Wisconsin State Reading Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Represents reading specialists, teachers & librarians.

Lobbying Interests:
WSRA is interested in legislation and rules relating to education, reading and schools.

CEO Name:
Kathy Champeau
Legislative Committee Chair

Contact
KC
Kathy Champeau
1221 Seitz Drive
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 391-6886
krchamp@aol.com
http://www.wsra.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Forbes McIntosh Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 12/20/2018 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 50
Assembly Bill 50
Relating to: employing a dyslexia specialist at the Department of Public Instruction and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/6/2019
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 110
Assembly Bill 110
Relating to: developing a guidebook related to dyslexia and related conditions. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2019 Wisconsin Act 86

Against
Notification Date
3/24/2019
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.
Comments
Can support w 2 amendments: balance to inform on all literacy conditions; remove definition of dyslexia - it's not typical to define diagnosis or conditions in statute. Appreciate Rep. Kulp reestablishing vendor conflict of interest protections.
Assembly Bill 194
Assembly Bill 194
Relating to: requirements for initial licensure as a special education teacher.

Bill Text and History

2019 Wisconsin Act 44

Against
Notification Date
5/30/2019
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 604
Assembly Bill 604
Relating to: programs to identify and address pupils with dyslexia in public schools. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/12/2020
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 632
Assembly Bill 632
Relating to: assessments to evaluate reading readiness. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/12/2020
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 635
Assembly Bill 635
Relating to: requiring each cooperative educational service agency to employ a dyslexia specialist. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/12/2020
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 183
Senate Bill 183
Relating to: requirements for initial licensure as a special education teacher.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/30/2019
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 578
Senate Bill 578
Relating to: assessments to evaluate reading readiness. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/21/2020
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 579
Senate Bill 579
Relating to: requiring each cooperative educational service agency to employ a dyslexia specialist. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/21/2020
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2020 Legislative Council Study \ webinar symposium on early literacy.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2020 Legislative Council Study \ webinar symposium on early literacy.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
7/27/2020
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.

DPI guidebook related to dyslexia and related conditions.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DPI guidebook related to dyslexia and related conditions.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
6/12/2020
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.

issue of COVID-19 and related topics.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
issue of COVID-19 and related topics.

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.

LRB-0368/2, employing a dyslexia specialist at the Department of Public Instruction and making an appropriation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-0368/2, employing a dyslexia specialist at the Department of Public Instruction and making an appropriation.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/11/2019
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.

LRB-0383/3, developing a guidebook related to dyslexia.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-0383/3, developing a guidebook related to dyslexia.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/11/2019
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.

Teacher licensure requirements.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Teacher licensure requirements.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/19/2018
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.

Reading and literacy school \ school district statutory requirements.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reading and literacy school \ school district statutory requirements.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/19/2018
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.

Promulgation of a permanent rule revising Chapter PI 34, relating to stakeholder workgroups revisions to licensure.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Promulgation of a permanent rule revising Chapter PI 34, relating to stakeholder workgroups revisions to licensure.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
12/19/2018
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 Council Study Committee on Identification and Management of Dyslexia.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative Council Study Committee on Identification and Management of Dyslexia.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/19/2018
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
$15,062.20
2019
July - December
$15,057.60
2020
January - June
$15,198.05
2020
July - December
$15,000.00
Total $60,317.85
Total Hours Communicating 2019
January - June
71.50
2019
July - December
12.00
2020
January - June
40.25
2020
July - December
11.25
Total 135.00
Total Hours Other 2019
January - June
29.51
2019
July - December
16.50
2020
January - June
52.75
2020
July - December
27.75
Total 126.51

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: requirements for initial licensure as a special education teacher.
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
15%
2019
July - December
10%
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 7%
Relating to: requirements for initial licensure as a special education teacher.
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
15%
2019
July - December
10%
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 7%
Relating to: employing a dyslexia specialist at the Department of Public Instruction and making an appropriation. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
20%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 8%
Relating to: developing a guidebook related to dyslexia and related conditions. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
50%
2019
July - December
50%
2020
January - June
15%
2020
July - December
Total 30%
Relating to: programs to identify and address pupils with dyslexia in public schools. (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: assessments to evaluate reading readiness. (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: requiring each cooperative educational service agency to employ a dyslexia specialist. (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: assessments to evaluate reading readiness. (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: requiring each cooperative educational service agency to employ a dyslexia specialist. (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

No budget bill subjects found.

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
2019
July - December
10%
2020
January - June
5%
2020
July - December
5%
Total 4%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
20%
2020
January - June
10%
2020
July - December
10%
Total 7%
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
35%
Total 9%
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
25%
Total 7%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
25%
Total 4%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures