Disability Service Provider Network
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Membership association of service providers providing vocational, residential and community support services to persons with disabilities and economic disadvantages.
Lobbying Interests:
Issues that impact the lives of persons with disabilities or the business interests of organizations that provide long-term care and employment services for this population. Other issues may also include: workforce development (caregiver shortage); tax code; workers compensation; and, other types of legislation or administrative rules that impact persons with disabilities.
CEO Name:
Lincoln Burr
Executive Director
Membership association of service providers providing vocational, residential and community support services to persons with disabilities and economic disadvantages.
Lobbying Interests:
Issues that impact the lives of persons with disabilities or the business interests of organizations that provide long-term care and employment services for this population. Other issues may also include: workforce development (caregiver shortage); tax code; workers compensation; and, other types of legislation or administrative rules that impact persons with disabilities.
CEO Name:
Lincoln Burr
Executive Director
Contact
LB
Lincoln Burr
16 N. Carroll St, Ste. 300
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 244-5310
lburr@rfw.org
http://www.rfw.org
16 N. Carroll St, Ste. 300
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 244-5310
lburr@rfw.org
http://www.rfw.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forbes McIntosh | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/16/2016 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 146
Relating to: the practice of dental hygienists.
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 20
3/23/2017
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.
Comments
Asking if authors & involved stakeholders would allow the bill be expanded to adult family homes, adult day-care and community rehabilitation programs. The goal is to add tools to reach persons with cognitive & behavioral disabilities.
Relating to: the practice of dental hygienists.
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 20
For
Notification Date3/23/2017
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.
Comments
Asking if authors & involved stakeholders would allow the bill be expanded to adult family homes, adult day-care and community rehabilitation programs. The goal is to add tools to reach persons with cognitive & behavioral disabilities.
Assembly Bill 625
Relating to: competitive integrated employment of persons with a disability and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 178
1/8/2018
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: competitive integrated employment of persons with a disability and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 178
For
Notification Date1/8/2018
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 945
Relating to: licensure of dental therapists and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/21/2018
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: licensure of dental therapists and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/21/2018
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.
Senate Bill 114
Relating to: the practice of dental hygienists.
Bill Text and History
3/23/2017
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.
Comments
Asking if authors & involved stakeholders would allow the bill be expanded to adult family homes, adult day-care and community rehabilitation programs. The goal is to add tools to reach persons with cognitive & behavioral disabilities.
Relating to: the practice of dental hygienists.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/23/2017
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.
Comments
Asking if authors & involved stakeholders would allow the bill be expanded to adult family homes, adult day-care and community rehabilitation programs. The goal is to add tools to reach persons with cognitive & behavioral disabilities.
Senate Bill 514
Relating to: competitive integrated employment of persons with a disability and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/8/2018
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: competitive integrated employment of persons with a disability and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/8/2018
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.
Senate Bill 784
Relating to: licensure of dental therapists and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/9/2018
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: licensure of dental therapists and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/9/2018
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medicaid Services
Health Services: Medicaid Services
Notification Date
3/14/2017
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
Asking Legislature to invest $40.4 million GPR in biennial budget to increase the direct care and services portion of the “capitation rate” payment arrangement for Family Care MCOs in order to allocate dollars directly to providers.
Supporting Documentation
20170327_Family Care Request.pdf
3/14/2017
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
Asking Legislature to invest $40.4 million GPR in biennial budget to increase the direct care and services portion of the “capitation rate” payment arrangement for Family Care MCOs in order to allocate dollars directly to providers.
Supporting Documentation
20170327_Family Care Request.pdf
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medicaid Services Administration
Health Services: Medicaid Services Administration
Notification Date
3/14/2017
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.
3/14/2017
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Employment and Training
Workforce Development: Employment and Training
Notification Date
3/14/2017
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.
3/14/2017
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Support LRB-1255/1, relating to requesting the federal government revise its guidance on employment services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support LRB-1255/1, relating to requesting the federal government revise its guidance on employment services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Support LRB-1255/1, relating to requesting the federal government revise its guidance on employment services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/28/2017
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/28/2017
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
MCO contracts with service providers.
MCO contracts with service providers.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/12/2017
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/12/2017
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increased funding and access for Community Corrections.
Increased funding and access for Community Corrections.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/12/2017
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/12/2017
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Policy & funding changes to deal with Wisconsin direct caregiver workforce shortage crisis.
Policy & funding changes to deal with Wisconsin direct caregiver workforce shortage crisis.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/12/2017
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/12/2017
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.
Policy\funding changes to Family Care or Fee-for-Service Medicaid affecting residential and day care for persons with disabilities.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Policy\funding changes to Family Care or Fee-for-Service Medicaid affecting residential and day care for persons with disabilities.
Policy\funding changes to Family Care or Fee-for-Service Medicaid affecting residential and day care for persons with disabilities.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/12/2017
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/12/2017
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.
Seek solutions to statewide crisis re: lack of access to dental healthcare for persons with cognitive and behavioral disabilities.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek solutions to statewide crisis re: lack of access to dental healthcare for persons with cognitive and behavioral disabilities.
Seek solutions to statewide crisis re: lack of access to dental healthcare for persons with cognitive and behavioral disabilities.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/12/2017
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/12/2017
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2017 January - June $12,196.26 |
2017 July - December $12,085.60 |
2018 January - June $12,000.00 |
2018 July - December $12,114.45 |
Total $48,396.31 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2017 January - June 28.75 |
2017 July - December 16.25 |
2018 January - June 14.50 |
2018 July - December 14.75 |
Total 74.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2017 January - June 43.00 |
2017 July - December 26.75 |
2018 January - June 26.25 |
2018 July - December 22.00 |
Total 118.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: the practice of dental hygienists.
| 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 4% |
Relating to: the practice of dental hygienists.
| 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 4% |
Relating to: licensure of dental therapists 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 |
2018 January - June 15% |
2018 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: licensure of dental therapists 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 |
2018 January - June 15% |
2018 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: competitive integrated employment of persons with a disability 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 |
2018 January - June 20% |
2018 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: competitive integrated employment of persons with a disability 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 |
2018 January - June 20% |
2018 July - December |
Total 4% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 40% |
2017 July - December 50% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 27% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Seek solutions to statewide crisis re: lack of access to dental healthcare for persons with cognitive and behavioral disabilities.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 10% |
2017 July - December 20% |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 July - December 10% |
Total 12% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 30% |
2017 July - December 20% |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 July - December 70% |
Total 31% |
Support LRB-1255/1, relating to requesting the federal government revise its guidance on employment services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 10% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 July - December 20% |
Total 6% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.