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| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katie White | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/23/2022 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Catherine McDermott | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/23/2022 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Gregory Hubbard | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/23/2022 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Rebecca Hogan | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/23/2022 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Ruth Schmidt | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 2/15/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 388
Relating to: creating a child care center renovations loan program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/6/2023
First Communication Date
9/6/2023
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: creating a child care center renovations loan program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date9/6/2023
First Communication Date
9/6/2023
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 389
Relating to: the regulation of large family child care centers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/6/2023
First Communication Date
9/6/2023
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: the regulation of large family child care centers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date9/6/2023
First Communication Date
9/6/2023
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 390
Relating to: modifying administrative rules relating to assistant child care teachers.
Bill Text and History
9/6/2023
First Communication Date
9/6/2023
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: modifying administrative rules relating to assistant child care teachers.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date9/6/2023
First Communication Date
9/6/2023
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 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
9/6/2023
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: modifying administrative rules regarding the number of child care workers and children in group child care centers.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date9/6/2023
First Communication Date
9/6/2023
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 392
Relating to: allowing certified child care operators to provide care to up to six children. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/6/2023
First Communication Date
9/6/2023
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: allowing certified child care operators to provide care to up to six children. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date9/6/2023
First Communication Date
9/6/2023
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 660
Relating to: creating a tax credit for employer child care programs and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/29/2023
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
WECA supports the original bill.
Relating to: creating a tax credit for employer child care programs and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/29/2023
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
WECA supports the original bill.
Assembly Bill 1014
Relating to: childhood obesity prevention and management grants. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/30/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: childhood obesity prevention and management grants. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/30/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 1015
Relating to: childhood obesity prevention and management grants and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/30/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: childhood obesity prevention and management grants and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/30/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal 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
2/6/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
WECA hopes this bill prompts further discussions and urges the legislature to not rush through this bill at the end of a legislative session.
Relating to: requiring the community approach to four-year-old kindergarten. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/6/2024
First Communication Date
2/6/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
WECA hopes this bill prompts further discussions and urges the legislature to not rush through this bill at the end of a legislative session.
Senate Bill 421
Relating to: creating a child care center renovations loan program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/29/2023
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 center renovations loan program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date9/29/2023
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 422
Relating to: the regulation of large family child care centers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/29/2023
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 regulation of large family child care centers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date9/29/2023
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 423
Relating to: modifying administrative rules regarding the number of child care workers and children in group child care centers.
Bill Text and History
9/29/2023
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
Against
Notification Date9/29/2023
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
9/29/2023
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 Date9/29/2023
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 425
Relating to: allowing certified child care operators to provide care to up to six children. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/29/2023
First Communication Date
9/26/2023
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: allowing certified child care operators to provide care to up to six children. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date9/29/2023
First Communication Date
9/26/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 623
Relating to: creating a tax credit for employer child care programs and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/29/2023
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
WECA supports the original bill.
Relating to: creating a tax credit for employer child care programs and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/29/2023
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
WECA supports the original bill.
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
2/6/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
WECA hopes this bill prompts further discussions and urges the committee to not rush through this bill at the end of a legislative session.
Relating to: requiring the community approach to four-year-old kindergarten. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/6/2024
First Communication Date
2/6/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
WECA hopes this bill prompts further discussions and urges the committee to not rush through this bill at the end of a legislative session.
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
9/29/2023
First Communication Date
9/26/2023
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
WECA supports the funding for child care included in the original bill.
Relating to: fall workforce package, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date9/29/2023
First Communication Date
9/26/2023
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
WECA supports the funding for child care included in the original bill.
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
2/22/2023
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.
2/22/2023
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Children and Families: Departmentwide
Children and Families: Departmentwide
Notification Date
2/22/2023
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.
2/22/2023
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Children and Families: Economic Support
Children and Families: Economic Support
Notification Date
2/22/2023
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.
2/22/2023
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
All matters associated with child care funding, including Child Care Counts, Wisconsin Shares and other support programs for quality accessible child care in the state
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters associated with child care funding, including Child Care Counts, Wisconsin Shares and other support programs for quality accessible child care in the state
All matters associated with child care funding, including Child Care Counts, Wisconsin Shares and other support programs for quality accessible child care in the state
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/12/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/12/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal 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 $48,728.23 |
2023 July - December $39,161.85 |
2024 January - June $39,042.48 |
Total $126,932.56 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 103.50 |
2023 July - December 51.50 |
2024 January - June 30.00 |
Total 185.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 488.75 |
2023 July - December 242.25 |
2024 January - June 199.75 |
Total 930.75 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
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 10% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: allowing certified child care operators to provide care to up to six children. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 10% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
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 10% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: fall workforce package, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (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 4% |
Relating to: modifying administrative rules regarding the number of child care workers and children in group child care centers.
| 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 5% |
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 3% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 80% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 42% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
All matters associated with child care funding, including Child Care Counts, Wisconsin Shares and other support programs for quality accessible child care in the state
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 10% |
2023 July - December 10% |
2024 January - June 40% |
2024 July - December |
Total 16% |
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