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August 2017 Special Session Assembly Bill 1
Relating To: Relating to: authorizing the creation of an electronics and information technology manufacturing zone, making changes to the enterprise zone tax credit program, authorizing limited use of the design-build construction process, granting contingent highway bonding authority, and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 58
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Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 58
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Lobbying Principals
Print| Principal Name | Notified Date | Communication Date | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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| All Aboard Wisconsin | Notified Date 8/7/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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None
Report Date8/7/2017 Comments All Aboard Wisconsin will be carefully monitoring this legislation to review the public transit and passenger rail program implications of any final industrial development plans. |
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| Alliant Energy | Notified Date 8/24/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date8/24/2017 |
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| Americans For Prosperity | Notified Date 8/4/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date8/4/2017 |
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| Ascension Wisconsin | Notified Date 8/14/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date8/14/2017 Comments Please see the attached statement of support from Ascension Wisconsin. Supporting Documentation 20170814_August 14 - Ascension WI Support Statement.pdf |
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| Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin Inc | Notified Date 8/3/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date8/3/2017 Comments ABCofWI generally opposes alternative public project delivery methods like those which are in this bill. But this is a transformative, one-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Wisconsin. |
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| ATC Management Inc. | Notified Date 8/2/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date8/2/2017 |
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| Aurora Health Care Inc | Notified Date 8/24/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date8/24/2017 |
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| Bio Forward Inc. (formerly Wisconsin Biotechnology and Medical Device Association Inc) | Notified Date 8/2/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date8/2/2017 |
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| Citizen Action of Wisconsin | Notified Date 8/4/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date8/4/2017 |
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| Clean Wisconsin Inc | Notified Date 8/2/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date8/2/2017 |
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| Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce & Industry | Notified Date 8/16/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date8/16/2017 |
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| Greater Green Bay Chamber | Notified Date 8/24/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date8/24/2017 |
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| Hoffman Construction Co. | Notified Date 8/15/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date8/15/2017 |
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| Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. | Notified Date 8/3/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date8/3/2017 |
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| International Union of Operating Engineers Local #139 | Notified Date 8/9/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date8/9/2017 |
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| Kids Forward | Notified Date 8/7/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date8/7/2017 |
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| League of Wisconsin Municipalities | Notified Date 8/10/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date8/10/2017 |
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| League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Inc | Notified Date 8/3/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date8/3/2017 Comments We oppose this bill based on our positions supporting responsible use of tax revenues and a physical environment beneficial to life. Our statement is attached. Supporting Documentation 20170803_Oppose-Aug2017SpecialSessionAB1_Foxconn.pdf |
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| Lutheran Office for Public Policy in Wisconsin | Notified Date 8/8/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date8/8/2017 Comments We are pleased with the legislature's passion for creating jobs in Wisconsin. We do not support doing so at the cost of the environment. We ask that you amend the bill to delete the exceptions on environmental controls. Supporting Documentation 20170808_AB 1 Press Release LOPPW.pdf http://www.loppw.org |
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| M.A. Mortenson Company | Notified Date 8/22/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date8/22/2017 |
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| Marquette University | Notified Date 8/3/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date8/3/2017 |
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| Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce | Notified Date 8/2/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date8/2/2017 |
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| Midwest Environmental Advocates | Notified Date 9/14/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date9/14/2017 |
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| Milwaukee County | Notified Date 8/8/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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None
Report Date8/8/2017 Comments Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele supports the proposed legislation. |
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| NAIOP Wisconsin | Notified Date 8/17/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date8/17/2017 |
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| Nature Conservancy - Wisconsin Chapter, The | Notified Date 8/2/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date8/2/2017 |
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| Nelson Schmidt Inc. | Notified Date 8/9/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date8/9/2017 |
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| North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters | Notified Date 8/9/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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None
Report Date8/9/2017 |
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| RENEW Wisconsin | Notified Date 8/3/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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None
Report Date8/3/2017 |
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| River Alliance of Wisconsin | Notified Date 8/3/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date8/3/2017 Supporting Documentation 20170803_20170803_River Alliance Testimony.pdf |
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| Sierra Club - John Muir Chapter | Notified Date 8/2/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date8/2/2017 |
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| WEC Energy Group, Inc. | Notified Date 8/2/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date8/2/2017 |
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| Wisconsin Apartment Association (formerly Wisconsin Rental Housing Legislative Council | Notified Date 8/7/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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None
Report Date8/7/2017 Comments At this time the Association will be monitoring this proposal for it's possible impact on the area's local rental housing industries. |
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| Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities | Notified Date 8/3/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date8/3/2017 |
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| Wisconsin Bankers Association | Notified Date 8/3/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date8/3/2017 |
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| Wisconsin Builders Association | Notified Date 8/4/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date8/4/2017 |
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| Wisconsin Community Action Program Association | Notified Date 8/15/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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None
Report Date8/15/2017 Comments WISCAP will discuss programs related to Skills Training and Job Development programs for low income Wisconsin residents ensuring that they will be able to complete for the new jobs being brought to Wisconsin. |
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| Wisconsin Council of Churches | Notified Date 9/11/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date9/11/2017 Supporting Documentation 20170911_Wisconsin Council of Churches AU7 SB1 AB1.docx https://www.wichurches.org/sitecontent/pdf_files/programs/StatementonEconomicJustice.pdf |
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| Wisconsin Democracy Campaign | Notified Date 8/7/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date8/7/2017 |
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| Wisconsin Economic Development Association | Notified Date 8/2/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date8/2/2017 |
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| Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters (WLCV) | Notified Date 8/2/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date8/2/2017 |
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| Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce | Notified Date 8/10/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date8/10/2017 |
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| Wisconsin Property Taxpayers Inc | Notified Date 8/9/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date8/9/2017 |
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| Wisconsin Ready Mixed Concrete Association | Notified Date 8/28/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date8/28/2017 |
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| Wisconsin Realtors Association | Notified Date 8/3/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date8/3/2017 |
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| Wisconsin State AFL-CIO | Notified Date 8/8/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date8/8/2017 |
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| Wisconsin Technical College District Boards Association Inc | Notified Date 8/1/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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None
Report Date8/1/2017 |
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| Wisconsin Towns Association | Notified Date 8/19/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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None
Report Date8/19/2017 |
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| Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association | Notified Date 8/3/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date8/3/2017 |
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| Wisconsin Transportation Equity Alliance | Notified Date 8/8/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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None
Report Date8/8/2017 Comments The Wisconsin Transportation Equity Alliance will monitor AB 1 as it relates to regional transporation opportunities or increased use of public transportation to assist and aid in the economic development and the quality of the area's environment. |
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| Wisconsin Utilities Association Inc | Notified Date 8/17/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date8/17/2017 |
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| Wisconsin Wetlands Association | Notified Date 8/4/2017 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date8/4/2017 Comments Attached position states WWA's position on the legislation as written and potential recommendations. |
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Lobbying Efforts
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Hours Of Effort On This Matter | 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 1085.00 |
2018 January - June 87.00 |
2018 July - December |
Total 1172.00 |
| Americans For Prosperity | 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 8.00 |
2018 January - June 7.00 |
2018 July - December |
Total 15.00 |
| Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin Inc | 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 27.00 |
2018 July - December |
Total 27.00 |
| ATC Management Inc. | 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 12.00 |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 12.00 |
| Citizen Action of Wisconsin | 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 6.00 |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 6.00 |
| Clean Wisconsin Inc | 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 64.00 |
2018 January - June 5.00 |
2018 July - December |
Total 69.00 |
| Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce & Industry | 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 8.00 |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 8.00 |
| Greater Green Bay Chamber | 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 9.00 |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 9.00 |
| Hoffman Construction Co. | 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 5.00 |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 5.00 |
| Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. | 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 124.00 |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 124.00 |
| International Union of Operating Engineers Local #139 | 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 68.00 |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 68.00 |
| Kids Forward | 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 17.00 |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 17.00 |
| League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Inc | 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 1.00 |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 1.00 |
| Lutheran Office for Public Policy in Wisconsin | 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 6.00 |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 6.00 |
| M.A. Mortenson Company | 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 4.00 |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 4.00 |
| Marquette University | 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 16.00 |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 16.00 |
| Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce | 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 154.00 |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 154.00 |
| Midwest Environmental Advocates | 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 5.00 |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 5.00 |
| NAIOP Wisconsin | 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 16.00 |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 16.00 |
| Nelson Schmidt Inc. | 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 37.00 |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 37.00 |
| RENEW Wisconsin | 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 2.00 |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 2.00 |
| River Alliance of Wisconsin | 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 34.00 |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 34.00 |
| Sierra Club - John Muir Chapter | 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 16.00 |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 16.00 |
| Wisconsin Apartment Association (formerly Wisconsin Rental Housing Legislative Council | 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 3.00 |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 3.00 |
| Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities | 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 28.00 |
2018 January - June 35.00 |
2018 July - December |
Total 63.00 |
| Wisconsin Bankers Association | 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 40.00 |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 40.00 |
| Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters (WLCV) | 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 224.00 |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 224.00 |
| Wisconsin Ready Mixed Concrete Association | 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 9.00 |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 9.00 |
| Wisconsin State AFL-CIO | 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 79.00 |
2018 January - June 11.00 |
2018 July - December |
Total 90.00 |
| Wisconsin Technical College District Boards Association Inc | 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 75.00 |
2018 January - June 1.00 |
2018 July - December |
Total 76.00 |
| Wisconsin Utilities Association Inc | 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 1.00 |
2018 July - December |
Total 1.00 |
| Wisconsin Wetlands Association | 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 15.00 |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 15.00 |