Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Representing physical therapists & physical therapy assistants.

Lobbying Interests:
All areas affecting physical therapy.

CEO Name:
John Hendrickson
President

Contact
MT
Michele Thorman
802 W Broadway Ste 208
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 221-9191
(608) 221-9697
wpta@wpta.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
James Tenuta Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/6/2003 Withdrawn On N/A
Ronald Hermes Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/6/2003 Withdrawn On 6/2/2004

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 356
Assembly Bill 356
relating to: the definition of the practice of chiropractic; chiropractic evaluations, treatments, and referrals to physicians; unprofessional conduct by chiropractors; delegations by chiropractors to physician assistants and other employees; continuing ed...

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
5/27/2003
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 864
Assembly Bill 864
relating to: the practice of physical therapist assistants and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/20/2004
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 470
Senate Bill 470
relating to: the practice of physical therapist assistants and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 154

For
Notification Date
2/20/2004
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.
Comments
This is remedial legislation related to 2001 Act 70. This bill is necessary for DRL to appropriately regulate licensed physical therapist assistants.

Budget Bill Subjects

Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance

Notification Date
1/30/2003
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

The licensing of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, as well as continuing education requirements 03020
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The licensing of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, as well as continuing education requirements 03020

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
8/3/2004
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.

remedial legislation related to 2001 WI Act 70
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
remedial legislation related to 2001 WI Act 70

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/20/2004
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.

related to proposed changes to chp 446 of the Wisconsin Statutes
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
related to proposed changes to chp 446 of the Wisconsin Statutes

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/1/2003
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.

State funding of Medical Assistance
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State funding of Medical Assistance

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/17/2003
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

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$23,634.00
2004
July - December
$23,634.00
Total $47,268.00
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
17.50
2004
July - December
4.25
Total 21.75
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
76.00
2004
July - December
63.60
Total 139.60

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: the definition of the practice of chiropractic; chiropractic evaluations, treatments, and referrals to physicians; unprofessional conduct by chiropractors; delegations by chiropractors to physician assistants and other employees; continuing education for chiropractors; nutritional guidance provided by chiropractors to patients; statutory references to physicians and chiropractors; and granting rule-making authority.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
15%
2004
July - December
Total 9%
relating to: the practice of physical therapist assistants and granting rule-making authority.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
15%
2004
July - December
Total 9%
relating to: the practice of physical therapist assistants and granting rule-making authority.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
30%
2004
July - December
Total 17%

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

2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
30%
2004
July - December
Total 17%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
30%
Total 13%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
10%
2004
July - December
20%
Total 14%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

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

Other Matters
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
50%
Total 21%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures