Commission on Aging

Hybrid Meeting In-Person | West Allis Senior Center, 7001 W. National Ave., West Allis, WI 53214 Virtual Meeting on Teams | Meeting ID: 229 204 705 009 Passcode: sLL7gC

Agenda — 10 items

1. I. Call to Order and Roll: (9 AM)
2. 1 Approved March 19, 2024, Advocacy Committee Meeting Minutes HRA24-135
3. II. Review and Approval of the Tuesday, February 20, 2024, Advocacy Committee meeting minutes
4. 3 Minutes from the February 16, 2024, Advocacy Committee meeting HRA24-51
5. III. Announcements and Advocacy Opportunities (Information/Discussion) (9:10 a.m.) A.) Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network (WAAN) State Aging Advocacy Day—Save the Date! a. May 14, 2024. b. Please fill out the survey so we can plan our attendance. c. All Milwaukee County older adult advocates are welcome to join us! B.) 2025-2027 Area Aging Plan Public Hearings: a. April 4,from 1 p.m – 3 p.m. at Wilson Senior Center. b. April 9, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.at the Greenfield Public Library. c. April 16, from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Clinton Rose Senior Center. d. April 18, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Brown Deer Dolan Community Center. C.) 2024 USAging Policy Briefing Report
6. IV. Update on Action Items (Information/Discussion) (9:20 a.m.) a) Communication regarding S. 1670/ H.R. 3321 Credit for Caring Act. b) Communication regarding S. 3565/ H.R. 6929 Affordable Connectivity Program Extension. c) 2024 Commission on Aging Policy Priorities.
7. V. Legislative & Policy Updates (Discussion/Potential Action) (9:30 AM) a) Federal Aging Policy i. Federal Budget & Issues: 1) Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Status Updates. 2) H.R. 7513 related to prevention of nursing home staffing minimums. 3) Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act. ii. Federal Regulations & Executive Orders: b) State Legislative Issues i. State Budget & Legislation: 1) Review State Legislation Tracker. ii. Administrative Rules & Governor’s Task Forces: 1) Governor’s Task Force on Health Care Workforce. c) Milwaukee County Legislative Issues i. Milwaukee County Budget & Legislation: 1) 24-353: A resolution calling upon the State of Wisconsin to amend its statutes to restore one-time purchase lifetime admission passes for those aged 65 and older to access Wisconsin State Parks, Forests, and Recreation Areas. ii. Aging Items of Interest: (Legislative office representatives present are invited to briefly present items of interest.)
8. 7 Legislative & Policy Updates (Discussion/Potential Action) HRA24-62
9. VI. Potential Action Items (Discussion/Action) (10:15 AM)
10. VII. Adjournment (10:30 AM)