Wisconsin Society for Respiratory Care

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
A state association of individuals engaged in or associated with advanced practice of respiratory care for those in need and supporting and serving as an advocate for patients.

Lobbying Interests:
WSRC may attempt to influence legislation and rules affecting respiratory care therapy and Respiratory Care Practitioners and the credentialing associated with the profession.

CEO Name:
Theresa Meinen

Contact
GK
George Klaetsch
10 E Doty Street, Suite 523
Madison, WI 53703
608-283-2587
gklaetsch@kpasllc.com
http://www.wsrc.online/home.html

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 193
Assembly Bill 193
Relating to: ratification of the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 211
Assembly Bill 211
Relating to: exempting tobacco bars from the public smoking ban.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/16/2025
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 190
Senate Bill 190
Relating to: ratification of the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
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.
Senate Bill 211
Senate Bill 211
Relating to: exempting tobacco bars from the public smoking ban.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/17/2025
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

Health Services: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Departmentwide

Notification Date
3/4/2025
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.

Safety and Professional Services: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Safety and Professional Services: Departmentwide

Notification Date
3/4/2025
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.

Safety and Professional Services: Professional Regulation and Administrative Services
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Safety and Professional Services: Professional Regulation and Administrative Services

Notification Date
3/4/2025
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

All matters relating to Respiratory Care Interstate Compacts
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters relating to Respiratory Care Interstate Compacts

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/10/2025
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.

All matters relating to the Governor's Task Force on Healthcare Workforce
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters relating to the Governor's Task Force on Healthcare Workforce

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/2/2025
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.

All matters relating to the respiratory care practitioners examining council
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters relating to the respiratory care practitioners examining council

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/2/2025
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.

All matters relating to DSPS Occupational Licensing
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters relating to DSPS Occupational Licensing

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/2/2025
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.

All matters relating to MED 20 and respiratory care practitioner regulation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters relating to MED 20 and respiratory care practitioner regulation

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/2/2025
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.

All matters relating to practice and regulation of respiratory therapy and care in Wisconsin
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters relating to practice and regulation of respiratory therapy and care in Wisconsin

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/2/2025
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.

All matters relating to the legislative council study committee on occupational licensing
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters relating to the legislative council study committee on occupational licensing

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/2/2025
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.

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