Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
FSMTB is dedicated to public health and wellness through supporting the massage regulatory community.
Lobbying Interests:
Regulation of massage therapy establishment and issues surrounding a massage therapy licensure compact.
CEO Name:
Debra Persinger
FSMTB is dedicated to public health and wellness through supporting the massage regulatory community.
Lobbying Interests:
Regulation of massage therapy establishment and issues surrounding a massage therapy licensure compact.
CEO Name:
Debra Persinger
Contact
MLP
Mai Lin Petrine
7300 College Boulevard, Suite 650
Overland Park, KS 66210
913.681.0380
mlpetrine@fsmtb.org
https://fsmtb.org/
7300 College Boulevard, Suite 650
Overland Park, KS 66210
913.681.0380
mlpetrine@fsmtb.org
https://fsmtb.org/
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Steineke | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 10/1/2025 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Peter Welch | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 10/1/2025 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 1013
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Assembly Bill 1013
Relating to: licensure and regulation of establishments providing massage therapy or bodywork therapy, the practice of massage therapy or bodywork therapy, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/12/2026
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: licensure and regulation of establishments providing massage therapy or bodywork therapy, the practice of massage therapy or bodywork therapy, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/12/2026
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 1014
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Assembly Bill 1014
Relating to: ratification of the Interstate Massage Compact. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/12/2026
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: ratification of the Interstate Massage Compact. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/12/2026
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 1003
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Senate Bill 1003
Relating to: licensure and regulation of establishments providing massage therapy or bodywork therapy, the practice of massage therapy or bodywork therapy, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/20/2026
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: licensure and regulation of establishments providing massage therapy or bodywork therapy, the practice of massage therapy or bodywork therapy, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/20/2026
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 1004
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Senate Bill 1004
Relating to: ratification of the Interstate Massage Compact. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/20/2026
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: ratification of the Interstate Massage Compact. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/20/2026
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
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation of Massage Therapy Establishments
Regulation of Massage Therapy Establishments
Notification Date
1/29/2026
First Communication Date
10/3/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
1/29/2026
First Communication Date
10/3/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2025 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2025 July - December $22,000.00 |
Total $22,000.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2025 July - December 4.00 |
Total 4.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2025 July - December 13.00 |
Total 13.00 |
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
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 80% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 80% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.