Wisconsin Psychological Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Psychologists.

Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and rules affecting psychologists and/or their clients and patients.

CEO Name:
Sarah Bowen
Executive Director

Contact
SB
Sarah Bowen
126 S Franklin St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-1450
(608) 251-5480
wispsych@execpc.com
www.wipsychology.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Sarah Bowen Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/31/2011 Withdrawn On N/A
Forbes McIntosh Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/31/2011 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 259
Assembly Bill 259
Relating to: concussions and other head injuries sustained in youth athletic activities.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 172

Other
Notification Date
10/21/2011
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.
Senate Bill 280
Senate Bill 280
Relating to: complementary and alternative health services and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/8/2011
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 Rulemaking Proceedings

HFS 35 and repealing ss. HFS 61.91 to 61.98, Outpatient Mental health Clinics.
Agency Name
Health and Family Services
Subject
HFS 35 and repealing ss. HFS 61.91 to 61.98, Outpatient Mental health Clinics.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 593 (6/1/2005)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 06-080
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

child victims
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
child victims

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/8/2011
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.

Implementation of state and federal parity laws
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Implementation of state and federal parity laws

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
10/21/2011
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.

Psychology Licensing
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Psychology Licensing

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
10/21/2011
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.

Implementation of Wisconsin Parity Act
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Implementation of Wisconsin Parity Act

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/28/2011
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.

Nominations for appointment to Psychology Examining Board
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Nominations for appointment to Psychology Examining Board

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/28/2011
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.

Psychology Licensing Law - proposed revisions to update the law and relevant rules
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Psychology Licensing Law - proposed revisions to update the law and relevant rules

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/28/2011
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.

State Budget proposals affecting Psychology practice and consumers of psychological services
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State Budget proposals affecting Psychology practice and consumers of psychological services

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/28/2011
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2011
January - June
$7,297.83
2011
July - December
$5,578.43
2012
January - June
$5,468.43
2012
July - December
$5,468.43
Total $23,813.14
Total Hours Communicating 2011
January - June
1.25
2011
July - December
3.75
2012
January - June
3.75
2012
July - December
0.75
Total 9.50
Total Hours Other 2011
January - June
42.25
2011
July - December
33.75
2012
January - June
34.25
2012
July - December
39.75
Total 150.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: concussions and other head injuries sustained in youth athletic activities.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total < 1%
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
2%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total < 1%

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
30%
2011
July - December
50%
2012
January - June
50%
2012
July - December
65%
Total 48%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
5%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
5%
Total 2%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
5%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 1%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
30%
2012
January - June
20%
2012
July - December
Total 12%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
10%
2012
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
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
5%
2011
July - December
6%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 3%

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
65%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
20%
2012
July - December
30%
Total 30%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures