Wisconsin Nurses Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Registered nurses in Wisconsin who are members of WNA.

Lobbying Interests:
1. Advocate for licensure of advanced practice registered nurses 2. Increase the supply of nurse faculty through allocation of state dollars for loan forgiveness and scholarships 3. Recognize the value of nurses who are preceptors for nursing students

CEO Name:
Georgina Dennik-Champion

Contact
GMD
Gina M. Dennik-Champion
6200 Gisholt Drive, Suite 104
Madison, WI 53713
608-228-3300
gina@wisconsinnurses.org
http://www.wisconsinnurses.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 1
Assembly Bill 1
Relating to: changes to the educational assessment program and the school and school district accountability report. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/21/2025
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.
Assembly Bill 11
Assembly Bill 11
Relating to: pelvic exams on unconscious patients and creating an administrative rule related to hospital requirements for pelvic exams on unconscious patients.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/3/2025
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.
Assembly Bill 12
Assembly Bill 12
Relating to: state agency status for certain physician assistants and advanced practice nurses who provide services without compensation for local health departments or school districts. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/12/2025
First Communication Date
2/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 23
Assembly Bill 23
Relating to: establishment of a Palliative Care Council. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/12/2025
First Communication Date
2/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 49
Assembly Bill 49
Relating to: a minor’s authority to consent to health care.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/21/2025
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.
Assembly Bill 54
Assembly Bill 54
Relating to: utilization management controls for antipsychotic prescription drugs under the Medical Assistance program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/22/2025
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.
Assembly Bill 74
Assembly Bill 74
Relating to: parental notification of alleged sexual misconduct by a school staff member. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/21/2025
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.
Assembly Bill 97
Assembly Bill 97
Relating to: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/3/2025
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.
Assembly Bill 113
Assembly Bill 113
Relating to: sharing minors’ safety plans. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/17/2025
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.
Assembly Bill 114
Assembly Bill 114
Relating to: clinician initiation of emergency detention of a minor and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/26/2025
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.
Assembly Bill 128
Assembly Bill 128
Relating to: requiring first responders to be trained to administer epinephrine delivery systems. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/22/2025
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.
Assembly Bill 212
Assembly Bill 212
Relating to: registration of out-of-state health care providers to provide telehealth services. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/17/2025
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.
Assembly Bill 257
Assembly Bill 257
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

For
Notification Date
5/13/2025
First Communication Date
5/13/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 263
Assembly Bill 263
Relating to: coverage of breast cancer screenings by the Medical Assistance program and health insurance policies and plans. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/26/2025
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 14
Senate Bill 14
Relating to: pelvic exams on unconscious patients and creating an administrative rule related to hospital requirements for pelvic exams on unconscious patients.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/21/2025
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.
Senate Bill 15
Senate Bill 15
Relating to: increased penalties for crimes against adults at risk; restraining orders for adults at risk; freezing assets of a defendant charged with financial exploitation of an adult at risk; sexual assault of an adult at risk; and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/22/2025
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.
Senate Bill 23
Senate Bill 23
Relating to: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/12/2025
First Communication Date
2/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 31
Senate Bill 31
Relating to: state agency status for certain physician assistants and advanced practice nurses who provide services without compensation for local health departments or school districts. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/3/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 39
Senate Bill 39
Relating to: establishment of a Palliative Care Council. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/12/2025
First Communication Date
3/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 42
Senate Bill 42
Relating to: permitting pharmacists to prescribe certain contraceptives, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/12/2025
First Communication Date
3/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 43
Senate Bill 43
Relating to: allowing advanced practice nurse prescribers to pronounce the date, time, and place of a patient’s death for purposes of the preparation of death records.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/22/2025
First Communication Date
3/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 70
Senate Bill 70
Relating to: a minor’s authority to consent to health care.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/12/2025
First Communication Date
3/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 83
Senate Bill 83
Relating to: utilization management controls for antipsychotic prescription drugs under the Medical Assistance program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/22/2025
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.
Senate Bill 91
Senate Bill 91
Relating to: imposing the penalty of life imprisonment for the crime of child trafficking and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/21/2025
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.
Senate Bill 97
Senate Bill 97
Relating to: parental notification of alleged sexual misconduct by a school staff member. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/21/2025
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.
Senate Bill 108
Senate Bill 108
Relating to: sharing minors’ safety plans. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/17/2025
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.
Senate Bill 109
Senate Bill 109
Relating to: clinician initiation of emergency detention of a minor and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/26/2025
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.
Senate Bill 156
Senate Bill 156
Relating to: requiring first responders to be trained to administer epinephrine delivery systems. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/22/2025
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.
Senate Bill 214
Senate Bill 214
Relating to: registration of out-of-state health care providers to provide telehealth services. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/17/2025
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.
Senate Bill 258
Senate Bill 258
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

For
Notification Date
5/22/2025
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 264
Senate Bill 264
Relating to: coverage of breast cancer screenings by the Medical Assistance program and health insurance policies and plans. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/26/2025
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 281
Senate Bill 281
Relating to: allowing certified advanced practice nurse prescribers to engage in the practice of radiography.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/30/2025
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 282
Senate Bill 282
Relating to: membership on the Board of Nursing.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/30/2025
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

Higher Educational Aids Board
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Higher Educational Aids Board

Notification Date
4/23/2025
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.

Comments
WNA supports the continued funding of the Wisconsin Nursing Educator Program

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Advanced practice nurse prescribers
Agency Name
Board of Nursing (N)
Subject
Advanced practice nurse prescribers
Scope Statement
SS 106_24
For
Notification Date
4/23/2025
First Communication Date
4/10/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Curriculum and clinical learning requirements
Agency Name
Board of Nursing (N)
Subject
Curriculum and clinical learning requirements
Scope Statement
SS 012_17
Undisclosed
Notification Date
3/27/2025
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.

Comments
BSN as a clinical instructor for Schools of Nursing

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Creating positions on the Board of Nursing for APNP and Nurse Educator
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Creating positions on the Board of Nursing for APNP and Nurse Educator

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
5/22/2025
First Communication Date
5/15/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

APNP allowed to operate fluoroscopy machine
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
APNP allowed to operate fluoroscopy machine

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
5/9/2025
First Communication Date
4/23/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Allowing BSNs to serve as clinical instructors for schools of nursing
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allowing BSNs to serve as clinical instructors for schools of nursing

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
5/9/2025
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.

Review of application for licensure or renewal procedure to reduce stigma
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Review of application for licensure or renewal procedure to reduce stigma

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
4/23/2025
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.

AEDs availability in schools and sporting events
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
AEDs availability in schools and sporting events

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/22/2025
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.

APRN Pronouncement of Patient Death
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
APRN Pronouncement of Patient Death

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/22/2025
First Communication Date
1/8/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Tax Credit for Nurses who are preceptors of nursing students
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tax Credit for Nurses who are preceptors of nursing students

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/8/2025
First Communication Date
1/29/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Any proposals dealing with the funding of Nurse Education and Training
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Any proposals dealing with the funding of Nurse Education and Training

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/8/2025
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.

Proposals dealing with APRNs
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposals dealing with APRNs

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/8/2025
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.

Workplace Violence Against Nurses
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Workplace Violence Against Nurses

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/8/2025
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

No certified reports found.

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

No legislative bills/resolutions found.

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

No topics found.

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures