Disability Rights Wisconsin
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Persons with disabilities and their families in Wisconsin.
Lobbying Interests:
Health, social services, voting, child welfare, education, civil rights, guardianship, commitment, mental health, long-term care, treatment facilities, Criminal justice system and corrections, employment, housing, public accommodations, transportation, Medicaid, other programs and services related to persons with disabilities, including sensory disabilities, and mental illness.
Persons with disabilities and their families in Wisconsin.
Lobbying Interests:
Health, social services, voting, child welfare, education, civil rights, guardianship, commitment, mental health, long-term care, treatment facilities, Criminal justice system and corrections, employment, housing, public accommodations, transportation, Medicaid, other programs and services related to persons with disabilities, including sensory disabilities, and mental illness.
Contact
KK
Kristin Kerschensteiner
1502 West Broadway, Suite 201
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 267-0214
kitk@drwi.org
http://DRWI.org
1502 West Broadway, Suite 201
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 267-0214
kitk@drwi.org
http://DRWI.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 50
Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/10/2025
First Communication Date
2/19/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date6/10/2025
First Communication Date
2/19/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 148
Relating to: interpreter action by telephone or live audiovisual means in civil or criminal proceedings.
Bill Text and History
5/5/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: interpreter action by telephone or live audiovisual means in civil or criminal proceedings.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/5/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 163
Relating to: redeterminations of eligibility for the Medical Assistance program and database confirmation for public assistance program eligibility. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/9/2025
First Communication Date
4/10/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: redeterminations of eligibility for the Medical Assistance program and database confirmation for public assistance program eligibility. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/9/2025
First Communication Date
4/10/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 178
Relating to: expanding the treatment alternatives and diversion programs. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/9/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: expanding the treatment alternatives and diversion programs. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/9/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 202
Relating to: voidable provisions in residential rental agreements and the application of the Wisconsin Consumer Act to leases. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/15/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: voidable provisions in residential rental agreements and the application of the Wisconsin Consumer Act to leases. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/15/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 207
Relating to: information provided to voters concerning proposed constitutional amendments and other statewide referenda. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/3/2025
First Communication Date
6/3/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Support with minor reservation, hope to address by amendment
Supporting Documentation
06032025_102433_AB207 PL referenda.pdf
Relating to: information provided to voters concerning proposed constitutional amendments and other statewide referenda. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/3/2025
First Communication Date
6/3/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Support with minor reservation, hope to address by amendment
Supporting Documentation
06032025_102433_AB207 PL referenda.pdf
Assembly Bill 292
Relating to: the use of artificial intelligence or other machine assisted translation in court proceedings and of telephone or live audiovisual interpretation in criminal trials. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/10/2025
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.
Relating to: the use of artificial intelligence or other machine assisted translation in court proceedings and of telephone or live audiovisual interpretation in criminal trials. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/10/2025
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 Joint Resolution 1
Relating to: requiring photographic identification to vote in any election (second consideration).
Bill Text and History
1/15/2025
First Communication Date
1/7/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
01152025_015208_AJR-1 Voter ID.pdf
Relating to: requiring photographic identification to vote in any election (second consideration).
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/15/2025
First Communication Date
1/7/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
01152025_015208_AJR-1 Voter ID.pdf
Senate Bill 45
Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/20/2025
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.
Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/20/2025
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 147
Relating to: interpreter action by telephone or live audiovisual means in civil or criminal proceedings.
Bill Text and History
4/28/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
The amendment does not adequately address DRW's concerns
Relating to: interpreter action by telephone or live audiovisual means in civil or criminal proceedings.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/28/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
The amendment does not adequately address DRW's concerns
Senate Bill 153
Relating to: expanding the treatment alternatives and diversion programs. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/28/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: expanding the treatment alternatives and diversion programs. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/28/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 295
Relating to: the use of artificial intelligence or other machine assisted translation in court proceedings and of telephone or live audiovisual interpretation in criminal trials. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/10/2025
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.
Relating to: the use of artificial intelligence or other machine assisted translation in court proceedings and of telephone or live audiovisual interpretation in criminal trials. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/10/2025
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 Joint Resolution 2
Relating to: requiring photographic identification to vote in any election (second consideration).
Bill Text and History
1/15/2025
First Communication Date
1/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: requiring photographic identification to vote in any election (second consideration).
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/15/2025
First Communication Date
1/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Departmentwide
Administration: Departmentwide
Notification Date
2/20/2025
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.
2/20/2025
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Circuit Courts
Circuit Courts
Notification Date
2/20/2025
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.
2/20/2025
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Corrections: Departmentwide
Corrections: Departmentwide
Notification Date
2/20/2025
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.
2/20/2025
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Elections Commission
Elections Commission
Notification Date
2/20/2025
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.
2/20/2025
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Departmentwide
Health Services: Departmentwide
Notification Date
2/20/2025
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.
2/20/2025
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Justice
Justice
Notification Date
2/20/2025
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.
2/20/2025
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Departmentwide
Public Instruction: Departmentwide
Notification Date
2/20/2025
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.
2/20/2025
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Departmentwide
Transportation: Departmentwide
Notification Date
2/20/2025
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.
2/20/2025
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Workforce Development: Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Notification Date
2/20/2025
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.
2/20/2025
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.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Agency Name
Elections Commission (EL)
Subject
Conduct, regulation, and accommodation of election observers
Scope Statement
SS 072_24
2/3/2025
First Communication Date
2/3/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
02032025_085929_CR 24-032 Election Observer Rule.pdf
Elections Commission (EL)
Subject
Conduct, regulation, and accommodation of election observers
Scope Statement
SS 072_24
For
Notification Date2/3/2025
First Communication Date
2/3/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
02032025_085929_CR 24-032 Election Observer Rule.pdf
Total Lobbying Effort
No certified reports found.
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
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
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.