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:
Dennis McGuire
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

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 34
Assembly Bill 34
relating to: including dentists and dental hygienists as health care professionals for the purpose of forming service corporations.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 41

For
Notification Date
2/7/2003
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 500
Assembly Bill 500
relating to: provision of dental and dental hygiene services to Medical Assistance recipients by a volunteer health care provider.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/21/2003
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 690
Assembly Bill 690
relating to: allowing any provider to participate in a health care plan under the terms of the plan, requiring an annual period for providers to elect to participate in health care plans, and requiring notice to a provider of the reason for exclusion from ...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/13/2004
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 727
Assembly Bill 727
relating to: making patient health care records concerning health care operations inapplicable to restrictions on release without informed consent.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/6/2004
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 890
Assembly Bill 890
relating to: meetings of the board and members of nonprofit corporations.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 259

For
Notification Date
2/25/2004
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 895
Assembly Bill 895
relating to: health care provider service rates and insurer health care services reimbursement rates.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/25/2004
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 7
Senate Bill 7
relating to: including dentists and dental hygienists as health care professionals for the purpose of forming service corporations.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/4/2003
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 120
Senate Bill 120
relating to: creating a public health council, reimbursement for quarantine costs, intrastate mutual aid, requiring use of the incident command system in an emergency, exemption from liability during a state of emergency, threats to release or disseminate ...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 186

For
Notification Date
2/6/2004
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 225
Senate Bill 225
relating to: continuing education for dental hygienists.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
10/21/2003
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 227
Senate Bill 227
relating to: priorities, completion guidelines, and notices required for health care professional disciplinary cases; identification of health care professionals in possible need of investigation; additional public members for the Medical Examining Board; ...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/13/2004
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 243
Senate Bill 243
relating to: provision of dental and dental hygiene services to Medical Assistance recipients by a volunteer health care provider.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 92

For
Notification Date
10/21/2003
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

Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance

Notification Date
7/25/2003
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
GME funding through Medicaid

Marquette Dental School
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Marquette Dental School

Notification Date
7/25/2003
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
MUSoD student subsidy changes

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

definition of dental school
Agency Name
Dentistry Examining Board
Subject
definition of dental school
Scope Statement
Register Number: 580 (4/15/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-109
Other
Notification Date
4/19/2004
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.

oral conscious sedation
Agency Name
Dentistry Examining Board
Subject
oral conscious sedation
Scope Statement
Register Number: 580 (4/15/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-095
Other
Notification Date
4/19/2004
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.

HFS 157, governing radiation protection requirements for radiation producing machines and radioactive materials.
Agency Name
Health and Family Services
Subject
HFS 157, governing radiation protection requirements for radiation producing machines and radioactive materials.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 580 (4/15/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-045
Other
Notification Date
4/19/2004
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

Advocating for improvements in the dental Medicaid program for the upcoming 2005-07 budget cycle.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Advocating for improvements in the dental Medicaid program for the upcoming 2005-07 budget cycle.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
8/19/2004
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.

Opposition to HMO involvemenet in the dental Medicaid program.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Opposition to HMO involvemenet in the dental Medicaid program.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
8/19/2004
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 Marquette University School of Dentistry funding for in-state Wisconsin residents in 2005-07 budget bill.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support for Marquette University School of Dentistry funding for in-state Wisconsin residents in 2005-07 budget bill.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/19/2004
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 state role in Donated Dental Services program funding.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support for state role in Donated Dental Services program funding.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/19/2004
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 the spit tobacco educational program and funding in the 2005-07 budget bill.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support for the spit tobacco educational program and funding in the 2005-07 budget bill.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/19/2004
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.

Securing funding for the spit tobacco educational program for kids.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Securing funding for the spit tobacco educational program for kids.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
7/15/2004
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 Health Committee oversight of implmentation of mandaotory enrollment of Wisconsin SSI recipients into managed care plans.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Senate Health Committee oversight of implmentation of mandaotory enrollment of Wisconsin SSI recipients into managed care plans.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
7/15/2004
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 Health Committee review of proposal already enacted to mandate enrollment in HMOs for all SSI recipients in Wisconsin
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Senate Health Committee review of proposal already enacted to mandate enrollment in HMOs for all SSI recipients in Wisconsin

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/13/2004
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.

LRB 2171 relating to health care provider service rates and insurer health care services reimbursement rates.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 2171 relating to health care provider service rates and insurer health care services reimbursement rates.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/19/2004
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.

Any willing provider legislation LRB 2655.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Any willing provider legislation LRB 2655.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/6/2004
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.

Bills relating to sustaining funding for the Medicaid program.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Bills relating to sustaining funding for the Medicaid program.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/6/2004
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.

Dentistry Examining Board rule relating to the regulation of the administration of oral conscious sedation in the dental office.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Dentistry Examining Board rule relating to the regulation of the administration of oral conscious sedation in the dental office.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
2/6/2004
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.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
10/21/2003
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.

Changing the current volunteer health care provider liability statutes to include coverage to providers in clinics that see Medicaid as well as underinsured patients as long as providers are not receiving any compensation for the care provided.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changing the current volunteer health care provider liability statutes to include coverage to providers in clinics that see Medicaid as well as underinsured patients as long as providers are not receiving any compensation for the care provided.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/16/2003
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.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/16/2003
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.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/16/2003
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 DEB updating the administrative rule DE 3 to be consistent with 447.06 of the state statutes.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to DEB updating the administrative rule DE 3 to be consistent with 447.06 of the state statutes.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
11/19/2002
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
Wisconsin Dental Association

Relating to the inclusion of dentists in the ability to purchase of health care service corporations with other health care professionals.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to the inclusion of dentists in the ability to purchase of health care service corporations with other health care professionals.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/19/2002
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
Wisconsin Dental Association

Relating to the state's DHFS budget proposals (Nov. 15 release) including oral health care initiatives for the Wisconsin dental Medicaid program.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to the state's DHFS budget proposals (Nov. 15 release) including oral health care initiatives for the Wisconsin dental Medicaid program.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/19/2002
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
Wisconsin Dental Association

Total Lobbying Effort

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$42,673.95
2004
July - December
$42,857.60
Total $85,531.55
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
165.00
2004
July - December
116.00
Total 281.00
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
322.95
2004
July - December
291.85
Total 614.80

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: creating a public health council, reimbursement for quarantine costs, intrastate mutual aid, requiring use of the incident command system in an emergency, exemption from liability during a state of emergency, threats to release or disseminate harmful chemical, biological, or radioactive substances, making appropriations, and providing a penalty.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
1%
2004
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: continuing education for dental hygienists.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
1%
2004
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: making patient health care records concerning health care operations inapplicable to restrictions on release without informed consent.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
1%
2004
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: including dentists and dental hygienists as health care professionals for the purpose of forming service corporations.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2%
2004
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: including dentists and dental hygienists as health care professionals for the purpose of forming service corporations.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2%
2004
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: allowing any provider to participate in a health care plan under the terms of the plan, requiring an annual period for providers to elect to participate in health care plans, and requiring notice to a provider of the reason for exclusion from a health care plan.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2%
2004
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: meetings of the board and members of nonprofit corporations.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2%
2004
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: priorities, completion guidelines, and notices required for health care professional disciplinary cases; identification of health care professionals in possible need of investigation; additional public members for the Medical Examining Board; Authority of the Medical Examining Board to limit credentials and impose forfeitures; reporting requirements for reports submitted to the National Practitioner Data Bank; inclusion of health care professionals who practice alternative forms of health care on panels of health care experts established by the Department of Regulation and Licensing; reports by coroners and medical examiners regarding therapeutic-related deaths; providing an exemption from rule-making procedures; requiring the exercise of rule-making authority; and providing a penalty.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
3%
2004
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: provision of dental and dental hygiene services to Medical Assistance recipients by a volunteer health care provider.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
5%
2004
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: provision of dental and dental hygiene services to Medical Assistance recipients by a volunteer health care provider.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
5%
2004
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: health care provider service rates and insurer health care services reimbursement rates.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
15%
2004
July - December
Total 8%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
1%
2004
July - December
1%
Total 1%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2%
2004
July - December
Total 1%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
15%
2004
July - December
15%
Total 15%

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
1%
2004
July - December
Total < 1%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2%
2004
July - December
Total 1%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
5%
2004
July - December
2%
Total 4%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
5%
2004
July - December
10%
Total 7%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
5%
2004
July - December
2%
Total 4%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
5%
2004
July - December
Total 3%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
10%
2004
July - December
2%
Total 6%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
3%
Total 1%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
5%
Total 2%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
5%
Total 2%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
5%
Total 2%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
7%
Total 3%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
10%
Total 5%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
10%
Total 5%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
20%
Total 9%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
7%
2004
July - December
Total 4%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

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

Other Matters
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
3%
2004
July - December
3%
Total 3%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures