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
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
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| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mara A Brooks | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/11/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Mark Paget | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/11/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Peter C Christianson | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/11/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Forbes McIntosh | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/11/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Jeffrey Schoenfeldt | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 9/20/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 106
Relating to: increasing the jurisdictional amount in and the filing fee for small claims actions.
Bill Text and History
5/28/2011
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: increasing the jurisdictional amount in and the filing fee for small claims actions.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/28/2011
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 147
Relating to: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.
Bill Text and History
5/28/2011
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: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/28/2011
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 251
Relating to: fees for dental services.
Bill Text and History
9/19/2011
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: fees for dental services.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/19/2011
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 70
Relating to: increasing the jurisdictional amount in and the filing fee for small claims actions.
Bill Text and History
5/28/2011
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: increasing the jurisdictional amount in and the filing fee for small claims actions.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/28/2011
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 103
Relating to: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.
Bill Text and History
5/28/2011
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: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/28/2011
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 186
Relating to: fees for dental services.
Bill Text and History
9/19/2011
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: fees for dental services.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/19/2011
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 280
Relating to: complementary and alternative health services and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
1/30/2012
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.
Comments
There is no prohibition on cutting of hard tissue (teeth) which constitutes the practice of dentistry.
Relating to: complementary and alternative health services and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/30/2012
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.
Comments
There is no prohibition on cutting of hard tissue (teeth) which constitutes the practice of dentistry.
Senate Bill 494
Relating to: grants for dental students, and loan assistance for dentists, who agree to practice in dental health shortage areas, or to provide services to Medical Assistance recipients, in this state, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriati...
Bill Text and History
2/22/2012
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.
Relating to: grants for dental students, and loan assistance for dentists, who agree to practice in dental health shortage areas, or to provide services to Medical Assistance recipients, in this state, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriati...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/22/2012
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
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Building Commission
Building Commission
Notification Date
5/28/2011
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
Support Building Commission expenditure on the expansion of Marquette University School of Dentistry.
5/28/2011
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
Support Building Commission expenditure on the expansion of Marquette University School of Dentistry.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medical Assistance and Related Programs
Health Services: Medical Assistance and Related Programs
Notification Date
5/28/2011
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
WDA is concerned about how budget constraints negatively impact access to dental care services for the Medicaid population.
5/28/2011
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
WDA is concerned about how budget constraints negatively impact access to dental care services for the Medicaid population.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: SSI and Public Health
Health Services: SSI and Public Health
Notification Date
5/28/2011
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
WDA supports the May Joint Finance action to create a grant program for non-profit dental clinics whose primary purpose is to see medicaid patients but who do not qualify for federal Section 330 funding.
5/28/2011
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
WDA supports the May Joint Finance action to create a grant program for non-profit dental clinics whose primary purpose is to see medicaid patients but who do not qualify for federal Section 330 funding.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue
Revenue
Notification Date
6/21/2011
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
Taxation of tobacco products - WDA opposes Joint Finance amendment to create weight-based taxation for spit tobacco and other tobacco related products.
6/21/2011
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
Taxation of tobacco products - WDA opposes Joint Finance amendment to create weight-based taxation for spit tobacco and other tobacco related products.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Agency Name
Dentistry Examining Board (DE)
Subject
Licensing of dentists.
Scope Statement
Wisconsin Administrative Register
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
WDA supports this proposal, largely because of its use accredited residency programs, in combination with the successful completion of the written and clinical examinations.
Dentistry Examining Board (DE)
Subject
Licensing of dentists.
Scope Statement
Wisconsin Administrative Register
For
Notification Date1/1/2011
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
WDA supports this proposal, largely because of its use accredited residency programs, in combination with the successful completion of the written and clinical examinations.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
WDA opposes a reduction or weakening of dental benefits within the state employee health plan coverage.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WDA opposes a reduction or weakening of dental benefits within the state employee health plan coverage.
WDA opposes a reduction or weakening of dental benefits within the state employee health plan coverage.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
6/23/2011
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
6/23/2011
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WDA is opposed to an all-provider tax to balance the state Medicaid budget.
WDA is opposed to an all-provider tax to balance the state Medicaid budget.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
5/28/2011
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
5/28/2011
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WDA remains opposed to any further state expenditures on a second dental school in Wisconsin.
WDA remains opposed to any further state expenditures on a second dental school in Wisconsin.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
5/28/2011
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
5/28/2011
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.
Support for legislation that would prohibit a dental benefit plan from limiting the fee a dentist can charge a patient for procedures that are not "covered" by that plan.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support for legislation that would prohibit a dental benefit plan from limiting the fee a dentist can charge a patient for procedures that are not "covered" by that plan.
Support for legislation that would prohibit a dental benefit plan from limiting the fee a dentist can charge a patient for procedures that are not "covered" by that plan.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/26/2011
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/26/2011
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.
The WDA will be involved in making recommendations of individuals to serve on the Dentistry Examining board and weigh in with legislators prior to the confirmation process.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The WDA will be involved in making recommendations of individuals to serve on the Dentistry Examining board and weigh in with legislators prior to the confirmation process.
The WDA will be involved in making recommendations of individuals to serve on the Dentistry Examining board and weigh in with legislators prior to the confirmation process.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/26/2011
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/26/2011
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.
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.
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
1/1/2011
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.
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.
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.
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
1/1/2011
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.
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.
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.
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
1/1/2011
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.
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.
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.
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
1/1/2011
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increasing the number of Wisconsin residents attending Marquette University School of Dentistry.
Increasing the number of Wisconsin residents attending Marquette University School of Dentistry.
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.
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.
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.
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
1/1/2011
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.
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.
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.
Updating the definition of dentistry to be the definition recommended by the American Dental Association.
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.
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Appointments to the Dentistry Examining Board
Appointments to the Dentistry Examining Board
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
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.
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.
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
1/1/2011
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.
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.
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.
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
1/1/2011
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
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.
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
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
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding for community dental clinics and/or federally qualified health centers.
Funding for community dental clinics and/or federally qualified health centers.
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.
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
HFS x-ray regulations
HFS x-ray regulations
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
HSA tax credit proposal
HSA tax credit proposal
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.
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposals providing income tax reductions for pro bono care provided to Medicaid recipients
Proposals providing income tax reductions for pro bono care provided to Medicaid recipients
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.
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposals relating to mandated health care benefits
Proposals relating to mandated health care benefits
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.
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposals relating to oral health care in the Governor's budget bill
Proposals relating to oral health care in the Governor's budget bill
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.
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposals requiring transparency of health care cost information by health care providers
Proposals requiring transparency of health care cost information by health care providers
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.
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.
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.
Provide feedback on any legislative recommendations to change the current the dental Medicaid and BadgerCare programs.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.
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.
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.
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
1/1/2011
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support for state role in Donated Dental Services program funding.
Support for state role in Donated Dental Services program funding.
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.
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.
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.
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
1/1/2011
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tobacco Tax proposals
Tobacco Tax proposals
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.
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 $133,126.82 |
2011 July - December $96,754.51 |
2012 January - June $111,079.30 |
2012 July - December $69,501.73 |
Total $410,462.37 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2011 January - June 335.85 |
2011 July - December 286.95 |
2012 January - June 325.50 |
2012 July - December 213.60 |
Total 1161.90 |
| Total Hours Other | 2011 January - June 388.65 |
2011 July - December 363.25 |
2012 January - June 483.65 |
2012 July - December 388.85 |
Total 1624.40 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 1% |
2011 July - December 1% |
2012 January - June 1% |
2012 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: inadmissibility of a statement of apology or condolence by a health care provider.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 1% |
2011 July - December 1% |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: fees for dental services.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December 15% |
2012 January - June 5% |
2012 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: fees for dental services.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December 50% |
2012 January - June 60% |
2012 July - December |
Total 29% |
Relating to: complementary and alternative health services and providing a penalty.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June 3% |
2012 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: grants for dental students, and loan assistance for dentists, who agree to practice in dental health shortage areas, or to provide services to Medical Assistance recipients, in this state, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June 6% |
2012 July - December |
Total 2% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 4% |
2011 July - December 2% |
2012 January - June 5% |
2012 July - December 20% |
Total 7% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 10% |
2011 July - December 5% |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December 2% |
Total 4% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 10% |
2011 July - December 1% |
2012 January - June 1% |
2012 July - December 1% |
Total 3% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December 5% |
2012 January - June 2% |
2012 July - December 3% |
Total 2% |
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 2% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December 1% |
Total < 1% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 2% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 2% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 2% |
2011 July - December 2% |
2012 January - June 2% |
2012 July - December 5% |
Total 3% |
Creation of a meaningful loan forgiveness program for dentists who locate in underserved areas of the state.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 2% |
2011 July - December 5% |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December 10% |
Total 4% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 2% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December 5% |
Total 2% |
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.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 2% |
2011 July - December 2% |
2012 January - June 1% |
2012 July - December |
Total 1% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 3% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 3% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total < 1% |
WDA opposes a reduction or weakening of dental benefits within the state employee health plan coverage.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 3% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 5% |
2011 July - December 1% |
2012 January - June 1% |
2012 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 5% |
2011 July - December 1% |
2012 January - June 1% |
2012 July - December 2% |
Total 2% |
Updating the definition of dentistry to be the definition recommended by the American Dental Association.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 5% |
2011 July - December 3% |
2012 January - June 2% |
2012 July - December 5% |
Total 4% |
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.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 10% |
2011 July - December 2% |
2012 January - June 3% |
2012 July - December 2% |
Total 4% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 10% |
2011 July - December 2% |
2012 January - June 1% |
2012 July - December 2% |
Total 4% |
Support for legislation that would prohibit a dental benefit plan from limiting the fee a dentist can charge a patient for procedures that are not "covered" by that plan.
| 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 20% |
Total 8% |
Creation of a dental Medicaid pilot project testing the impact market rate reimbursements may have on access to dental care for Medicaid recipients.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December 2% |
2012 January - June 3% |
2012 July - December 13% |
Total 4% |
Provide feedback on any legislative recommendations to change the current the dental Medicaid and BadgerCare programs.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June 1% |
2012 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 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 2% |
Total < 1% |
Scope of practice issues for allied dental personnel and potential ability of dentists to delegate procedures to allied dental personnel.
| 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 2% |
Total < 1% |
The WDA will be involved in making recommendations of individuals to serve on the Dentistry Examining board and weigh in with legislators prior to the confirmation process.
| 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 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