Wisconsin Society for Respiratory Care
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
A state association of individuals engaged in or associated with advanced practice of respiratory care for those in need and supporting and serving as an advocate for patients.
Lobbying Interests:
WSRC may attempt to influence legislation and rules affecting respiratory care therapy and Respiratory Care Practitioners and the credentialing associated with the profession.
CEO Name:
Kris Ostrander
A state association of individuals engaged in or associated with advanced practice of respiratory care for those in need and supporting and serving as an advocate for patients.
Lobbying Interests:
WSRC may attempt to influence legislation and rules affecting respiratory care therapy and Respiratory Care Practitioners and the credentialing associated with the profession.
CEO Name:
Kris Ostrander
Contact
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George Klaetsch
10 E Doty Street, Suite 523
Madison, WI 53703
608-283-2587
gklaetsch@kpasllc.com
http://www.wsrc.online/home.html
10 E Doty Street, Suite 523
Madison, WI 53703
608-283-2587
gklaetsch@kpasllc.com
http://www.wsrc.online/home.html
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| George A Klaetsch | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/29/2022 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 143
Relating to: prohibiting statutes and rules examinations for certain professions. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/7/2023
First Communication Date
4/6/2023
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: prohibiting statutes and rules examinations for certain professions. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/7/2023
First Communication Date
4/6/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 224
Relating to: ambulance staffing on aircraft transporting pediatric patients between hospitals.
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 176
5/12/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: ambulance staffing on aircraft transporting pediatric patients between hospitals.
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 176
For
Notification Date5/12/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 451
Relating to: exempting tobacco bars from the public smoking ban.
Bill Text and History
10/5/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: exempting tobacco bars from the public smoking ban.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/5/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 160
Relating to: prohibiting statutes and rules examinations for certain professions. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/11/2023
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: prohibiting statutes and rules examinations for certain professions. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/11/2023
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 221
Relating to: ambulance staffing on aircraft transporting pediatric patients between hospitals.
Bill Text and History
5/12/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: ambulance staffing on aircraft transporting pediatric patients between hospitals.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/12/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 471
Relating to: exempting tobacco bars from the public smoking ban.
Bill Text and History
10/5/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: exempting tobacco bars from the public smoking ban.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/5/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Safety and Professional Services: Departmentwide
Safety and Professional Services: Departmentwide
Notification Date
3/14/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
3/14/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Safety and Professional Services: Professional Regulation and Administrative Services
Safety and Professional Services: Professional Regulation and Administrative Services
Notification Date
3/14/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
3/14/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal 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
All matters relating to the Governor's Task Force on Healthcare Workforce
All matters relating to the Governor's Task Force on Healthcare Workforce
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/26/2024
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
3/26/2024
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
All matters relating to the respiratory care practitioners examining council
All matters relating to the respiratory care practitioners examining council
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters relating to the legislative council study committee on occupational licensing
All matters relating to the legislative council study committee on occupational licensing
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters relating to practice and regulation of respiratory therapy and care in Wisconsin
All matters relating to practice and regulation of respiratory therapy and care in Wisconsin
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters relating to MED 20 and respiratory care practitioner regulation
All matters relating to MED 20 and respiratory care practitioner regulation
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters relating to DSPS Occupational Licensing
All matters relating to DSPS Occupational Licensing
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2023
First Communication Date
1/5/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2023
First Communication Date
1/5/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $18,114.74 |
2023 July - December $18,004.00 |
2024 January - June $18,030.50 |
Total $54,149.24 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 18.50 |
2023 July - December 18.00 |
2024 January - June 8.00 |
Total 44.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 33.00 |
2023 July - December 32.50 |
2024 January - June 33.50 |
Total 99.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: ambulance staffing on aircraft transporting pediatric patients between hospitals.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 5% |
2023 July - December 5% |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 6% |
Relating to: ambulance staffing on aircraft transporting pediatric patients between hospitals.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 5% |
2023 July - December 5% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: prohibiting statutes and rules examinations for certain professions. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 10% |
2023 July - December 10% |
2024 January - June 10% |
2024 July - December |
Total 10% |
Relating to: prohibiting statutes and rules examinations for certain professions. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 60% |
2023 July - December 65% |
2024 January - June 35% |
2024 July - December |
Total 55% |
Relating to: exempting tobacco bars from the public smoking ban.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: exempting tobacco bars from the public smoking ban.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 1% |
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
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 10% |
2023 July - December 5% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 5% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 5% |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 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 7% |
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