Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
GWAAR represents the interests of persons age 60+ in Wisconsin and the network of organizations and agencies providing the services that support older persons living in the community.
Lobbying Interests:
Issues around aging, aging programs, funding of aging programs, state aging/ADRC programs, long term care, health care and prescription drug costs, Medical Assistance, programs for caregivers, funding for caregiver programs, transportation programs, transportation funding, senior nutrition services and funding, health promotion and early intervention services and funding, and voting rights.
GWAAR represents the interests of persons age 60+ in Wisconsin and the network of organizations and agencies providing the services that support older persons living in the community.
Lobbying Interests:
Issues around aging, aging programs, funding of aging programs, state aging/ADRC programs, long term care, health care and prescription drug costs, Medical Assistance, programs for caregivers, funding for caregiver programs, transportation programs, transportation funding, senior nutrition services and funding, health promotion and early intervention services and funding, and voting rights.
Contact
JS
John Schnabl
1414 MacArthur Rd., Suite A
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 228-8094
John.Schnabl@gwaar.org
http://www.gwaar.org
1414 MacArthur Rd., Suite A
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 228-8094
John.Schnabl@gwaar.org
http://www.gwaar.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet L Zander | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/29/2020 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 1
Relating to: state government actions to address the COVID-19 pandemic, 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
1/8/2021
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.
Relating to: state government actions to address the COVID-19 pandemic, 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
Other
Notification Date1/8/2021
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.
Assembly Bill 7
Relating to: pharmacy benefit managers, prescription drug benefits, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/1/2021
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.
Comments
GWAAR supports portions of the legislation which reduce the cost of prescription drugs and enhance pricing transparency.
Relating to: pharmacy benefit managers, prescription drug benefits, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/1/2021
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.
Comments
GWAAR supports portions of the legislation which reduce the cost of prescription drugs and enhance pricing transparency.
Assembly Bill 43
Relating to: expediting criminal proceedings when a victim or witness is an elder person and preserving the testimony of a crime victim or witness who is an elder person.
Bill Text and History
2/12/2021
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.
Relating to: expediting criminal proceedings when a victim or witness is an elder person and preserving the testimony of a crime victim or witness who is an elder person.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/12/2021
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.
Assembly Bill 44
Relating to: increased penalties for crimes against elder persons; restraining orders for elder persons; freezing assets of a defendant charged with financial exploitation of an elder person; sexual assault of an elder person; physical abuse of an elder pe...
Bill Text and History
2/12/2021
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.
Relating to: increased penalties for crimes against elder persons; restraining orders for elder persons; freezing assets of a defendant charged with financial exploitation of an elder person; sexual assault of an elder person; physical abuse of an elder pe...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/12/2021
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.
Assembly Bill 45
Relating to: financial exploitation of vulnerable adults with securities accounts, violations of the Wisconsin Uniform Securities Law, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2/12/2021
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.
Relating to: financial exploitation of vulnerable adults with securities accounts, violations of the Wisconsin Uniform Securities Law, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/12/2021
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.
Assembly Bill 46
Relating to: financial exploitation of vulnerable adults.
Bill Text and History
2/12/2021
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.
Relating to: financial exploitation of vulnerable adults.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/12/2021
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.
Assembly Bill 100
Relating to: guardian training requirements.
Bill Text and History
2/22/2021
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.
Relating to: guardian training requirements.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/22/2021
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.
Assembly Bill 175
Relating to: grants to independent living centers and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/24/2021
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.
Relating to: grants to independent living centers and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/24/2021
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.
Assembly Bill 177
Relating to: returning absentee ballots to the office of the municipal clerk.
Bill Text and History
3/26/2021
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.
Relating to: returning absentee ballots to the office of the municipal clerk.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/26/2021
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.
Assembly Bill 179
Relating to: absentee voting in certain residential care facilities and retirement homes and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
3/26/2021
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.
Relating to: absentee voting in certain residential care facilities and retirement homes and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/26/2021
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.
Assembly Bill 180
Relating to: status as an indefinitely confined voter for purposes of receiving absentee ballots automatically and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/26/2021
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.
Relating to: status as an indefinitely confined voter for purposes of receiving absentee ballots automatically and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/26/2021
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.
Assembly Bill 192
Relating to: the secure delivery of absentee ballots and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/26/2021
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.
Relating to: the secure delivery of absentee ballots and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/26/2021
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.
Assembly Bill 198
Relating to: defects on absentee ballot certificates, certain kinds of election fraud, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/26/2021
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.
Comments
Clerks must be permitted to return the ballot to the voter by mail or in-person to avoid unnecessary delays and their must be methods of informing the voter of any defect on his/her voter's certificate in addition to posting on the internet site.
Relating to: defects on absentee ballot certificates, certain kinds of election fraud, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date3/26/2021
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.
Comments
Clerks must be permitted to return the ballot to the voter by mail or in-person to avoid unnecessary delays and their must be methods of informing the voter of any defect on his/her voter's certificate in addition to posting on the internet site.
Assembly Bill 201
Relating to: absentee ballot applications, unsolicited mailing or transmission of absentee ballot applications and absentee ballots, canvassing absentee ballots, electronic voter registration, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/26/2021
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.
Relating to: absentee ballot applications, unsolicited mailing or transmission of absentee ballot applications and absentee ballots, canvassing absentee ballots, electronic voter registration, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/26/2021
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.
Assembly Bill 212
Relating to: short-term health coverage duration.
Bill Text and History
5/24/2021
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.
Comments
Our agency has experience working with consumers who’ve had difficulty with short term health plan coverage and found themselves in huge medical debt due to pre-existing or non-covered illness/injuries.
Relating to: short-term health coverage duration.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/24/2021
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.
Comments
Our agency has experience working with consumers who’ve had difficulty with short term health plan coverage and found themselves in huge medical debt due to pre-existing or non-covered illness/injuries.
Assembly Bill 215
Relating to: visitation of a long-term care facility resident or hospital patient by an essential visitor or member of the clergy.
Bill Text and History
1/4/2022
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 allowances for essential visitors and clergy visits in nursing homes/assisted living facilities should mirror the hospital visitation language (both should included when "the resident/patient is nearing end of life."
Relating to: visitation of a long-term care facility resident or hospital patient by an essential visitor or member of the clergy.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/4/2022
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 allowances for essential visitors and clergy visits in nursing homes/assisted living facilities should mirror the hospital visitation language (both should included when "the resident/patient is nearing end of life."
Assembly Bill 400
Relating to: responses to reports relating to elder adults at risk and adults at risk.
Bill Text and History
9/8/2021
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.
Comments
GWAAR supports AB 400 as it makes responses to adult-at-risk reports equivalent to elder-at-risk reports, and requires all allegations of abuse & neglect of at-risk adults (regardless of age) to be investigated.
Relating to: responses to reports relating to elder adults at risk and adults at risk.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/8/2021
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.
Comments
GWAAR supports AB 400 as it makes responses to adult-at-risk reports equivalent to elder-at-risk reports, and requires all allegations of abuse & neglect of at-risk adults (regardless of age) to be investigated.
Assembly Bill 539
Relating to: prohibiting discrimination in organ transplantation on the basis of disability. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/5/2021
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.
Relating to: prohibiting discrimination in organ transplantation on the basis of disability. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/5/2021
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.
Assembly Bill 774
Relating to: limitation of estate recovery for the cost of long-term Medical Assistance to only a recipient's probate estate. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/17/2021
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.
Relating to: limitation of estate recovery for the cost of long-term Medical Assistance to only a recipient's probate estate. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/17/2021
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.
Assembly Bill 934
Relating to: disenrollment of ineligible individuals from and redeterminations of eligibility for the Medical Assistance program and database confirmation for public assistance program eligibility. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/14/2022
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
Imposes burdensome renewal requirements which could cause coverage losses for Medicaid long-term care participants due to missed deadlines or errors. Increases work and stress for individuals, family caregivers, ADRCs and Income Maintenance workers.
Relating to: disenrollment of ineligible individuals from and redeterminations of eligibility for the Medical Assistance program and database confirmation for public assistance program eligibility. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/14/2022
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
Imposes burdensome renewal requirements which could cause coverage losses for Medicaid long-term care participants due to missed deadlines or errors. Increases work and stress for individuals, family caregivers, ADRCs and Income Maintenance workers.
Assembly Bill 936
Relating to: failure to accept employment to remain eligible for Medical Assistance.
Bill Text and History
2/8/2022
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
AB 936 negatively impacts unpaid family caregivers. Individuals aged 18-65 are caring for older adults and adults with disabilities 19 and older. The paid care workforce shortage makes family caregiver services more critical than ever.
Relating to: failure to accept employment to remain eligible for Medical Assistance.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/8/2022
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
AB 936 negatively impacts unpaid family caregivers. Individuals aged 18-65 are caring for older adults and adults with disabilities 19 and older. The paid care workforce shortage makes family caregiver services more critical than ever.
Assembly Bill 999
Relating to: absentee ballot applications, unsolicited mailing or transmission of absentee ballot applications and absentee ballots, secure delivery of absentee ballots, canvassing absentee ballots, voter registration requirements, electronic voter registr...
Bill Text and History
2/21/2022
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
20220221_Assembly-State-Affairs-Committee_Testimony-AJR-133-AB-999-AB-1002-AB-1004_JZander-GWAAR_Feb-21-2022.pdf
Relating to: absentee ballot applications, unsolicited mailing or transmission of absentee ballot applications and absentee ballots, secure delivery of absentee ballots, canvassing absentee ballots, voter registration requirements, electronic voter registr...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/21/2022
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
20220221_Assembly-State-Affairs-Committee_Testimony-AJR-133-AB-999-AB-1002-AB-1004_JZander-GWAAR_Feb-21-2022.pdf
Assembly Bill 1002
Relating to: status as an indefinitely confined voter for purposes of receiving absentee ballots automatically and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2/21/2022
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
GWAAR cannot support AB 1002 in its current form; however, if this bill was amended to include the amendments made to SB 937, including the amendment being considered on 2/22/22, we could support it.
Supporting Documentation
20220221_Assembly-State-Affairs-Committee_Testimony-AJR-133-AB-999-AB-1002-AB-1004_JZander-GWAAR_Feb-21-2022.pdf
20220221_SB 937 Statement of Support 02202022.pdf
Relating to: status as an indefinitely confined voter for purposes of receiving absentee ballots automatically and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/21/2022
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
GWAAR cannot support AB 1002 in its current form; however, if this bill was amended to include the amendments made to SB 937, including the amendment being considered on 2/22/22, we could support it.
Supporting Documentation
20220221_Assembly-State-Affairs-Committee_Testimony-AJR-133-AB-999-AB-1002-AB-1004_JZander-GWAAR_Feb-21-2022.pdf
20220221_SB 937 Statement of Support 02202022.pdf
Assembly Bill 1004
Relating to: certain kinds of election fraud, private resources and contracts for election administration, who may perform tasks related to election administration, defects on absentee ballot certificates, returning absentee ballots to the office of the mu...
Bill Text and History
2/21/2022
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
20220221_Assembly-State-Affairs-Committee_Testimony-AJR-133-AB-999-AB-1002-AB-1004_JZander-GWAAR_Feb-21-2022.pdf
Relating to: certain kinds of election fraud, private resources and contracts for election administration, who may perform tasks related to election administration, defects on absentee ballot certificates, returning absentee ballots to the office of the mu...
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/21/2022
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
20220221_Assembly-State-Affairs-Committee_Testimony-AJR-133-AB-999-AB-1002-AB-1004_JZander-GWAAR_Feb-21-2022.pdf
Assembly Joint Resolution 133
Relating to: requiring photographic identification to vote in any election (first consideration).
Bill Text and History
2/21/2022
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
GWAAR is registering against this resolution because we are concerned that a Constitutional amendment is not the right vehicle for this type of policy change which is difficult to change and therefore, cannot be responsive to public need.
Supporting Documentation
20220221_Assembly-State-Affairs-Committee_Testimony-AJR-133-AB-999-AB-1002-AB-1004_JZander-GWAAR_Feb-21-2022.pdf
Relating to: requiring photographic identification to vote in any election (first consideration).
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/21/2022
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
GWAAR is registering against this resolution because we are concerned that a Constitutional amendment is not the right vehicle for this type of policy change which is difficult to change and therefore, cannot be responsive to public need.
Supporting Documentation
20220221_Assembly-State-Affairs-Committee_Testimony-AJR-133-AB-999-AB-1002-AB-1004_JZander-GWAAR_Feb-21-2022.pdf
Senate Bill 3
Relating to: pharmacy benefit managers, prescription drug benefits, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 9
2/8/2021
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.
Comments
GWAAR supports portions of the legislation which reduce the cost of prescription drugs and enhance pricing transparency.
Relating to: pharmacy benefit managers, prescription drug benefits, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 9
Other
Notification Date2/8/2021
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.
Comments
GWAAR supports portions of the legislation which reduce the cost of prescription drugs and enhance pricing transparency.
Senate Bill 17
Relating to: increased penalties for crimes against elder persons; restraining orders for elder persons; freezing assets of a defendant charged with financial exploitation of an elder person; sexual assault of an elder person; physical abuse of an elder pe...
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 76
2/1/2021
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.
Relating to: increased penalties for crimes against elder persons; restraining orders for elder persons; freezing assets of a defendant charged with financial exploitation of an elder person; sexual assault of an elder person; physical abuse of an elder pe...
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 76
For
Notification Date2/1/2021
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.
Senate Bill 18
Relating to: expediting criminal proceedings when a victim or witness is an elder person and preserving the testimony of a crime victim or witness who is an elder person.
Bill Text and History
2/1/2021
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.
Relating to: expediting criminal proceedings when a victim or witness is an elder person and preserving the testimony of a crime victim or witness who is an elder person.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/1/2021
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.
Senate Bill 19
Relating to: financial exploitation of vulnerable adults.
Bill Text and History
2/1/2021
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.
Relating to: financial exploitation of vulnerable adults.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/1/2021
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.
Senate Bill 20
Relating to: financial exploitation of vulnerable adults with securities accounts, violations of the Wisconsin Uniform Securities Law, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2/1/2021
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.
Relating to: financial exploitation of vulnerable adults with securities accounts, violations of the Wisconsin Uniform Securities Law, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/1/2021
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.
Senate Bill 92
Relating to: guardian training requirements.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 97
2/12/2021
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.
Relating to: guardian training requirements.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 97
For
Notification Date2/12/2021
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.
Senate Bill 180
Relating to: absentee voting, voting procedures, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/22/2021
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.
Comments
These updates ensure that voters who are under guardianship maintain their right to vote unless a court specifically removes their right to vote and brings election law into alignment with the general law related to guardianship,
Relating to: absentee voting, voting procedures, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/22/2021
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.
Comments
These updates ensure that voters who are under guardianship maintain their right to vote unless a court specifically removes their right to vote and brings election law into alignment with the general law related to guardianship,
Senate Bill 190
Relating to: grants to independent living centers and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/24/2021
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.
Relating to: grants to independent living centers and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/24/2021
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.
Senate Bill 203
Relating to: the secure delivery of absentee ballots and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/26/2021
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.
Relating to: the secure delivery of absentee ballots and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/26/2021
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.
Senate Bill 204
Relating to: absentee ballot applications, unsolicited mailing or transmission of absentee ballot applications and absentee ballots, canvassing absentee ballots, electronic voter registration, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/26/2021
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.
Relating to: absentee ballot applications, unsolicited mailing or transmission of absentee ballot applications and absentee ballots, canvassing absentee ballots, electronic voter registration, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/26/2021
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.
Senate Bill 205
Relating to: absentee voting in certain residential care facilities and retirement homes and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
3/26/2021
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.
Relating to: absentee voting in certain residential care facilities and retirement homes and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/26/2021
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.
Senate Bill 206
Relating to: status as an indefinitely confined voter for purposes of receiving absentee ballots automatically and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/26/2021
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.
Relating to: status as an indefinitely confined voter for purposes of receiving absentee ballots automatically and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/26/2021
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.
Senate Bill 209
Relating to: returning absentee ballots to the office of the municipal clerk.
Bill Text and History
3/26/2021
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.
Relating to: returning absentee ballots to the office of the municipal clerk.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/26/2021
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.
Senate Bill 212
Relating to: defects on absentee ballot certificates, certain kinds of election fraud, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/26/2021
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.
Comments
Clerks must be permitted to return the ballot to the voter by mail or in-person to avoid unnecessary delays and their must be methods of informing the voter of any defect on his/her voter's certificate in addition to posting on the internet site.
Relating to: defects on absentee ballot certificates, certain kinds of election fraud, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date3/26/2021
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.
Comments
Clerks must be permitted to return the ballot to the voter by mail or in-person to avoid unnecessary delays and their must be methods of informing the voter of any defect on his/her voter's certificate in addition to posting on the internet site.
Senate Bill 214
Relating to: early canvassing of absentee ballots, issuance of presidential ballots, combined polling places, timeline for sending or transmitting absentee ballots, nomination papers for certain independent candidates, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/26/2021
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.
Comments
We would oppose any combining of polling sites that would require votes to travel longer distances to vote.
Relating to: early canvassing of absentee ballots, issuance of presidential ballots, combined polling places, timeline for sending or transmitting absentee ballots, nomination papers for certain independent candidates, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date3/26/2021
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.
Comments
We would oppose any combining of polling sites that would require votes to travel longer distances to vote.
Senate Bill 247
Relating to: short-term health coverage duration.
Bill Text and History
5/24/2021
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.
Comments
Our agency has experience working with consumers who’ve had difficulty with short term health plan coverage and found themselves in huge medical debt due to pre-existing or non-covered illness/injuries.
Relating to: short-term health coverage duration.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/24/2021
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.
Comments
Our agency has experience working with consumers who’ve had difficulty with short term health plan coverage and found themselves in huge medical debt due to pre-existing or non-covered illness/injuries.
Senate Bill 395
Relating to: responses to reports relating to elder adults at risk and adults at risk.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 122
9/8/2021
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.
Comments
GWAAR supports SB 395 as it makes responses to adult-at-risk reports equivalent to elder-at-risk reports, and requires all allegations of abuse & neglect of at-risk adults (regardless of age) to be investigated.
Relating to: responses to reports relating to elder adults at risk and adults at risk.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 122
For
Notification Date9/8/2021
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.
Comments
GWAAR supports SB 395 as it makes responses to adult-at-risk reports equivalent to elder-at-risk reports, and requires all allegations of abuse & neglect of at-risk adults (regardless of age) to be investigated.
Senate Bill 538
Relating to: prohibiting discrimination in organ transplantation on the basis of disability. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 113
10/5/2021
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.
Relating to: prohibiting discrimination in organ transplantation on the basis of disability. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 113
For
Notification Date10/5/2021
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.
Senate Bill 726
Relating to: limitation of estate recovery for the cost of long-term Medical Assistance to only a recipient's probate estate. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/5/2021
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.
Comments
GWAAR supports preserving the few remaining assets of low-income older adults served by the Medicaid long-term care system, for the family members they leave behind, by collecting from their estates only what is required by federal law.
Relating to: limitation of estate recovery for the cost of long-term Medical Assistance to only a recipient's probate estate. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/5/2021
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.
Comments
GWAAR supports preserving the few remaining assets of low-income older adults served by the Medicaid long-term care system, for the family members they leave behind, by collecting from their estates only what is required by federal law.
Senate Bill 905
Relating to: disenrollment of ineligible individuals from and redeterminations of eligibility for the Medical Assistance program and database confirmation for public assistance program eligibility. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/14/2022
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
Imposes burdensome renewal requirements which could cause coverage losses for Medicaid long term care participants due to missed deadlines or errors. Increases work & stress for individuals, family caregivers, ADRCs, and Income Maintenance workers.
Relating to: disenrollment of ineligible individuals from and redeterminations of eligibility for the Medical Assistance program and database confirmation for public assistance program eligibility. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/14/2022
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
Imposes burdensome renewal requirements which could cause coverage losses for Medicaid long term care participants due to missed deadlines or errors. Increases work & stress for individuals, family caregivers, ADRCs, and Income Maintenance workers.
Senate Bill 912
Relating to: failure to accept employment to remain eligible for Medical Assistance.
Bill Text and History
2/9/2022
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
SB 912 negatively impacts unpaid family caregivers. Individuals aged 18-65 are caring for older adults and adults with disabilities 19 and older. The paid care workforce shortage makes family caregiver services more critical than ever.
Relating to: failure to accept employment to remain eligible for Medical Assistance.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/9/2022
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
SB 912 negatively impacts unpaid family caregivers. Individuals aged 18-65 are caring for older adults and adults with disabilities 19 and older. The paid care workforce shortage makes family caregiver services more critical than ever.
Senate Bill 935
Relating to: certain kinds of election fraud, private resources and contracts for election administration, who may perform tasks related to election administration, defects on absentee ballot certificates, returning absentee ballots to the office of the mu...
Bill Text and History
2/7/2022
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: certain kinds of election fraud, private resources and contracts for election administration, who may perform tasks related to election administration, defects on absentee ballot certificates, returning absentee ballots to the office of the mu...
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/7/2022
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 937
Relating to: status as an indefinitely confined voter for purposes of receiving absentee ballots automatically and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2/7/2022
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
GWAAR is updating our registration to support SB 937 as amended. The amendment responds to many (but not all) of our initial concerns. The bill contains some improvements to the voting process for electors who are indefinitely confined.
Relating to: status as an indefinitely confined voter for purposes of receiving absentee ballots automatically and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/7/2022
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
GWAAR is updating our registration to support SB 937 as amended. The amendment responds to many (but not all) of our initial concerns. The bill contains some improvements to the voting process for electors who are indefinitely confined.
Senate Bill 939
Relating to: absentee ballot applications, unsolicited mailing or transmission of absentee ballot applications and absentee ballots, secure delivery of absentee ballots, canvassing absentee ballots, voter registration requirements, electronic voter registr...
Bill Text and History
2/7/2022
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: absentee ballot applications, unsolicited mailing or transmission of absentee ballot applications and absentee ballots, secure delivery of absentee ballots, canvassing absentee ballots, voter registration requirements, electronic voter registr...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/7/2022
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 Joint Resolution 3
Relating to: terminating the COVID-19 public health emergency, including all emergency orders and actions taken pursuant to declaration of the public health emergency.
Bill Text and History
2/1/2021
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.
Relating to: terminating the COVID-19 public health emergency, including all emergency orders and actions taken pursuant to declaration of the public health emergency.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/1/2021
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Departmentwide
Administration: Departmentwide
Notification Date
3/2/2021
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.
3/2/2021
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
Administration: Housing and Community Development
Administration: Housing and Community Development
Notification Date
3/2/2021
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.
3/2/2021
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
3/2/2021
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.
3/2/2021
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
Children and Families: Economic Support
Children and Families: Economic Support
Notification Date
3/2/2021
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.
Comments
TANF funding for broadband service/devices for people with low-income.
3/2/2021
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.
Comments
TANF funding for broadband service/devices for people with low-income.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Elections Commission
Elections Commission
Notification Date
3/2/2021
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.
3/2/2021
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
Financial Institutions: Departmentwide
Financial Institutions: Departmentwide
Notification Date
3/2/2021
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.
3/2/2021
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: Departmentwide
Health Services: Departmentwide
Notification Date
3/2/2021
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.
3/2/2021
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
3/2/2021
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.
3/2/2021
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: Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services; Facilities
Health Services: Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services; Facilities
Notification Date
3/2/2021
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.
3/2/2021
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: Quality Assurance Services Planning, Regulation and Delivery
Health Services: Quality Assurance Services Planning, Regulation and Delivery
Notification Date
3/2/2021
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.
3/2/2021
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
Insurance: Departmentwide
Insurance: Departmentwide
Notification Date
3/2/2021
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.
3/2/2021
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
Insurance: Supervision of the Insurance Industry
Insurance: Supervision of the Insurance Industry
Notification Date
3/2/2021
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.
3/2/2021
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
Public Service Commission: Grant Programs
Public Service Commission: Grant Programs
Notification Date
3/2/2021
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.
3/2/2021
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
Public Service Commission: Regulation of Public Utilities
Public Service Commission: Regulation of Public Utilities
Notification Date
3/2/2021
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.
3/2/2021
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
Revenue: Departmentwide
Revenue: Departmentwide
Notification Date
3/2/2021
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.
3/2/2021
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
Revenue: State and Local Finance
Revenue: State and Local Finance
Notification Date
3/2/2021
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.
3/2/2021
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
Shared Revenue and Tax Relief
Shared Revenue and Tax Relief
Notification Date
3/2/2021
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.
3/2/2021
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
Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance
Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance
Notification Date
3/2/2021
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.
3/2/2021
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
Workforce Development: Departmentwide
Workforce Development: Departmentwide
Notification Date
3/2/2021
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.
3/2/2021
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.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Agency Name
Elections Commission (EL)
Subject
Correction of absentee ballot certificate envelopes
Scope Statement
SS 009_22
7/21/2022
First Communication Date
7/20/2022
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
07212022_113902_JCRAR_WrittenTestimony-EmR-2209_JZander-GWAAR_July-20-2022.pdf
Elections Commission (EL)
Subject
Correction of absentee ballot certificate envelopes
Scope Statement
SS 009_22
For
Notification Date7/21/2022
First Communication Date
7/20/2022
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
07212022_113902_JCRAR_WrittenTestimony-EmR-2209_JZander-GWAAR_July-20-2022.pdf
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Volunteer incentives and protections
Volunteer incentives and protections
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/30/2022
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/30/2022
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Elder abuse/elder abuse hotline
Elder abuse/elder abuse hotline
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/30/2022
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/30/2022
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wis. Guardianship Support Center Funding Increase
Wis. Guardianship Support Center Funding Increase
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
7/1/2022
First Communication Date
6/27/2022
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
7/1/2022
First Communication Date
6/27/2022
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development of the 2023-2025 biennial state budget
Development of the 2023-2025 biennial state budget
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
4/23/2022
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
4/23/2022
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.
LRB 6066 - requiring state government buildings to install inductive loop systems (hearing loops) in meeting rooms if certain conditions are met when constructing a new building or renovating an existing space.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 6066 - requiring state government buildings to install inductive loop systems (hearing loops) in meeting rooms if certain conditions are met when constructing a new building or renovating an existing space.
LRB 6066 - requiring state government buildings to install inductive loop systems (hearing loops) in meeting rooms if certain conditions are met when constructing a new building or renovating an existing space.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/26/2022
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
2/26/2022
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
Repealing Wisconsin's expanded Medicaid Estate Recovery Recovery Program (MERP)
Repealing Wisconsin's expanded Medicaid Estate Recovery Recovery Program (MERP)
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
11/13/2021
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
11/13/2021
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Guardianship Reform - cyclical reviews, time limits.
Guardianship Reform - cyclical reviews, time limits.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
7/6/2021
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
7/6/2021
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.
Housing supports to preserve older adults’ quality of life and financial security and help them age in their homes and communities.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Housing supports to preserve older adults’ quality of life and financial security and help them age in their homes and communities.
Housing supports to preserve older adults’ quality of life and financial security and help them age in their homes and communities.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/1/2021
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/1/2021
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Telehealth/telemedicine services for older adults
Telehealth/telemedicine services for older adults
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/8/2021
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/8/2021
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.
Medicaid access, funding, rules and regulations impacting older adults and their caregivers (both paid and unpaid).
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Medicaid access, funding, rules and regulations impacting older adults and their caregivers (both paid and unpaid).
Medicaid access, funding, rules and regulations impacting older adults and their caregivers (both paid and unpaid).
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/17/2020
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
12/17/2020
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.
Preservation, protection and expansion of Wisconsin's Elder Benefit Specialist program and making an appropriation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Preservation, protection and expansion of Wisconsin's Elder Benefit Specialist program and making an appropriation.
Preservation, protection and expansion of Wisconsin's Elder Benefit Specialist program and making an appropriation.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/17/2020
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
12/17/2020
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.
Guardian training requirements LRB 0143 - free training and support for family and volunteer guardians
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Guardian training requirements LRB 0143 - free training and support for family and volunteer guardians
Guardian training requirements LRB 0143 - free training and support for family and volunteer guardians
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/17/2020
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
12/17/2020
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
Social isolation and loneliness among older adults
Social isolation and loneliness among older adults
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/17/2020
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.
Comments
@item.ExternalURL
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/17/2020
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.
Comments
@item.ExternalURL
The CARE Act - requiring hospitals to keep family caregivers informed about the patient's treatment and discharge date and ensure caregivers receive instructions and training related to caregiving tasks they will be required to perform at home.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The CARE Act - requiring hospitals to keep family caregivers informed about the patient's treatment and discharge date and ensure caregivers receive instructions and training related to caregiving tasks they will be required to perform at home.
The CARE Act - requiring hospitals to keep family caregivers informed about the patient's treatment and discharge date and ensure caregivers receive instructions and training related to caregiving tasks they will be required to perform at home.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/17/2020
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
12/17/2020
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
Preserving and/or expansion of Wisconsin's Family Medical Leave Act.
Preserving and/or expansion of Wisconsin's Family Medical Leave Act.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/17/2020
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
12/17/2020
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
Strategies to address the long-term care direct care workforce crisis and appropriations.
Strategies to address the long-term care direct care workforce crisis and appropriations.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/17/2020
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
12/17/2020
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
Expansion of supports for family caregivers.
Expansion of supports for family caregivers.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/17/2020
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
20170220_Family-Caregivers-july2016.pdf
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/17/2020
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
20170220_Family-Caregivers-july2016.pdf
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Medicaid Expansion
Medicaid Expansion
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/17/2020
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
12/17/2020
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.
Transportation including transit, specialized transportation, volunteer driver programs, and non-emergency medical transportation, including coordination of programs and services and making an appropriation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Transportation including transit, specialized transportation, volunteer driver programs, and non-emergency medical transportation, including coordination of programs and services and making an appropriation.
Transportation including transit, specialized transportation, volunteer driver programs, and non-emergency medical transportation, including coordination of programs and services and making an appropriation.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/17/2020
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.
Comments
@item.ExternalURL
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/17/2020
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.
Comments
@item.ExternalURL
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Elder economic security
Elder economic security
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/17/2020
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
12/17/2020
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
long term care for older adults including Family Care, IRIS, Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) and Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs)- ADRC reinvestment funding.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to long term care for older adults including Family Care, IRIS, Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) and Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs)- ADRC reinvestment funding.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to long term care for older adults including Family Care, IRIS, Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) and Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs)- ADRC reinvestment funding.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/17/2020
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
12/17/2020
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
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to SeniorCare.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to SeniorCare.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/17/2020
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.
Comments
@item.ExternalURL
Supporting Documentation
20150220_WAAN SeniorCare release_Feb 10, 2015.pdf
20150220_WAAN_SeniorCare Memo Final_Feb 10, 2015.pdf
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/17/2020
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.
Comments
@item.ExternalURL
Supporting Documentation
20150220_WAAN SeniorCare release_Feb 10, 2015.pdf
20150220_WAAN_SeniorCare Memo Final_Feb 10, 2015.pdf
Creation of and funding for a clearinghouse for evidence-based health promotion programs and healthy aging grants.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Creation of and funding for a clearinghouse for evidence-based health promotion programs and healthy aging grants.
Creation of and funding for a clearinghouse for evidence-based health promotion programs and healthy aging grants.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/17/2020
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
12/17/2020
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
Homestead Tax Credit
Homestead Tax Credit
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/17/2020
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
12/17/2020
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.
Dementia Care Specialists. Funding for dementia care specialists in aging and disability resource centers and making an appropriation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Dementia Care Specialists. Funding for dementia care specialists in aging and disability resource centers and making an appropriation.
Dementia Care Specialists. Funding for dementia care specialists in aging and disability resource centers and making an appropriation.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/17/2020
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
12/17/2020
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.
Creation of a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain expenses incurred by a family caregiver to assist a qualified member.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Creation of a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain expenses incurred by a family caregiver to assist a qualified member.
Creation of a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain expenses incurred by a family caregiver to assist a qualified member.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/17/2020
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
12/17/2020
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 the creation of a state long-term care investment savings program.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to the creation of a state long-term care investment savings program.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to the creation of a state long-term care investment savings program.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/17/2020
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
20190109_LTC-Investment-Savings-Plan-Sept-2018.pdf
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/17/2020
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
20190109_LTC-Investment-Savings-Plan-Sept-2018.pdf
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Prescription drug regulation and pricing
Prescription drug regulation and pricing
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/17/2020
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
12/17/2020
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
Retirement security
Retirement security
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/17/2020
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
12/17/2020
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.
All matters related to funding and regulatory changes in response to COVID-19 relating to older adults and caregivers - in the areas of health and long term care, mental health, Medicaid, voting, public benefits, housing, resource allocation & others
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters related to funding and regulatory changes in response to COVID-19 relating to older adults and caregivers - in the areas of health and long term care, mental health, Medicaid, voting, public benefits, housing, resource allocation & others
All matters related to funding and regulatory changes in response to COVID-19 relating to older adults and caregivers - in the areas of health and long term care, mental health, Medicaid, voting, public benefits, housing, resource allocation & others
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/17/2020
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
12/17/2020
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
Voting - Development or drafting of proposals related to voting rights for older adult voters.
Voting - Development or drafting of proposals related to voting rights for older adult voters.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/17/2020
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
12/17/2020
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
State Budget – 2021-2023 State Budget
State Budget – 2021-2023 State Budget
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/17/2020
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
12/17/2020
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
Broadband expansion and affordability
Broadband expansion and affordability
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/17/2020
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
12/17/2020
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2021 January - June $7,597.69 |
2021 July - December $4,178.25 |
2022 January - June $4,374.20 |
2022 July - December $3,411.16 |
Total $19,561.30 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2021 January - June 31.50 |
2021 July - December 18.50 |
2022 January - June 10.25 |
2022 July - December 6.75 |
Total 67.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2021 January - June 100.00 |
2021 July - December 55.00 |
2022 January - June 57.00 |
2022 July - December 53.75 |
Total 265.75 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: guardian training requirements.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 1% |
2021 July - December 2% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: returning absentee ballots to the office of the municipal clerk.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 1% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: absentee voting in certain residential care facilities and retirement homes and providing a penalty.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 1% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: status as an indefinitely confined voter for purposes of receiving absentee ballots automatically and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 1% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: defects on absentee ballot certificates, certain kinds of election fraud, and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 1% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: absentee ballot applications, unsolicited mailing or transmission of absentee ballot applications and absentee ballots, canvassing absentee ballots, electronic voter registration, and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 1% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: increased penalties for crimes against elder persons; restraining orders for elder persons; freezing assets of a defendant charged with financial exploitation of an elder person; sexual assault of an elder person; physical abuse of an elder person; and providing a penalty.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 1% |
2021 July - December 1% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: expediting criminal proceedings when a victim or witness is an elder person and preserving the testimony of a crime victim or witness who is an elder person.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 1% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: guardian training requirements.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 1% |
2021 July - December 3% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: the secure delivery of absentee ballots and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 1% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: absentee ballot applications, unsolicited mailing or transmission of absentee ballot applications and absentee ballots, canvassing absentee ballots, electronic voter registration, and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 1% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: absentee voting in certain residential care facilities and retirement homes and providing a penalty.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 1% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: status as an indefinitely confined voter for purposes of receiving absentee ballots automatically and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 1% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: returning absentee ballots to the office of the municipal clerk.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 1% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: defects on absentee ballot certificates, certain kinds of election fraud, and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 1% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: early canvassing of absentee ballots, issuance of presidential ballots, combined polling places, timeline for sending or transmitting absentee ballots, nomination papers for certain independent candidates, and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 1% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: short-term health coverage duration.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 1% |
2021 July - December 1% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: increased penalties for crimes against elder persons; restraining orders for elder persons; freezing assets of a defendant charged with financial exploitation of an elder person; sexual assault of an elder person; physical abuse of an elder person; and providing a penalty.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 1% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: responses to reports relating to elder adults at risk and adults at risk.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 1% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: limitation of estate recovery for the cost of long-term Medical Assistance to only a recipient's probate estate. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 1% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: visitation of a long-term care facility resident or hospital patient by an essential visitor or member of the clergy.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 1% |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: disenrollment of ineligible individuals from and redeterminations of eligibility for the Medical Assistance program and database confirmation for public assistance program eligibility. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 1% |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: failure to accept employment to remain eligible for Medical Assistance.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 1% |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: absentee ballot applications, unsolicited mailing or transmission of absentee ballot applications and absentee ballots, secure delivery of absentee ballots, canvassing absentee ballots, voter registration requirements, electronic voter registration, and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 1% |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: status as an indefinitely confined voter for purposes of receiving absentee ballots automatically and providing a penalty.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 1% |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: requiring photographic identification to vote in any election (first consideration).
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 1% |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: disenrollment of ineligible individuals from and redeterminations of eligibility for the Medical Assistance program and database confirmation for public assistance program eligibility. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 1% |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: failure to accept employment to remain eligible for Medical Assistance.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 1% |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: certain kinds of election fraud, private resources and contracts for election administration, who may perform tasks related to election administration, defects on absentee ballot certificates, returning absentee ballots to the office of the municipal clerk, appointment of election officials, allowing an employee of a residential care facility or qualified retirement home to serve as a personal care voting assistant during a public health emergency or an incident of infectious disease, and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 1% |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: absentee ballot applications, unsolicited mailing or transmission of absentee ballot applications and absentee ballots, secure delivery of absentee ballots, canvassing absentee ballots, voter registration requirements, electronic voter registration, and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 1% |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: status as an indefinitely confined voter for purposes of receiving absentee ballots automatically and providing a penalty.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 4% |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 1% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 1% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 1% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 2% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 2% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 3% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 1% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 3% |
2021 July - December 1% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 5% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 10% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 4% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 1% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December 2% |
Total < 1% |
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Housing supports to preserve older adults’ quality of life and financial security and help them age in their homes and communities.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 1% |
2021 July - December 1% |
2022 January - June 4% |
2022 July - December 5% |
Total 2% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 1% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 1% |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
The CARE Act - requiring hospitals to keep family caregivers informed about the patient's treatment and discharge date and ensure caregivers receive instructions and training related to caregiving tasks they will be required to perform at home.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 1% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December 5% |
Total 1% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 1% |
2021 July - December 2% |
2022 January - June 6% |
2022 July - December 4% |
Total 3% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 1% |
2021 July - December 4% |
2022 January - June 6% |
2022 July - December 4% |
Total 3% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 1% |
2021 July - December 17% |
2022 January - June 5% |
2022 July - December 5% |
Total 6% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 1% |
2021 July - December 2% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December 2% |
Total 1% |
Dementia Care Specialists. Funding for dementia care specialists in aging and disability resource centers and making an appropriation.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 1% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 1% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Guardian training requirements LRB 0143 - free training and support for family and volunteer guardians
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 2% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Transportation including transit, specialized transportation, volunteer driver programs, and non-emergency medical transportation, including coordination of programs and services and making an appropriation.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 2% |
2021 July - December 3% |
2022 January - June 3% |
2022 July - December 5% |
Total 3% |
Creation of a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain expenses incurred by a family caregiver to assist a qualified member.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 2% |
2021 July - December 2% |
2022 January - June 3% |
2022 July - December 1% |
Total 2% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 2% |
2021 July - December 3% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December 2% |
Total 2% |
Preservation, protection and expansion of Wisconsin's Elder Benefit Specialist program and making an appropriation.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 3% |
2021 July - December 5% |
2022 January - June 4% |
2022 July - December |
Total 3% |
Creation of and funding for a clearinghouse for evidence-based health promotion programs and healthy aging grants.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 3% |
2021 July - December 4% |
2022 January - June 4% |
2022 July - December |
Total 3% |
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
long term care for older adults including Family Care, IRIS, Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) and Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs)- ADRC reinvestment funding.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 4% |
2021 July - December 8% |
2022 January - June 7% |
2022 July - December 12% |
Total 7% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 5% |
2021 July - December 7% |
2022 January - June 9% |
2022 July - December 7% |
Total 7% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 5% |
2021 July - December 8% |
2022 January - June 10% |
2022 July - December 7% |
Total 7% |
All matters related to funding and regulatory changes in response to COVID-19 relating to older adults and caregivers - in the areas of health and long term care, mental health, Medicaid, voting, public benefits, housing, resource allocation & others
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 10% |
2021 July - December 5% |
2022 January - June 4% |
2022 July - December |
Total 6% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 1% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 2% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 3% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 4% |
2022 January - June 1% |
2022 July - December |
Total 1% |
LRB 6066 - requiring state government buildings to install inductive loop systems (hearing loops) in meeting rooms if certain conditions are met when constructing a new building or renovating an existing space.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 1% |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Medicaid access, funding, rules and regulations impacting older adults and their caregivers (both paid and unpaid).
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 1% |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 3% |
2022 July - December 4% |
Total 1% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 10% |
2022 July - December 30% |
Total 7% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December 2% |
Total < 1% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December 2% |
Total < 1% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.