LeadingAge Wisconsin

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Mission-driven senior living providers, including skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, housing and other health-related facilities and services owned and/or sponsored by religious, fraternal, labor, private and government organizations.

Lobbying Interests:
Proposed legislation regarding Skilled Nursing Facilities, CBRFs, Residential Care Apartment Complex (RCAC); Independent Living Facilities; Medicaid; Family Care; and other health care related issues; administrative rules and regulations in DHS, DOR, OCI, DWD, and Reg. & Licensing; Long-Term Care redesign proposals. Biennial State Budget bill; Biennial State Budget Adjustment Bill

CEO Name:
Lisa Davidson

Contact
RE
Rene Eastman
204 S Hamilton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 400-5051
reastman@leadingagewi.org
http://www.LeadingAgeWI.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Annette M Cruz Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 1/19/2023 Withdrawn On N/A
Rene Eastman Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 1/19/2023 Withdrawn On N/A
Nathan J Halbach Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 1/19/2023 Withdrawn On N/A
Michael Rogowski Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 1/19/2023 Withdrawn On N/A
John R Sauer Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 1/19/2023 Withdrawn On 5/9/2023
Rachel Vander Wiele Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 1/19/2023 Withdrawn On N/A
James A Orheim Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 5/25/2023 Withdrawn On 11/15/2023
Robin Elizabeth Wolzenburg Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 1/31/2024 Withdrawn On N/A
Lisa M Davidson Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 7/29/2024 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 160
Assembly Bill 160
Relating to: requiring allowance for health care providers to refer individuals to aging and disability resource centers for options counseling.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/17/2023
First Communication Date
5/11/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
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
5/17/2023
First Communication Date
5/11/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 257
Assembly Bill 257
Relating to: patients' and residents' rights to visitors in a health care facility, restricting visitation, and liability for the actions of visitors.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/16/2023
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 1086
Assembly Bill 1086
Relating to: funding for supplemental payments to hospitals with avoidable patient days under the Medical Assistance program, for enhanced nursing home reimbursement rates under the Medical Assistance program for residents with bariatric and extensive woun...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/22/2024
First Communication Date
2/13/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 1087
Assembly Bill 1087
Relating to: supplemental payments to hospitals with avoidable patient days and an enhanced rate to nursing homes for bariatric and extensive wound care under the Medical Assistance program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/22/2024
First Communication Date
2/13/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
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

For
Notification Date
2/22/2024
First Communication Date
2/13/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
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
9/21/2023
First Communication Date
9/20/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 257
Senate Bill 257
Relating to: patients' and residents' rights to visitors in a health care facility, restricting visitation, and liability for the actions of visitors.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/16/2023
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 690
Senate Bill 690
Relating to: financing the operating costs and certain out-of-state projects of nonprofit institutions and compensation of employees of the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/4/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 1027
Senate Bill 1027
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

For
Notification Date
2/22/2024
First Communication Date
2/13/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 1028
Senate Bill 1028
Relating to: supplemental payments to hospitals with avoidable patient days and an enhanced rate to nursing homes for bariatric and extensive wound care under the Medical Assistance program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/22/2024
First Communication Date
2/13/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 1029
Senate Bill 1029
Relating to: funding for supplemental payments to hospitals with avoidable patient days under the Medical Assistance program, for enhanced nursing home reimbursement rates under the Medical Assistance program for residents with bariatric and extensive woun...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/22/2024
First Communication Date
2/13/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

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
2/15/2023
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
2/15/2023
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
2/15/2023
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

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

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/6/2024
First Communication Date
2/2/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Nursing Home Administrator Examining Board education programs and related issues
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Nursing Home Administrator Examining Board education programs and related issues

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
6/28/2023
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.

Ch. 150 Regulation of Health Services
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Ch. 150 Regulation of Health Services

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/2/2022
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.

Reimbursement of wheelchairs and power mobility devices for recipients of Medical Assistance who reside in a nursing home
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reimbursement of wheelchairs and power mobility devices for recipients of Medical Assistance who reside in a nursing home

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/2/2022
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.

Family Care Provider Rates and Other Issues Related to the Family Care Program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Family Care Provider Rates and Other Issues Related to the Family Care Program

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/2/2022
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.

Wisconsin's Long-Term Care Workforce
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin's Long-Term Care Workforce

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/2/2022
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.

Skilled Nursing Facility and Assisted Living Reimbursement
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Skilled Nursing Facility and Assisted Living Reimbursement

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/2/2022
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.

Issues relating to the Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) within the Department of Health Services (DHS)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues relating to the Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) within the Department of Health Services (DHS)

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/2/2022
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.

Issues related to Governor Evers' Public Health Emergency Declaration and COVID-19 Response
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues related to Governor Evers' Public Health Emergency Declaration and COVID-19 Response

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/2/2022
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
$67,269.86
2023
July - December
$62,057.00
2024
January - June
$0.00
Total $129,326.86
Total Hours Communicating 2023
January - June
184.25
2023
July - December
106.75
2024
January - June
91.75
Total 382.75
Total Hours Other 2023
January - June
269.55
2023
July - December
151.75
2024
January - June
175.75
Total 597.05

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
8%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: financing the operating costs and certain out-of-state projects of nonprofit institutions and compensation of employees of the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities 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%
Relating to: requiring allowance for health care providers to refer individuals to aging and disability resource centers for options counseling.
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%
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
20%
2024
January - June
5%
2024
July - December
Total 7%
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
8%
2024
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: supplemental payments to hospitals with avoidable patient days and an enhanced rate to nursing homes for bariatric and extensive wound care under the Medical Assistance program. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
8%
2024
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: funding for supplemental payments to hospitals with avoidable patient days under the Medical Assistance program, for enhanced nursing home reimbursement rates under the Medical Assistance program for residents with bariatric and extensive wound care needs, and for the 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
8%
2024
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: funding for supplemental payments to hospitals with avoidable patient days under the Medical Assistance program, for enhanced nursing home reimbursement rates under the Medical Assistance program for residents with bariatric and extensive wound care needs, and for the 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
10%
2024
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: supplemental payments to hospitals with avoidable patient days and an enhanced rate to nursing homes for bariatric and extensive wound care under the Medical Assistance program. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
10%
2024
July - December
Total 3%
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
10%
2024
July - December
Total 3%

Budget Bill Subjects

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
75%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 35%

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
8%
2023
July - December
10%
2024
January - June
10%
2024
July - December
Total 9%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
9%
2023
July - December
40%
2024
January - June
20%
2024
July - December
Total 20%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
8%
2024
January - June
5%
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
2024
January - June
6%
2024
July - December
Total 2%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures