Wisconsin School Psychologists Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
School Psychology

Lobbying Interests:
School psychology, education, mental health, public education

CEO Name:
Katie Johnson

Contact
JO
Jack O'Meara
110 East Main Street, Suite 720
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 444-3727
jack@omearapublicaffairs.com
http://www.wspaonline.net/

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Jack O'Meara Exclusive Duties Yes Authorized On 1/2/2025 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 49
Assembly Bill 49
Relating to: a minor’s authority to consent to health care.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/26/2025
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 270
Assembly Bill 270
Relating to: a school psychologist loan program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/3/2025
First Communication Date
6/3/2025
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 299
Assembly Bill 299
Relating to: provision of virtual mental health services for students at certain UW System institutions. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/7/2025
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 70
Senate Bill 70
Relating to: a minor’s authority to consent to health care.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/26/2025
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 269
Senate Bill 269
Relating to: a school psychologist loan program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/21/2025
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 306
Senate Bill 306
Relating to: provision of virtual mental health services for students at certain UW System institutions. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/7/2025
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 324
Senate Bill 324
Relating to: prohibiting conversion therapy.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/24/2025
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.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Modifying the 1-year, renewable license with stipulations for school psychologists
Agency Name
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
Subject
Modifying the 1-year, renewable license with stipulations for school psychologists
Scope Statement
SS 115_24
Other
Notification Date
1/6/2025
First Communication Date
1/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Support for LRB-0332/1, creating a school psychologist loan forgiveness program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support for LRB-0332/1, creating a school psychologist loan forgiveness program

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
5/10/2025
First Communication Date
5/5/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

DPI state budget proposal to expand categorical aid funding to fund more pupil service professionals.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DPI state budget proposal to expand categorical aid funding to fund more pupil service professionals.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/2/2025
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.

Ideas for increasing the number of school psychologists in schools
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Ideas for increasing the number of school psychologists in schools

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/2/2025
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.

Possible legislation related to Medicaid free care rule reversal
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Possible legislation related to Medicaid free care rule reversal

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/2/2025
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.

Possible legislation relating to ratification of Interstate Compact for School Psychologists
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Possible legislation relating to ratification of Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

Notification Date
1/2/2025
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

No certified reports found.

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

No legislative bills/resolutions found.

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

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures