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Senate Bill 189
Relating To: Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax and making an appropriation. (FE)
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Lobbying Principals
Print| Principal Name | Notified Date | Communication Date | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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| 7-Eleven, Inc | Notified Date 3/3/2022 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/3/2022 |
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| AFSCME International Union | Notified Date 6/22/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date6/22/2021 |
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| Alliance of Wisconsin Retailers, LLC | Notified Date 6/22/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date6/22/2021 |
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| Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin Inc | Notified Date 6/18/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date6/18/2021 |
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| Association of Wisconsin Tourism Attractions | Notified Date 3/11/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/11/2021 |
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| Bell Ambulance, Inc. | Notified Date 3/23/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/23/2021 |
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| BNSF Railway | Notified Date 6/30/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date6/30/2021 |
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| Bowling Centers Association of Wisconsin | Notified Date 3/23/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/23/2021 |
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| City of Madison | Notified Date 6/29/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date6/29/2021 Comments The City of Madison's concerns about this proposal are detailed in this op-ed by City Assessor Michelle Drea in the Wisconsin State Journal linked below. https://madison.com/wsj/opinion/column/michelle-drea-bill-would-deliver-a-big-hit-to-homeowners/article_e4fbcda2-fecf-5236-b96a-eb10f1b7b2a1.html |
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| City of Milwaukee | Notified Date 6/22/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date6/22/2021 Comments City of Milwaukee is concerned about the long term viability of the hold harmless aid without which would shift more of the property tax burden to residential taxpayers and that there is no inflationary increase. |
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| Cooperative Network | Notified Date 6/22/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date6/22/2021 |
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| Dairy Business Association | Notified Date 6/28/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date6/28/2021 |
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| DISH Network, LLC | Notified Date 1/26/2022 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date1/26/2022 |
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| Great Lakes Credit & Collection Association | Notified Date 3/23/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/23/2021 |
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| Greater Whitewater Committee, Inc. | Notified Date 3/11/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/11/2021 |
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| Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin | Notified Date 3/12/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/12/2021 |
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| League of Wisconsin Municipalities | Notified Date 3/28/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date3/28/2021 Comments The Sub. Amend. incorporates our recommended technical changes dealing with buildings, fixtures, and improvements on leased lands and mobile homes. We would shift our position to support if bill provided for inflationary index of hold harmless aid. |
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| League of Women Voters of Wisconsin | Notified Date 4/21/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date4/21/2021 |
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| Mechanical Contractors Association of Wisconsin | Notified Date 3/11/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/11/2021 |
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| Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce | Notified Date 3/23/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/23/2021 |
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| Midwest Food Products Association Inc | Notified Date 3/31/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/31/2021 |
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| Midwest Hardware Association Inc | Notified Date 3/12/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/12/2021 |
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| NAIOP Wisconsin | Notified Date 3/25/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/25/2021 |
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| National Federation of Independent Business | Notified Date 3/23/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/23/2021 |
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| National Waste & Recycling Association | Notified Date 4/6/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date4/6/2021 |
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| Outdoor Advertising Association of Wisconsin | Notified Date 6/22/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date6/22/2021 |
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| Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association of Milwaukee and Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. | Notified Date 3/11/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/11/2021 |
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| Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin | Notified Date 3/24/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/24/2021 |
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| Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ Association of Milwaukee | Notified Date 3/11/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/11/2021 |
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| Skiing Wisconsin | Notified Date 3/11/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/11/2021 |
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| Tavern League of Wisconsin, Inc. | Notified Date 6/22/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date6/22/2021 |
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| TDS Telecommunications Corporation | Notified Date 3/23/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/23/2021 |
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| T-Mobile | Notified Date 6/24/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date6/24/2021 |
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| Union Pacific Railroad Company | Notified Date 6/24/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date6/24/2021 Comments UP supports cutting personal property taxes but believes the tax cut should be extended to railroads as required by federal law. |
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| United States Cellular Corporation | Notified Date 6/23/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date6/23/2021 |
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| Verizon and its Affiliates (formerly Verizon Wireless) | Notified Date 6/23/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date6/23/2021 |
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| Water Quality Association of Wisconsin | Notified Date 3/23/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/23/2021 |
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| Waukesha County Business Alliance Inc | Notified Date 6/30/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date6/30/2021 |
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| Wisconsin Agri-Business Association | Notified Date 6/21/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date6/21/2021 |
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| Wisconsin Amusement and Music Operators | Notified Date 3/23/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/23/2021 |
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| Wisconsin Association of Assessing Officers | Notified Date 6/18/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date6/18/2021 |
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| Wisconsin Automatic Merchandising Council | Notified Date 3/23/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/23/2021 |
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| Wisconsin Bankers Association | Notified Date 3/12/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/12/2021 |
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| Wisconsin Beverage Association | Notified Date 4/7/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date4/7/2021 |
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| Wisconsin Broadcasters Association | Notified Date 3/24/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/24/2021 |
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| Wisconsin Builders Association | Notified Date 3/23/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/23/2021 |
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| WISCONSIN CABLE COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION | Notified Date 6/22/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date6/22/2021 |
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| Wisconsin County Treasurer's Association (WCTA) | Notified Date 6/28/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date6/28/2021 |
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| Wisconsin Grocers Association | Notified Date 3/23/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/23/2021 |
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| Wisconsin Hotel and Lodging Association | Notified Date 3/12/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/12/2021 |
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| Wisconsin Housing Alliance | Notified Date 3/23/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/23/2021 |
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| Wisconsin Independent Businesses, Inc. | Notified Date 3/15/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/15/2021 |
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| Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce | Notified Date 3/23/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/23/2021 |
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| Wisconsin Newspaper Association | Notified Date 3/23/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/23/2021 |
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| Wisconsin Paper Council | Notified Date 3/23/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/23/2021 |
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| Wisconsin Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association | Notified Date 3/31/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/31/2021 |
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| Wisconsin Property Taxpayers Inc | Notified Date 3/23/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/23/2021 |
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| Wisconsin Railroad Association | Notified Date 6/21/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date6/21/2021 |
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| Wisconsin Realtors Association | Notified Date 4/2/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date4/2/2021 |
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| Wisconsin Recreational Vehicle Dealers Alliance | Notified Date 3/23/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/23/2021 |
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| Wisconsin Restaurant Association | Notified Date 3/12/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/12/2021 |
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| Wisconsin School Bus Association | Notified Date 6/25/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date6/25/2021 Comments There are a myriad of exemptions to the tax resulting in uneven enforcement, frequent audits, and litigation. Complying with the tax involves recordkeeping costs that can be more expensive than the tax itself. |
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| Wisconsin Small Businesses United | Notified Date 3/23/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/23/2021 |
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| Wisconsin Technology Council | Notified Date 6/29/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date6/29/2021 |
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| Wisconsin Towns Association | Notified Date 5/13/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date5/13/2021 Comments WTA recommends amendments that address improvements and fixtures on leased land and managed forest land. WTA also recommends adjusting backfill payments to account for inflation. |
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| Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association | Notified Date 6/20/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date6/20/2021 |
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Lobbying Efforts
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Hours Of Effort On This Matter | 2021 January - June 1346.00 |
2021 July - December 166.00 |
2022 January - June 104.00 |
2022 July - December 77.00 |
Total 1693.00 |
| 7-Eleven, Inc | 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 2.00 |
2022 July - December 2.00 |
Total 4.00 |
| Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin Inc | 2021 January - June 34.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December 36.00 |
Total 70.00 |
| Association of Wisconsin Tourism Attractions | 2021 January - June 8.00 |
2021 July - December 2.00 |
2022 January - June 3.00 |
2022 July - December |
Total 13.00 |
| Bell Ambulance, Inc. | 2021 January - June 3.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 3.00 |
| BNSF Railway | 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 8.00 |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 8.00 |
| Bowling Centers Association of Wisconsin | 2021 January - June 2.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 2.00 |
| Cooperative Network | 2021 January - June 11.00 |
2021 July - December 10.00 |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 21.00 |
| Dairy Business Association | 2021 January - June 6.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 6.00 |
| DISH Network, LLC | 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December 24.00 |
Total 24.00 |
| Great Lakes Credit & Collection Association | 2021 January - June 3.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 3.00 |
| Greater Whitewater Committee, Inc. | 2021 January - June 7.00 |
2021 July - December 7.00 |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 14.00 |
| Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin | 2021 January - June 5.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 5.00 |
| League of Women Voters of Wisconsin | 2021 January - June 1.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 1.00 |
| Mechanical Contractors Association of Wisconsin | 2021 January - June 13.00 |
2021 July - December 7.00 |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 20.00 |
| Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce | 2021 January - June 51.00 |
2021 July - December 14.00 |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 65.00 |
| Midwest Hardware Association Inc | 2021 January - June 2.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 2.00 |
| NAIOP Wisconsin | 2021 January - June 5.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 5.00 |
| National Federation of Independent Business | 2021 January - June 132.00 |
2021 July - December 35.00 |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 167.00 |
| National Waste & Recycling Association | 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December 5.00 |
Total 5.00 |
| Outdoor Advertising Association of Wisconsin | 2021 January - June 5.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 5.00 |
| Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association of Milwaukee and Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. | 2021 January - June 12.00 |
2021 July - December 7.00 |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 19.00 |
| Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ Association of Milwaukee | 2021 January - June 12.00 |
2021 July - December 7.00 |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 19.00 |
| Skiing Wisconsin | 2021 January - June 12.00 |
2021 July - December 4.00 |
2022 January - June 3.00 |
2022 July - December |
Total 19.00 |
| T-Mobile | 2021 January - June 26.00 |
2021 July - December 37.00 |
2022 January - June 17.00 |
2022 July - December 6.00 |
Total 86.00 |
| United States Cellular Corporation | 2021 January - June 10.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 5.00 |
2022 July - December |
Total 15.00 |
| Water Quality Association of Wisconsin | 2021 January - June 5.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 5.00 |
| Waukesha County Business Alliance Inc | 2021 January - June 6.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 6.00 |
| Wisconsin Agri-Business Association | 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 1.00 |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 1.00 |
| Wisconsin Amusement and Music Operators | 2021 January - June 10.00 |
2021 July - December 5.00 |
2022 January - June 5.00 |
2022 July - December |
Total 20.00 |
| Wisconsin Association of Assessing Officers | 2021 January - June 7.00 |
2021 July - December 7.00 |
2022 January - June 5.00 |
2022 July - December |
Total 19.00 |
| Wisconsin Automatic Merchandising Council | 2021 January - June 2.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 2.00 |
| Wisconsin Broadcasters Association | 2021 January - June 15.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 15.00 |
| Wisconsin Builders Association | 2021 January - June 10.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 10.00 |
| Wisconsin Grocers Association | 2021 January - June 93.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 93.00 |
| Wisconsin Hotel and Lodging Association | 2021 January - June 30.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 30.00 |
| Wisconsin Housing Alliance | 2021 January - June 5.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 1.00 |
2022 July - December 2.00 |
Total 8.00 |
| Wisconsin Independent Businesses, Inc. | 2021 January - June 97.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 61.00 |
2022 July - December |
Total 158.00 |
| Wisconsin Newspaper Association | 2021 January - June 1.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December 1.00 |
Total 2.00 |
| Wisconsin Paper Council | 2021 January - June 6.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 6.00 |
| Wisconsin Property Taxpayers Inc | 2021 January - June 607.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 607.00 |
| Wisconsin Railroad Association | 2021 January - June 16.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 16.00 |
| Wisconsin Recreational Vehicle Dealers Alliance | 2021 January - June 7.00 |
2021 July - December 1.00 |
2022 January - June 1.00 |
2022 July - December 1.00 |
Total 10.00 |
| Wisconsin Restaurant Association | 2021 January - June 41.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 41.00 |
| Wisconsin Technology Council | 2021 January - June 1.00 |
2021 July - December 1.00 |
2022 January - June 1.00 |
2022 July - December |
Total 3.00 |
| Wisconsin Towns Association | 2021 January - June 22.00 |
2021 July - December 13.00 |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 35.00 |
| Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association | 2021 January - June 5.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 5.00 |