Wisconsin Optometric Asociation
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Representing the professional interests of both independent and employed doctors of optometry.
Lobbying Interests:
Representing the interest of doctors of optometry as they relate to health care reform, managed care, third party reimbursement, professional scope of practice, regulations and licensing maters, continuing education, association membership, business regulations including tax matters and all other areas impacting the profession.
CEO Name:
Peter Theo
Executive Vice President
Representing the professional interests of both independent and employed doctors of optometry.
Lobbying Interests:
Representing the interest of doctors of optometry as they relate to health care reform, managed care, third party reimbursement, professional scope of practice, regulations and licensing maters, continuing education, association membership, business regulations including tax matters and all other areas impacting the profession.
CEO Name:
Peter Theo
Executive Vice President
Contact
PJT
Peter J Theo
6510 Grand Teton Plaza, Suite 312
Madison, WI 53719
(608) 824-2200
(608) 824-2205
petertheo@theoconsulting.net
http://www.woa-eyes.org
6510 Grand Teton Plaza, Suite 312
Madison, WI 53719
(608) 824-2200
(608) 824-2205
petertheo@theoconsulting.net
http://www.woa-eyes.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter J Theo | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/7/2013 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Anthony Driessen | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/7/2013 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 692
Relating to: a duty of podiatrists, chiropractors, dentists, and optometrists to inform patients of treatment options and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/5/2014
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 duty of podiatrists, chiropractors, dentists, and optometrists to inform patients of treatment options and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/5/2014
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 480
Relating to: the renewal of operator's licenses by persons 75 years of age or older. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/21/2014
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.
Comments
WOA supports efforts to shorten the driver license renewal time for elderly drivers.
Relating to: the renewal of operator's licenses by persons 75 years of age or older. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/21/2014
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.
Comments
WOA supports efforts to shorten the driver license renewal time for elderly drivers.
Senate Bill 518
Relating to: a duty of podiatrists, chiropractors, dentists, and optometrists to inform patients of treatment options and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 345
1/28/2014
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 duty of podiatrists, chiropractors, dentists, and optometrists to inform patients of treatment options and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 345
For
Notification Date1/28/2014
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: Other Health Programs & Departmentwide
Health Services: Other Health Programs & Departmentwide
Notification Date
4/23/2013
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.
Comments
General provision which may impact the profession of Optometry and their patients
4/23/2013
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.
Comments
General provision which may impact the profession of Optometry and their patients
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Classification of Hydrocodone resulting from DEA adjutment
Classification of Hydrocodone resulting from DEA adjutment
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
10/20/2014
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
10/20/2014
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
Elderly Driver's Vision
Elderly Driver's Vision
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
6/19/2013
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
6/19/2013
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
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2013 January - June $3,163.00 |
2013 July - December $10,117.75 |
2014 January - June $9,751.75 |
2014 July - December $8,984.75 |
Total $32,017.25 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2013 January - June 12.75 |
2013 July - December 3.15 |
2014 January - June 24.40 |
2014 July - December 7.25 |
Total 47.55 |
| Total Hours Other | 2013 January - June 36.05 |
2013 July - December 33.20 |
2014 January - June 49.05 |
2014 July - December 37.15 |
Total 155.45 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: the renewal of operator's licenses by persons 75 years of age or older. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 20% |
2014 July - December |
Total 7% |
Relating to: a duty of podiatrists, chiropractors, dentists, and optometrists to inform patients of treatment options and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 40% |
2014 July - December |
Total 14% |
Relating to: a duty of podiatrists, chiropractors, dentists, and optometrists to inform patients of treatment options and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 40% |
2014 July - December |
Total 14% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 60% |
2013 July - December 30% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 20% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 35% |
2013 July - December 35% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December 10% |
Total 17% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December 85% |
Total 19% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication