Alzheimer's Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

Lobbying Interests:
The Alzheimer's Association will engage with state officials on issues impacting individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia and their caregivers. The Association will advocate for increased funding for research, the State Budget including funding for the Alzheimer's and Family Caregiver Support Program, legislation assisting caregivers to receive the support and resources needed, and legislation eliminating the exploitation of vulnerable senior populations. The Association will also work to promote educational opportunities for family and professional caregivers, promote long-term care options, and engage on legislation and administrative rules impacting rural health initiatives, transportation, Medicaid and Medicaid reimbursement rates, insurance, transportation, and other issue areas impacting individuals with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia and their caregivers.

Contact
AC
Allison Cramer
620 S. 76th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(703) 684-1110
compliance_WI_ALZ@multistate.us
http://www.alz.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Michael Bruhn Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 12/30/2022 Withdrawn On N/A
Allison M Cramer Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 12/30/2022 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 78
Assembly Bill 78
Relating to: increased penalties for crimes against adults at risk; restraining orders for adults at risk; freezing assets of a defendant charged with financial exploitation of an adult at risk; sexual assault of an adult at risk; and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/22/2023
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.
Assembly Bill 418
Assembly Bill 418
Relating to: healthy aging grants and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/6/2023
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.
Assembly Bill 736
Assembly Bill 736
Relating to: establishing a Palliative Care Council. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/11/2023
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 1088
Assembly Bill 1088
Relating to: consent to admissions to certain health care facilities by patient representatives, allocation of nursing beds for patients with certain complex needs, and a complex patient pilot program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/6/2024
First Communication Date
3/13/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Concerns regarding provisions related to patient representatives for incapacitated individuals. We urge reconsideration to safeguard the rights and well-being of those affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Senate Bill 407
Senate Bill 407
Relating to: healthy aging grants and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/6/2023
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.
Senate Bill 462
Senate Bill 462
Relating to: crisis urgent care and observation facilities and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 249

For
Notification Date
10/18/2023
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 703
Senate Bill 703
Relating to: establishing a Palliative Care Council. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/29/2023
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

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

Notification Date
4/21/2023
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.

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

Notification Date
4/21/2023
First Communication Date
4/13/2023
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
4/21/2023
First Communication Date
4/13/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

University of Wisconsin System
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
University of Wisconsin System

Notification Date
4/21/2023
First Communication Date
4/13/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Medical Marijuana
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Medical Marijuana

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/30/2024
First Communication Date
1/17/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Comments
Neutral: Concerns about inclusion of Alzheimer's disease in proposed bill, due to lack of clinical testing for safety and effectiveness in managing cognitive symptoms. Urge exclusion until FDA approval or conclusive evidence from human trials.

Dementia Crisis Innovation Grants
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Dementia Crisis Innovation Grants

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/7/2023
First Communication Date
11/29/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Long-Term Care
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Long-Term Care

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

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.

Strategies to address the long-term care direct care workforce crisis and appropriations.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Strategies to address the long-term care direct care workforce crisis and appropriations.

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.

Broadband Expansion and Affordability
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Broadband Expansion and Affordability

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.

Elder Economic Security
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Elder Economic Security

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.

Social Isolation and Loneliness Among Older Adults
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Social Isolation and Loneliness Among Older Adults

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.

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.

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.

Expansion of the Alzheimer's Family Caregiver Support Program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Expansion of the Alzheimer's Family Caregiver Support Program

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.

Expansion of supports for family caregivers.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Expansion of supports for family caregivers.

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.

Strategies to address the long-term care direct care workforce crisis and appropriations.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Strategies to address the long-term care direct care workforce crisis and appropriations.

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.

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.

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.

Telehealth/telemedicine services for older adults
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Telehealth/telemedicine services for older adults

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.

Implementation of the Wisconsin State Dementia Plan
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Implementation of the Wisconsin State Dementia 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 do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Urge adoption of the Healthy Brain Initiative Action Items for Public Health.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Urge adoption of the Healthy Brain Initiative Action Items for Public Health.

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.

Dementia Care Specialist Expansion
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Dementia Care Specialist Expansion

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.

Competency-Based Alzheimer’s and Dementia Training for staff in Long-Term Care Facilities and In-Home Health Care
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Competency-Based Alzheimer’s and Dementia Training for staff in Long-Term Care Facilities and In-Home Health Care

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.

Increase Medicaid Reimbursement Rates for Individuals with Alzheimer’s
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increase Medicaid Reimbursement Rates for Individuals with Alzheimer’s

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.

Regulation of Memory Care Facilities
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation of Memory Care Facilities

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.

Requiring hospitals to allow designation of a caregiver.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Requiring hospitals to allow designation of a caregiver.

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.

Rapid, On-site COVID-19 Testing
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Rapid, On-site COVID-19 Testing

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.

Creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain expenses incurred by a family caregiver to assist a qualified family member.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain expenses incurred by a family caregiver to assist a qualified family member.

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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2023
January - June
$16,568.97
2023
July - December
$12,565.31
2024
January - June
$14,480.08
Total $43,614.36
Total Hours Communicating 2023
January - June
266.00
2023
July - December
97.75
2024
January - June
112.50
Total 476.25
Total Hours Other 2023
January - June
130.75
2023
July - December
206.00
2024
January - June
227.75
Total 564.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: increased penalties for crimes against adults at risk; restraining orders for adults at risk; freezing assets of a defendant charged with financial exploitation of an adult at risk; sexual assault of an adult at risk; and providing a penalty.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
4%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: healthy aging grants and making an appropriation. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
10%
2024
January - June
10%
2024
July - December
Total 6%
Relating to: establishing a Palliative Care Council. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
10%
2024
January - June
10%
2024
July - December
Total 6%
Relating to: crisis urgent care and observation facilities 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
2024
January - June
5%
2024
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: consent to admissions to certain health care facilities by patient representatives, allocation of nursing beds for patients with certain complex needs, and a complex patient pilot program. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
15%
2024
July - December
Total 5%

Budget Bill Subjects

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
9%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 3%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
18%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 7%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
29%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 11%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

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
3%
2023
July - December
10%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 4%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
10%
2024
January - June
10%
2024
July - December
Total 8%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
7%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
5%
2024
July - December
Total 4%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
8%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
25%
2024
July - December
Total 11%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
10%
2024
January - June
5%
2024
July - December
Total 5%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
10%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 3%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
10%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 3%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
15%
2024
January - June
10%
2024
July - December
Total 8%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
15%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 4%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
5%
2024
July - December
Total 2%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
17%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 6%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures