/2016
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
Expansion of Family Care, MCO contracts with service providers.
Expansion of Family Care, MCO contracts with service providers.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/15/2016
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
12/15/2016
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.
Family Care \ IRIS 2.0 Concept Plan by Department of Health Services to the Legislature's Joint Committee on Finance for approval or denial.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Family Care \ IRIS 2.0 Concept Plan by Department of Health Services to the Legislature's Joint Committee on Finance for approval or denial.
Family Care \ IRIS 2.0 Concept Plan by Department of Health Services to the Legislature's Joint Committee on Finance for approval or denial.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/15/2016
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
12/15/2016
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 $17,706.83 |
2017 July - December $15,951.22 |
2018 January - June $17,002.19 |
2018 July - December $28,200.27 |
Total $78,860.51 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2017 January - June 61.25 |
2017 July - December 28.25 |
2018 January - June 51.25 |
2018 July - December 55.25 |
Total 196.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2017 January - June 153.50 |
2017 July - December 99.75 |
2018 January - June 124.25 |
2018 July - December 83.50 |
Total 461.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
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 5% |
2018 July - December |
Total 2% |
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 10% |
2018 July - December |
Total 4% |
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 10% |
2018 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: advanced practice registered nurses and granting rule-making authority. (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 2% |
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 10% |
2018 January - June 5% |
2018 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: advanced practice registered nurses and granting rule-making authority. (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 3% |
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 10% |
2018 January - June 30% |
2018 July - December |
Total 10% |
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 10% |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: long-term care investment accounts and making appropriations. (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: 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 |
2018 January - June 5% |
2018 July - December |
Total 1% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 30% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 July - December |
Total 12% |
Budget: Seeking increased Family Care funding of $40.4 million GPR to fund increases for the direct care and services component of the Family Care capitation rates to target critically needed increases to address the long-term care workforce crisis.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 70% |
2017 July - December 40% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December 70% |
Total 45% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December 5% |
Total 1% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December 5% |
Total 1% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December 10% |
Total 2% |
Continuation of the Family Care "Direct Care Workforce Funding Initiative" in the 2019-2021 biennial budget.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December 10% |
Total 2% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.