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| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Kilgore | Exclusive Duties Yes | Authorized On 12/17/2018 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Jack O'Meara | Exclusive Duties Yes | Authorized On 12/17/2018 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 464
Relating to: the age at which a child may attend four-year-old kindergarten. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/4/2019
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 age at which a child may attend four-year-old kindergarten. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/4/2019
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 465
Relating to: counting pupils enrolled in four-year-old kindergarten. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/4/2019
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: counting pupils enrolled in four-year-old kindergarten. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/4/2019
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 475
Relating to: testing for lead in drinking water in facilities used for recreational and educational camps and child care. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/3/2020
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: testing for lead in drinking water in facilities used for recreational and educational camps and child care. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/3/2020
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 662
Relating to: an online early learning pilot program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/13/2020
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.
Comments
We are concerned that this would create a new program when the state is not adequately funding existing early education programs like Wisconsin Shares. And it does not include Social-Emotional supports and interactions, which are very important.
Relating to: an online early learning pilot program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/13/2020
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.
Comments
We are concerned that this would create a new program when the state is not adequately funding existing early education programs like Wisconsin Shares. And it does not include Social-Emotional supports and interactions, which are very important.
Assembly Bill 996
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
3/5/2020
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: 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 Date3/5/2020
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 407
Relating to: the age at which a child may attend four-year-old kindergarten. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/4/2019
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 age at which a child may attend four-year-old kindergarten. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/4/2019
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 408
Relating to: counting pupils enrolled in four-year-old kindergarten. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/4/2019
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: counting pupils enrolled in four-year-old kindergarten. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/4/2019
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 424
Relating to: testing for lead in drinking water in facilities used for recreational and educational camps and child care. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/5/2019
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: testing for lead in drinking water in facilities used for recreational and educational camps and child care. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date10/5/2019
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 595
Relating to: an online early learning pilot program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 170
2/13/2020
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.
Comments
We are concerned that this would create a new program when the state is not adequately funding existing early education programs like Wisconsin Shares. And it does not include Social-Emotional supports and interactions, which are very important.
Relating to: an online early learning pilot program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 170
Against
Notification Date2/13/2020
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.
Comments
We are concerned that this would create a new program when the state is not adequately funding existing early education programs like Wisconsin Shares. And it does not include Social-Emotional supports and interactions, which are very important.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Children and Families: Economic Support
Children and Families: Economic Support
Notification Date
3/10/2019
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.
3/10/2019
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Departmentwide
Public Instruction: Departmentwide
Notification Date
7/29/2019
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.
7/29/2019
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
Response to COVID-19 as it relates to child care centers.
Response to COVID-19 as it relates to child care centers.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/28/2020
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
3/28/2020
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
Governor Evers' proposal to expand 3K/4K in Wisconsin.
Governor Evers' proposal to expand 3K/4K in Wisconsin.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/10/2019
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/10/2019
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increasing Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy rates.
Increasing Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy rates.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/17/2019
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/17/2019
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2019 January - June $7,200.00 |
2019 July - December $7,200.00 |
2020 January - June $7,200.00 |
2020 July - December $7,200.00 |
Total $28,800.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2019 January - June 23.10 |
2019 July - December 3.95 |
2020 January - June 6.00 |
2020 July - December 2.50 |
Total 35.55 |
| Total Hours Other | 2019 January - June 32.55 |
2019 July - December 40.85 |
2020 January - June 36.10 |
2020 July - December 23.10 |
Total 132.60 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: the age at which a child may attend four-year-old kindergarten. (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 2% |
Relating to: the age at which a child may attend four-year-old kindergarten. (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 2% |
Relating to: counting pupils enrolled in four-year-old kindergarten. (FE)
| 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 |
Total 4% |
Relating to: testing for lead in drinking water in facilities used for recreational and educational camps and child care. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 25% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 7% |
Relating to: counting pupils enrolled in four-year-old kindergarten. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 30% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 8% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 25% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December 50% |
Total 16% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 25% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 8% |
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 15% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 5% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 15% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 5% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 75% |
2020 July - December 20% |
Total 22% |
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