Wisconsin Speech- Language Pathology and Audiology Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
WSHA-P serves Wisconsin's audiologists and speech-language pathologists.
Lobbying Interests:
WSHA-P is concerned with issues as they relate to: licensure governing the professions; Medicaid reimbursement; school-based services; education; other areas related to communication disorders.
CEO Name:
Mary Ann Maiers
Business Manager
WSHA-P serves Wisconsin's audiologists and speech-language pathologists.
Lobbying Interests:
WSHA-P is concerned with issues as they relate to: licensure governing the professions; Medicaid reimbursement; school-based services; education; other areas related to communication disorders.
CEO Name:
Mary Ann Maiers
Business Manager
Contact
RC
Robert Craven
1360 Regent St. #154
Madison, WI 53713
(800) 545-0640
(888) 729-7489
wsha@wisha.org
www.wisha.org
1360 Regent St. #154
Madison, WI 53713
(800) 545-0640
(888) 729-7489
wsha@wisha.org
www.wisha.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramie Leonard | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/22/2007 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Michelle Mettner | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/22/2007 | Withdrawn On 6/6/2008 |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 133
relating to: requiring health insurance coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants for infants and young children.
Bill Text and History
3/28/2007
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.
3/28/2007
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.
3/28/2007
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.
relating to: requiring health insurance coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants for infants and young children.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date3/28/2007
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 Date3/28/2007
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.
For
Notification Date3/28/2007
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 417
relating to: health insurance coverage of treatment for autism spectrum disorders.
Bill Text and History
2/12/2008
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.
relating to: health insurance coverage of treatment for autism spectrum disorders.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/12/2008
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 610
relating to: replacing the term hearing aid with hearing instrument, creating new grounds for discipline of hearing instrument specialists, audiologists, and speech-language pathologists, changing the definition of audiology, and changing licensing require...
Bill Text and History
12/19/2007
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.
relating to: replacing the term hearing aid with hearing instrument, creating new grounds for discipline of hearing instrument specialists, audiologists, and speech-language pathologists, changing the definition of audiology, and changing licensing require...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/19/2007
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 88
relating to: requiring health insurance coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants for infants and young children.
Bill Text and History
11/8/2007
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.
11/8/2007
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.
relating to: requiring health insurance coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants for infants and young children.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date11/8/2007
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.
For
Notification Date11/8/2007
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 178
relating to: health insurance coverage of treatment for autism spectrum disorders.
Bill Text and History
5/24/2007
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
WSHA-P supports health insurance coverage of treatment for autism spectrum disorders and additional language that includes coverage of treatment for an autism spectrum disorder if the treatment is provided by a speech-language pathologist.
5/24/2007
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
With the inclusion of speech language pathologists as separate providers.
relating to: health insurance coverage of treatment for autism spectrum disorders.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date5/24/2007
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
WSHA-P supports health insurance coverage of treatment for autism spectrum disorders and additional language that includes coverage of treatment for an autism spectrum disorder if the treatment is provided by a speech-language pathologist.
For
Notification Date5/24/2007
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
With the inclusion of speech language pathologists as separate providers.
Senate Bill 389
relating to: replacing the term hearing aid with hearing instrument, creating new grounds for discipline of hearing instrument specialists, audiologists, and speech-language pathologists, changing the definition of audiology, and changing licensing require...
Bill Text and History
1/16/2008
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.
1/16/2008
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.
relating to: replacing the term hearing aid with hearing instrument, creating new grounds for discipline of hearing instrument specialists, audiologists, and speech-language pathologists, changing the definition of audiology, and changing licensing require...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/16/2008
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.
For
Notification Date1/16/2008
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
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Notification Date
3/15/2007
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.
3/15/2007
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Insurance
Insurance
Notification Date
7/19/2007
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.
7/19/2007
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Administrative and Other Funding
Public Instruction: Administrative and Other Funding
Notification Date
3/31/2007
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.
3/31/2007
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Assessments and Licensing
Public Instruction: Assessments and Licensing
Notification Date
3/15/2007
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.
3/15/2007
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Regulation and Licensing
Regulation and Licensing
Notification Date
3/15/2007
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.
3/15/2007
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
Annual salary supplement to national-board certified speech\language pathologists and audiologists who work in a school.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Annual salary supplement to national-board certified speech\language pathologists and audiologists who work in a school.
Annual salary supplement to national-board certified speech\language pathologists and audiologists who work in a school.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
3/8/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
3/8/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Chapter 459
Chapter 459
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/11/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/11/2007
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 $12,804.66 |
2007 July - December $12,117.57 |
2008 January - June $12,269.00 |
2008 July - December $12,179.50 |
Total $49,370.73 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2007 January - June 21.75 |
2007 July - December 38.75 |
2008 January - June 38.25 |
2008 July - December 5.75 |
Total 104.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2007 January - June 105.00 |
2007 July - December 74.00 |
2008 January - June 65.00 |
2008 July - December 25.00 |
Total 269.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: requiring health insurance coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants for infants and young children.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 10% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 10% |
2008 July - December 15% |
Total 7% |
relating to: health insurance coverage of treatment for autism spectrum disorders.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 10% |
2007 July - December 30% |
2008 January - June 23% |
2008 July - December 15% |
Total 20% |
relating to: requiring health insurance coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants for infants and young children.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 10% |
2008 January - June 10% |
2008 July - December 15% |
Total 7% |
relating to: replacing the term hearing aid with hearing instrument, creating new grounds for discipline of hearing instrument specialists, audiologists, and speech-language pathologists, changing the definition of audiology, and changing licensing requirements for audiologists, and granting rule-making authority.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 50% |
2008 January - June 40% |
2008 July - December 20% |
Total 28% |
relating to: health insurance coverage of treatment for autism spectrum disorders.
| 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 15% |
Total 2% |
relating to: replacing the term hearing aid with hearing instrument, creating new grounds for discipline of hearing instrument specialists, audiologists, and speech-language pathologists, changing the definition of audiology, and changing licensing requirements for audiologists, 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 10% |
2008 July - December 20% |
Total 4% |
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
Annual salary supplement to national-board certified speech\language pathologists and audiologists who work in a school.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 30% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 10% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 40% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 14% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication