WI Early Childhood Association
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.
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.
Contact
RS
Ruth Schmidt
2908 Marketplace Dr Ste 101
Fitchburg, WI 53719
(608) 729-1042
ruschmidt@wisconsinearlychildhood.org
http://wisconsinearlychildhood.org
2908 Marketplace Dr Ste 101
Fitchburg, WI 53719
(608) 729-1042
ruschmidt@wisconsinearlychildhood.org
http://wisconsinearlychildhood.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Hogan | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/30/2020 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Gregory Hubbard | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/30/2020 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Catherine McDermott | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/30/2020 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Ruth Schmidt | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/5/2021 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Kimber Liedl | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/5/2021 | Withdrawn On 9/30/2022 |
| Katie White | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/18/2021 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Children and Families: Children and Family Services
Children and Families: Children and Family Services
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
Children and Families: Departmentwide
Children and Families: 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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Child Care
Child Care
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/30/2020
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/30/2020
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.
YoungStar, Wisconsin Shares, Child Care access,additional funding for child care facilities, additional funding for child care teachers, additional funding for child care providers, early childhood education
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
YoungStar, Wisconsin Shares, Child Care access,additional funding for child care facilities, additional funding for child care teachers, additional funding for child care providers, early childhood education
YoungStar, Wisconsin Shares, Child Care access,additional funding for child care facilities, additional funding for child care teachers, additional funding for child care providers, early childhood education
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/30/2020
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
12/30/2020
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, 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
12/30/2020
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
12/30/2020
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.
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
12/30/2020
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/30/2020
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 $69,549.70 |
2021 July - December $57,361.44 |
2022 January - June $46,305.40 |
2022 July - December $40,655.71 |
Total $213,872.25 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2021 January - June 176.75 |
2021 July - December 76.00 |
2022 January - June 62.75 |
2022 July - December 20.75 |
Total 336.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2021 January - June 585.25 |
2021 July - December 422.25 |
2022 January - June 443.75 |
2022 July - December 278.75 |
Total 1730.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 65 % |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 24 % |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
YoungStar, Wisconsin Shares, Child Care access,additional funding for child care facilities, additional funding for child care teachers, additional funding for child care providers, early childhood education
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 20 % |
2021 July - December 85 % |
2022 January - June 50 % |
2022 July - December 75 % |
Total 51 % |
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