Wisconsin Child Care Administrators Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Represent 385+ child care administrators providing quality programming to Wisconsin children and helping drive local economies.
Lobbying Interests:
Support initiatives that encourage the delivery of high-quality early care and learning programs, which then play a critical role in fostering economic growth in communities across the state.
CEO Name:
Becky Helf
Represent 385+ child care administrators providing quality programming to Wisconsin children and helping drive local economies.
Lobbying Interests:
Support initiatives that encourage the delivery of high-quality early care and learning programs, which then play a critical role in fostering economic growth in communities across the state.
CEO Name:
Becky Helf
Contact
JO
Jack O'Meara
110 East Main Street, Suite 720
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 294-8746
jack@omearapublicaffairs.com
http://www.wccaa.org
110 East Main Street, Suite 720
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 294-8746
jack@omearapublicaffairs.com
http://www.wccaa.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack O'Meara | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/13/2016 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Kathleen Kilgore | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 5/30/2018 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 4
Relating to: child care record keeping and eligibility for child care subsidies (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Children and Families). (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/29/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Currently reviewing legislation.
Relating to: child care record keeping and eligibility for child care subsidies (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Children and Families). (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/29/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Currently reviewing legislation.
Assembly Bill 5
Relating to: maximum child care subsidy rates for part-time child care and the authorized amount of child care under Wisconsin Shares (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Children and Families). (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/29/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Currently reviewing legislation.
Relating to: maximum child care subsidy rates for part-time child care and the authorized amount of child care under Wisconsin Shares (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Children and Families). (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/29/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Currently reviewing legislation.
Assembly Bill 241
Relating to: mitigating the benefit drop-off in Wisconsin Shares. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/14/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: mitigating the benefit drop-off in Wisconsin Shares. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/14/2017
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 797
Relating to: a Department of Children and Families pilot project to expand four-year-old kindergarten programs and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/25/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: a Department of Children and Families pilot project to expand four-year-old kindergarten programs and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/25/2018
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 916
Relating to: child care provider rates under Wisconsin Shares, funding for Wisconsin Shares child care subsidies, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/5/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: child care provider rates under Wisconsin Shares, funding for Wisconsin Shares child care subsidies, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/5/2018
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 924
Relating to: child care reimbursement rates in Wisconsin Shares and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 236
2/10/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: child care reimbursement rates in Wisconsin Shares and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 236
For
Notification Date2/10/2018
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 663
Relating to: a Department of Children and Families pilot project to expand four-year-old kindergarten programs and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/25/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: a Department of Children and Families pilot project to expand four-year-old kindergarten programs and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/25/2018
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 793
Relating to: child care reimbursement rates in Wisconsin Shares and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/9/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: child care reimbursement rates in Wisconsin Shares and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/9/2018
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 819
Relating to: child care provider rates under Wisconsin Shares, funding for Wisconsin Shares child care subsidies, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/23/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: child care provider rates under Wisconsin Shares, funding for Wisconsin Shares child care subsidies, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/23/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Children and Families: Economic Support and Child Care
Children and Families: Economic Support and Child Care
Notification Date
3/10/2017
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.
3/10/2017
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Support for LRB-5388, relating to child care reimbursement rates in Wisconsin Shares and YoungStar bonuses.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support for LRB-5388, relating to child care reimbursement rates in Wisconsin Shares and YoungStar bonuses.
Support for LRB-5388, relating to child care reimbursement rates in Wisconsin Shares and YoungStar bonuses.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/7/2018
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/7/2018
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.
Support for LRB 5000, relating to child care provider rates under Wisconsin Shares and funding for Wisconsin Shares child care subsidies.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support for LRB 5000, relating to child care provider rates under Wisconsin Shares and funding for Wisconsin Shares child care subsidies.
Support for LRB 5000, relating to child care provider rates under Wisconsin Shares and funding for Wisconsin Shares child care subsidies.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/31/2018
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/31/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation to increase Wisconsin Shares rates.
Legislation to increase Wisconsin Shares rates.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/31/2018
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/31/2018
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.
Implementation of the Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program for the Wisconsin Shares subsidy program.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Implementation of the Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program for the Wisconsin Shares subsidy program.
Implementation of the Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program for the Wisconsin Shares subsidy program.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
7/31/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
7/31/2017
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.
LRB-0480/P4 -- Lead testing as part of child care center license and child care provider certification.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-0480/P4 -- Lead testing as part of child care center license and child care provider certification.
LRB-0480/P4 -- Lead testing as part of child care center license and child care provider certification.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/13/2017
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/13/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reimbursement for special needs child care costs.
Reimbursement for special needs child care costs.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/7/2017
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/7/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tax credits for the cost of child care and for child care workers.
Tax credits for the cost of child care and for child care workers.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/7/2017
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/7/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2017-19 Department of Children and Families (DCF) budget
2017-19 Department of Children and Families (DCF) budget
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/7/2017
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/7/2017
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
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2017 January - June $3,600.00 |
2017 July - December $3,600.00 |
2018 January - June $3,600.00 |
2018 July - December $7,200.00 |
Total $18,000.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2017 January - June 13.75 |
2017 July - December 11.75 |
2018 January - June 14.25 |
2018 July - December 6.20 |
Total 45.95 |
| Total Hours Other | 2017 January - June 45.50 |
2017 July - December 18.25 |
2018 January - June 30.00 |
2018 July - December 21.85 |
Total 115.60 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: child care provider rates under Wisconsin Shares, funding for Wisconsin Shares child care subsidies, and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 30% |
2018 July - December |
Total 8% |
Relating to: child care reimbursement rates in Wisconsin Shares and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 50% |
2018 July - December |
Total 14% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 70% |
2017 July - December 70% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December 75% |
Total 51% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 20% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 7% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 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