Association of Wisconsin Surgery Centers, Inc.
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
Professionals engaged in the clinical and administrative management of Wisconsin ambulatory surgery centers.
Lobbying Interests:
Ambulatory surgical center regulations and taxes; health care regulations; medical liability issues; health care financing, Medicaid reimbursement
CEO Name:
Eric Ostermann
                            
                            Professionals engaged in the clinical and administrative management of Wisconsin ambulatory surgery centers.
Lobbying Interests:
Ambulatory surgical center regulations and taxes; health care regulations; medical liability issues; health care financing, Medicaid reimbursement
CEO Name:
Eric Ostermann
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
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                                            Eric Ostermann
563 Carter Court, Suite B
Kimberly, WI 54136
(920) 560-5627
eric@badgerbay.co
http://www.wisc-asc.org
                                        
                                    563 Carter Court, Suite B
Kimberly, WI 54136
(920) 560-5627
eric@badgerbay.co
http://www.wisc-asc.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 2
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
6/8/2023
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: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date6/8/2023
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 144
Relating to: preliminary health care credentials granted to previously unlicensed individuals. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
5/4/2023
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: preliminary health care credentials granted to previously unlicensed individuals. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date5/4/2023
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 154
Relating to: advanced practice registered nurses, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
11/2/2023
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: advanced practice registered nurses, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Undisclosed
                                                                                                Notification Date11/2/2023
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 870
Relating to: video recording of surgical procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
1/30/2024
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: video recording of surgical procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date1/30/2024
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 2
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
6/8/2023
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: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date6/8/2023
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 145
Relating to: advanced practice registered nurses, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
11/2/2023
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: advanced practice registered nurses, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Undisclosed
                                                                                                Notification Date11/2/2023
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 158
Relating to: preliminary health care credentials granted to previously unlicensed individuals. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
5/4/2023
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: preliminary health care credentials granted to previously unlicensed individuals. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date5/4/2023
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
Revenue: Collection of Taxes
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Revenue: Collection of Taxes
                                                                                            Notification Date
5/4/2023
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                5/4/2023
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
Regulation of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs)
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Regulation of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs)
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/30/2024
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
1/30/2024
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
Matters relating to health care worker shortages
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Matters relating to health care worker shortages
                                                                                    Notification Date
1/30/2024
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            1/30/2024
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
| 2023 January - June  | 
                                                                                    2023 July - December  | 
                                                                                    2024 January - June  | 
                                                                                    2024 July - December  | 
                                        Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $16,500.00  | 
                                                                                    2023 July - December $16,689.95  | 
                                                                                    2024 January - June $16,500.00  | 
                                                                                    2024 July - December $16,500.00  | 
                                        Total $66,189.95 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 0.25  | 
                                                                                    2023 July - December 0.50  | 
                                                                                    2024 January - June 0.25  | 
                                                                                    2024 July - December 1.25  | 
                                        Total 2.25 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 61.50  | 
                                                                                    2023 July - December 37.75  | 
                                                                                    2024 January - June 58.25  | 
                                                                                    2024 July - December 46.25  | 
                                        Total 203.75 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2023 January - June  | 
                                                                        2023 July - December  | 
                                                                        2024 January - June  | 
                                                                        2024 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 5%  | 
                                                                        2023 July - December  | 
                                                                        2024 January - June  | 
                                                                        2024 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total 1% | 
                                                             Relating to: preliminary health care credentials granted to previously unlicensed individuals. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2023 January - June  | 
                                                                        2023 July - December  | 
                                                                        2024 January - June  | 
                                                                        2024 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 5%  | 
                                                                        2023 July - December  | 
                                                                        2024 January - June 5%  | 
                                                                        2024 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total 3% | 
                                                             Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2023 January - June  | 
                                                                        2023 July - December  | 
                                                                        2024 January - June  | 
                                                                        2024 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 5%  | 
                                                                        2023 July - December  | 
                                                                        2024 January - June  | 
                                                                        2024 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total 1% | 
                                                             Relating to: preliminary health care credentials granted to previously unlicensed individuals. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2023 January - June  | 
                                                                        2023 July - December  | 
                                                                        2024 January - June  | 
                                                                        2024 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 5%  | 
                                                                        2023 July - December  | 
                                                                        2024 January - June 5%  | 
                                                                        2024 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total 3% | 
                                                             Relating to: advanced practice registered nurses, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2023 January - June  | 
                                                                        2023 July - December  | 
                                                                        2024 January - June  | 
                                                                        2024 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June  | 
                                                                        2023 July - December 20%  | 
                                                                        2024 January - June 15%  | 
                                                                        2024 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total 8% | 
                                                             Relating to: advanced practice registered nurses, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2023 January - June  | 
                                                                        2023 July - December  | 
                                                                        2024 January - June  | 
                                                                        2024 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June  | 
                                                                        2023 July - December 20%  | 
                                                                        2024 January - June 15%  | 
                                                                        2024 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total 8% | 
                                                             Relating to: video recording of surgical procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2023 January - June  | 
                                                                        2023 July - December  | 
                                                                        2024 January - June  | 
                                                                        2024 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June  | 
                                                                        2023 July - December  | 
                                                                        2024 January - June 5%  | 
                                                                        2024 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total 1% | 
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2023 January - June  | 
                                                                        2023 July - December  | 
                                                                        2024 January - June  | 
                                                                        2024 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 10%  | 
                                                                        2023 July - December  | 
                                                                        2024 January - June  | 
                                                                        2024 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total 3% | 
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
                            Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2023 January - June  | 
                                                                        2023 July - December  | 
                                                                        2024 January - June  | 
                                                                        2024 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June  | 
                                                                        2023 July - December  | 
                                                                        2024 January - June 10%  | 
                                                                        2024 July - December 50%  | 
                                                                        Total 14% | 
| 2023 January - June  | 
                                                                        2023 July - December  | 
                                                                        2024 January - June  | 
                                                                        2024 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June  | 
                                                                        2023 July - December  | 
                                                                        2024 January - June 10%  | 
                                                                        2024 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total 3% | 
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