Wisconsin Psychological Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Our Mission is to advance psychology as a profession that promotes human welfare through the ethical application of psychological principles in research, teaching and practice. We provide a professional identity for psychologists by maintaining active affiliation with American Psychological Association. We advocate on behalf of the profession and the interests of our members. We encourage a scientific attitude toward psychological practice. We provide forums for the professional exchange of information and opinion about the diversity of psychological issues and of the profession itself. We address concerns of our communities by responding as a profession to psychological and social needs of Wisconsin citizens. We educate the public about psychology and psychological issues.
Lobbying Interests:
We are interested in legislation and policy related to access to mental health services, to public education about mental health issues and concerns, to work places utilizing psychologists and mental health workers, and to issues that affect the mental health of Wisconsin citizens as is consistent with our Mission to advance psychology as a profession that promotes human welfare through the ethical application of psychological principles in research, teaching and practice.
CEO Name:
Jennifer Rzepka
Our Mission is to advance psychology as a profession that promotes human welfare through the ethical application of psychological principles in research, teaching and practice. We provide a professional identity for psychologists by maintaining active affiliation with American Psychological Association. We advocate on behalf of the profession and the interests of our members. We encourage a scientific attitude toward psychological practice. We provide forums for the professional exchange of information and opinion about the diversity of psychological issues and of the profession itself. We address concerns of our communities by responding as a profession to psychological and social needs of Wisconsin citizens. We educate the public about psychology and psychological issues.
Lobbying Interests:
We are interested in legislation and policy related to access to mental health services, to public education about mental health issues and concerns, to work places utilizing psychologists and mental health workers, and to issues that affect the mental health of Wisconsin citizens as is consistent with our Mission to advance psychology as a profession that promotes human welfare through the ethical application of psychological principles in research, teaching and practice.
CEO Name:
Jennifer Rzepka
Contact
KS
Kim Skerven
6737 W Washington St, Suite 4210
Milwaukee, WI 53214
414-488-3933
kimskerven@att.net
https://wipsychology.org/about.php
6737 W Washington St, Suite 4210
Milwaukee, WI 53214
414-488-3933
kimskerven@att.net
https://wipsychology.org/about.php
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 23
Relating to: establishment of a Palliative Care Council. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/18/2025
First Communication Date
4/18/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
04182025_012713_AB23 SB39.pdf
Relating to: establishment of a Palliative Care Council. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/18/2025
First Communication Date
4/18/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
04182025_012713_AB23 SB39.pdf
Assembly Bill 73
Relating to: statutory recognition of specialized treatment court and commercial court dockets.
Bill Text and History
4/6/2025
First Communication Date
4/15/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
While we support the idea of creating a mental health court, this bill creation of a Commercial Court idea is outside our purview. We oppose the combination and would support a clean bill (e.g., SB153, 2023 ASSEMBLY BILL 17).
Supporting Documentation
04152025_093547_2025 AB73-SB80-SB153.Assembly Testimony.MH-Commerical courts.pdf
Relating to: statutory recognition of specialized treatment court and commercial court dockets.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/6/2025
First Communication Date
4/15/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
While we support the idea of creating a mental health court, this bill creation of a Commercial Court idea is outside our purview. We oppose the combination and would support a clean bill (e.g., SB153, 2023 ASSEMBLY BILL 17).
Supporting Documentation
04152025_093547_2025 AB73-SB80-SB153.Assembly Testimony.MH-Commerical courts.pdf
Assembly Bill 76
Relating to: creating an individual income tax deduction for certain income earned by an individual from the practice of psychiatry or from providing psychiatric or mental health services. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/26/2025
First Communication Date
3/25/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
03262025_063707_2025 AB76_SB72.pdf
Relating to: creating an individual income tax deduction for certain income earned by an individual from the practice of psychiatry or from providing psychiatric or mental health services. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date3/26/2025
First Communication Date
3/25/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
03262025_063707_2025 AB76_SB72.pdf
Assembly Bill 80
Relating to: ratification of the Social Work Licensure Compact. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/8/2025
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: ratification of the Social Work Licensure Compact. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/8/2025
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 104
Relating to: prohibiting gender transition medical intervention for individuals under 18 years of age.
Bill Text and History
3/27/2025
First Communication Date
3/27/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
03272025_121005_2025 AB104_SB157.pdf
Relating to: prohibiting gender transition medical intervention for individuals under 18 years of age.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/27/2025
First Communication Date
3/27/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
03272025_121005_2025 AB104_SB157.pdf
Assembly Bill 111
Relating to: psychiatric residential treatment facilities, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
3/28/2025
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: psychiatric residential treatment facilities, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/28/2025
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 112
Relating to: consent to mental health treatment by minors who are age 14 or older.
Bill Text and History
3/29/2025
First Communication Date
4/18/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
In Section 6 51.13(4) (d) in the 51.13(4) (d) Criteria for approving admission, we recommend a sentence be added that states the facility may continue to provide treatment during the 5 days after the filing of the petition.
Supporting Documentation
04182025_011941_AB112 SB107.pdf
Relating to: consent to mental health treatment by minors who are age 14 or older.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/29/2025
First Communication Date
4/18/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
In Section 6 51.13(4) (d) in the 51.13(4) (d) Criteria for approving admission, we recommend a sentence be added that states the facility may continue to provide treatment during the 5 days after the filing of the petition.
Supporting Documentation
04182025_011941_AB112 SB107.pdf
Assembly Bill 113
Relating to: sharing minors’ safety plans. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/27/2025
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: sharing minors’ safety plans. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/27/2025
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 178
Relating to: expanding the treatment alternatives and diversion programs. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/16/2025
First Communication Date
4/16/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
We strongly support this legislation that would expand the "Drug Court" model to include mental health issues.
Supporting Documentation
04162025_100108_2025 AB178.Assembly Testimony.MH-courts.pdf
Relating to: expanding the treatment alternatives and diversion programs. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/16/2025
First Communication Date
4/16/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
We strongly support this legislation that would expand the "Drug Court" model to include mental health issues.
Supporting Documentation
04162025_100108_2025 AB178.Assembly Testimony.MH-courts.pdf
Assembly Bill 260
Relating to: a pilot school-centered mental health program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/13/2025
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: a pilot school-centered mental health program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/13/2025
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 301
Relating to: grants to mental health clubhouses and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/13/2025
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: grants to mental health clubhouses and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/13/2025
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 39
Relating to: establishment of a Palliative Care Council. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/18/2025
First Communication Date
4/18/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
04182025_012736_AB23 SB39.pdf
Relating to: establishment of a Palliative Care Council. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/18/2025
First Communication Date
4/18/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
04182025_012736_AB23 SB39.pdf
Senate Bill 72
Relating to: creating an individual income tax deduction for certain income earned by an individual from the practice of psychiatry or from providing psychiatric or mental health services. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/26/2025
First Communication Date
3/25/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
03262025_063821_2025 AB76_SB72.pdf
Relating to: creating an individual income tax deduction for certain income earned by an individual from the practice of psychiatry or from providing psychiatric or mental health services. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date3/26/2025
First Communication Date
3/25/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
03262025_063821_2025 AB76_SB72.pdf
Senate Bill 74
Relating to: ratification of the Social Work Licensure Compact. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/8/2025
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: ratification of the Social Work Licensure Compact. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/8/2025
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 80
Relating to: statutory recognition of specialized treatment court and commercial court dockets.
Bill Text and History
4/6/2025
First Communication Date
4/15/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
While we support the idea of creating a mental health court, this bill's creation of a Commercial Court idea is outside our purview. We would support a clean bill (e.g., SB153 or 2023 ASSEMBLY BILL 17).
Supporting Documentation
04152025_094027_2025 AB73-SB80-SB153.Senate Testimony.MH-Drug-Commerical courts.pdf
Relating to: statutory recognition of specialized treatment court and commercial court dockets.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/6/2025
First Communication Date
4/15/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
While we support the idea of creating a mental health court, this bill's creation of a Commercial Court idea is outside our purview. We would support a clean bill (e.g., SB153 or 2023 ASSEMBLY BILL 17).
Supporting Documentation
04152025_094027_2025 AB73-SB80-SB153.Senate Testimony.MH-Drug-Commerical courts.pdf
Senate Bill 106
Relating to: psychiatric residential treatment facilities, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2025 Wisconsin Act 9
3/28/2025
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: psychiatric residential treatment facilities, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2025 Wisconsin Act 9
For
Notification Date3/28/2025
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 107
Relating to: consent to mental health treatment by minors who are age 14 or older.
Bill Text and History
3/29/2025
First Communication Date
4/18/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
In Section 6 51.13(4) (d) in the 51.13(4) (d) Criteria for approving admission, we recommend a sentence be added that states the facility may continue to provide treatment during the 5 days after the filing of the petition.
Supporting Documentation
04182025_012009_AB112 SB107.pdf
Relating to: consent to mental health treatment by minors who are age 14 or older.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/29/2025
First Communication Date
4/18/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
In Section 6 51.13(4) (d) in the 51.13(4) (d) Criteria for approving admission, we recommend a sentence be added that states the facility may continue to provide treatment during the 5 days after the filing of the petition.
Supporting Documentation
04182025_012009_AB112 SB107.pdf
Senate Bill 108
Relating to: sharing minors’ safety plans. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2025 Wisconsin Act 10
6/27/2025
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: sharing minors’ safety plans. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2025 Wisconsin Act 10
For
Notification Date6/27/2025
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 153
Relating to: expanding the treatment alternatives and diversion programs. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/15/2025
First Communication Date
4/15/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
We support this bill and the method it uses to authorize "Mental Health Courts". We oppose the method used in SB80.
Supporting Documentation
04152025_094844_2025 AB73-SB80-SB153.Senate Testimony.MH-Drug-Commerical courts.pdf
Relating to: expanding the treatment alternatives and diversion programs. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/15/2025
First Communication Date
4/15/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
We support this bill and the method it uses to authorize "Mental Health Courts". We oppose the method used in SB80.
Supporting Documentation
04152025_094844_2025 AB73-SB80-SB153.Senate Testimony.MH-Drug-Commerical courts.pdf
Senate Bill 157
Relating to: prohibiting gender transition medical intervention for individuals under 18 years of age.
Bill Text and History
3/29/2025
First Communication Date
3/27/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
03292025_043548_2025 AB104_SB157.pdf
Relating to: prohibiting gender transition medical intervention for individuals under 18 years of age.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/29/2025
First Communication Date
3/27/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
03292025_043548_2025 AB104_SB157.pdf
Senate Bill 245
Relating to: a pilot school-centered mental health program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/13/2025
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: a pilot school-centered mental health program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/13/2025
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 305
Relating to: grants to mental health clubhouses and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/13/2025
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: grants to mental health clubhouses and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/13/2025
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 324
Relating to: prohibiting conversion therapy.
Bill Text and History
6/24/2025
First Communication Date
6/24/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
06242025_010723_SB324.pdf
Relating to: prohibiting conversion therapy.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/24/2025
First Communication Date
6/24/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
06242025_010723_SB324.pdf
Total Lobbying Effort
No certified reports found.
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
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
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.
Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures
This organization is one of fewer than 10 organizations registered with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission
that is exempt from semi-annual reporting of its lobbying hours
and expenditures. Instead of the semi-annual report the organization has submitted
a written pledge not to spend more than $500 per year on lobbying. This organization
is obliged to abide by the same standards of conduct as pertain to other organizations
that retain lobbyists and to identify each bill or rule on which it has a lobbying
communication.