National Association of Social Workers - Wisconsin Chapter

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Social work professionals.

Lobbying Interests:
NASW monitors activities of the Examining Board and the Social Workers Section of the Examing Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors. We also monitor proposals and rules submitted by the Dept. of Safety and Professional Services, the Department of Health Services, the Department of Children and Families and other state departments as they impact on social workers and our clients.. . In the area of social policy, NASW WI is particularly interested in bills related to health care, social services, welfare reform, violence and family issues.

CEO Name:
Marc Herstand

Contact
MH
Marc Herstand
122 W. Washington Avenue, Suite 101
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-6334
mherstand.naswwi@socialworkers.org
http://www.naswwi.socialworkers.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Marc Herstand Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 1/7/2025 Withdrawn On N/A
Daniel Romportl Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 1/7/2025 Withdrawn On N/A
Katie White Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 1/7/2025 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Appointment of Dan Hereth as DSPS Secretary
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Appointment of Dan Hereth as DSPS Secretary

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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.

Children Internet Safety bill
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Children Internet Safety bill

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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.

Alternative path to licensure
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Alternative path to licensure

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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.

Processing of license applications at the Department of Safety and Professional Services
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Processing of license applications at the Department of Safety and Professional Services

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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.

Universal Licensure Recognition
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Universal Licensure Recognition

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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.

Reproductive Rights
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reproductive Rights

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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 Work Compact
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Social Work Compact

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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.

County Registration of Animal Drawn Vehicles
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
County Registration of Animal Drawn Vehicles

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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.

Extreme Risk Protection Orders and Closing the loophole for background checks on the purchase of guns
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Extreme Risk Protection Orders and Closing the loophole for background checks on the purchase of guns

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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.

Substance abuse reimbursement for Certified Advanced Practice Social Workers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Substance abuse reimbursement for Certified Advanced Practice Social Workers

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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.

Tele-mental health coverage by insurance companies
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tele-mental health coverage by insurance companies

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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.

Raise the Age of mandatory referral to adult court from 17 to 18
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Raise the Age of mandatory referral to adult court from 17 to 18

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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.

Holding repeat criminals accountable
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Holding repeat criminals accountable

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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.

Transgender students and school athletes oppose LRB 2339 and LRB 2340
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Transgender students and school athletes oppose LRB 2339 and LRB 2340

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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.

ability of licensees from other states to become licensed in Wisconsin
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
ability of licensees from other states to become licensed in Wisconsin

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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.

Ending qualified immunity for police officers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Ending qualified immunity for police officers

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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.

Covid 19 vaccination prioritization
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Covid 19 vaccination prioritization

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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.

reforming policing and the role of social workers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
reforming policing and the role of social workers

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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.

AODA reimbursement for Certified Advanced Practice Social Workers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
AODA reimbursement for Certified Advanced Practice Social Workers

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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.

gun violence prevention
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
gun violence prevention

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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.

student debt load
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
student debt load

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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.

tele-mental health coverage by insurance companies
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
tele-mental health coverage by insurance companies

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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.

Banning conversion therapy for mental health professionals
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Banning conversion therapy for mental health professionals

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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.

child victim's act
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
child victim's act

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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.

Child Victim's Act
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Child Victim's Act

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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.

reducing caseload sizes and supervisory staff ratios for the child welfare workforce
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
reducing caseload sizes and supervisory staff ratios for the child welfare workforce

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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 and qualifications to provide substance abuse counseling by certified and licensed social workers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
reimbursement and qualifications to provide substance abuse counseling by certified and licensed social workers

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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 background checks on all gun sales
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
requiring background checks on all gun sales

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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.

Higher education lower debt bill, student debt load
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Higher education lower debt bill, student debt load

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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 expansion in Wisconsin
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Medicaid expansion in Wisconsin

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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 issues for certified and licensed social workers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reimbursement issues for certified and licensed social workers

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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.

Lethal violence protection ordinance
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Lethal violence protection ordinance

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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.

Lethal Violence Protection Ordinance (Red Flag legislation)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Lethal Violence Protection Ordinance (Red Flag legislation)

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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.

redistricting
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
redistricting

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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.

Adding Conversion Therapy as unprofessional conduct for marriage and family therapists, professional counselors and social workers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Adding Conversion Therapy as unprofessional conduct for marriage and family therapists, professional counselors and social workers

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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.

Licensing Professional Art Therapists
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Licensing Professional Art Therapists

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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 for tele-mental health
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reimbursement for tele-mental health

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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 work and policing Police reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Social work and policing Police reform

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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 reciprocity
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Licensure reciprocity

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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.

tele-mental health reimbursement
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
tele-mental health reimbursement

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/7/2025
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

No certified reports found.

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

No legislative bills/resolutions found.

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

No topics found.

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures