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Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Mark Paget Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/20/2009 Withdrawn On N/A
Mara A Brooks Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/20/2009 Withdrawn On N/A
Peter C Christianson Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/20/2009 Withdrawn On N/A
Forbes McIntosh Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 3/3/2010 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 44
Assembly Bill 44
Relating to: the Volunteer Health Care Provider Program.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/11/2009
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 103
Assembly Bill 103
Relating to: authorizing temporary permits to practice dentistry or dental hygiene without compensation.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 10

For
Notification Date
3/11/2009
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
Passage of this legislation will enable WDA to maximize the number of volunteer dentists who participate in our charity care events like the Mission of Mercy in La Crosse this June.
Supporting Documentation
20090311_095900_WDA Test Assem Health Comm Shoe Mar 09.doc

Assembly Bill 614
Assembly Bill 614
Relating to: disclosure of information by health care providers and insurers and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 146

Other
Notification Date
2/8/2010
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 generally supports this proposal but believes it should be clarified that providers are only expected to provide the average 3rd party payments for those 3rd party entities with whom they have a contract.
Supporting Documentation
20100208_102943_WDA Memo to Assem Health Feb 10.doc

Assembly Bill 665
Assembly Bill 665
Relating to: requiring an insurer to make payment directly to a provider who provides the insurer with an assignment of benefits.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/27/2010
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 fact that a patient's request to assign paymnet for their dental benefits directly to a provider should be honored by the benefit plan.
Supporting Documentation
20100127_092440_WDA Q&A Document Jan 2010.doc

Assembly Bill 912
Assembly Bill 912
Relating to: construction of a rural dental education outreach facility in Marshfield, granting bonding authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
3/31/2010
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 97
Senate Bill 97
Relating to: authorizing temporary permits to practice dentistry or dental hygiene without compensation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/11/2009
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
Passage of this legislation will enable WDA to maximize the number of volunteer dentists who are able to provide care at our charity care events, like the Mission of Mercy event in La Crosse in June.
Supporting Documentation
20090311_095955_WDA Test Assem Health Comm Shoe Mar 09.doc

Senate Bill 313
Senate Bill 313
Relating to: physical fitness assessments, school nutrition, a quality rating system for day care centers, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/24/2010
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
Suppportive of limiting access in public schools to both regular and diet soda due to their sugar and acid content as well as high sugar drinks (100% fruit juice is also bad for oral health and we would support limits on that as well).
Senate Bill 403
Senate Bill 403
Relating to: authorizing the release of certain personal identifying information collected by the Department of Regulation and Licensing.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 388

For
Notification Date
11/20/2009
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 418
Senate Bill 418
Relating to: disclosure of information by health care providers and insurers and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/8/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
The WDA is generally supportive of this proposal but believes the bill should be amended to clarify that providers are only responsibile for averaging the third pary payments for those plans with whom the provider contracts.
Supporting Documentation
20100208_103102_WDA Memo to Assem Health Feb 10.doc

Senate Bill 425
Senate Bill 425
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
1/27/2010
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 453
Senate Bill 453
Relating to: requiring an insurer to make payment directly to a provider who provides the insurer with an assignment of benefits.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/27/2010
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 supports the ability of dental patients assign payment for their dental benefits directly to the dentist who rendered the care.
Supporting Documentation
20100127_092634_WDA Q&A Document Jan 2010.doc

Senate Bill 656
Senate Bill 656
Relating to: construction of a rural dental education outreach facility in Marshfield, granting bonding authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 361

None
Notification Date
3/31/2010
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: Health
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Health

Notification Date
1/27/2009
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.

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

Notification Date
1/27/2009
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.

Higher Educational Aids Board
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Higher Educational Aids Board

Notification Date
1/27/2009
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.

Insurance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Insurance

Notification Date
1/27/2009
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.

Marquette Dental School
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Marquette Dental School

Notification Date
1/27/2009
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.

Regulation and Licensing
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Regulation and Licensing

Notification Date
1/27/2009
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 Control Board
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Tobacco Control Board

Notification Date
1/27/2009
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 Settlement Securitization
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Tobacco Settlement Securitization

Notification Date
1/27/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Licensing of dentists.
Agency Name
Dentistry Examining Board (DE)
Subject
Licensing of dentists.
Scope Statement
Wisconsin Administrative Register
For
Notification Date
3/11/2009
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 this proposal, largely because of its use accredited residency programs, in combination with the successful completion of the written and clinical examinations.
Supporting Documentation
20090311_100831_WDA Testimony to DEB on FTD Rule Draft Mar 09.doc

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

DEB and DHS issue relating to clarifying dentists role and scope of practice issues in the administration of flu vaccines
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DEB and DHS issue relating to clarifying dentists role and scope of practice issues in the administration of flu vaccines

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
11/20/2009
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 x-ray regulations
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
HFS x-ray regulations

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
11/20/2009
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.

HSA tax credit proposal
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
HSA tax credit proposal

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/20/2009
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 any bill draft requiring plans to honor a patient's request to assign payment for the care the patient has received directly to the health care provider/entity who provided the care
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support any bill draft requiring plans to honor a patient's request to assign payment for the care the patient has received directly to the health care provider/entity who provided the care

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/20/2009
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 joint and several liability provisions
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Opposition to joint and several liability provisions

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/31/2009
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.

Creation of a dental Medicaid pilot project testing the impact market rate reimbursements may have on access to dental care for Medicaid recipients.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Creation of a dental Medicaid pilot project testing the impact market rate reimbursements may have on access to dental care for Medicaid recipients.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/27/2009
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.

Creation of a meaningful loan forgiveness program for dentists who locate in underserved areas of the state.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Creation of a meaningful loan forgiveness program for dentists who locate in underserved areas of the state.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/27/2009
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.

Drafting "Two Cents for Tooth Sense" legislation to create a funding source for improving access to dental care for the Medicaid population.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Drafting "Two Cents for Tooth Sense" legislation to create a funding source for improving access to dental care for the Medicaid population.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/27/2009
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.

Drafting of legislation and any admin rules to allow for greater delegation of duties to trained and educated allied dental personnel when the dentist is in the office and inspects the procedures upon completion.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Drafting of legislation and any admin rules to allow for greater delegation of duties to trained and educated allied dental personnel when the dentist is in the office and inspects the procedures upon completion.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/27/2009
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.

Increasing the number of Wisconsin residents attending Marquette University School of Dentistry.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increasing the number of Wisconsin residents attending Marquette University School of Dentistry.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/27/2009
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.

Removal of the HMO delivery of dental care in the SE counties of Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Removal of the HMO delivery of dental care in the SE counties of Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/27/2009
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.

Supporting DEB admin rule creating a pathway for licensure of foreign trained dentists who have successfully completed general dental residency program accredited by the U.S. Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Supporting DEB admin rule creating a pathway for licensure of foreign trained dentists who have successfully completed general dental residency program accredited by the U.S. Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/27/2009
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.

Updating the definition of dentistry to be the definition recommended by the American Dental Association.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Updating the definition of dentistry to be the definition recommended by the American Dental Association.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/27/2009
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.

Drafting of legislation and any admin rules to create a temporary license to dentists and dental hygienists from other states who wish to come and provide charity care in Wisconsin.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Drafting of legislation and any admin rules to create a temporary license to dentists and dental hygienists from other states who wish to come and provide charity care in Wisconsin.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/27/2009
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.

Supporting DEB admin rule changes to allow for more streamlined licensure process for specialists who are practicing in other states who wish to move to Wisconsin to set up practice.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Supporting DEB admin rule changes to allow for more streamlined licensure process for specialists who are practicing in other states who wish to move to Wisconsin to set up practice.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/27/2009
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
1/20/2009
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
1/20/2009
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
1/20/2009
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
1/20/2009
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
1/20/2009
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
1/20/2009
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
1/20/2009
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 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
1/20/2009
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
1/20/2009
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
1/20/2009
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
1/20/2009
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
1/20/2009
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
1/20/2009
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
1/20/2009
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
1/20/2009
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
1/20/2009
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
1/20/2009
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

  2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2009
January - June
$68,748.09
2009
July - December
$34,415.88
2010
January - June
$112,279.00
2010
July - December
$97,349.33
Total $312,792.30
Total Hours Communicating 2009
January - June
173.50
2009
July - December
137.25
2010
January - June
198.25
2010
July - December
183.25
Total 692.25
Total Hours Other 2009
January - June
236.90
2009
July - December
272.30
2010
January - June
376.85
2010
July - December
367.80
Total 1253.85

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: the Volunteer Health Care Provider Program.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
5%
2009
July - December
2%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: authorizing temporary permits to practice dentistry or dental hygiene without compensation.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
10%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: authorizing temporary permits to practice dentistry or dental hygiene without compensation.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
15%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: authorizing the release of certain personal identifying information collected by the Department of Regulation and Licensing.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2%
2010
January - June
5%
2010
July - December
Total 2%
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.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: physical fitness assessments, school nutrition, a quality rating system for day care centers, and granting rule-making authority.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
5%
2010
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: disclosure of information by health care providers and insurers and providing a penalty.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
5%
2010
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: disclosure of information by health care providers and insurers and providing a penalty.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
5%
2010
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: construction of a rural dental education outreach facility in Marshfield, granting bonding authority, and making an appropriation.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
10%
2010
July - December
5%
Total 4%
Relating to: construction of a rural dental education outreach facility in Marshfield, granting bonding authority, and making an appropriation.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
10%
2010
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: requiring an insurer to make payment directly to a provider who provides the insurer with an assignment of benefits.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
20%
2010
July - December
5%
Total 7%
Relating to: requiring an insurer to make payment directly to a provider who provides the insurer with an assignment of benefits.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
20%
2010
July - December
5%
Total 7%

Budget Bill Subjects

2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
2%
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
5%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
1%
Total 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
5%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
5%
Total 3%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
5%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
10%
Total 4%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
1%
Total < 1%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
10%
2009
July - December
10%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
5%
Total 6%

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
1%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
1%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2%
2010
July - December
10%
Total 4%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
1%
2009
July - December
1%
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
2%
Total 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
1%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
1%
2009
July - December
2%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
2%
Total 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2%
2009
July - December
2%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2%
2009
July - December
3%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
5%
Total 2%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2%
2009
July - December
3%
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
2%
Total 2%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2%
2009
July - December
5%
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
2%
Total 2%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
5%
2009
July - December
2%
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
1%
Total 2%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
5%
2009
July - December
10%
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
10%
Total 6%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
15%
2009
July - December
5%
2010
January - June
5%
2010
July - December
5%
Total 7%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
1%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
1%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
1%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
1%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2%
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
5%
Total 2%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2%
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
3%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
2%
Total 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
4%
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
5%
2010
January - June
2%
2010
July - December
5%
Total 3%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
5%
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
1%
Total 2%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
25%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
5%
Total 7%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
2%
Total < 1%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
3%
2009
July - December
3%
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total 2%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

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

Other Matters
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
2%
Total < 1%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures