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

Contact
MP
Michael Pochowski
5325 Wall Street Suite 2305
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 288-0246
mpochowski@ewala.org
http://www.ewala.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 212
Assembly Bill 212
Relating to: registration of out-of-state health care providers to provide telehealth services. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/20/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 255
Assembly Bill 255
Relating to: assisted living facility referral agencies and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/12/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 257
Assembly Bill 257
Relating to: advanced practice registered nurses, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2025 Wisconsin Act 17

For
Notification Date
5/13/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 410
Assembly Bill 410
Relating to: grants for falls prevention awareness and initiatives and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/25/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 418
Assembly Bill 418
Relating to: visitation of a long-term care facility resident or hospital patient during a communicable disease outbreak.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/3/2026
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 651
Assembly Bill 651
Relating to: various changes to the worker’s compensation law, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
11/14/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Registration made in error. WI Ethics Commission staff explained online registration error cannot be corrected \ removed.
Assembly Bill 984
Assembly Bill 984
Relating to: requirements for the use of a memory care designation by community-based residential facilities. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/12/2026
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WALA appreciates the bill goals and wishes to work with authors. Requesting changes to provide consistency with existing training standards.
Senate Bill 214
Senate Bill 214
Relating to: registration of out-of-state health care providers to provide telehealth services. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/20/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 258
Senate Bill 258
Relating to: advanced practice registered nurses, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/4/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 262
Senate Bill 262
Relating to: assisted living facility referral agencies and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/21/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 410
Senate Bill 410
Relating to: grants for falls prevention awareness and initiatives and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/25/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 417
Senate Bill 417
Relating to: visitation of a long-term care facility resident or hospital patient during a communicable disease outbreak.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/8/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 959
Senate Bill 959
Relating to: requirements for the use of a memory care designation by community-based residential facilities. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/12/2026
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WALA appreciates the bill goals and wishes to work with authors. Requesting changes to provide consistency with existing training standards.

Budget Bill Subjects

Board for People with Developmental Disabilities
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Board for People with Developmental Disabilities

Notification Date
3/2/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Board on Aging and Long-Term Care
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Board on Aging and Long-Term Care

Notification Date
3/2/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Health Services: Medicaid Services
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medicaid Services

Notification Date
3/2/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Health Services: Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services; Facilities
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services; Facilities

Notification Date
3/2/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Health Services: Quality Assurance Services Planning, Regulation and Delivery
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Quality Assurance Services Planning, Regulation and Delivery

Notification Date
3/2/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Insurance: Supervision of the Insurance Industry
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Insurance: Supervision of the Insurance Industry

Notification Date
3/2/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Matters related to Alzheimer's & dementia training.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters related to Alzheimer's & dementia training.

Notification Date
9/24/2025
First Communication Date
9/24/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Compliance with the home and community-based services settings rules.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Compliance with the home and community-based services settings rules.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
12/17/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Continuation of the Family Care "Direct Care Workforce Funding Initiative" in the biennial budget.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Continuation of the Family Care "Direct Care Workforce Funding Initiative" in the biennial budget.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/17/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Expansion of Family Care, MCO contracts with service providers.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Expansion of Family Care, MCO contracts with service providers.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/17/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Fall prevention and recovery training, CPR and first aid certification, a duty to provide aid in certain residential facilities and hospices.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Fall prevention and recovery training, CPR and first aid certification, a duty to provide aid in certain residential facilities and hospices.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/17/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Health Services Medicaid Home & Community-Based Services
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health Services Medicaid Home & Community-Based Services

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/17/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Matters related to allowance for health care providers to refer individuals to aging & disability resource centers for options counseling.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters related to allowance for health care providers to refer individuals to aging & disability resource centers for options counseling.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/17/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Matters related to Health Services Family Care 1915(b) & 1915(c) Joint Finance Committee 14-day passive review.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters related to Health Services Family Care 1915(b) & 1915(c) Joint Finance Committee 14-day passive review.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/17/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Matters related to long-term care provider & MCO relocation notices \ notices of no longer accepting inadequate Medicaid - Family Care reimbursement.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters related to long-term care provider & MCO relocation notices \ notices of no longer accepting inadequate Medicaid - Family Care reimbursement.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/17/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Matters relating to health facility discharges to \ agency referrals to long-term care facilities.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters relating to health facility discharges to \ agency referrals to long-term care facilities.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/17/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Medicaid and Medicaid Waiver reimbursement and methodology, preserving quality care.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Medicaid and Medicaid Waiver reimbursement and methodology, preserving quality care.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/17/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Regulation and notification requirements of licensed residential settings.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation and notification requirements of licensed residential settings.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/17/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2025
January - June
2025
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2025
January - June
$35,250.08
2025
July - December
$37,132.00
Total $72,382.08
Total Hours Communicating 2025
January - June
128.50
2025
July - December
89.00
Total 217.50
Total Hours Other 2025
January - June
134.50
2025
July - December
105.25
Total 239.75

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: assisted living facility referral agencies and providing a penalty.
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
5%
2025
July - December
25%
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 14%
Relating to: assisted living facility referral agencies and providing a penalty.
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
5%
2025
July - December
25%
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 14%

Budget Bill Subjects

2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
40%
2025
July - December
5%
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 25%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
10%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 6%
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
10%
2025
July - December
5%
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 8%
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
20%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 12%
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
5%
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 2%
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
20%
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 8%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
10%
2025
July - December
15%
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 12%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures