Wisconsin Optometric Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
The profession of Optometry and member doctors.
Lobbying Interests:
Health care, insurance, managed care and licensing & regulating of doctors of optometry. Implementation of national health care reform. Optometry scope and practice.
CEO Name:
Peter Theo
The profession of Optometry and member doctors.
Lobbying Interests:
Health care, insurance, managed care and licensing & regulating of doctors of optometry. Implementation of national health care reform. Optometry scope and practice.
CEO Name:
Peter Theo
Contact
PT
Peter Theo
6510 Grand Teton Plaza, Ste 312
Madison, WI 53719
(608) 332-6828
petertheo@theoconsulting.net
6510 Grand Teton Plaza, Ste 312
Madison, WI 53719
(608) 332-6828
petertheo@theoconsulting.net
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter J Theo | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/6/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Peter Kammer | Exclusive Duties Yes | Authorized On 6/14/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Nels A Rude | Exclusive Duties Yes | Authorized On 6/14/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 317
Relating to: the use of certain words and terms that refer to a physician.
Bill Text and History
11/14/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: the use of certain words and terms that refer to a physician.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/14/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 143
Relating to: the use of certain words and terms that refer to a physician.
Bill Text and History
5/9/2023
First Communication Date
5/4/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: the use of certain words and terms that refer to a physician.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/9/2023
First Communication Date
5/4/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Agency Name
Optometry Examining Board (Opt)
Subject
Continuing education
Scope Statement
SS 080_21
7/26/2024
First Communication Date
7/11/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Optometry Examining Board (Opt)
Subject
Continuing education
Scope Statement
SS 080_21
Undisclosed
Notification Date7/26/2024
First Communication Date
7/11/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Agency Name
Optometry Examining Board (Opt)
Subject
Telehealth
Scope Statement
SS 018_23
5/9/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Optometry Examining Board (Opt)
Subject
Telehealth
Scope Statement
SS 018_23
Undisclosed
Notification Date5/9/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $1,200.00 |
2023 July - December $12,400.00 |
2024 January - June $0.00 |
Total $13,600.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 5.00 |
2023 July - December 7.25 |
2024 January - June 3.37 |
Total 15.62 |
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 1.00 |
2023 July - December 19.00 |
2024 January - June 2.75 |
Total 22.75 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: the use of certain words and terms that refer to a physician.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 100% |
2023 July - December 50% |
2024 January - June 40% |
2024 July - December |
Total 55% |
Relating to: the use of certain words and terms that refer to a physician.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 15% |
2024 January - June 25% |
2024 July - December |
Total 16% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 15% |
2024 January - June 10% |
2024 July - December |
Total 13% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 25% |
2024 July - December |
Total 5% |
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
No topics found.
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