Wisconsin Dental Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Regulations and laws impacting the provision of dental care and the practice of dentistry

Lobbying Interests:
Regulation of the practice of dentistry; public health issues; appointments to the Dentistry Examing Board; delegation of duties to unlicensed persons; dental hygiene; Marquette University School of Dentistry; third party payor; insurance benefits; dental office waste.

CEO Name:
Dennis McGuire
Director

Contact
MB
Mara Brooks
10 East Doty Street, Ste 509
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 250-3442
(608) 282-7716
mbrooks@wda.org
wda.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Mara A Brooks Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2005 Withdrawn On N/A
Sabrina Fox Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2005 Withdrawn On N/A
Peter C Christianson Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2005 Withdrawn On N/A
Dennis McGuire Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2005 Withdrawn On 5/26/2006
Mark Paget Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 5/30/2006 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 269
Assembly Bill 269
relating to: prescription drug labels.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 196

Other
Notification Date
6/8/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 385
Assembly Bill 385
relating to: designation of state agency status for certain health care providers who provide services during a state of emergency related to public health or a state of emergency declared by a city, village, or town.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 96

For
Notification Date
12/15/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 445
Assembly Bill 445
relating to: creating an individual and corporate income tax credit for certain unreimbursed medical assistance costs.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/8/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 465
Assembly Bill 465
relating to: the transfer of patient health care records from one health care provider to another and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
7/28/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 829
Assembly Bill 829
relating to: expanding the Volunteer Health Care Provider Program to include provision of services to students from 4-year-old kindergarten to grade 6 in public elementary schools, charter schools, and private schools that participate in the Milwaukee Pare...

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 188

For
Notification Date
1/9/2006
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.
Assembly Bill 907
Assembly Bill 907
relating to: requiring a contract with a data organization for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of health care claims information; eliminating the Board on Health Care Information, the Interagency Coordinating Council, and the Independent Review...

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 228

Other
Notification Date
1/5/2006
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.
Assembly Bill 955
Assembly Bill 955
relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for information technology equipment used to maintain medical records in electronic form.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
3/13/2006
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.
Assembly Bill 1021
Assembly Bill 1021
relating to: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/29/2006
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.
Assembly Bill 1168
Assembly Bill 1168
relating to: imposing a tax on the sale of soft drinks, creating a dental access trust fund, creating grants for dental public health and dental education projects, and making appropriations.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/6/2006
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 95
Senate Bill 95
relating to: continuing education for dental hygienists.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 318

Other
Notification Date
12/15/2005
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 202
Senate Bill 202
relating to: smoking in restaurants and bowling centers and the regulation of smoking by counties, cities, villages, and towns.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/20/2005
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.
Senate Bill 430
Senate Bill 430
relating to: prohibiting smoking in places of employment, restaurants, taverns, and other indoor areas.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/27/2005
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 434
Senate Bill 434
relating to: administering anesthesia in an office-based setting and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
12/15/2005
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 617
Senate Bill 617
prohibiting certain rules related to defined network plans and preferred provider plans, requiring defined network plans and preferred provider plans to provide certain notices, requiring the commissioner of insurance to publish a guide describing out-of-n...

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/13/2006
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.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

DE 7 which currently apply to dental hygienists who administer local anesthesia by injection.
Agency Name
Dentistry Examining Board
Subject
DE 7 which currently apply to dental hygienists who administer local anesthesia by injection.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 593 (6/1/2005)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 06-016
For
Notification Date
6/8/2005
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.

oral conscious sedation
Agency Name
Dentistry Examining Board
Subject
oral conscious sedation
Scope Statement
Register Number: 580 (4/15/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-095
Against
Notification Date
4/19/2004
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
The WDA is opposed to Section 11.09(7) regarding the administration of medications. If this section is removed, the WDA will not have any opposition to the rest of the rule draft.
HFS 107.07, dental services under the Medical Assistance (MA) program.
Agency Name
Health and Family Services
Subject
HFS 107.07, dental services under the Medical Assistance (MA) program.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 585 (9/15/2004)
Against
Notification Date
6/8/2005
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.

Other
Notification Date
6/8/2005
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

Bill (LRB 1165) implementing JCRAR objection to the Dentistry Examining Board's attempt to limit the total dosage and times between doses of medication administered to patients by dentists for the purpose of sedation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Bill (LRB 1165) implementing JCRAR objection to the Dentistry Examining Board's attempt to limit the total dosage and times between doses of medication administered to patients by dentists for the purpose of sedation.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/13/2007
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 (LRB 1174) implementing JCRAR objection to DHFS proposal to allow dental hygienists to bill dental Medicaid for specific procedures without the diagnosis and treatment plan of a licensed dentist.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Bill (LRB 1174) implementing JCRAR objection to DHFS proposal to allow dental hygienists to bill dental Medicaid for specific procedures without the diagnosis and treatment plan of a licensed dentist.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/13/2007
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.

Proposed emergency rule by Dentistry Examining Board setting forth an objective criteria for licensing individuals who have graduated from foreign dental programs.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposed emergency rule by Dentistry Examining Board setting forth an objective criteria for licensing individuals who have graduated from foreign dental programs.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/13/2007
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.

HFS 157 Radiation Protection - fee increases for xray tubes and inspection costs for inspecting dental offices and other facilities.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
HFS 157 Radiation Protection - fee increases for xray tubes and inspection costs for inspecting dental offices and other facilities.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
3/29/2006
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.

Promoting the creation of incentive programs for dentists who locate in underserved areas of the state.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Promoting the creation of incentive programs for dentists who locate in underserved areas of the state.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/1/2006
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.

WDA suppots passage of 2005 LRB 3809 relating to funding for dental Medicaid
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WDA suppots passage of 2005 LRB 3809 relating to funding for dental Medicaid

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/24/2006
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.

LRB 3420/2 Health Care Transparency Legislative proposal.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 3420/2 Health Care Transparency Legislative proposal.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/27/2005
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.

Awards for loan forgiveness programs.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Awards for loan forgiveness programs.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
12/15/2005
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.

Funding for community dental clinics and/or federally qualified health centers.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding for community dental clinics and/or federally qualified health centers.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/15/2005
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.

Licensure of individuals from unaccredited dental schools.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Licensure of individuals from unaccredited dental schools.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
12/15/2005
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.

Mandatory continuing education proposal for dentists in Wisconsin.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Mandatory continuing education proposal for dentists in Wisconsin.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/15/2005
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.

Proposal implementing bottle deposits in Wisconsin.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposal implementing bottle deposits in Wisconsin.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/15/2005
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.

Scope of practice issues for allied dental personnel and potential ability of dentists to delegate procedures to allied dental personnel.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Scope of practice issues for allied dental personnel and potential ability of dentists to delegate procedures to allied dental personnel.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/15/2005
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.

Two Cents for Tooth Sense legislative proposal for funding dental Medicaid.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Two Cents for Tooth Sense legislative proposal for funding dental Medicaid.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/15/2005
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.

Universal health care proposal.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Universal health care proposal.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/15/2005
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.

Monitoring legislative activity for any items that might be introduced as a result of the recommendations put forth by Governor's Task Force on Oral Health - released June 16, 2005.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Monitoring legislative activity for any items that might be introduced as a result of the recommendations put forth by Governor's Task Force on Oral Health - released June 16, 2005.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
6/20/2005
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.

Appointments to the Dentistry Examining Board
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Appointments to the Dentistry Examining Board

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
2/14/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Proposals relating to oral health care in the Governor's budget bill
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposals relating to oral health care in the Governor's budget bill

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/14/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Tobacco Tax proposals
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tobacco Tax proposals

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/14/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Advocating for improvements in the dental Medicaid program for the upcoming 2005-07 budget cycle.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Advocating for improvements in the dental Medicaid program for the upcoming 2005-07 budget cycle.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/5/2005
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.

Communicate WDA concerns to legislators and the DNR officials regarding possible mandatory installation of amalgam separators in dental offices.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Communicate WDA concerns to legislators and the DNR officials regarding possible mandatory installation of amalgam separators in dental offices.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/5/2005
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.

Concerns regarding the Department of Revenue interpretation of the Wisconsin sales tax code relating to the taxation of dental health care services.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Concerns regarding the Department of Revenue interpretation of the Wisconsin sales tax code relating to the taxation of dental health care services.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/5/2005
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.

Dentistry Examining Board rule relating to the regulation of the administration of oral conscious sedation in the dental office.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Dentistry Examining Board rule relating to the regulation of the administration of oral conscious sedation in the dental office.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/5/2005
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.

Opposition to HMO involvemenet in the dental Medicaid program.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Opposition to HMO involvemenet in the dental Medicaid program.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/5/2005
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.

Provide feedback on any legislative recommendations to change the current the dental Medicaid and BadgerCare programs.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Provide feedback on any legislative recommendations to change the current the dental Medicaid and BadgerCare programs.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/5/2005
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.

Support for Marquette University School of Dentistry funding for in-state Wisconsin residents in 2005-07 budget bill.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support for Marquette University School of Dentistry funding for in-state Wisconsin residents in 2005-07 budget bill.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/5/2005
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.

Support for state role in Donated Dental Services program funding.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support for state role in Donated Dental Services program funding.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/5/2005
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.

Support for the spit tobacco educational program and funding in the 2005-07 budget bill.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support for the spit tobacco educational program and funding in the 2005-07 budget bill.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/5/2005
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
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2005
July - December
$55,328.29
2006
January - June
$67,652.53
2006
July - December
$53,770.58
Total $176,751.40
Total Hours Communicating 2005
July - December
175.00
2006
January - June
252.25
2006
July - December
175.50
Total 602.75
Total Hours Other 2005
July - December
353.70
2006
January - June
368.45
2006
July - December
388.95
Total 1111.10

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: prescription drug labels.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
1%
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: designation of state agency status for certain health care providers who provide services during a state of emergency related to public health or a state of emergency declared by a city, village, or town.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
1%
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: smoking in restaurants and bowling centers and the regulation of smoking by counties, cities, villages, and towns.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
1%
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: creating an individual and corporate income tax credit for certain unreimbursed medical assistance costs.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
1%
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: the transfer of patient health care records from one health care provider to another and providing a penalty.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
1%
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: prohibiting smoking in places of employment, restaurants, taverns, and other indoor areas.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
1%
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: expanding the Volunteer Health Care Provider Program to include provision of services to students from 4-year-old kindergarten to grade 6 in public elementary schools, charter schools, and private schools that participate in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and expanding the definition of volunteer health care provider.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
1%
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: administering anesthesia in an office-based setting and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
3%
2006
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: requiring a contract with a data organization for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of health care claims information; eliminating the Board on Health Care Information, the Interagency Coordinating Council, and the Independent Review Board; and making appropriations.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
1%
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: continuing education for dental hygienists.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2%
2006
January - June
1%
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for information technology equipment used to maintain medical records in electronic form.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
1%
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
1%
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
prohibiting certain rules related to defined network plans and preferred provider plans, requiring defined network plans and preferred provider plans to provide certain notices, requiring the commissioner of insurance to publish a guide describing out-of-network coverage for all defined network plans, and other miscellaneous provisions related to preferred provider plans.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
1%
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: imposing a tax on the sale of soft drinks, creating a dental access trust fund, creating grants for dental public health and dental education projects, and making appropriations.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
10%
2006
July - December
Total 4%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
3%
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
5%
Total 4%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
10%
2006
January - June
20%
2006
July - December
20%
Total 17%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
23%
2006
January - June
20%
2006
July - December
15%
Total 19%

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
2%
2006
July - December
3%
Total 2%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
1%
Total < 1%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
1%
Total < 1%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
5%
Total 2%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
5%
Total 2%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2%
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
10%
Total 6%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2%
2006
January - June
2%
2006
July - December
5%
Total 3%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
3%
2006
January - June
2%
2006
July - December
Total 2%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
5%
2006
January - June
2%
2006
July - December
Total 2%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
5%
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
2%
Total 4%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
12%
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
5%
Total 7%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
15%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
5%
Total 6%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
1%
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2%
2006
July - December
1%
Total 1%
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
2%
Total < 1%
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
2%
Total < 1%
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
3%
Total < 1%
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
3%
Total < 1%
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
5%
Total 2%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
1%
2006
July - December
2%
Total 1%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

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

Other Matters
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
3%
2006
July - December
Total 1%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures