Wisconsin Optometric Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Membership organization for Wisconsin doctors of Optometry
Lobbying Interests:
Issues relating to the profession of optometry and related health care issues. Managed care reforms, HMOs, Medical Assistance and health insurance.
CEO Name:
Charles Brownlow
Executive Director
Membership organization for Wisconsin doctors of Optometry
Lobbying Interests:
Issues relating to the profession of optometry and related health care issues. Managed care reforms, HMOs, Medical Assistance and health insurance.
CEO Name:
Charles Brownlow
Executive Director
Contact
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Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Theo | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 2/2/2005 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Charles Brownlow | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 2/2/2005 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Anthony Driessen | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 2/2/2005 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 43
relating to: operator's license requirements for certain drivers and for certain drivers' tests and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
2/17/2005
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: operator's license requirements for certain drivers and for certain drivers' tests and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/17/2005
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 828
relating to: the regulation of optometrists, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
11/28/2005
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.
relating to: the regulation of optometrists, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/28/2005
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.
Senate Bill 429
relating to: the regulation of optometrists, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 297
11/28/2005
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.
relating to: the regulation of optometrists, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 297
For
Notification Date11/28/2005
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Community Aids and Supportive Living
Health and Family Services: Community Aids and Supportive Living
Notification Date
3/16/2005
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.
Comments
Medicaid Reform
3/16/2005
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.
Comments
Medicaid Reform
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Notification Date
4/27/2005
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.
Comments
Medicaid
4/27/2005
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.
Comments
Medicaid
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Medical malpractice reforms
Medical malpractice reforms
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
9/30/2005
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
9/30/2005
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
Children's vision examination needs
Children's vision examination needs
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
2/23/2005
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
2/23/2005
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Drivers license exam requirements
Drivers license exam requirements
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
2/17/2005
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
2/17/2005
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Access to health care plans
Access to health care plans
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
2/8/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
2/8/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Chapter 449 update
Chapter 449 update
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/20/2004
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/20/2004
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Driver's vision
Driver's vision
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/20/2004
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/20/2004
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Third party access
Third party access
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/20/2004
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/20/2004
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2005 July - December $29,312.40 |
2006 January - June $15,429.44 |
2006 July - December $13,053.21 |
Total $57,795.05 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2005 July - December 58.30 |
2006 January - June 12.90 |
2006 July - December 14.10 |
Total 85.30 |
| Total Hours Other | 2005 July - December 139.35 |
2006 January - June 65.80 |
2006 July - December 69.55 |
Total 274.70 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: the regulation of optometrists, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 30% |
2006 January - June 30% |
2006 July - December |
Total 23% |
relating to: the regulation of optometrists, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 30% |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 16% |
relating to: operator's license requirements for certain drivers and for certain drivers' tests and making an appropriation.
| 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 25% |
Total 6% |
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
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 10% |
2006 January - June 10% |
2006 July - December 30% |
Total 15% |
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 10% |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December 20% |
Total 10% |
| 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 |
Total 10% |
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 10% |
2006 January - June 15% |
2006 July - December 15% |
Total 12% |
| 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 1% |
| 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 2% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.