Wisconsin Chiropractic Association
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
Chiropractic trade association
Lobbying Interests:
Any and all rules which affect health care, licensing of chiropractors, health insurance, or other types of insurance which provide a health care benefit.
CEO Name:
Russell Leonard
Executive Director
                            
                            Chiropractic trade association
Lobbying Interests:
Any and all rules which affect health care, licensing of chiropractors, health insurance, or other types of insurance which provide a health care benefit.
CEO Name:
Russell Leonard
Executive Director
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
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                                            Russell Leonard
521 E Washington Ave
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 256-7023
(608) 256-7123
                                                                                                                                
                                    521 E Washington Ave
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 256-7023
(608) 256-7123
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 1039
relating to: persons to whom liability insurance claim settlement checks must be made payable; independent evaluations for insurance coverage of chiropractic treatment; current procedural terminology codes on health insurance claim forms; and direct paymen...
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/21/2006
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: persons to whom liability insurance claim settlement checks must be made payable; independent evaluations for insurance coverage of chiropractic treatment; current procedural terminology codes on health insurance claim forms; and direct paymen...
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/21/2006
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 394
relating to: electromyography.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
1/11/2006
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: electromyography.
Bill Text and History
        
 None
                                                                                                Notification Date1/11/2006
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 420
relating to: the definition of a group health benefit plan.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
11/29/2005
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: the definition of a group health benefit plan.
Bill Text and History
        
 None
                                                                                                Notification Date11/29/2005
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 614
persons to whom liability insurance claim settlement checks must be made payable; independent evaluations for insurance coverage of chiropractic treatment; current procedural terminology codes on health insurance claim forms; and direct payment to a chirop...
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/22/2006
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        persons to whom liability insurance claim settlement checks must be made payable; independent evaluations for insurance coverage of chiropractic treatment; current procedural terminology codes on health insurance claim forms; and direct payment to a chirop...
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/22/2006
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Health
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Health and Family Services: Health
                                                                                            Notification Date
4/14/2005
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
Chiropractor issues in DHFS budget
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                4/14/2005
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
Chiropractor issues in DHFS budget
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Regulation and Licensing
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Regulation and Licensing
                                                                                            Notification Date
5/9/2005
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
Nutritional Guidance by Chiropractors
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                5/9/2005
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
Nutritional Guidance by Chiropractors
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
                                                                    Agency Name
Chiropractic Examining Board
Subject
Continuing education requirements.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 553 (1/15/2002)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 02-020
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
1/1/2005
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Chiropractic Examining Board
Subject
Continuing education requirements.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 553 (1/15/2002)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 02-020
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date1/1/2005
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
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 4334 - payment for chiropractic services
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        LRB 4334 - payment for chiropractic services
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/11/2006
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/11/2006
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
CE requirements for nutrition
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        CE requirements for nutrition
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
9/20/2005
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
9/20/2005
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
Distance learning
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Distance learning
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
7/16/2005
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
7/16/2005
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.
                                                                Insurance regulation, chiropractic treatment of animals, patient assignments and liens,IME reform, subrogation protection, delegation to non-chiropractors
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Insurance regulation, chiropractic treatment of animals, patient assignments and liens,IME reform, subrogation protection, delegation to non-chiropractors
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Insurance regulation, chiropractic treatment of animals, patient assignments and liens,IME reform, subrogation protection, delegation to non-chiropractors
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/16/2005
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/16/2005
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
Allowing continuing education credit for philosophy courses.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Allowing continuing education credit for philosophy courses.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/1/2005
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/1/2005
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.
                                                                Bill relating to new rulations for the chiropractic profession including a duty to refer, technique limiations, expanded definition of unprofessional conduct, the right to use the title of "physician", nutrition education and delgation.
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Bill relating to new rulations for the chiropractic profession including a duty to refer, technique limiations, expanded definition of unprofessional conduct, the right to use the title of "physician", nutrition education and delgation.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Bill relating to new rulations for the chiropractic profession including a duty to refer, technique limiations, expanded definition of unprofessional conduct, the right to use the title of "physician", nutrition education and delgation.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2005
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2005
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.
                                                                Chiropractic scope of practice, relating to title, recommending nutritional supplements, delegation, unprofessional conduct, penalities, and continuing education
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Chiropractic scope of practice, relating to title, recommending nutritional supplements, delegation, unprofessional conduct, penalities, and continuing education
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Chiropractic scope of practice, relating to title, recommending nutritional supplements, delegation, unprofessional conduct, penalities, and continuing education
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2005
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2005
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
Defiing a chiropractic adjustment as paraphysiological space
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Defiing a chiropractic adjustment as paraphysiological space
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/1/2005
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/1/2005
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.
                                                                Healthier Choices proposal relating to the elimination of the benefits for chiropractic services and the point of service law.
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Healthier Choices proposal relating to the elimination of the benefits for chiropractic services and the point of service law.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Healthier Choices proposal relating to the elimination of the benefits for chiropractic services and the point of service law.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2005
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2005
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.
                                                                Small Business Health Plan relating to the development of basic benefits plans and employer group healths plans that may eliminate coverage of chiropractic services.
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Small Business Health Plan relating to the development of basic benefits plans and employer group healths plans that may eliminate coverage of chiropractic services.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Small Business Health Plan relating to the development of basic benefits plans and employer group healths plans that may eliminate coverage of chiropractic services.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2005
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2005
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
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2005 January - June $37,376.55 | 2005 July - December $40,057.78 | 2006 January - June $34,555.40 | 2006 July - December $38,105.38 | Total $150,095.10 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2005 January - June 56.50 | 2005 July - December 62.45 | 2006 January - June 174.72 | 2006 July - December 30.75 | Total 324.42 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2005 January - June 48.75 | 2005 July - December 56.50 | 2006 January - June 105.50 | 2006 July - December 33.00 | Total 243.75 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             relating to: electromyography. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June 5% | 2006 July - December | Total 2% | 
                                                             relating to: persons to whom liability insurance claim settlement checks must be made payable; independent evaluations for insurance coverage of chiropractic treatment; current procedural terminology codes on health insurance claim forms; and direct payment to a chiropractor. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June 40% | 2006 July - December | Total 20% | 
                                                             persons to whom liability insurance claim settlement checks must be made payable; independent evaluations for insurance coverage of chiropractic treatment; current procedural terminology codes on health insurance claim forms; and direct payment to a chiropractor. (FE)
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June 40% | 2006 July - December | Total 20% | 
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 70% | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total 13% | 
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June 5% | 2006 July - December | Total 2% | 
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
                                                            Insurance regulation, chiropractic treatment of animals, patient assignments and liens,IME reform, subrogation protection, delegation to non-chiropractors
                                                             
                                                        
                                                        | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December 60% | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December 40% | Total 17% | 
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December 40% | Total 4% | 
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