Wisconsin Child Care Administrators Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Represent 385+ child care administrators providing quality programming to Wisconsin children and helping drive local economies.
Lobbying Interests:
Support initiatives that encourage the delivery of high-quality early care and learning programs, which then play a critical role in fostering economic growth in communities across the state.
CEO Name:
Angela Todd
Represent 385+ child care administrators providing quality programming to Wisconsin children and helping drive local economies.
Lobbying Interests:
Support initiatives that encourage the delivery of high-quality early care and learning programs, which then play a critical role in fostering economic growth in communities across the state.
CEO Name:
Angela Todd
Contact
JO
Jack O'Meara
110 East Main Street, Suite 720
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 444-3727
jack@omearapublicaffairs.com
http://www.wccaa.org
110 East Main Street, Suite 720
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 444-3727
jack@omearapublicaffairs.com
http://www.wccaa.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack O'Meara | Exclusive Duties Yes | Authorized On 12/20/2022 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Kathleen Kilgore | Exclusive Duties Yes | Authorized On 12/20/2022 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 387
Relating to: creating a child care reimbursement account program, providing an income tax subtraction for certain contributions to a child care reimbursement account, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/6/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: creating a child care reimbursement account program, providing an income tax subtraction for certain contributions to a child care reimbursement account, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/6/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 388
Relating to: creating a child care center renovations loan program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/6/2023
First Communication Date
9/5/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
WCCAA is asking that the requirement that 60% of the loans go to in-home providers be removed from the bill.
Relating to: creating a child care center renovations loan program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/6/2023
First Communication Date
9/5/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
WCCAA is asking that the requirement that 60% of the loans go to in-home providers be removed from the bill.
Assembly Bill 390
Relating to: modifying administrative rules relating to assistant child care teachers.
Bill Text and History
9/6/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: modifying administrative rules relating to assistant child care teachers.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date9/6/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 391
Relating to: modifying administrative rules regarding the number of child care workers and children in group child care centers.
Bill Text and History
9/6/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WCCAA's position on this bill is Neutral.
Relating to: modifying administrative rules regarding the number of child care workers and children in group child care centers.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date9/6/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WCCAA's position on this bill is Neutral.
Assembly Bill 513
Relating to: a Department of Children and Families program to make payments to child care programs, a child care partnership grant program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/24/2023
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: a Department of Children and Families program to make payments to child care programs, a child care partnership grant program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/24/2023
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.
Assembly Bill 1035
Relating to: requiring the community approach to four-year-old kindergarten. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/6/2024
First Communication Date
2/5/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: requiring the community approach to four-year-old kindergarten. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/6/2024
First Communication Date
2/5/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 421
Relating to: creating a child care center renovations loan program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/9/2023
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.
Comments
WCCAA is asking that the requirement that 60% of the loans go to in-home providers be removed from the bill.
Relating to: creating a child care center renovations loan program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/9/2023
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.
Comments
WCCAA is asking that the requirement that 60% of the loans go to in-home providers be removed from the bill.
Senate Bill 423
Relating to: modifying administrative rules regarding the number of child care workers and children in group child care centers.
Bill Text and History
9/9/2023
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.
Relating to: modifying administrative rules regarding the number of child care workers and children in group child care centers.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date9/9/2023
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.
Senate Bill 424
Relating to: modifying administrative rules relating to assistant child care teachers.
Bill Text and History
9/9/2023
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.
Relating to: modifying administrative rules relating to assistant child care teachers.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date9/9/2023
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.
Senate Bill 487
Relating to: a Department of Children and Families program to make payments to child care programs, a child care partnership grant program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/24/2023
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: a Department of Children and Families program to make payments to child care programs, a child care partnership grant program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/24/2023
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 973
Relating to: requiring the community approach to four-year-old kindergarten. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/6/2024
First Communication Date
2/5/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: requiring the community approach to four-year-old kindergarten. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/6/2024
First Communication Date
2/5/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
September 2023 Special Session Senate Bill 1
Relating to: fall workforce package, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/27/2023
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: fall workforce package, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date9/27/2023
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Support for the appointment of Emilie Amundson as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support for the appointment of Emilie Amundson as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families.
Support for the appointment of Emilie Amundson as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families.
Notification Date
5/3/2023
First Communication Date
5/3/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
5/3/2023
First Communication Date
5/3/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Governor Evers' proposal to expand 3K/4K in Wisconsin.
Governor Evers' proposal to expand 3K/4K in Wisconsin.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/19/2022
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/19/2022
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increasing Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy rates.
Increasing Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy rates.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/19/2022
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/19/2022
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Response to COVID-19 as it relates to child care centers.
Response to COVID-19 as it relates to child care centers.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/19/2022
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/19/2022
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $7,200.00 |
2023 July - December $7,200.00 |
2024 January - June $7,200.00 |
Total $21,600.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 10.65 |
2023 July - December 10.20 |
2024 January - June 10.90 |
Total 31.75 |
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 48.65 |
2023 July - December 42.80 |
2024 January - June 31.00 |
Total 122.45 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: creating a child care reimbursement account program, providing an income tax subtraction for certain contributions to a child care reimbursement account, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 15% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: creating a child care center renovations loan program. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 15% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: creating a child care center renovations loan program. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 15% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: modifying administrative rules relating to assistant child care teachers.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 15% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: modifying administrative rules relating to assistant child care teachers.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 20% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 7% |
Relating to: requiring the community approach to four-year-old kindergarten. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 15% |
2024 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: requiring the community approach to four-year-old kindergarten. (FE)
| 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 6% |
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
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