Wisconsin State Reading Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Represents reading specialists, teachers & librarians.

Lobbying Interests:
WSRA is interested in legislation and rules relating to education, reading and schools.

CEO Name:
Luann Dreifuerst
Legislative Committee Chair

Contact
KC
Kathy Champeau
1221 Seitz Drive
Waukesha, WI 53186-6745
(262) 521-3336
krchamp@aol.com
www.wsra.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
James Tenuta Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/27/2011 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Senate Bill 461
Senate Bill 461
Relating to: the governor's read to lead development fund, the Read to Lead Development Council, grants in support of literacy and early childhood development programs, teacher licensure, screening kindergarten pupils for reading readiness, remedial readin...

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 166

For
Notification Date
3/2/2012
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
This legislation is a product of the Governor's Read to Lead Task Force.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

PI 30, relating to special education aid for certain pupil services personnel.
Agency Name
Public Instruction
Subject
PI 30, relating to special education aid for certain pupil services personnel.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 629 (5/15/2008)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 08-052
For
Notification Date
1/1/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Legislation resulting from the Read to Lead Task Force.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation resulting from the Read to Lead Task Force.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/16/2012
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.

Governor's Read to Lead Task Force
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Governor's Read to Lead Task Force

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/20/2011
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.

No Child Left Behind
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
No Child Left Behind

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.

Administrative Rules relating to identifying students with learning disabilities.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Administrative Rules relating to identifying students with learning disabilities.

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.

dyslexia - relating to screening of pupils for phonemic awarness and rapid naming and a requirement of a supplemental examination in reading intstruction to obtain a teaching license.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
dyslexia - relating to screening of pupils for phonemic awarness and rapid naming and a requirement of a supplemental examination in reading intstruction to obtain a teaching license.

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.

Repsonse to Intervention Mandated by the Federal Government.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Repsonse to Intervention Mandated by the Federal Government.

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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2011
January - June
$18,000.00
2011
July - December
$15,000.00
2012
January - June
$15,000.00
2012
July - December
$15,000.00
Total $63,000.00
Total Hours Communicating 2011
January - June
5.50
2011
July - December
7.00
2012
January - June
9.00
2012
July - December
6.50
Total 28.00
Total Hours Other 2011
January - June
127.25
2011
July - December
107.48
2012
January - June
98.50
2012
July - December
44.25
Total 377.48

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: the governor's read to lead development fund, the Read to Lead Development Council, grants in support of literacy and early childhood development programs, teacher licensure, screening kindergarten pupils for reading readiness, remedial reading services for certain pupils, evaluating teacher preparatory programs and educator effectiveness, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
50%
2012
July - December
Total 13%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
20%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 7%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
20%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 7%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
100%
2012
January - June
50%
2012
July - December
Total 41%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
30%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
10%
Total 11%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

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

Other Matters
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
30%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
90%
Total 21%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures