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:
Kelly Waala
Representative
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:
Kelly Waala
Representative
Contact
JW
Jeanne Welch
16 N Carroll St., Suite 600
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 819-0150
info@thewelchgroup.org
http://www.WOTA.net
16 N Carroll St., Suite 600
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 819-0150
info@thewelchgroup.org
http://www.WOTA.net
Authorized Lobbyists
Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 369
Relating to: review of and reports concerning occupational licenses. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/13/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: review of and reports concerning occupational licenses. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date7/13/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 462
Relating to: complex rehabilitation technology for complex needs patients in the Medical Assistance program and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
8/7/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: complex rehabilitation technology for complex needs patients in the Medical Assistance program and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date8/7/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 733
Relating to: fee waivers for certain occupational credentials. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 319
1/11/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: fee waivers for certain occupational credentials. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 319
For
Notification Date1/11/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 987
Relating to: authorizing creation and implementation of an advance directive registry and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/1/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: authorizing creation and implementation of an advance directive registry and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/1/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 288
Relating to: review of and reports concerning occupational licenses. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/13/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: review of and reports concerning occupational licenses. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date7/13/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 381
Relating to: complex rehabilitation technology for complex needs patients in the Medical Assistance program and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 306
8/14/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: complex rehabilitation technology for complex needs patients in the Medical Assistance program and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 306
For
Notification Date8/14/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 616
Relating to: fee waivers for certain occupational credentials. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/6/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: fee waivers for certain occupational credentials. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/6/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 665
Relating to: various changes to the worker's compensation law, modifying administrative rules related to worker's compensation, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-ma...
Bill Text and History
2/8/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: various changes to the worker's compensation law, modifying administrative rules related to worker's compensation, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-ma...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/8/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medicaid Services Administration
Health Services: Medicaid Services Administration
Notification Date
4/3/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
4/3/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Safety and Professional Services: Regulation of Professions
Safety and Professional Services: Regulation of Professions
Notification Date
4/3/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
4/3/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulations related to Medicaid reimbursement.
Regulations related to Medicaid reimbursement.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/23/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/23/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation of occupational therapists.
Regulation of occupational therapists.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/23/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/23/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total | |
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Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2017 January - June $2,500.00 |
2017 July - December $12,000.00 |
2018 January - June $8,000.00 |
2018 July - December $5,000.00 |
Total $27,500.00 |
Total Hours Communicating | 2017 January - June 12.00 |
2017 July - December 20.00 |
2018 January - June 7.00 |
2018 July - December 2.00 |
Total 41.00 |
Total Hours Other | 2017 January - June 19.00 |
2017 July - December 25.00 |
2018 January - June 15.00 |
2018 July - December 7.00 |
Total 66.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: review of and reports concerning occupational licenses. (FE)
2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2017 January - June 10% |
2017 July - December 10% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 7% |
Relating to: review of and reports concerning occupational licenses. (FE)
2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2017 January - June 10% |
2017 July - December 20% |
2018 January - June 20% |
2018 July - December |
Total 15% |
Relating to: complex rehabilitation technology for complex needs patients in the Medical Assistance program and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. (FE)
2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 10% |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 July - December |
Total 7% |
Relating to: complex rehabilitation technology for complex needs patients in the Medical Assistance program and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. (FE)
2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 10% |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 July - December |
Total 7% |
Budget Bill Subjects
2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2017 January - June 10% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 3% |
2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2017 January - June 20% |
2017 July - December 10% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 10% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2017 January - June 20% |
2017 July - December 10% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December 20% |
Total 12% |
2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2017 January - June 20% |
2017 July - December 20% |
2018 January - June 30% |
2018 July - December 20% |
Total 22% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.