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Assembly Bill 245

Relating To: Relating to: county and municipal aid; imposing a city sales tax and an additional county sales tax to pay the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of city and county retirement systems; requiring newly hired city and county employees of certain city agencies and counties to be enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System; fire and police commissions of first class cities; eliminating the personal property tax; reporting certain crimes and other incidents that occur on school property or school transportation; advisory referenda; local health officers; local public protection services; exceptions to local levy limits; local regulation of certain quarry operations; emergency services; local approval of projects and activities under the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 Program; requiring a referendum; and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 12
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Lobbying Principals

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Principal Name Notified Date Communication Date Comments Supporting Documentation  
7-Eleven, Inc Notified Date 5/15/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/15/2023

Aggregate Producers of Wisconsin Inc Notified Date 5/18/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
5/18/2023

American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin Inc Notified Date 5/21/2023 Communication Date 5/8/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
5/21/2023

Americans For Prosperity Notified Date 6/15/2023 Communication Date 6/7/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
6/15/2023

Association of Wisconsin Tourism Attractions Notified Date 6/13/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
6/13/2023

Comments
AWTA supports the personal property tax portion of this bill.
City of Madison Notified Date 5/8/2023 Communication Date 5/4/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/8/2023

City of Milwaukee Notified Date 5/5/2023 Communication Date 5/3/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Undisclosed
Report Date
5/5/2023

Dane County Notified Date 5/4/2023 Communication Date 5/3/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/4/2023

Dane County Cities & Villages Association Notified Date 5/17/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Undisclosed
Report Date
5/17/2023

Disability Rights Wisconsin Notified Date 6/14/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
6/14/2023

Comments
DRW opposes the requirement that Milwaukee public school district to place 25 school resource officers into schools overriding the district’s own decision not to station law enforcement in its schools
Supporting Documentation
06142023_102642_DRW Statement AB245-SB301.pdf

Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce & Industry Notified Date 6/13/2023 Communication Date 6/13/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/13/2023

Froedtert Health Notified Date 5/16/2023 Communication Date 5/16/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/16/2023

Great Lakes Credit & Collection Association Notified Date 5/4/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/4/2023

Comments
Support repeal of the personal property tax.
Harley-Davidson Motor Company Notified Date 5/17/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
5/17/2023

Comments
Harley-Davidson's support for AB 245 is based on the belief the City and County need sufficient funding tools to address broad financial concerns.
Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin Notified Date 5/4/2023 Communication Date 5/4/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/4/2023

Comments
Supports repeal of the Personal Property Tax provision.
League of Wisconsin Municipalities Notified Date 5/9/2023 Communication Date 5/2/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
5/9/2023

League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, Inc Notified Date 5/15/2023 Communication Date 5/15/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
5/15/2023

Comments
This bill should be amended to break out the various policy issues into their own bills.
Mechanical Contractors Association of Wisconsin Notified Date 6/13/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
6/13/2023

Comments
We support the personal property tax portion of this bill.
Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Notified Date 5/8/2023 Communication Date 5/2/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
5/8/2023

Midwest Hardware Association Inc Notified Date 5/4/2023 Communication Date 5/4/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/4/2023

Comments
Supports repeal of the Personal Property Tax provision.
Milwaukee County Notified Date 5/12/2023 Communication Date 5/3/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Undisclosed
Report Date
5/12/2023

Comments
Undisclosed position selected when no position has been declared by either the board, through its procedures governed by chapters 1 and 7 of the ordinances, or the executive.
Milwaukee Police Association Notified Date 5/8/2023 Communication Date 5/4/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
5/8/2023

Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Association Notified Date 5/4/2023 Communication Date 5/4/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
5/4/2023

Milwaukee Public Schools Notified Date 5/9/2023 Communication Date 5/3/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Undisclosed
Report Date
5/9/2023

Milwaukee Teachers Education Association Notified Date 6/12/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
6/12/2023

NAIOP Wisconsin Notified Date 8/12/2023 Communication Date 8/1/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
8/12/2023

National Federation of Independent Business Notified Date 5/4/2023 Communication Date 5/4/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/4/2023

National Waste & Recycling Association Notified Date 5/9/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/9/2023

Comments
Support provision within that repeals the personal property tax.
North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters Notified Date 5/4/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
5/4/2023

Outdoor Advertising Association of Wisconsin Notified Date 5/4/2023 Communication Date 5/3/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/4/2023

Comments
OAAW supports the language in this legislation relating to the elimination of the personal property tax.
Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association of Milwaukee and Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. Notified Date 6/13/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
6/13/2023

Comments
We support the personal property tax portion of this bill.
Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin Notified Date 5/17/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/17/2023

Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Inc Notified Date 5/8/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
5/8/2023

Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin Notified Date 5/4/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/4/2023

Comments
PIA of Wisconsin supports the provisions to repeal the personal property tax.
River Alliance of Wisconsin Notified Date 5/23/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
5/23/2023

Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ Association of Milwaukee Notified Date 6/13/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
6/13/2023

Comments
We support the personal property tax portion of this bill.
Sierra Club - Wisconsin Notified Date 5/15/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
5/15/2023

Comments
There are a number of policy elements of this bill that undermine our natural resources that should be removed from the legislation
Skiing Wisconsin Notified Date 5/10/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/10/2023

Comments
Skiing Wisconsin supports the language in this legislation relating to the elimination of the personal property tax.
United States Cellular Corporation Notified Date 5/16/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/16/2023

Verizon and its Affiliates (formerly Verizon Wireless) Notified Date 5/17/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/17/2023

Water Quality Association of Wisconsin Notified Date 5/4/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/4/2023

Comments
Support repeal of personal property tax.
WEC Energy Group, Inc. Notified Date 5/16/2023 Communication Date 5/16/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
5/16/2023

Comments
Registering in support of AB 245.
Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards Notified Date 5/4/2023 Communication Date 5/3/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/4/2023

Comments
WALHDAB requests the removal of the provision limiting local health officer authority. This provision would impact local government functioning, put community health at risk, and jeopardize local business privacy & individual confidentiality.
Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors Notified Date 5/4/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/4/2023

Comments
Support repeal of the personal property tax
Wisconsin Association of School Boards Inc Notified Date 5/4/2023 Communication Date 5/4/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
5/4/2023

Comments
The WASB opposes provisions in the bill imposing mandates on schools and school boards. The WASB takes no position on the numerous other provisions in the bill.
Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association Inc Notified Date 5/4/2023 Communication Date 5/3/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
5/4/2023

Wisconsin Council of Religious and Independent Schools Notified Date 5/4/2023 Communication Date 5/4/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/4/2023

Supporting Documentation
05042023_111748_AB 245.pdf

Wisconsin Counties Association Notified Date 5/4/2023 Communication Date 5/3/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
5/4/2023

Wisconsin Democracy Campaign Notified Date 5/4/2023 Communication Date 5/4/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
5/4/2023

Comments
We are opposed to the provision that bans local advisory referenda.
https://www.wisdc.org/news/press-releases/139-press-release-2023/7373-do-not-muffle-our-voices
Wisconsin Education Association Council Notified Date 5/4/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
5/4/2023

Wisconsin EMS Association Notified Date 5/4/2023 Communication Date 5/4/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
5/4/2023

Comments
WEMSA supports proposals that increase EMS funding. Support items of bill & the memo: new aid funding for local gov't; “Maintenance of Effort” for EMS; proposed $25 million annual FAP (from $2.2 mil) & expanded uses.
Supporting Documentation
05042023_111250_WEMSA Testimony.pdf

Wisconsin Fuel & Retail Association (formerly WI Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association) Notified Date 6/13/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/13/2023

Wisconsin Grocers Association Notified Date 5/16/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/16/2023

Comments
WGA Supports the repeal of the personal property tax provision.
Wisconsin Hotel and Lodging Association Notified Date 5/4/2023 Communication Date 5/3/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/4/2023

Comments
We support the language in this legislation relating to the elimination of the personal property tax.
Supporting Documentation
05042023_010557_5-3-23 PPT Assembly Testimony - WHLA.docx

Wisconsin Independent Businesses, Inc. Notified Date 5/5/2023 Communication Date 5/4/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/5/2023

Comments
WIB supports the provision of AB 245 which would repeal Wisconsin's personal property tax
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Notified Date 5/4/2023 Communication Date 5/3/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/4/2023

Comments
WMC supports the personal property tax repeal provisions included in AB 245.
Wisconsin Newspaper Association Notified Date 5/4/2023 Communication Date 5/4/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/4/2023

Comments
Supports provision to repeal personal property tax.
Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association Notified Date 5/5/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/5/2023

Comments
WPRA is still evaluating the impact this proposal will have supporting local park and recreation services. WPRA is opposed to the provision requiring supportive local resolutions in order advance Stewardship projects north of US Highway 8.
Wisconsin Propane Gas Association Inc Notified Date 5/4/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/4/2023

Comments
Support repeal of personal property tax.
Wisconsin Property Taxpayers Inc Notified Date 5/4/2023 Communication Date 5/3/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
5/4/2023

Comments
Specifically, WPT supports provisions in AB 245 that fully repeal the Personal Property Tax, while reimbursing local units of government.
Wisconsin Public Health Association Notified Date 5/4/2023 Communication Date 5/3/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
5/4/2023

Comments
WPHA requests the removal of the provision limiting local health officer authority. This provision would impact local government functioning, put community health at risk, and jeopardize local business privacy and individual confidentiality.
Wisconsin Ready Mixed Concrete Association Notified Date 6/12/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/12/2023

Wisconsin REALTORS Association Notified Date 6/2/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
6/2/2023

Wisconsin School Social Workers Association Notified Date 5/11/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
5/11/2023

Wisconsin Towns Association Notified Date 5/4/2023 Communication Date 5/4/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
5/4/2023

Lobbying Efforts

  2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
Total Hours Of Effort On This Matter 2023
January - June
2358.00
2023
July - December
210.00
2024
January - June
26.00
2024
July - December
Total 2594.00
7-Eleven, Inc 2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
3.00
2024
July - December
Total 3.00
Aggregate Producers of Wisconsin Inc 2023
January - June
60.00
2023
July - December
6.00
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 66.00
American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin Inc 2023
January - June
12.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 12.00
Association of Wisconsin Tourism Attractions 2023
January - June
14.00
2023
July - December
1.00
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 15.00
City of Milwaukee 2023
January - June
461.00
2023
July - December
82.00
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 543.00
Dane County 2023
January - June
105.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 105.00
Dane County Cities & Villages Association 2023
January - June
6.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 6.00
Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce & Industry 2023
January - June
25.00
2023
July - December
10.00
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 35.00
Froedtert Health 2023
January - June
4.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 4.00
Great Lakes Credit & Collection Association 2023
January - June
8.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 8.00
Harley-Davidson Motor Company 2023
January - June
3.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 3.00
Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin 2023
January - June
3.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 3.00
League of Wisconsin Municipalities 2023
January - June
88.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 88.00
League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, Inc 2023
January - June
2.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
3.00
2024
July - December
Total 5.00
Mechanical Contractors Association of Wisconsin 2023
January - June
4.00
2023
July - December
7.00
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 11.00
Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce 2023
January - June
106.00
2023
July - December
79.00
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 185.00
Midwest Hardware Association Inc 2023
January - June
7.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 7.00
Milwaukee County 2023
January - June
361.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 361.00
Milwaukee Police Association 2023
January - June
30.00
2023
July - December
2.00
2024
January - June
4.00
2024
July - December
Total 36.00
Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Association 2023
January - June
20.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 20.00
Milwaukee Public Schools 2023
January - June
42.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 42.00
National Federation of Independent Business 2023
January - June
105.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 105.00
North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters 2023
January - June
21.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 21.00
Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association of Milwaukee and Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. 2023
January - June
4.00
2023
July - December
7.00
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 11.00
Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin 2023
January - June
23.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 23.00
Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Inc 2023
January - June
58.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 58.00
Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin 2023
January - June
100.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 100.00
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ Association of Milwaukee 2023
January - June
4.00
2023
July - December
7.00
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 11.00
Skiing Wisconsin 2023
January - June
7.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 7.00
United States Cellular Corporation 2023
January - June
10.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 10.00
Verizon and its Affiliates (formerly Verizon Wireless) 2023
January - June
52.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 52.00
Water Quality Association of Wisconsin 2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
1.00
2024
July - December
Total 1.00
WEC Energy Group, Inc. 2023
January - June
9.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 9.00
Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards 2023
January - June
48.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 48.00
Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors 2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
5.00
2024
July - December
Total 5.00
Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association Inc 2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
3.00
2024
July - December
Total 3.00
Wisconsin Democracy Campaign 2023
January - June
18.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 18.00
Wisconsin Education Association Council 2023
January - June
37.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 37.00
Wisconsin EMS Association 2023
January - June
19.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 19.00
Wisconsin Grocers Association 2023
January - June
80.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 80.00
Wisconsin Newspaper Association 2023
January - June
4.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 4.00
Wisconsin Propane Gas Association Inc 2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
7.00
2024
July - December
Total 7.00
Wisconsin Property Taxpayers Inc 2023
January - June
231.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 231.00
Wisconsin Public Health Association 2023
January - June
48.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 48.00
Wisconsin Ready Mixed Concrete Association 2023
January - June
8.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 8.00
Wisconsin Towns Association 2023
January - June
111.00
2023
July - December
9.00
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 120.00