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:
Rita Simon

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Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Jack O'Meara Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/12/2009 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 253
Assembly Bill 253
Relating to: prohibiting smoking in indoor areas, in sports arenas, in public conveyances, and at certain outdoor locations and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/8/2009
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 381
Assembly Bill 381
Relating to: decreasing the discount on amounts paid for tax stamps on cigarettes.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/18/2009
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 458
Assembly Bill 458
Relating to: providing instruction in human growth and development.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 134

For
Notification Date
10/6/2009
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 578
Assembly Bill 578
Relating to: healthy and environmentally sensitive cleaning in certain buildings, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/2/2010
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.
Assembly Bill 590
Assembly Bill 590
Relating to: elimination of an exception for spiritual treatment of a child in the law criminalizing physical abuse of a child and in the laws governing the practice of medicine or surgery, the investigation of child abuse or neglect, the administration of...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/13/2010
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.
Assembly Bill 616
Assembly Bill 616
Relating to: school nurses and the administration of drugs to pupils.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/18/2009
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 181
Senate Bill 181
Relating to: prohibiting smoking in indoor areas, in sports arenas, in public conveyances, and at certain outdoor locations and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 12

For
Notification Date
5/5/2009
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 324
Senate Bill 324
Relating to: providing instruction in human growth and development.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/25/2009
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 414
Senate Bill 414
Relating to: school nurses and the administration of drugs to pupils.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 160

For
Notification Date
12/4/2009
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

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

Notification Date
2/25/2009
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.

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

Notification Date
2/25/2009
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.

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

Notification Date
2/25/2009
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.

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

Notification Date
2/25/2009
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.

Public Instruction: Revenue Limits
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Revenue Limits

Notification Date
2/25/2009
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

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
7/31/2010
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

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
1/28/2010
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.

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
8/3/2009
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.

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
6/13/2009
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.

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
4/15/2009
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.

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
1/23/2009
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.

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
1/12/2009
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.

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
1/12/2009
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.

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
1/12/2009
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.

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
1/12/2009
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 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
1/12/2009
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
Wisconsin Association of School Nurses

Total Lobbying Effort

  2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2009
January - June
$3,000.00
2009
July - December
$3,000.00
2010
January - June
$3,000.00
2010
July - December
$3,000.00
Total $12,000.00
Total Hours Communicating 2009
January - June
10.75
2009
July - December
14.25
2010
January - June
19.25
2010
July - December
10.25
Total 54.50
Total Hours Other 2009
January - June
17.25
2009
July - December
25.00
2010
January - June
21.25
2010
July - December
24.75
Total 88.25

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: school nurses and the administration of drugs to pupils.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
40%
2010
January - June
45%
2010
July - December
Total 24%
Relating to: school nurses and the administration of drugs to pupils.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
40%
2010
January - June
45%
2010
July - December
Total 24%

Budget Bill Subjects

2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
70%
2009
July - December
10%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
25%
Total 23%
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
25%
Total 6%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

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
40%
Total 10%

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 2%
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%

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

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures