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:
Mark Paget
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Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Mara A Brooks Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Mark Paget Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Peter C Christianson Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Sabrina Fox Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2007 Withdrawn On 12/13/2007

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 12
Assembly Bill 12
relating to: gifts given or offered by prescription drug manufacturers and distributors to encourage practitioners to prescribe certain drugs and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/6/2007
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.
Comments
WDA is concerned about the possibility that this bill will limit pharmeceutical sponsorship or support of continuing education programs for health care providers.
Assembly Bill 37
Assembly Bill 37
relating to: the administration by a dentist of oral medication to induce conscious sedation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/6/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 47
Assembly Bill 47
relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/27/2008
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 111
Assembly Bill 111
relating to: income and franchise tax credits for information technology equipment used to maintain medical records in electronic form and for interest on bonds or notes issued by the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority for purposes relat...

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
6/12/2007
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.
Comments
WDA supports the concept but the national commission (approval by which is required in order to qualify for a tax credit) certifies only on medical records and does not certify any dental record products.
Assembly Bill 153
Assembly Bill 153
relating to: continuing education for dentists and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 31

For
Notification Date
3/6/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 237
Assembly Bill 237
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
5/4/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 262
Assembly Bill 262
relating to: requirements to successfully complete training on use of an automated external defibrillator, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-mak...

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
5/4/2007
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.
Comments
Dentists are currently required to take CPR courses and the courses already include training on AED/defibrillators. It may be best simply amend this bill to clarify that the CPR requirements for dentists include AED/defibrillator training.
Assembly Bill 263
Assembly Bill 263
relating to: state agency status coverage under the Volunteer Health Care Provider Program regardless of applicable health care liability insurance coverage.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/30/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 318
Assembly Bill 318
relating to: prescriptions for antibiotic drugs for treatment of chlamydial infections, gonorrhea, or trichomoniasis and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/30/2007
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.
Comments
The WDA believes all health care providers should examine a patient and review a medical history, including other medications being used by a patient, prior to providing prescriptions for medications.
Other
Notification Date
5/30/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 385
Assembly Bill 385
relating to: deadlines for payment of provider claims under the Medical Assistance and Badger Care programs and the prescription drug assistance program for elderly persons.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/7/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 729
Assembly Bill 729
relating to: disclosure of information by health care providers and insurers and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/7/2008
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 742
Assembly Bill 742
relating to: licensure of dietitians and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/27/2008
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
WDA opposes this bill unless it is amended to exempt dentists and dental hygienists and other licensed health care providers.
Assembly Bill 748
Assembly Bill 748
relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual and corporate income tax credit for health care providers who provide services to Medical Assistance recipients at a higher than average rate.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/6/2008
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 800
Assembly Bill 800
relating to: licenses and limited X-ray machine operator permits to engage in the practice of radiography, creating a radiography examining board, granting rule-making authority, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/27/2008
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 bill exempts dentists and dental hygienists but not dental assistants (who are not a licensed group in WI). The bill should be amended to exempt someone working under the supervision of a dentist.
None
Notification Date
2/27/2008
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 834
Assembly Bill 834
relating to: prohibiting smoking in places of employment, restaurants, taverns, and other indoor areas and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/27/2008
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 9
Senate Bill 9
relating to: the administration by a dentist of oral medication to induce conscious sedation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/23/2007
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.
Senate Bill 70
Senate Bill 70
relating to: continuing education for dentists and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/6/2007
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.
Senate Bill 117
Senate Bill 117
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
5/4/2007
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.
Senate Bill 337
Senate Bill 337
relating to: disclosure of information by health care providers and insurers.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/6/2008
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 346
Senate Bill 346
relating to: products containing mercury and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/6/2008
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

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

Notification Date
6/7/2007
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.

Comments
WDA supports increasing payment for services to the dental Medicaid population to the 75th percentile of the most recent ADA fee survey.

wda.org
Marquette Dental School
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Marquette Dental School

Notification Date
6/7/2007
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.

Comments
WDA supports ongoing state support for Marquette's Dental school - the only dental school in the state which supplies Wisconsin with the vast majority of our practicing dentists.

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
1/1/2007
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 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
1/1/2007
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.

Other
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Proposals providing income tax reductions for pro bono care provided to Medicaid recipients
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposals providing income tax reductions for pro bono care provided to Medicaid recipients

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/6/2008
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.

Proposals relating to mandated health care benefits
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposals relating to mandated health care benefits

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/6/2008
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.

Proposals requiring transparency of health care cost information by health care providers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposals requiring transparency of health care cost information by health care providers

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/6/2008
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 supports the proposed extension (emergency rule by DEB being submitted to the legislature) to the deadline for compliance to the new sedation regulations. The WDA supports the DEB's proposal to extend the deadline to November 1, 2007.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WDA supports the proposed extension (emergency rule by DEB being submitted to the legislature) to the deadline for compliance to the new sedation regulations. The WDA supports the DEB's proposal to extend the deadline to November 1, 2007.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
5/4/2007
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 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.

Advocating for improvements in the dental Medicaid program for the upcoming 2008-08 budget cycle.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Advocating for improvements in the dental Medicaid program for the upcoming 2008-08 budget cycle.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

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
1/1/2007
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.

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
1/1/2007
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.

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
1/1/2007
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.

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
1/1/2007
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.

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
1/1/2007
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.

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
1/1/2007
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.

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
1/1/2007
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.

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
1/1/2007
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.

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
1/1/2007
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.

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
1/1/2007
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.

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
1/1/2007
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.

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
1/1/2007
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.

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
1/1/2007
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.

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
1/1/2007
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.

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

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

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
1/1/2007
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.

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
1/1/2007
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2007
January - June
$71,725.49
2007
July - December
$58,636.48
2008
January - June
$69,540.33
2008
July - December
$46,171.94
Total $246,074.23
Total Hours Communicating 2007
January - June
249.60
2007
July - December
180.75
2008
January - June
182.25
2008
July - December
135.50
Total 748.10
Total Hours Other 2007
January - June
572.80
2007
July - December
322.65
2008
January - June
294.85
2008
July - December
279.20
Total 1469.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: gifts given or offered by prescription drug manufacturers and distributors to encourage practitioners to prescribe certain drugs and providing a penalty.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
1%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: deadlines for payment of provider claims under the Medical Assistance and Badger Care programs and the prescription drug assistance program for elderly persons.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
1%
2007
July - December
1%
2008
January - June
1%
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: prescriptions for antibiotic drugs for treatment of chlamydial infections, gonorrhea, or trichomoniasis and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2%
2007
July - December
3%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: the administration by a dentist of oral medication to induce conscious sedation.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
3%
2007
July - December
3%
2008
January - June
1%
2008
July - December
1%
Total 2%
relating to: income and franchise tax credits for information technology equipment used to maintain medical records in electronic form and for interest on bonds or notes issued by the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority for purposes related to the purchase of information technology equipment by health facilities, and granting rule-making authority.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
3%
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
2%
2008
July - December
1%
Total 3%
relating to: state agency status coverage under the Volunteer Health Care Provider Program regardless of applicable health care liability insurance coverage.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
3%
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
2%
2008
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: the administration by a dentist of oral medication to induce conscious sedation.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
5%
2007
July - December
3%
2008
January - June
1%
2008
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: continuing education for dentists and granting rule-making authority.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
5%
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
1%
2008
July - December
1%
Total 3%
relating to: continuing education for dentists and granting rule-making authority.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
5%
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: requirements to successfully complete training on use of an automated external defibrillator, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
5%
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
2%
Total 4%
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.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
10%
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
3%
2008
July - December
1%
Total 6%
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.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
10%
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
5%
Total 7%
relating to: licenses and limited X-ray machine operator permits to engage in the practice of radiography, creating a radiography examining board, granting rule-making authority, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
1%
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: products containing mercury and granting rule-making authority.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2%
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: licensure of dietitians and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
3%
2008
July - December
1%
Total < 1%
relating to: prohibiting smoking in places of employment, restaurants, taverns, and other indoor areas and providing a penalty.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
3%
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: disclosure of information by health care providers and insurers.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
1%
Total 1%
relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual and corporate income tax credit for health care providers who provide services to Medical Assistance recipients at a higher than average rate.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
2%
Total 1%
relating to: disclosure of information by health care providers and insurers and providing a penalty.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
3%
Total 3%

Budget Bill Subjects

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
5%
2007
July - December
3%
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
10%
Total 5%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
35%
2007
July - December
35%
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
25%
Total 27%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2%
2007
July - December
2%
2008
January - June
1%
2008
July - December
5%
Total 2%

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
3%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2%
2008
July - December
Total 2%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2%
2008
January - June
3%
2008
July - December
2%
Total 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2%
2008
January - June
7%
2008
July - December
10%
Total 4%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
2%
Total < 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2%
2008
January - June
2%
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2%
2008
January - June
2%
2008
July - December
5%
Total 2%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
1%
2008
July - December
5%
Total 2%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2%
2008
July - December
5%
Total 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2%
2008
July - December
3%
Total < 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2%
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
3%
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
4%
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
3%
Total 2%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
2%
Total < 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
5%
Total < 1%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
4%
2008
July - December
Total < 1%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures