Wisconsin Academy of Audiology
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Wisconsin Audiology Advocates is a professional association of audiologists taking action as an organization in public health and consumer protection for their patients health, safety and wellbeing. The Advocates will work with other Wisconsin medical professionals, regional and national audiology partners in presenting the organizations issues, concerns and solutions into the legislative process, .
Lobbying Interests:
Wisconsin Audiology Advocates will communicate with the Governor and members of the Legislature about bills that are pending, will work with the Department of Safety and Professional Services and will connect with research and policy orgaiziantions within and beyond Wisconsin.
CEO Name:
Veronica Heidi
Wisconsin Audiology Advocates is a professional association of audiologists taking action as an organization in public health and consumer protection for their patients health, safety and wellbeing. The Advocates will work with other Wisconsin medical professionals, regional and national audiology partners in presenting the organizations issues, concerns and solutions into the legislative process, .
Lobbying Interests:
Wisconsin Audiology Advocates will communicate with the Governor and members of the Legislature about bills that are pending, will work with the Department of Safety and Professional Services and will connect with research and policy orgaiziantions within and beyond Wisconsin.
CEO Name:
Veronica Heidi
Contact
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Veronica H. Heidi
5727 Pembroke Drive
Fitchburg, Wi 53711
608-273-3036
vheidi@audible-difference.com
5727 Pembroke Drive
Fitchburg, Wi 53711
608-273-3036
vheidi@audible-difference.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 285
Relating to: public protective services hearing protection assistance. (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 has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: public protective services hearing protection assistance. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
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 has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 283
Relating to: public protective services hearing protection assistance. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2025 Wisconsin Act 14
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 has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: public protective services hearing protection assistance. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2025 Wisconsin Act 14
Against
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 has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Attached Divisions and Other Bodies
Administration: Attached Divisions and Other Bodies
Notification Date
4/1/2025
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.
4/1/2025
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Safety and Professional Services: Departmentwide
Safety and Professional Services: Departmentwide
Notification Date
4/1/2025
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.
4/1/2025
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Safety and Professional Services: Professional Regulation and Administrative Services
Safety and Professional Services: Professional Regulation and Administrative Services
Notification Date
4/1/2025
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.
4/1/2025
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Prior authorization for Medicaid Services from the DHS.
Prior authorization for Medicaid Services from the DHS.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
4/1/2025
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
4/1/2025
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Licensing of Audiologists
Licensing of Audiologists
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
4/1/2025
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
4/1/2025
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.
As the result of new legislation the DSPS will embark on a rule making process. Our organization will be involved with DSPS and will comment, suggest, support or oppose policy matters addressed in the rule making process.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
As the result of new legislation the DSPS will embark on a rule making process. Our organization will be involved with DSPS and will comment, suggest, support or oppose policy matters addressed in the rule making process.
As the result of new legislation the DSPS will embark on a rule making process. Our organization will be involved with DSPS and will comment, suggest, support or oppose policy matters addressed in the rule making process.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/3/2025
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/3/2025
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.
WAA will be supporting an audiologists ability to sign a WKC 16 B form. A new administrative rule will be emerging from the Workers Compensation Advisory Council.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WAA will be supporting an audiologists ability to sign a WKC 16 B form. A new administrative rule will be emerging from the Workers Compensation Advisory Council.
WAA will be supporting an audiologists ability to sign a WKC 16 B form. A new administrative rule will be emerging from the Workers Compensation Advisory Council.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/3/2025
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/3/2025
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
| 2025 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2025 January - June $4,700.00 |
Total $4,700.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2025 January - June 22.00 |
Total 22.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2025 January - June 31.00 |
Total 31.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: public protective services hearing protection assistance. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 5% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 6% |
Relating to: public protective services hearing protection assistance. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 5% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 6% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 5% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 6% |
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 10% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 9% |
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 40% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 40% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 5% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 5% |
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 5% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 5% |
As the result of new legislation the DSPS will embark on a rule making process. Our organization will be involved with DSPS and will comment, suggest, support or oppose policy matters addressed in the rule making process.
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 10% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 10% |
WAA will be supporting an audiologists ability to sign a WKC 16 B form. A new administrative rule will be emerging from the Workers Compensation Advisory Council.
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 10% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 10% |
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.