Special Olympics Wisconsin
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Any legislation or funding affecting the well being and interests of children and adults with intellectual disabilities
Lobbying Interests:
Any legislation or funding affecting the well being and interests of children and adults with intellectual disabilities
Any legislation or funding affecting the well being and interests of children and adults with intellectual disabilities
Lobbying Interests:
Any legislation or funding affecting the well being and interests of children and adults with intellectual disabilities
Contact
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Chad Hershner
6582 Ronald Reagan Avenue
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 442-5680
Chershner@specialolympicswisconsin.org
http://www.specialolympicswisconsin.org
6582 Ronald Reagan Avenue
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 442-5680
Chershner@specialolympicswisconsin.org
http://www.specialolympicswisconsin.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chad L Hershner | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/20/2024 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Michael Blumenfeld | Exclusive Duties Yes | Authorized On 6/10/2025 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Erin Fabrizius | Exclusive Duties Yes | Authorized On 6/10/2025 | Withdrawn On 7/29/2025 |
Lobbying Interests
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Departmentwide
Health Services: Departmentwide
Notification Date
6/10/2025
First Communication Date
2/13/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Advocating for investment from DHS to support Special Olympics Wisconsin's statewide health programs and initiatives in support of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Supporting Documentation
06102025_084302_SOWI State Budget Request 2025-2027.pdf
http://www.specialolympicswisconsin.org
6/10/2025
First Communication Date
2/13/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Advocating for investment from DHS to support Special Olympics Wisconsin's statewide health programs and initiatives in support of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Supporting Documentation
06102025_084302_SOWI State Budget Request 2025-2027.pdf
http://www.specialolympicswisconsin.org
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Departmentwide
Public Instruction: Departmentwide
Notification Date
6/10/2025
First Communication Date
2/13/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Advocating for continued investment from DPI in support of Special Olympics Wisconsin's mission-based programs and services
Supporting Documentation
06102025_084119_SOWI State Budget Request 2025-2027.pdf
http://www.specialolympicswisconsin.org
6/10/2025
First Communication Date
2/13/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Advocating for continued investment from DPI in support of Special Olympics Wisconsin's mission-based programs and services
Supporting Documentation
06102025_084119_SOWI State Budget Request 2025-2027.pdf
http://www.specialolympicswisconsin.org
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health Services: Departmentwide
Health Services: Departmentwide
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/2/2026
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
2/2/2026
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
Health Services: Medicaid
Health Services: Medicaid
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/2/2026
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
2/2/2026
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
Public Instruction: Departmentwide
Public Instruction: Departmentwide
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/2/2026
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
2/2/2026
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
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2025 January - June $15,000.00 |
2025 July - December $15,000.00 |
Total $30,000.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2025 January - June 22.00 |
2025 July - December 1.00 |
Total 23.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2025 January - June 31.50 |
2025 July - December 49.25 |
Total 80.75 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 30% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 15% |
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 40% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 20% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication