Wisconsin Optometric Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Membership organization for Wisconsin doctors of Optometry

Lobbying Interests:
Issues relating to the profession of optometry and related health care issues. Managed care reforms, HMOs, Medical Assistance and health insurance.

CEO Name:
Peter Theo
Executive Director

Contact
PT
Peter Theo
6510 Grand Teton Plaza, Ste 312
Madison, WI 53719
(608) 824-2200
(608) 824-2205
petertheo@tds.net

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 2
Assembly Bill 2
relating to: operators' license requirements for certain drivers and for certain drivers' tests and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/4/2007
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.
For
Notification Date
5/4/2007
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 742
Assembly Bill 742
relating to: licensure of dietitians and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/12/2008
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
Maintain optometry's ability to advise patients about the importance of nutrition and vision
Senate Bill 394
Senate Bill 394
relating to: licensure of dietitians and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/12/2008
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
Maintain Optometry's ability to advise patients about the importance of good nutrition and vision
Senate Bill 562
Senate Bill 562
relating to: the establishment of the Healthy Wisconsin Plan and the Healthy Wisconsin Authority, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
4/2/2008
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: Health
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Health

Notification Date
5/3/2007
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
reform proposals

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

Notification Date
5/3/2007
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.

Regulation and Licensing
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Regulation and Licensing

Notification Date
5/3/2007
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.

Transportation: Transportation Finance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Transportation Finance

Notification Date
5/3/2007
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
Driver's Vision and licensing req.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Scope of practice issues
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Scope of practice issues

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
4/2/2008
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.

Health care reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health care reform

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
3/16/2007
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.

Nominations to the Optometry Examining Board
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Nominations to the Optometry Examining Board

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
3/15/2007
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.

Access to health care plans
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Access to health care plans

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/8/2007
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.

Chapter 449 update
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Chapter 449 update

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/8/2007
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.

Children's vision examination needs
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Children's vision examination needs

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/8/2007
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.

Drivers license exam requirements
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Drivers license exam requirements

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/8/2007
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.

Driver's vision
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Driver's vision

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/8/2007
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.

Medical malpractice reforms
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Medical malpractice reforms

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/8/2007
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.

Third party access
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Third party access

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/8/2007
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2007
January - June
$19,569.59
2007
July - December
$14,444.89
2008
January - June
$11,289.85
2008
July - December
$14,419.42
Total $59,723.75
Total Hours Communicating 2007
January - June
21.45
2007
July - December
5.00
2008
January - June
18.00
2008
July - December
11.75
Total 56.20
Total Hours Other 2007
January - June
70.05
2007
July - December
54.49
2008
January - June
75.15
2008
July - December
57.95
Total 257.64

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: operators' license requirements for certain drivers and for certain drivers' tests and making an appropriation.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
5%
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
10%
Total 6%
relating to: licensure of dietitians and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: the establishment of the Healthy Wisconsin Plan and the Healthy Wisconsin Authority, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
15%
Total 5%

Budget Bill Subjects

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
10%
2007
July - December
25%
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
25%
Total 16%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
10%
2007
July - December
10%
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
Total 8%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
35%
2007
July - December
15%
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
Total 16%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
5%
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
15%
2008
July - December
20%
Total 11%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
5%
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 2%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
15%
2007
July - December
15%
2008
January - June
15%
2008
July - December
30%
Total 18%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
15%
2007
July - December
20%
2008
January - June
15%
2008
July - December
Total 13%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
Total 3%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures