Wisconsin Early Childhood Association Inc
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
The early care and education field, children and families served in early care and education
Lobbying Interests:
All early care and education issues including DCF, DPI, DHS, DWD budget, policies, licensing regulations, certification, and all child care issues.
Title:
Executive Director
The early care and education field, children and families served in early care and education
Lobbying Interests:
All early care and education issues including DCF, DPI, DHS, DWD budget, policies, licensing regulations, certification, and all child care issues.
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
RS
Ruth Schmidt
744 Williamson St #200
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 729-1042
(608) 663-1091
ruschmidt@wisconsinearlychildhood.org
http://www.wisconsinearlychildhood.org
744 Williamson St #200
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 729-1042
(608) 663-1091
ruschmidt@wisconsinearlychildhood.org
http://www.wisconsinearlychildhood.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Schmidt | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/16/2016 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
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.
Comments
The federal recommended subsidy rate is 75% of market rate. WI is under 25% . This moves the Shares rate in the right direction and helps stabilize care for Shares eligible families. The increase in 4 and 5 star rates will help maintain quality
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.
Comments
The federal recommended subsidy rate is 75% of market rate. WI is under 25% . This moves the Shares rate in the right direction and helps stabilize care for Shares eligible families. The increase in 4 and 5 star rates will help maintain quality
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.
Comments
Increased funding for T.E.A.C.H. scholarship and Reward stipend program. Increased Shares subsidy rates.
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.
Comments
Increased funding for T.E.A.C.H. scholarship and Reward stipend program. Increased Shares subsidy rates.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Relating to child care, T.E.A.C.H. and Reward funding, WI Shares Subsidy program, YoungStar, Quality grants
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to child care, T.E.A.C.H. and Reward funding, WI Shares Subsidy program, YoungStar, Quality grants
Relating to child care, T.E.A.C.H. and Reward funding, WI Shares Subsidy program, YoungStar, Quality grants
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/13/2017
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/13/2017
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.
Funding for T.E.A.C.H. early childhood scholarship and REWARD Stipend programs. Increases in WI Shares child care subsidy rates.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding for T.E.A.C.H. early childhood scholarship and REWARD Stipend programs. Increases in WI Shares child care subsidy rates.
Funding for T.E.A.C.H. early childhood scholarship and REWARD Stipend programs. Increases in WI Shares child care subsidy rates.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/11/2017
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
1/11/2017
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 $1,711.46 |
2017 July - December $253.11 |
2018 January - June $971.75 |
2018 July - December $0.00 |
Total $2,936.32 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2017 January - June 20.85 |
2017 July - December 0.00 |
2018 January - June 11.50 |
2018 July - December 0.00 |
Total 32.35 |
| Total Hours Other | 2017 January - June 8.00 |
2017 July - December 3.00 |
2018 January - June 0.00 |
2018 July - December 0.00 |
Total 11.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
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 100% |
2018 July - December |
Total 28% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 100% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 67% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Funding for T.E.A.C.H. early childhood scholarship and REWARD Stipend programs. Increases in WI Shares child care subsidy rates.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 100% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 7% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.