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:
Lisa Davidson
Chief Executive Officer
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:
Lisa Davidson
Chief Executive Officer
Contact
LMD
Lisa M Davidson
16 N. Carroll St, Ste. 300
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 661-2913
ldavidson@dspn.org
http://www.dspn.org
16 N. Carroll St, Ste. 300
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 661-2913
ldavidson@dspn.org
http://www.dspn.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forbes McIntosh | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/7/2019 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Lincoln J Burr | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/7/2019 | Withdrawn On 10/5/2019 |
| Lisa M Davidson | Exclusive Duties Yes | Authorized On 4/7/2020 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 20
Relating to: terminology changes for those with an intellectual disability in administrative rules.
Bill Text and History
2/17/2019
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: terminology changes for those with an intellectual disability in administrative rules.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/17/2019
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 76
Relating to: hours of instructional program for nurse aides.
Bill Text and History
3/14/2019
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 aides.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/14/2019
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 81
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
3/19/2019
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; 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 Date3/19/2019
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 845
Relating to: community-based services grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/10/2020
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.
Supporting Documentation
20200210_2020.01.15 DSPN Statement Regarding the Community-Based Services Grant Program LRB-0888-1 and LRB-5241-1.pdf
Relating to: community-based services grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/10/2020
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.
Supporting Documentation
20200210_2020.01.15 DSPN Statement Regarding the Community-Based Services Grant Program LRB-0888-1 and LRB-5241-1.pdf
Assembly Bill 1038
Relating to: state government response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 185
5/18/2020
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: state government response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 185
None
Notification Date5/18/2020
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 19
Relating to: terminology changes for those with an intellectual disability in administrative rules.
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 1
2/17/2019
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: terminology changes for those with an intellectual disability in administrative rules.
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 1
For
Notification Date2/17/2019
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 89
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
3/11/2019
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; 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 Date3/11/2019
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 103
Relating to: hours of instructional program for nurse aides.
Bill Text and History
3/19/2019
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 aides.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/19/2019
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 733
Relating to: community-based services grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/10/2020
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.
Supporting Documentation
20200210_2020.01.15 DSPN Statement Regarding the Community-Based Services Grant Program LRB-0888-1 and LRB-5241-1.pdf
Relating to: community-based services grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/10/2020
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.
Supporting Documentation
20200210_2020.01.15 DSPN Statement Regarding the Community-Based Services Grant Program LRB-0888-1 and LRB-5241-1.pdf
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Board for People with Developmental Disabilities
Board for People with Developmental Disabilities
Notification Date
2/17/2021
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.
2/17/2021
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
Board on Aging and Long-Term Care
Board on Aging and Long-Term Care
Notification Date
2/17/2021
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.
2/17/2021
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
Health Services: Medicaid Services
Health Services: Medicaid Services
Notification Date
3/5/2019
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
Increase Family Care Caregiver Funding in recognition of the long-term care direct caregiver workforce challenges facing the state.
3/5/2019
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
Increase Family Care Caregiver Funding in recognition of the long-term care direct caregiver workforce challenges facing the state.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Agency Name
Department of Health Services (DHS)
Subject
Adult day care centers
Scope Statement
SS 036_19
10/5/2019
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.
Department of Health Services (DHS)
Subject
Adult day care centers
Scope Statement
SS 036_19
None
Notification Date10/5/2019
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.
Agency Name
Department of Health Services (DHS)
Subject
Licensed adult family homes
Scope Statement
SS 092_19
10/5/2019
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.
Department of Health Services (DHS)
Subject
Licensed adult family homes
Scope Statement
SS 092_19
None
Notification Date10/5/2019
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
Development of the 2021-23 Biennial Budget, Medicaid and Long Term Care
Development of the 2021-23 Biennial Budget, Medicaid and Long Term Care
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
9/30/2020
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
9/30/2020
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
Relief to Disability Service providers due to COVID-19 emergency; 1135 emergency waiver
Relief to Disability Service providers due to COVID-19 emergency; 1135 emergency waiver
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
4/8/2020
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
4/8/2020
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
issue of COVID-19 and related topics.
issue of COVID-19 and related topics.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/26/2020
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
3/26/2020
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
Governor's Task Force on Caregiving
Governor's Task Force on Caregiving
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/2/2020
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
2/2/2020
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
Home & community-based services setting funding.
Home & community-based services setting funding.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
11/16/2019
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
11/16/2019
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
Compliance with the home and community-based services settings rules.
Compliance with the home and community-based services settings rules.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
4/17/2019
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
4/17/2019
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
1/4/2019
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
1/4/2019
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
1/4/2019
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
1/4/2019
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
1/4/2019
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
1/4/2019
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
1/4/2019
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
1/4/2019
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
1/4/2019
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
1/4/2019
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
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2019 January - June $12,521.25 |
2019 July - December $12,194.88 |
2020 January - June $22,318.80 |
2020 July - December $18,444.10 |
Total $65,479.03 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2019 January - June 37.75 |
2019 July - December 10.25 |
2020 January - June 74.50 |
2020 July - December 23.00 |
Total 145.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2019 January - June 30.00 |
2019 July - December 20.00 |
2020 January - June 161.00 |
2020 July - December 159.00 |
Total 370.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: hours of instructional program for nurse aides.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 5% |
2019 July - December 10% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 1% |
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)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 5% |
2019 July - December 20% |
2020 January - June 5% |
2020 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: hours of instructional program for nurse aides.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 5% |
2019 July - December 10% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: terminology changes for those with an intellectual disability in administrative rules.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 10% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 1% |
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)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 10% |
2019 July - December 20% |
2020 January - June 5% |
2020 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: terminology changes for those with an intellectual disability in administrative rules.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 10% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: community-based services grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 10% |
2020 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: community-based services grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 10% |
2020 July - December |
Total 5% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 30% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 4% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 5% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 5% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 10% |
2019 July - December 5% |
2020 January - June 10% |
2020 July - December |
Total 6% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 10% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 10% |
2020 July - December |
Total 6% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 5% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 10% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Policy\funding changes to Family Care or Fee-for-Service Medicaid affecting residential and day care for persons with disabilities.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 10% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 10% |
2020 July - December 10% |
Total 8% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 20% |
2020 July - December |
Total 9% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 20% |
2020 July - December 75% |
Total 36% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December 15% |
Total 5% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication