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Assembly Bill 126

Relating To: Relating to: carrying a concealed weapon; licenses authorizing persons to carry concealed weapons; possessing or transporting a firearm, bow, or crossbow under certain circumstances; disorderly conduct limitations; photographic identification cards for former law enforcement officers; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; requiring the exercise of rule-making authority; making appropriations; and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
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Lobbying Principals

Principal Name	Notified Date	Communication Date	Comments	Supporting Documentation
Advanced Disposal, Inc. (formerly Veolia ES Solid Waste, Inc.)	Notified Date 5/27/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
Other Report Date 5/27/2011
City of Milwaukee	Notified Date 5/17/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation	Position Info
Other Report Date 5/17/2011 Comments For Information Only.
Columbia-St. Marys Inc	Notified Date 5/17/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
Against Report Date 5/17/2011
Community Bankers of Wisconsin	Notified Date 7/29/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
Other Report Date 7/30/2011 Other Report Date 7/29/2011
Dane County	Notified Date 5/14/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
Against Report Date 5/14/2011
Domtar Industries Inc.	Notified Date 6/2/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
None Report Date 6/2/2011
Extendicare Health Services Inc	Notified Date 6/1/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation	Position Info
Other Report Date 6/1/2011 Comments Clarify that owners\operators can prohibit weapons in long-term care facilities licensed, registered or certified by the Dept. Health Services (nursing homes, CBRFs, RCACs and Adult Family Homes).
FiveStar Quality Care Inc	Notified Date 6/1/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation	Position Info
Other Report Date 6/1/2011 Comments Clarify that owners\operators can prohibit weapons in long-term care facilities licensed, registered or certified by the Dept. Health Services (nursing homes, CBRFs, RCACs and Adult Family Homes).
Froedtert Health	Notified Date 6/6/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
Other Report Date 6/6/2011
General Electric Company	Notified Date 5/27/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
Other Report Date 5/27/2011
Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services, Inc	Notified Date 5/16/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation	Position Info
Other Report Date 5/16/2011 Comments Relating to carrying a concealed weapon
HCR Manor Care	Notified Date 6/1/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation	Position Info
Other Report Date 6/1/2011 Comments Clarify that owners\operators can prohibit weapons in long-term care facilities licensed, registered or certified by the Dept. Health Services (nursing homes, CBRFs, RCACs and Adult Family Homes).
Kindred Healthcare	Notified Date 6/1/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation	Position Info
Other Report Date 6/1/2011 Comments Clarify that owners\operators can prohibit weapons in long-term care facilities licensed, registered or certified by the Dept. Health Services (nursing homes, CBRFs, RCACs and Adult Family Homes).
Kraft Foods Global, Inc	Notified Date 5/26/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
Other Report Date 5/26/2011
Leading Age Wisconsin (formerly WI Assn of Homes & Services for the Aging Inc)	Notified Date 6/1/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation	Position Info
Other Report Date 6/1/2011 Comments WAHSA cannot take a position unless it is clarified as to whether nursing homes, assisted living facilities and senior apartments have the option to permit or prohibit the carrying of concealed weapons in their facilities.
League of Wisconsin Municipalities	Notified Date 5/17/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
Against Report Date 5/17/2011
Lutheran Office for Public Policy in Wisconsin	Notified Date 5/24/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation	Position Info
Other Report Date 5/24/2011 Comments Places of Worship should be on the exemption list.
Madison Area Technical College	Notified Date 5/19/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation	Position Info
Against Report Date 5/19/2011 Comments Madison Area Technical College strongly urges state lawmakers to exempt all property of the institution from any legislation allowing state residents to legally carry concealed weapons. Supporting Documentation 20110518_152917_Concealed Weapons_LobbyingStatementDRAFT.doc
Marquette University	Notified Date 5/10/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
None Report Date 5/10/2011
Milwaukee County	Notified Date 6/3/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
Against Report Date 6/3/2011
Ministry Health Care	Notified Date 5/14/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation	Position Info
Other Report Date 5/14/2011 Supporting Documentation 20110513_163552_Assembly testimony.doc
National Association of Social Workers - Wisconsin Chapter	Notified Date 5/10/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
Against Report Date 5/10/2011
National Rifle Association of America	Notified Date 5/24/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation	Position Info
For Report Date 5/24/2011 Comments Personal Protection Act - concealed carry, authorization, possession and transport Entered 5/24/11
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin	Notified Date 5/27/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
Against Report Date 5/27/2011
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Inc	Notified Date 5/27/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
Against Report Date 5/27/2011
PROFS Inc	Notified Date 5/17/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
Against Report Date 5/17/2011
Residential Services Association of Wisconsin	Notified Date 6/1/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation	Position Info
Other Report Date 6/1/2011 Comments Clarify that owners\operators can prohibit weapons in long-term care facilities licensed, registered or certified by the Dept. Health Services (nursing homes, CBRFs, RCACs and Adult Family Homes).
Safari Club International, Wisconsin Chapters	Notified Date 5/13/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
For Report Date 5/13/2011
United Council of UW Students	Notified Date 6/27/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation	Position Info
Against Report Date 6/27/2011 www.unitedcouncil.net
Waste Management	Notified Date 5/24/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation	Position Info
Other Report Date 5/24/2011 Comments Trespass should apply to a gun carrier who enters or refuses to leave private commercial property after being notified that firearms are prohibited. The bill exempts outdoor portions of commercial property from trespass laws.
WAVE Educational Fund	Notified Date 5/11/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
Against Report Date 5/11/2011
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare	Notified Date 5/12/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
Other Report Date 5/12/2011
Wi~Force (Wisconsin Firearm Owners, Ranges, Clubs & Educators, Inc.)	Notified Date 5/13/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
For Report Date 5/13/2011
Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians	Notified Date 5/24/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
Other Report Date 5/24/2011
Wisconsin Assisted Living Association	Notified Date 6/1/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation	Position Info
Other Report Date 6/1/2011 Comments Clarify that owners\operators can prohibit weapons in long-term care facilities licensed, registered or certified by the Dept. Health Services (nursing homes, CBRFs, RCACs and Adult Family Homes).
Wisconsin Association of Family & Childrens Agencies	Notified Date 5/13/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
Other Report Date 5/13/2011
Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities	Notified Date 5/12/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
None Report Date 5/12/2011
Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards	Notified Date 5/24/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
Against Report Date 5/24/2011
Wisconsin Association of School Boards Inc	Notified Date 7/11/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
Other Report Date 7/11/2011
Wisconsin Bankers Association	Notified Date 5/12/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
Other Report Date 5/12/2011
Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association	Notified Date 5/13/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
For Report Date 5/13/2011
Wisconsin Bowhunters Association	Notified Date 5/12/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
None Report Date 5/12/2011
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association	Notified Date 5/13/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation	Position Info
Against Report Date 5/13/2011 Comments The WBA opposes sealing the identity of the license holder. We believe the identities of the license holders should be made public.
Wisconsin Catholic Conference	Notified Date 5/12/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
Against Report Date 5/12/2011
Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association Inc	Notified Date 5/11/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
Against Report Date 5/11/2011
Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence	Notified Date 5/14/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
Against Report Date 5/14/2011
Wisconsin Coalition of Independent Living Centers	Notified Date 6/28/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
Other Report Date 6/28/2011
Wisconsin Council of Churches	Notified Date 5/12/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
Against Report Date 5/12/2011
Wisconsin Council on Children & Families	Notified Date 5/18/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation	Position Info
Against Report Date 5/20/2011 Comments www.wccf.org/pdf/SB90_SB93_AB126_concealed_weapon_051211.pdf Against Report Date 5/18/2011 Supporting Documentation 20110518_123836_SB 90 AB 126 w permit SB 93 kt.pdf
Wisconsin Counties Association	Notified Date 5/16/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
Against Report Date 5/16/2011
Wisconsin County Police Association	Notified Date 5/12/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
None Report Date 5/12/2011
Wisconsin Credit Union League	Notified Date 5/11/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
None Report Date 5/11/2011
Wisconsin Education Association Council	Notified Date 5/12/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation	Position Info
Other Report Date 5/12/2011 Comments WEAC believes gun-free school zones should be maintained under Wisconsin law.
Wisconsin Gun Owners, Inc.	Notified Date 5/12/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation	Position Info
Other Report Date 5/12/2011 Comments Permit-to-carry bill being used to block true Constitutional Carry. www.wisconsingunowners.org
Wisconsin Hospital Association Inc (WHA)	Notified Date 5/10/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
None Report Date 5/10/2011
Wisconsin Hotel and Lodging Association	Notified Date 6/2/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
Other Report Date 6/2/2011
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce	Notified Date 5/12/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
Other Report Date 5/12/2011
Wisconsin Medical Society	Notified Date 5/12/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation	Position Info
Against Report Date 5/12/2011 Comments The Society’s policy states that concealed carry legislation should be enacted only after data find a net public health benefit from such a law.
Wisconsin Newspaper Association	Notified Date 5/31/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation	Position Info
Against Report Date 5/31/2011 Comments Oppose the sealing of identities of individuals licensed to carry a concealed weapon. Would like to have statistical information maintained by DOJ available to the public upon request.
Wisconsin Nurses Association	Notified Date 6/25/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
Against Report Date 6/25/2011
Wisconsin Professional Police Association	Notified Date 5/18/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
Against Report Date 5/23/2011 Other Report Date 5/18/2011
Wisconsin Public Health Association	Notified Date 5/24/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
Against Report Date 5/24/2011
Wisconsin Restaurant Association	Notified Date 5/21/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
None Report Date 5/21/2011
Wisconsin School Social Workers Association	Notified Date 5/17/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
Against Report Date 5/17/2011
Wisconsin Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Association	Notified Date 5/15/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
Against Report Date 6/7/2011 Other Report Date 5/15/2011
Wisconsin Technical College District Boards Association Inc	Notified Date 5/20/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
None Report Date 5/20/2011
Wisconsin Troopers Association Inc	Notified Date 5/18/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation
None Report Date 5/18/2011
Wisconsin Wildlife Federation	Notified Date 6/13/2011	Communication Date N/A	Comments	Supporting Documentation	Position Info
For Report Date 6/13/2011 Comments Support with background check and concealed carry training; protection of Second Amendment Rights

Lobbying Efforts

	2011 January - June	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total
Total Hours Of Effort On This Matter	2011 January - June 645.00	2011 July - December 221.00	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 866.00
Columbia-St. Marys Inc	2011 January - June 4.00	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 4.00
Dane County	2011 January - June 37.00	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 37.00
Domtar Industries Inc.	2011 January - June 18.00	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 18.00
Extendicare Health Services Inc	2011 January - June 22.00	2011 July - December 6.00	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 28.00
FiveStar Quality Care Inc	2011 January - June 22.00	2011 July - December 6.00	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 28.00
Froedtert Health	2011 January - June 14.00	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 14.00
HCR Manor Care	2011 January - June 22.00	2011 July - December 6.00	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 28.00
Kindred Healthcare	2011 January - June 22.00	2011 July - December 6.00	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 28.00
Kraft Foods Global, Inc	2011 January - June 2.00	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 2.00
Leading Age Wisconsin (formerly WI Assn of Homes & Services for the Aging Inc)	2011 January - June 10.00	2011 July - December 9.00	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 19.00
Lutheran Office for Public Policy in Wisconsin	2011 January - June 33.00	2011 July - December 32.00	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 65.00
Milwaukee County	2011 January - June 16.00	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 16.00
Ministry Health Care	2011 January - June 6.00	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 6.00
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin	2011 January - June 46.00	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 46.00
Residential Services Association of Wisconsin	2011 January - June 14.00	2011 July - December 5.00	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 19.00
United Council of UW Students	2011 January - June 44.00	2011 July - December 12.00	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 56.00
Waste Management	2011 January - June 11.00	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 11.00
WAVE Educational Fund	2011 January - June 2.00	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 2.00
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare	2011 January - June 2.00	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 2.00
Wisconsin Assisted Living Association	2011 January - June 20.00	2011 July - December 9.00	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 29.00
Wisconsin Bankers Association	2011 January - June 57.00	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 57.00
Wisconsin Bowhunters Association	2011 January - June 1.00	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 1.00
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association	2011 January - June 9.00	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 9.00
Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association Inc	2011 January - June 4.00	2011 July - December 4.00	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 8.00
Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence	2011 January - June 45.00	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 45.00
Wisconsin Coalition of Independent Living Centers	2011 January - June 1.00	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 1.00
Wisconsin Council of Churches	2011 January - June 5.00	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 5.00
Wisconsin Gun Owners, Inc.	2011 January - June 36.00	2011 July - December 54.00	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 90.00
Wisconsin Hospital Association Inc (WHA)	2011 January - June 93.00	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 93.00
Wisconsin Newspaper Association	2011 January - June 8.00	2011 July - December 2.00	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 10.00
Wisconsin Professional Police Association	2011 January - June	2011 July - December 70.00	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 70.00
Wisconsin Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Association	2011 January - June 19.00	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 19.00