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
Account 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
Account Manager
Contact
KS
Karen Schneider
702 Eisenhower Drive, Suite A
Kimberly, WI 54316
(920) 560-5642
(920) 882-3655
karen@badgerbaymanagement.com
www.wisha.org
702 Eisenhower Drive, Suite A
Kimberly, WI 54316
(920) 560-5642
(920) 882-3655
karen@badgerbaymanagement.com
www.wisha.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramie Zelenkova | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2009 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 15
Relating to: health insurance coverage of treatment for autism spectrum disorders.
Bill Text and History
2/3/2009
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.
Relating to: health insurance coverage of treatment for autism spectrum disorders.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date2/3/2009
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 16
Relating to: requiring health insurance coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants for persons under 18 years of age.
Bill Text and History
2/23/2009
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.
Relating to: requiring health insurance coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants for persons under 18 years of age.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/23/2009
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 488
Relating to: requiring newborn hearing screening.
Bill Text and History
10/13/2009
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.
Relating to: requiring newborn hearing screening.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/13/2009
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 553
Relating to: creating new grounds for discipline of hearing instrument specialists, audiologists, and speech-language pathologists, changing licensing requirements for audiologists, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
11/5/2009
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.
Relating to: creating new grounds for discipline of hearing instrument specialists, audiologists, and speech-language pathologists, changing licensing requirements for audiologists, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/5/2009
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 3
Relating to: health insurance coverage of treatment for autism spectrum disorders.
Bill Text and History
1/15/2009
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
Speech-Language Pathologists must be included as independent health care providers.
1/15/2009
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.
Relating to: health insurance coverage of treatment for autism spectrum disorders.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/15/2009
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
Speech-Language Pathologists must be included as independent health care providers.
For
Notification Date1/15/2009
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 27
Relating to: requiring health insurance coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants for persons under 18 years of age.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 14
2/23/2009
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.
Relating to: requiring health insurance coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants for persons under 18 years of age.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 14
For
Notification Date2/23/2009
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 323
Relating to: requiring newborn hearing screening.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 279
10/13/2009
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.
Relating to: requiring newborn hearing screening.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 279
For
Notification Date10/13/2009
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 358
Relating to: creating new grounds for discipline of hearing instrument specialists, audiologists, and speech-language pathologists, changing licensing requirements for audiologists, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 356
10/21/2009
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.
Relating to: creating new grounds for discipline of hearing instrument specialists, audiologists, and speech-language pathologists, changing licensing requirements for audiologists, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 356
For
Notification Date10/21/2009
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 389
Relating to: licensing sign language interpreters, creating an evidentiary privilege for communications with those interpreters, creating a Sign Language Interpreter Council, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 360
11/11/2009
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.
11/11/2009
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.
Relating to: licensing sign language interpreters, creating an evidentiary privilege for communications with those interpreters, creating a Sign Language Interpreter Council, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 360
None
Notification Date11/11/2009
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.
For
Notification Date11/11/2009
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.
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
1/15/2009
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.
1/15/2009
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Regulation and Licensing
Regulation and Licensing
Notification Date
1/15/2009
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.
1/15/2009
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
Agency Name
Insurance
Subject
Ins 3.36, the treatment of autism spectrum disorders and affecting small business.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 643 (8/1/2009)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 09-094
9/30/2009
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
Subject
Ins 3.36, the treatment of autism spectrum disorders and affecting small business.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 643 (8/1/2009)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 09-094
None
Notification Date9/30/2009
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Insurance coverage for hearing aids and cochlear implants for children.
Insurance coverage for hearing aids and cochlear implants for children.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/15/2009
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/15/2009
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Revisions to Chapter 459.
Revisions to Chapter 459.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/15/2009
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/15/2009
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.
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
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2009 January - June $12,225.23 |
2009 July - December $3,055.59 |
2010 January - June $3,187.97 |
2010 July - December $4,006.25 |
Total $22,475.04 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2009 January - June 19.75 |
2009 July - December 12.25 |
2010 January - June 13.25 |
2010 July - December 2.75 |
Total 48.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2009 January - June 38.75 |
2009 July - December 24.50 |
2010 January - June 23.75 |
2010 July - December 10.75 |
Total 97.75 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: health insurance coverage of treatment for autism spectrum disorders.
| 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 6% |
Relating to: health insurance coverage of treatment for autism spectrum disorders.
| 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 6% |
Relating to: requiring health insurance coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants for persons under 18 years of age.
| 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 6% |
Relating to: requiring health insurance coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants for persons under 18 years of age.
| 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 6% |
Relating to: requiring newborn hearing screening.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 5% |
2010 January - June 10% |
2010 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: creating new grounds for discipline of hearing instrument specialists, audiologists, and speech-language pathologists, changing licensing requirements for audiologists, and granting rule-making authority.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 20% |
2010 January - June 25% |
2010 July - December |
Total 11% |
Relating to: creating new grounds for discipline of hearing instrument specialists, audiologists, and speech-language pathologists, changing licensing requirements for audiologists, and granting rule-making authority.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 20% |
2010 January - June 25% |
2010 July - December |
Total 11% |
Relating to: licensing sign language interpreters, creating an evidentiary privilege for communications with those interpreters, creating a Sign Language Interpreter Council, granting rule-making authority, 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 10% |
2010 July - December |
Total 3% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 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 |
Total 2% |
| 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 6% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 40% |
2010 January - June 25% |
2010 July - December 80% |
Total 24% |
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 10% |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
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 5% |
Total < 1% |
| 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 5% |
Total < 1% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication