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Senate Bill 20

Relating To: Relating to: authorizing the circuit court to order a person who engages in discrimination in employment to pay compensatory and punitive damages and a surcharge and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 20
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Lobbying Principals

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Principal Name Notified Date Communication Date Comments Supporting Documentation  
AFSCME Council 11 Notified Date 6/9/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/9/2009

AFSCME International Notified Date 4/29/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
4/29/2009

Alliance of Wisconsin Retailers, LLC Notified Date 4/24/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
4/24/2009

American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin Inc Notified Date 1/30/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
1/30/2009

American Family Insurance Group Notified Date 4/6/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
4/6/2009

Associated General Contractors of Greater Milwaukee Inc Notified Date 3/18/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
3/18/2009

Association of Wisconsin Tourism Attractions Notified Date 3/9/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
3/9/2009

City of Milwaukee Notified Date 3/11/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
3/11/2009

Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin Notified Date 4/6/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
4/6/2009

Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce & Industry Notified Date 2/17/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/17/2009

Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Notified Date 2/12/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/12/2009

Independent Business Assn of Wisconsin Notified Date 2/19/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
2/19/2009

Kimberly-Clark Corporation Notified Date 2/19/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/19/2009

Comments
WFEA compensatory and punitive damages.
League of Wisconsin Municipalities Notified Date 2/9/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
4/15/2009

Comments
Substitue amendment addresses our concerns.
Other
Report Date
2/9/2009

Mechanical Contractors Association of Wisconsin Notified Date 7/1/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
7/1/2009

Metropolitan Builders Association of Greater Milwaukee Notified Date 3/5/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
3/5/2009

Comments
authorizing the circuit court to order a person who engages in discrimination in employment to pay compensatory and punitive damages and a surcharge and making an appropriation.
Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Notified Date 4/27/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
4/27/2009

Midwest Equipment Dealers Association Inc Notified Date 2/17/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/17/2009

Midwest Food Processors Association Inc Notified Date 4/16/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
4/16/2009

Midwest Hardware Association Inc Notified Date 3/10/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
3/10/2009

MillerCoors LLC Notified Date 4/24/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
4/24/2009

Comments
Also oppose Assembly companion bill, AB-31
National Association of Theatre Owners of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Notified Date 2/5/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/5/2009

National Federation of Independent Business Notified Date 2/13/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
2/13/2009

Petroleum Marketers Assn of WI / WI Assn of Convenience Stores Notified Date 3/16/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
3/16/2009

Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin Notified Date 2/27/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
2/27/2009

Schneider National Inc Notified Date 2/5/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/5/2009

Sentry Insurance a Mutual Company Notified Date 4/20/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
4/20/2009

State Bar of Wisconsin Notified Date 2/27/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
2/27/2009

Comments
Position of the IRR Section, 2/27/09
United Transportation Union Notified Date 3/11/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
3/11/2009

Wal-Mart Stores Inc Notified Date 6/25/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
6/25/2009

Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers Notified Date 2/3/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
2/3/2009

Wisconsin Alliance of Cities Inc Notified Date 3/13/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
3/13/2009

Wisconsin Association of Campground Owners Notified Date 6/30/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
6/30/2009

Wisconsin Association of School Boards Inc Notified Date 3/16/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
3/16/2009

Wisconsin Automobile & Truck Dealers Association Inc Notified Date 2/20/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
2/20/2009

Wisconsin Automotive Aftermarket Association Inc (formerly Wis. Automotive Trades Assn) Notified Date 3/13/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
3/13/2009

Wisconsin Automotive Parts Association Notified Date 3/13/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
3/13/2009

Wisconsin Bankers Association Notified Date 2/18/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
2/18/2009

Wisconsin Builders Association Notified Date 2/16/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
2/16/2009

Wisconsin Car Rental Alliance Notified Date 3/18/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
3/18/2009

Wisconsin Cast Metals Association Notified Date 3/18/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
3/18/2009

Wisconsin Coalition of Independent Living Centers Notified Date 4/29/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
4/29/2009

Wisconsin Counties Association Notified Date 4/14/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
4/14/2009

Comments
WCA supports Substitute Amendment 1.
Wisconsin Engine Manufacturer & Distributor Alliance (WEMDA) Notified Date 2/5/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/5/2009

Wisconsin Family Action Inc Notified Date 3/12/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
3/12/2009

Wisconsin Federation of Teachers Notified Date 2/3/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
2/3/2009

Wisconsin Grocers Association Notified Date 2/9/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
2/9/2009

Wisconsin Health and Hospital Association Inc Notified Date 3/6/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
3/6/2009

Wisconsin Independent Businesses Inc Notified Date 2/5/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
2/5/2009

Wisconsin Innkeepers Association Notified Date 6/30/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
6/30/2009

Wisconsin Insurance Alliance Notified Date 2/2/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/17/2009

None
Report Date
2/2/2009

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Notified Date 2/3/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/3/2009

Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association Notified Date 2/5/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/5/2009

Wisconsin Restaurant Association Notified Date 2/6/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
2/6/2009

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO Notified Date 2/12/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
2/12/2009

Wisconsin Towns Association Notified Date 3/12/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
3/12/2009

Wisconsin Underground Contractors Association Notified Date 7/1/2009 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
7/1/2009

Lobbying Efforts

  2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
Total Hours Of Effort On This Matter 2009
January - June
272.00
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 272.00
Alliance of Wisconsin Retailers, LLC 2009
January - June
27.00
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 27.00
Associated General Contractors of Greater Milwaukee Inc 2009
January - June
5.00
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 5.00
Civil Trial Counsel of Wisconsin 2009
January - June
67.00
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 67.00
Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce & Industry 2009
January - June
2.00
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 2.00
Independent Business Assn of Wisconsin 2009
January - June
32.00
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 32.00
Mechanical Contractors Association of Wisconsin 2009
January - June
8.00
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 8.00
Midwest Equipment Dealers Association Inc 2009
January - June
6.00
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 6.00
Midwest Food Processors Association Inc 2009
January - June
21.00
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 21.00
MillerCoors LLC 2009
January - June
4.00
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 4.00
Schneider National Inc 2009
January - June
4.00
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 4.00
Wal-Mart Stores Inc 2009
January - June
10.00
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 10.00
Wisconsin Association of Campground Owners 2009
January - June
2.00
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 2.00
Wisconsin Car Rental Alliance 2009
January - June
4.00
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 4.00
Wisconsin Cast Metals Association 2009
January - June
7.00
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 7.00
Wisconsin Engine Manufacturer & Distributor Alliance (WEMDA) 2009
January - June
5.00
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 5.00
Wisconsin Family Action Inc 2009
January - June
1.00
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 1.00
Wisconsin Restaurant Association 2009
January - June
62.00
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 62.00
Wisconsin Underground Contractors Association 2009
January - June
5.00
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 5.00