Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Representing physical therapists & physical therapy assistants.
Lobbying Interests:
All areas affecting physical therapy, including the licensing and regulation of physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and students of physical therapy.
CEO Name:
Connie Kittleson
President
Representing physical therapists & physical therapy assistants.
Lobbying Interests:
All areas affecting physical therapy, including the licensing and regulation of physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and students of physical therapy.
CEO Name:
Connie Kittleson
President
Contact
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Connie Kittleson
3510 E Washington Avenue
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 221-9191
(608) 221-9697
wpta@wpta.org
3510 E Washington Avenue
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 221-9191
(608) 221-9697
wpta@wpta.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Early | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/10/2018 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| George Ermert | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/10/2018 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| William McClenahan | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/10/2018 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Jeremey J Shepherd | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/10/2018 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 438
Relating to: ratification of the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, 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
9/13/2019
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: ratification of the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, 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 Date9/13/2019
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 546
Relating to: providing complementary and alternative health care practitioners with exemptions from practice protection laws, requirements and prohibitions for individuals who provide complementary and alternative health care services, and providing a pena...
Bill Text and History
1/14/2020
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: providing complementary and alternative health care practitioners with exemptions from practice protection laws, requirements and prohibitions for individuals who provide complementary and alternative health care services, and providing a pena...
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/14/2020
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 581
Relating to: the practice of physical therapy students and physical therapist assistant students and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 138
10/28/2019
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: the practice of physical therapy students and physical therapist assistant students and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 138
For
Notification Date10/28/2019
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 648
Relating to: physical health services and acupuncture under Medical Assistance program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/9/2019
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: physical health services and acupuncture under Medical Assistance program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/9/2019
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 815
Relating to: allowing the department of safety and professional services and credentialing boards to grant credentials with provisional status, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, a...
Bill Text and History
2/24/2020
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: allowing the department of safety and professional services and credentialing boards to grant credentials with provisional status, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, a...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/24/2020
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 390
Relating to: ratification of the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, 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
2019 Wisconsin Act 100
9/10/2019
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: ratification of the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, 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
2019 Wisconsin Act 100
For
Notification Date9/10/2019
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 492
Relating to: providing complementary and alternative health care practitioners with exemptions from practice protection laws, requirements and prohibitions for individuals who provide complementary and alternative health care services, and providing a pena...
Bill Text and History
1/14/2020
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: providing complementary and alternative health care practitioners with exemptions from practice protection laws, requirements and prohibitions for individuals who provide complementary and alternative health care services, and providing a pena...
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/14/2020
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 546
Relating to: the practice of physical therapy students and physical therapist assistant students and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
11/1/2019
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: the practice of physical therapy students and physical therapist assistant students and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/1/2019
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 600
Relating to: physical health services and acupuncture under Medical Assistance program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/5/2019
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: physical health services and acupuncture under Medical Assistance program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/5/2019
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 747
Relating to: allowing the department of safety and professional services and credentialing boards to grant credentials with provisional status, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, a...
Bill Text and History
2/24/2020
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: allowing the department of safety and professional services and credentialing boards to grant credentials with provisional status, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, a...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/24/2020
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
Health Services: Departmentwide
Health Services: Departmentwide
Notification Date
6/17/2019
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.
6/17/2019
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medicaid Services
Health Services: Medicaid Services
Notification Date
6/17/2019
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.
6/17/2019
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Safety and Professional Services: Departmentwide
Safety and Professional Services: Departmentwide
Notification Date
5/13/2019
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.
5/13/2019
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Safety and Professional Services: Professional Regulation and Administrative Services
Safety and Professional Services: Professional Regulation and Administrative Services
Notification Date
5/13/2019
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.
5/13/2019
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
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters relating to telehealth and ensuring patient access
All matters relating to telehealth and ensuring patient access
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/26/2020
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
3/26/2020
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
Matters relating to unemployment insurance
Matters relating to unemployment insurance
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/26/2020
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
3/26/2020
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
Matters relating to providing healthcare during COVID-19 pandemic
Matters relating to providing healthcare during COVID-19 pandemic
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/26/2020
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
3/26/2020
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
Relating to supervision of physical therapy students and physical therapist assistant students
Relating to supervision of physical therapy students and physical therapist assistant students
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
10/24/2019
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
10/24/2019
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
Worker's Compensation reform
Worker's Compensation reform
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/10/2018
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/10/2018
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Any legislation or rule affecting the use of dry needling by a licensed physical therapist.
Any legislation or rule affecting the use of dry needling by a licensed physical therapist.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/10/2018
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/10/2018
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Prior Authorization Reform
Prior Authorization Reform
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/10/2018
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/10/2018
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Any legislation or rules relating to the interstate licensure compact for physical therapy.
Any legislation or rules relating to the interstate licensure compact for physical therapy.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/10/2018
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/10/2018
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2019 January - June $39,162.40 |
2019 July - December $39,174.00 |
2020 January - June $39,000.00 |
2020 July - December $39,000.00 |
Total $156,336.40 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2019 January - June 7.50 |
2019 July - December 26.25 |
2020 January - June 16.25 |
2020 July - December 3.25 |
Total 53.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2019 January - June 31.75 |
2019 July - December 65.00 |
2020 January - June 41.25 |
2020 July - December 40.50 |
Total 178.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: ratification of the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 10% |
2020 January - June 10% |
2020 July - December |
Total 6% |
Relating to: providing complementary and alternative health care practitioners with exemptions from practice protection laws, requirements and prohibitions for individuals who provide complementary and alternative health care services, and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 10% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: the practice of physical therapy students and physical therapist assistant students and granting rule-making authority.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 10% |
2020 January - June 15% |
2020 July - December |
Total 8% |
Relating to: ratification of the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 10% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: providing complementary and alternative health care practitioners with exemptions from practice protection laws, requirements and prohibitions for individuals who provide complementary and alternative health care services, and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 10% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: the practice of physical therapy students and physical therapist assistant students and granting rule-making authority.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 10% |
2020 January - June 15% |
2020 July - December |
Total 8% |
Relating to: physical health services and acupuncture under Medical Assistance program and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 10% |
2020 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: physical health services and acupuncture under Medical Assistance program and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 10% |
2020 July - December |
Total 3% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 10% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 2% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 5% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December 10% |
Total 3% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 25% |
2019 July - December 10% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 8% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 50% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 8% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 15% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December 10% |
Total 8% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 15% |
2020 July - December 50% |
Total 13% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 15% |
2020 July - December 20% |
Total 7% |
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