Disability Service Provider Network

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Membership association of service providers providing the full array of support services to people with disabilities.

Lobbying Interests:
Interests include disability policy spanning Medicaid Long-Term Care, Division of Vocational Rehabilition, employment, and other issues impacting providers and people with disabilities such as workforce development (caregiver shortage); tax code; workers compensation; and other types of legislation or administrative action impacting long-term care service delivery to people with disabilities.

CEO Name:
Jim Zache

Contact
JZ
Jim Zache
2418 Crossroads Drive Suite 1600
Madison, WI 53718
414-841-2275
jzache@dspn.org
http://www.dspn.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Lisa M Davidson Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 1/3/2023 Withdrawn On 8/6/2024

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 162
Assembly Bill 162
Relating to: notification of certain facility closures, change in type or level of services or means of reimbursement accepted, and care management organization notification of contract termination with a provider that is a nursing home or community-based ...

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
11/7/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 668
Assembly Bill 668
Relating to: licensure of dental therapists; extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from rule-making procedures; and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/14/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 155
Senate Bill 155
Relating to: notification of certain facility closures, change in type or level of services or means of reimbursement accepted, and care management organization notification of contract termination with a provider that is a nursing home or community-based ...

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
11/7/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 689
Senate Bill 689
Relating to: licensure of dental therapists; extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from rule-making procedures; and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 87

For
Notification Date
12/14/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 919
Senate Bill 919
Relating to: closure or change of services and relocation of residents in adult family homes. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
2/5/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Budget Bill Subjects

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

Notification Date
2/22/2023
First Communication Date
1/23/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

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

Notification Date
2/22/2023
First Communication Date
1/23/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

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

Notification Date
2/22/2023
First Communication Date
1/23/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Transportation: State Highway Facilities
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: State Highway Facilities

Notification Date
2/22/2023
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.

Workforce Development: Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Notification Date
2/22/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Adult family homes
Agency Name
Department of Health Services (DHS)
Subject
Adult family homes
Scope Statement
SS 051_20
Against
Notification Date
2/24/2023
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.

Supporting Documentation
09182023_012810_DHS88 DSPN final 9.18.23.pdf

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

DHS passive review proposal to establish a minimum fee schedule for Family Care providers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DHS passive review proposal to establish a minimum fee schedule for Family Care providers

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/1/2024
First Communication Date
2/29/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

2025 Family Care waiver renewal
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2025 Family Care waiver renewal

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
9/15/2023
First Communication Date
7/25/2023
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
09182023_012840_DSPN Comments on FamilyCare waiver renewal 9.18.23.pdf


DOA State Use Program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DOA State Use Program

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
4/6/2023
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.

Use of technology in long-term care settings
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Use of technology in long-term care settings

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/3/2023
First Communication Date
1/23/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

COVID-19 vaccine administration
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
COVID-19 vaccine administration

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/24/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Licensure of Dental Therapists
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Licensure of Dental Therapists

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/24/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

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

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/24/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

DHS 88 regulation of 3-4 bed Adult Family Homes
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DHS 88 regulation of 3-4 bed Adult Family Homes

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/3/2023
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 of the 2023-25 Biennial Budget - Department of Health Services, Medicaid
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development of the 2023-25 Biennial Budget - Department of Health Services, Medicaid

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/28/2022
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.

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

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/28/2022
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.

Policy & funding changes to deal with Wisconsin direct caregiver workforce shortage crisis.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Policy & funding changes to deal with Wisconsin direct caregiver workforce shortage crisis.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/28/2022
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.

DHS Proposal to Increase Reimbursement Rates for HCBS under the Medical Assistance Program, and development of new rate structure under HCBS ARPA Plan
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DHS Proposal to Increase Reimbursement Rates for HCBS under the Medical Assistance Program, and development of new rate structure under HCBS ARPA Plan

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/28/2022
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2023
January - June
$28,131.00
2023
July - December
$24,776.88
2024
January - June
$17,021.00
Total $69,928.88
Total Hours Communicating 2023
January - June
39.00
2023
July - December
11.75
2024
January - June
13.00
Total 63.75
Total Hours Other 2023
January - June
342.00
2023
July - December
307.00
2024
January - June
186.00
Total 835.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: notification of certain facility closures, change in type or level of services or means of reimbursement accepted, and care management organization notification of contract termination with a provider that is a nursing home or community-based residential facility.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
1%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: licensure of dental therapists; extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from rule-making procedures; and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total < 1%

Budget Bill Subjects

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
1%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total < 1%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
1%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total < 1%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
1%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total < 1%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
72%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 30%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
30%
2024
January - June
15%
2024
July - December
Total 16%

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
20%
2023
July - December
51%
2024
January - June
80%
2024
July - December
Total 44%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
1%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total < 1%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
15%
2024
January - June
5%
2024
July - December
Total 6%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures