Wisconsin Society of Anesthesiologists
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
Anesthesiologists practicing in Wisconsin.
Lobbying Interests:
Any legislation or rule which may affect the practice of medicine, specifically in the specialty of anesthesiology, in the state of Wisconsin.
CEO Name:
Paul G Spottswood, MD
Secretary
                            
                            Anesthesiologists practicing in Wisconsin.
Lobbying Interests:
Any legislation or rule which may affect the practice of medicine, specifically in the specialty of anesthesiology, in the state of Wisconsin.
CEO Name:
Paul G Spottswood, MD
Secretary
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Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 215
relating to: enforcement of motor vehicle safety belt violations and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
5/23/2005
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: enforcement of motor vehicle safety belt violations and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date5/23/2005
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 259
relating to: provider organizations subject to health care liability requirements.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 36
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
6/13/2005
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: provider organizations subject to health care liability requirements.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 36
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date6/13/2005
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 764
relating to: awards to persons suffering damages as the result of medical malpractice and evidence of compensation for those damages.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
10/18/2005
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: awards to persons suffering damages as the result of medical malpractice and evidence of compensation for those damages.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date10/18/2005
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 765
relating to: coverage under the injured patients and families compensation fund of medical school graduates engaged in postgraduate training.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 51
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
10/18/2005
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: coverage under the injured patients and families compensation fund of medical school graduates engaged in postgraduate training.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 51
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date10/18/2005
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 766
relating to: recovery of noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
10/18/2005
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: recovery of noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date10/18/2005
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 853
relating to: administering anesthesia in an office-based setting and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
12/7/2005
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: administering anesthesia in an office-based setting and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
        
 None
                                                                                                Notification Date12/7/2005
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 228
relating to: provider organizations subject to health care liability requirements.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
6/13/2005
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: provider organizations subject to health care liability requirements.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date6/13/2005
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 434
relating to: administering anesthesia in an office-based setting and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
11/17/2005
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: administering anesthesia in an office-based setting and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date11/17/2005
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 591
relating to: podiatric medicine.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 334
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/22/2006
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: podiatric medicine.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 334
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date2/22/2006
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
                                                                                            Notification Date
3/3/2005
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
Patients compensation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                3/3/2005
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
Patients compensation
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation of office based anesthesia
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Regulation of office based anesthesia
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/27/2005
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
1/27/2005
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
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2005 January - June $21,705.21 | 2005 July - December $109,664.19 | 2006 January - June $22,115.81 | 2006 July - December $7,916.00 | Total $161,401.21 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2005 January - June 32.00 | 2005 July - December 54.25 | 2006 January - June 44.75 | 2006 July - December 0.00 | Total 131.00 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2005 January - June 163.00 | 2005 July - December 148.25 | 2006 January - June 74.50 | 2006 July - December 39.50 | Total 425.25 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             relating to: enforcement of motor vehicle safety belt violations and providing a penalty. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 2% | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total < 1% | 
                                                             relating to: provider organizations subject to health care liability requirements. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 2% | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total < 1% | 
                                                             relating to: provider organizations subject to health care liability requirements. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 38% | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total 13% | 
                                                             relating to: awards to persons suffering damages as the result of medical malpractice and evidence of compensation for those damages. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December 10% | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total 4% | 
                                                             relating to: recovery of noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December 10% | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total 4% | 
                                                             relating to: administering anesthesia in an office-based setting and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December 35% | 2006 January - June 35% | 2006 July - December | Total 20% | 
                                                             relating to: administering anesthesia in an office-based setting and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December 35% | 2006 January - June 35% | 2006 July - December | Total 20% | 
                                                             relating to: podiatric medicine. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June 10% | 2006 July - December | Total 2% | 
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 10% | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total 4% | 
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
                            Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 40% | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total 14% | 
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