Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Physician Assistants
Lobbying Interests:
Proposals affecting health care as well as any proposal relating to the licensure, practice, and regulation of physician assistants in Wisconsin.
CEO Name:
Roger Lovelace
Physician Assistants
Lobbying Interests:
Proposals affecting health care as well as any proposal relating to the licensure, practice, and regulation of physician assistants in Wisconsin.
CEO Name:
Roger Lovelace
Contact
LC
Lori Conaway
N83 W13410 Leon Road
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(414) 253-8188
info@wapa.org
http://www.wapa.org
N83 W13410 Leon Road
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(414) 253-8188
info@wapa.org
http://www.wapa.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 32
Relating to: creating an individual income tax deduction for certain income earned by an individual from the practice of psychiatry or from providing psychiatric or mental health services. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/10/2023
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.
Comments
PAs practice in psychiatry and in providing mental health services; WAPA has requested the authors amend this legislation to include physician assistants to help ensure access to care, particularly in rural Wisconsin.
Relating to: creating an individual income tax deduction for certain income earned by an individual from the practice of psychiatry or from providing psychiatric or mental health services. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Undisclosed
Notification Date3/10/2023
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.
Comments
PAs practice in psychiatry and in providing mental health services; WAPA has requested the authors amend this legislation to include physician assistants to help ensure access to care, particularly in rural Wisconsin.
Assembly Bill 114
Relating to: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/22/2023
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: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/22/2023
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 410
Relating to: ratification of the PA Licensure Compact. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/26/2023
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: ratification of the PA Licensure Compact. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/26/2023
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 502
Relating to: a civil cause of action for a minor injured by a gender transition procedure.
Bill Text and History
1/20/2024
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: a civil cause of action for a minor injured by a gender transition procedure.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/20/2024
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.
Assembly Bill 953
Relating to: agreements for direct primary care.
Bill Text and History
2/5/2024
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: agreements for direct primary care.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/5/2024
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.
Assembly Bill 954
Relating to: provisional licenses to practice medicine and surgery for internationally trained physicians and physician assistants and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 214
1/14/2024
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: provisional licenses to practice medicine and surgery for internationally trained physicians and physician assistants and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 214
Undisclosed
Notification Date1/14/2024
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 31
Relating to: creating an individual income tax deduction for certain income earned by an individual from the practice of psychiatry or from providing psychiatric or mental health services. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/10/2023
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.
Comments
PAs practice in psychiatry and in providing mental health services; WAPA has requested the authors amend this legislation to include physician assistants to help ensure access to care, particularly in rural Wisconsin.
Relating to: creating an individual income tax deduction for certain income earned by an individual from the practice of psychiatry or from providing psychiatric or mental health services. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Undisclosed
Notification Date3/10/2023
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.
Comments
PAs practice in psychiatry and in providing mental health services; WAPA has requested the authors amend this legislation to include physician assistants to help ensure access to care, particularly in rural Wisconsin.
Senate Bill 110
Relating to: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/9/2023
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: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/9/2023
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 143
Relating to: the use of certain words and terms that refer to a physician.
Bill Text and History
4/20/2023
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: the use of certain words and terms that refer to a physician.
Bill Text and History
Undisclosed
Notification Date4/20/2023
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 400
Relating to: ratification of the PA Licensure Compact. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 81
8/28/2023
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: ratification of the PA Licensure Compact. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 81
For
Notification Date8/28/2023
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 479
Relating to: a civil cause of action for a minor injured by a gender transition procedure.
Bill Text and History
11/30/2023
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: a civil cause of action for a minor injured by a gender transition procedure.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/30/2023
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 900
Relating to: provisional licenses to practice medicine and surgery for internationally trained physicians and physician assistants and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/14/2024
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: provisional licenses to practice medicine and surgery for internationally trained physicians and physician assistants and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Undisclosed
Notification Date1/14/2024
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 905
Relating to: agreements for direct primary care.
Bill Text and History
2/5/2024
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: agreements for direct primary care.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/5/2024
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.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Agency Name
Board of Nursing (N)
Subject
Delegated acts
Scope Statement
SS 030_23
10/26/2023
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.
Board of Nursing (N)
Subject
Delegated acts
Scope Statement
SS 030_23
Undisclosed
Notification Date10/26/2023
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.
Agency Name
Physician Assistant Affiliated Credentialing Board (PA)
Subject
Implementation of the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact
Scope Statement
SS 091_24
8/12/2024
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.
Physician Assistant Affiliated Credentialing Board (PA)
Subject
Implementation of the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact
Scope Statement
SS 091_24
Undisclosed
Notification Date8/12/2024
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.
Agency Name
Physician Assistant Affiliated Credentialing Board (PA)
Subject
Physical examinations
Scope Statement
SS 065_24
6/3/2024
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.
Physician Assistant Affiliated Credentialing Board (PA)
Subject
Physical examinations
Scope Statement
SS 065_24
Undisclosed
Notification Date6/3/2024
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.
Agency Name
Physician Assistant Affiliated Credentialing Board (PA)
Subject
Physician assistants
Scope Statement
SS 110_21
1/18/2023
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.
Physician Assistant Affiliated Credentialing Board (PA)
Subject
Physician assistants
Scope Statement
SS 110_21
Undisclosed
Notification Date1/18/2023
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.
Agency Name
Podiatry Affiliated Credentialing Board (Pod)
Subject
References to physician assistants
Scope Statement
SS 035_24
4/2/2024
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.
Podiatry Affiliated Credentialing Board (Pod)
Subject
References to physician assistants
Scope Statement
SS 035_24
Undisclosed
Notification Date4/2/2024
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
International Medical School Graduates
International Medical School Graduates
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/22/2023
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/22/2023
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Interstate Occupational Licensure Compact
Interstate Occupational Licensure Compact
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/21/2023
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/21/2023
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.
Regulation, certification and licensing of physician assistants, as well as general matters relating to their practice of medicine on healthcare teams with physicians and other providers.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation, certification and licensing of physician assistants, as well as general matters relating to their practice of medicine on healthcare teams with physicians and other providers.
Regulation, certification and licensing of physician assistants, as well as general matters relating to their practice of medicine on healthcare teams with physicians and other providers.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2023
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2023
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.
Issues related to Governor's public health emergency declaration and any executive, adminsitrative, or legislative COVID-19 responses.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues related to Governor's public health emergency declaration and any executive, adminsitrative, or legislative COVID-19 responses.
Issues related to Governor's public health emergency declaration and any executive, adminsitrative, or legislative COVID-19 responses.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/3/2023
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/3/2023
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $24,063.04 |
2023 July - December $24,066.16 |
2024 January - June $24,182.32 |
Total $72,311.52 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 32.75 |
2023 July - December 33.25 |
2024 January - June 12.00 |
Total 78.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 103.25 |
2023 July - December 122.25 |
2024 January - June 125.25 |
Total 350.75 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: ratification of the PA Licensure Compact. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 8% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: ratification of the PA Licensure Compact. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 20% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 7% |
Relating to: agreements for direct primary care.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 4% |
2024 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: provisional licenses to practice medicine and surgery for internationally trained physicians and physician assistants 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 |
2024 January - June 4% |
2024 July - December |
Total 1% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 8% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 2% |
2024 January - June 4% |
2024 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 1% |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 2% |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
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 15% |
2023 July - December 8% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 8% |
Regulation, certification and licensing of physician assistants, as well as general matters relating to their practice of medicine on healthcare teams with physicians and other providers.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 40% |
2023 July - December 22% |
2024 January - June 36% |
2024 July - December |
Total 32% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 2% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
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