Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Persons who are Occupational Therapy Professionals
Lobbying Interests:
Issues affecting persons with disabilities, Medicaid, reimbursement, health profession scope of practice, professional licensing, professional education.
CEO Name:
Teri Black
President
Persons who are Occupational Therapy Professionals
Lobbying Interests:
Issues affecting persons with disabilities, Medicaid, reimbursement, health profession scope of practice, professional licensing, professional education.
CEO Name:
Teri Black
President
Contact
TB
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Handrick | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 3/9/2011 | Withdrawn On 8/28/2012 |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 7
Relating to: requiring certain identification in order to vote at a polling place or obtain an absentee ballot, verification of the addresses of electors, absentee voting procedure in certain residential care apartment complexes and adult family homes, ide...
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 23
5/17/2011
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
Appreciate the efforts by the author to ensure people can obtain IDs. Concern with the number of people with disabilities who would have trouble accessing DMV to obain ID.
Relating to: requiring certain identification in order to vote at a polling place or obtain an absentee ballot, verification of the addresses of electors, absentee voting procedure in certain residential care apartment complexes and adult family homes, ide...
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 23
Other
Notification Date5/17/2011
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
Appreciate the efforts by the author to ensure people can obtain IDs. Concern with the number of people with disabilities who would have trouble accessing DMV to obain ID.
Assembly Bill 100
Relating to: evidentiary recordings of persons under the age of 18 engaging in sexually explicit conduct and certain sex offenses against children and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 284
2/28/2012
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.
2/28/2012
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
Our registration on this matter was inadverdant
Relating to: evidentiary recordings of persons under the age of 18 engaging in sexually explicit conduct and certain sex offenses against children and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 284
Against
Notification Date2/28/2012
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.
Other
Notification Date2/28/2012
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
Our registration on this matter was inadverdant
Assembly Bill 110
Relating to: creating the Special Needs Scholarship Program for disabled pupils, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
3/12/2012
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
Love the concept, concerned about funding mechanism.
Relating to: creating the Special Needs Scholarship Program for disabled pupils, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date3/12/2012
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
Love the concept, concerned about funding mechanism.
Assembly Bill 455
Relating to: the use of seclusion and physical restraint on pupils in public schools.
Bill Text and History
3/6/2012
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: the use of seclusion and physical restraint on pupils in public schools.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/6/2012
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.
Assembly Bill 471
Relating to: changing terminology for those with an intellectual disability.
Bill Text and History
3/6/2012
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: changing terminology for those with an intellectual disability.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/6/2012
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.
Assembly Bill 477
Relating to: removing cap on enrollment of Family Care and other long-term care programs.
Bill Text and History
3/12/2012
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: removing cap on enrollment of Family Care and other long-term care programs.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/12/2012
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.
Senate Bill 353
Relating to: the use of seclusion and physical restraint on pupils in public schools.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 125
3/12/2012
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: the use of seclusion and physical restraint on pupils in public schools.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 125
For
Notification Date3/12/2012
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.
Senate Bill 377
Relating to: changing terminology for those with an intellectual disability.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 126
3/12/2012
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: changing terminology for those with an intellectual disability.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 126
For
Notification Date3/12/2012
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.
Senate Bill 380
Relating to: removing cap on enrollment of Family Care and other long-term care programs.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 127
3/12/2012
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: removing cap on enrollment of Family Care and other long-term care programs.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 127
For
Notification Date3/12/2012
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.
Senate Bill 486
Relating to: creating the Special Needs Scholarship Program for disabled pupils, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
2/28/2012
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.
2/28/2012
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
WOTA likes the concept, has some issues with the funding mechanism
Relating to: creating the Special Needs Scholarship Program for disabled pupils, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/28/2012
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.
Other
Notification Date2/28/2012
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
WOTA likes the concept, has some issues with the funding mechanism
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medical Assistance and Related Programs
Health Services: Medical Assistance and Related Programs
Notification Date
4/12/2011
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
Monitor proposals relating to eligibility, reimbursement levels, covered services, and access.
4/12/2011
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
Monitor proposals relating to eligibility, reimbursement levels, covered services, and access.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: General School Aids and Revenue Limits
Public Instruction: General School Aids and Revenue Limits
Notification Date
4/12/2011
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
Interested in relationship between revenue limits and ability of school districts to retain therapy professionals for children with disabilities.
4/12/2011
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
Interested in relationship between revenue limits and ability of school districts to retain therapy professionals for children with disabilities.
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
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.
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
Other
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
evaluation, prescription, and installation of adaptive driving equipment. Also, instruction to persons with disabilities on use of such equipment once it is installed.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
evaluation, prescription, and installation of adaptive driving equipment. Also, instruction to persons with disabilities on use of such equipment once it is installed.
evaluation, prescription, and installation of adaptive driving equipment. Also, instruction to persons with disabilities on use of such equipment once it is installed.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
9/29/2011
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
9/29/2011
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 $5,250.00 |
2011 July - December $6,000.00 |
2012 January - June $3,125.00 |
2012 July - December $0.00 |
Total $14,375.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2011 January - June 1.50 |
2011 July - December 19.75 |
2012 January - June 7.75 |
2012 July - December 0.00 |
Total 29.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2011 January - June 45.00 |
2011 July - December 81.60 |
2012 January - June 118.25 |
2012 July - December 0.00 |
Total 244.85 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: requiring certain identification in order to vote at a polling place or obtain an absentee ballot, verification of the addresses of electors, absentee voting procedure in certain residential care apartment complexes and adult family homes, identification cards issued by the Department of Transportation, creating an identification certificate issued by the Department of Transportation, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 55% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 9% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 10% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 30% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June 10% |
2012 July - December |
Total 10% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
evaluation, prescription, and installation of adaptive driving equipment. Also, instruction to persons with disabilities on use of such equipment once it is installed.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December 70% |
2012 January - June 80% |
2012 July - December |
Total 63% |
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