Wisconsin State Reading Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Membership consists of reading specialists, teachers, literacy professors & librarians.
Lobbying Interests:
WSRA is interested in legislation and rules relating to education, reading, literacy and schools.
CEO Name:
La Tahsa Fields
Legislative Committee Chair
Membership consists of reading specialists, teachers, literacy professors & librarians.
Lobbying Interests:
WSRA is interested in legislation and rules relating to education, reading, literacy and schools.
CEO Name:
La Tahsa Fields
Legislative Committee Chair
Contact
KC
Kathy Champeau
1221 Seitz Drive
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 391-6886
krchamp@aol.com
http://www.wsra.org
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| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |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| Forbes McIntosh | Exclusive Duties Yes | Authorized On 12/9/2020 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 72
Relating to: waiving the Foundations of Reading test licensure requirement during a national health emergency declared in response to COVID-19.
Bill Text and History
3/1/2021
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: waiving the Foundations of Reading test licensure requirement during a national health emergency declared in response to COVID-19.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/1/2021
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 446
Relating to: reading readiness assessments and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/20/2021
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: reading readiness assessments and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date7/20/2021
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 971
Relating to: promotion of pupils from the third grade to the fourth grade based on passage of the standardized reading test; reading readiness assessments in public schools; grants to increase licensure of reading teachers; sunsetting the Achievement Gap R...
Bill Text and History
2/16/2022
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: promotion of pupils from the third grade to the fourth grade based on passage of the standardized reading test; reading readiness assessments in public schools; grants to increase licensure of reading teachers; sunsetting the Achievement Gap R...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/16/2022
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 114
Relating to: waiving the Foundations of Reading test licensure requirement during a national health emergency declared in response to COVID-19.
Bill Text and History
3/1/2021
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: waiving the Foundations of Reading test licensure requirement during a national health emergency declared in response to COVID-19.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/1/2021
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 454
Relating to: reading readiness assessments and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/22/2021
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: reading readiness assessments and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date7/22/2021
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
Public Instruction: Aids to Libraries, Individuals and Organizations
Public Instruction: Aids to Libraries, Individuals and Organizations
Notification Date
2/17/2021
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.
2/17/2021
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
2/17/2021
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.
2/17/2021
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: Educational Leadership
Public Instruction: Educational Leadership
Notification Date
2/17/2021
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.
2/17/2021
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.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Agency Name
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
Subject
Changes to criteria relating to specific learning disabilities
Scope Statement
SS 133_20
6/15/2021
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.
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
Subject
Changes to criteria relating to specific learning disabilities
Scope Statement
SS 133_20
For
Notification Date6/15/2021
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
CR 21-011 (Revised) Changes to criteria relating to specific learning disabilities.
CR 21-011 (Revised) Changes to criteria relating to specific learning disabilities.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
6/15/2021
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
6/15/2021
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.
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
12/9/2020
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
12/9/2020
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
Reading and literacy school \ school district statutory requirements.
Reading and literacy school \ school district statutory requirements.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/9/2020
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
12/9/2020
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
Teacher licensure requirements.
Teacher licensure requirements.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/9/2020
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
12/9/2020
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.
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
12/9/2020
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
12/9/2020
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
issue of COVID-19 and related topics.
issue of COVID-19 and related topics.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/9/2020
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
12/9/2020
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
DPI guidebook related to dyslexia and related conditions.
DPI guidebook related to dyslexia and related conditions.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/9/2020
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
12/9/2020
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2021 January - June $15,000.00 |
2021 July - December $15,071.69 |
2022 January - June $15,026.43 |
2022 July - December $15,000.00 |
Total $60,098.12 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2021 January - June 12.25 |
2021 July - December 25.75 |
2022 January - June 9.75 |
2022 July - December 10.50 |
Total 58.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2021 January - June 37.25 |
2021 July - December 46.25 |
2022 January - June 46.50 |
2022 July - December 11.00 |
Total 141.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: waiving the Foundations of Reading test licensure requirement during a national health emergency declared in response to COVID-19.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 10% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: waiving the Foundations of Reading test licensure requirement during a national health emergency declared in response to COVID-19.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 10% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: reading readiness assessments and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 40% |
2022 January - June 30% |
2022 July - December |
Total 23% |
Relating to: reading readiness assessments and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 40% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 15% |
Relating to: promotion of pupils from the third grade to the fourth grade based on passage of the standardized reading test; reading readiness assessments in public schools; grants to increase licensure of reading teachers; sunsetting the Achievement Gap Reduction program; programs to identify and address pupils with dyslexia; parental opt-out of pupils in grades kindergarten to three from statewide examinations; and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 30% |
2022 July - December |
Total 9% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 10% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 10% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 3% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 5% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 1% |
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 5% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 1% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 10% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 10% |
2022 July - December 40% |
Total 10% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 20% |
2021 July - December 10% |
2022 January - June 10% |
2022 July - December 60% |
Total 18% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 20% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 10% |
2022 July - December |
Total 8% |
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.