Wisconsin Association of School Nurses

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Nurses working in school settings throughout the state.

Lobbying Interests:
We work on matters involving the health of students in the schools, and on regulatory matters.

CEO Name:
Ann Riojas

Contact
JO
Jack O'Meara
3 S Pinckney St, Ste 720
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 294-8746
(608) 294-8748

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 62
Assembly Bill 62
Relating to: administration of medication to pupils.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/4/2011
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 110
Assembly Bill 110
Relating to: creating the Special Needs Scholarship Program for disabled pupils, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/14/2011
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 259
Assembly Bill 259
Relating to: concussions and other head injuries sustained in youth athletic activities.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 172

Other
Notification Date
9/26/2011
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
Language should be added to the bill requiring that school nurses be notified of concussions within 24 hours (on school days) and that school nurses be part of the educational team instructing coaches on concussions and post-concussion follow-up.
Assembly Bill 276
Assembly Bill 276
Relating to: allowing certain pupils to possess and use an epinephrine auto-injector.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
10/15/2011
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
In order to ensure the health and safety of Wisconsin school children, WASN is advocating for amendments to require 911 be called when an Epi-pen auto-injector is self-administered and for stronger language around approval by physicians and parents.
Against
Notification Date
10/15/2011
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
By not requiring the calling of 911 when an epi-pen is administered, this bill would put the health and safety of Wisconsin school children at risk.
Assembly Bill 337
Assembly Bill 337
Relating to: providing instruction in human growth and development.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/13/2011
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 564
Assembly Bill 564
Relating to: a pupil's possession and use of an epinephrine auto-injector.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/17/2012
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 42
Senate Bill 42
Relating to: mandatory reporting of child abuse or neglect by school district employees; training in child abuse and neglect identification, laws, and procedures for those employees; retaliation against a person who reports child abuse or neglect in good f...

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 81

For
Notification Date
5/10/2011
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 45
Senate Bill 45
Relating to: administration of medication to pupils.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 86

Against
Notification Date
4/4/2011
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 204
Senate Bill 204
Relating to: allowing certain pupils to possess and use an epinephrine auto-injector.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 85

Other
Notification Date
10/5/2011
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
In order to ensure the health and safety of Wisconsin school children, WASN is advocating for amendments to require 911 be called when an Epi-pen auto-injector is self-administered and for stronger language around approval by physicians and parents.
Against
Notification Date
10/5/2011
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
By not requiring the calling of 911 when an epi-pen is administered, this bill would put the health and safety of Wisconsin school children at risk.
Senate Bill 237
Senate Bill 237
Relating to: providing instruction in human growth and development.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 216

Against
Notification Date
12/13/2011
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 383
Senate Bill 383
Relating to: licensing anesthesiologist assistants and creating the Council on Anesthesiologist Assistants and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 160

Against
Notification Date
2/29/2012
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 419
Senate Bill 419
Relating to: a pupil's possession and use of an epinephrine auto-injector.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/3/2012
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

Public Instruction: Administrative and Other Funding
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Administrative and Other Funding

Notification Date
3/13/2011
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
Oppose elimination of definition of school nurse as a BSN.

Public Instruction: Categorical Aids
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Categorical Aids

Notification Date
3/13/2011
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
Oppose elimination of school nursing grant program.

Public Instruction: General School Aids and Revenue Limits
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: General School Aids and Revenue Limits

Notification Date
3/13/2011
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
Oppose elimination of revenue limit exemption for cost of school nursing.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

PI 34.01 and 34.31, school nurse qualifications.
Agency Name
Public Instruction
Subject
PI 34.01 and 34.31, school nurse qualifications.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 652 (4/15/2010)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 10-058
For
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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

Issues relating to the delegation of nursing acts.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues relating to the delegation of nursing acts.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
10/8/2012
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.

Issues relating to the delegation of nursing acts.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues relating to the delegation of nursing acts.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
10/8/2012
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.

Anti-truancy legislation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Anti-truancy legislation.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/21/2012
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.

Anti-truancy legislation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Anti-truancy legislation.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
9/21/2012
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.

Support for LRB-3425/3, requiring the dialing of 911 when a student self-administers an epinephrine auto-injector.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support for LRB-3425/3, requiring the dialing of 911 when a student self-administers an epinephrine auto-injector.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/24/2012
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-3138/1: Relating to Wisconsin children's outdoor bill of rights.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-3138/1: Relating to Wisconsin children's outdoor bill of rights.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/10/2011
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.

Sidelined for Safety Act (relating to concussions and other head injuries sustained in youth athletic activities)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Sidelined for Safety Act (relating to concussions and other head injuries sustained in youth athletic activities)

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/26/2011
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 Board of Nursing.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Appointments to the Board of Nursing.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Changes to Chapter 118.29, the school medication law.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changes to Chapter 118.29, the school medication law.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Legislation (LRB 2190) to remove the religious exemption from Wisconsin's child abuse and neglect laws.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation (LRB 2190) to remove the religious exemption from Wisconsin's child abuse and neglect laws.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Legislation creating a statewide smoking ban.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation creating a statewide smoking ban.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Legislation increasing fees on tobacco.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation increasing fees on tobacco.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Legislation to change the definition of school nurse in the statutes.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation to change the definition of school nurse in the statutes.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

PI 33, grants for school nursing services.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
PI 33, grants for school nursing services.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Preservation of Wisconsin's Medical Assistance (MA) program.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Preservation of Wisconsin's Medical Assistance (MA) program.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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 introduction of legislation that would mandate that Wisconsin's public schools provide professional school nurse services at a safe school nurse-to-student ratio.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to the introduction of legislation that would mandate that Wisconsin's public schools provide professional school nurse services at a safe school nurse-to-student ratio.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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
Wisconsin Association of School Nurses

Tobacco-Free Families Bill, which will reduce the discount to manufacturers and distributors of cigarettes and use the additional revenue to help fund tobacco use and control grant.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tobacco-Free Families Bill, which will reduce the discount to manufacturers and distributors of cigarettes and use the additional revenue to help fund tobacco use and control grant.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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

  2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2011
January - June
$3,000.00
2011
July - December
$8,000.00
2012
January - June
$3,000.00
2012
July - December
$3,000.00
Total $17,000.00
Total Hours Communicating 2011
January - June
23.75
2011
July - December
24.75
2012
January - June
6.00
2012
July - December
3.75
Total 58.25
Total Hours Other 2011
January - June
23.50
2011
July - December
48.00
2012
January - June
23.50
2012
July - December
25.25
Total 120.25

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: administration of medication to pupils.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
30%
2011
July - December
60%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 32%
Relating to: administration of medication to pupils.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
30%
2011
July - December
20%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 16%
Relating to: providing instruction in human growth and development.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
10%
2012
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: providing instruction in human growth and development.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
10%
2012
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: licensing anesthesiologist assistants and creating the Council on Anesthesiologist Assistants and granting rule-making authority.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
10%
2012
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: a pupil's possession and use of an epinephrine auto-injector.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
15%
2012
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: a pupil's possession and use of an epinephrine auto-injector.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
15%
2012
July - December
Total 2%

Budget Bill Subjects

2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
15%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 4%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
15%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 4%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
30%
2012
July - December
Total 5%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
90%
Total 15%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
10%
2011
July - December
20%
2012
January - June
10%
2012
July - December
10%
Total 14%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures