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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
Print| Principal Name | Notified Date | Communication Date | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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| 7-Eleven, Inc | Notified Date 5/15/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date5/15/2023 |
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| Aggregate Producers of Wisconsin Inc | Notified Date 5/18/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date5/18/2023 |
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| American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin Inc | Notified Date 5/21/2023 | Communication Date 5/8/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date5/21/2023 |
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| Americans For Prosperity | Notified Date 6/15/2023 | Communication Date 6/7/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date6/15/2023 |
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| Association of Wisconsin Tourism Attractions | Notified Date 6/13/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date6/13/2023 Comments AWTA supports the personal property tax portion of this bill. |
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| City of Madison | Notified Date 5/8/2023 | Communication Date 5/4/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date5/8/2023 |
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| City of Milwaukee | Notified Date 5/5/2023 | Communication Date 5/3/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Undisclosed
Report Date5/5/2023 |
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| Dane County | Notified Date 5/4/2023 | Communication Date 5/3/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date5/4/2023 |
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| Dane County Cities & Villages Association | Notified Date 5/17/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Undisclosed
Report Date5/17/2023 |
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| Disability Rights Wisconsin | Notified Date 6/14/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date6/14/2023 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 |
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| Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce & Industry | Notified Date 6/13/2023 | Communication Date 6/13/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date6/13/2023 |
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| Froedtert Health | Notified Date 5/16/2023 | Communication Date 5/16/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date5/16/2023 |
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| Great Lakes Credit & Collection Association | Notified Date 5/4/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date5/4/2023 Comments Support repeal of the personal property tax. |
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| Harley-Davidson Motor Company | Notified Date 5/17/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date5/17/2023 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. |
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| Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin | Notified Date 5/4/2023 | Communication Date 5/4/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date5/4/2023 Comments Supports repeal of the Personal Property Tax provision. |
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| League of Wisconsin Municipalities | Notified Date 5/9/2023 | Communication Date 5/2/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date5/9/2023 |
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| League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, Inc | Notified Date 5/15/2023 | Communication Date 5/15/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date5/15/2023 Comments This bill should be amended to break out the various policy issues into their own bills. |
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| Mechanical Contractors Association of Wisconsin | Notified Date 6/13/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date6/13/2023 Comments We support the personal property tax portion of this bill. |
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| Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce | Notified Date 5/8/2023 | Communication Date 5/2/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date5/8/2023 |
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| Midwest Hardware Association Inc | Notified Date 5/4/2023 | Communication Date 5/4/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date5/4/2023 Comments Supports repeal of the Personal Property Tax provision. |
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| Milwaukee County | Notified Date 5/12/2023 | Communication Date 5/3/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Undisclosed
Report Date5/12/2023 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. |
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| Milwaukee Police Association | Notified Date 5/8/2023 | Communication Date 5/4/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date5/8/2023 |
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| Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Association | Notified Date 5/4/2023 | Communication Date 5/4/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date5/4/2023 |
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| Milwaukee Public Schools | Notified Date 5/9/2023 | Communication Date 5/3/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Undisclosed
Report Date5/9/2023 |
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| Milwaukee Teachers Education Association | Notified Date 6/12/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date6/12/2023 |
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| NAIOP Wisconsin | Notified Date 8/12/2023 | Communication Date 8/1/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date8/12/2023 |
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| National Federation of Independent Business | Notified Date 5/4/2023 | Communication Date 5/4/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date5/4/2023 |
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| National Waste & Recycling Association | Notified Date 5/9/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date5/9/2023 Comments Support provision within that repeals the personal property tax. |
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| North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters | Notified Date 5/4/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date5/4/2023 |
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| Outdoor Advertising Association of Wisconsin | Notified Date 5/4/2023 | Communication Date 5/3/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date5/4/2023 Comments OAAW supports the language in this legislation relating to the elimination of the personal property tax. |
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| Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association of Milwaukee and Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. | Notified Date 6/13/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date6/13/2023 Comments We support the personal property tax portion of this bill. |
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| Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin | Notified Date 5/17/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date5/17/2023 |
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| Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Inc | Notified Date 5/8/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date5/8/2023 |
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| Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin | Notified Date 5/4/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date5/4/2023 Comments PIA of Wisconsin supports the provisions to repeal the personal property tax. |
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| River Alliance of Wisconsin | Notified Date 5/23/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date5/23/2023 |
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| Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ Association of Milwaukee | Notified Date 6/13/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date6/13/2023 Comments We support the personal property tax portion of this bill. |
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| Sierra Club - Wisconsin | Notified Date 5/15/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date5/15/2023 Comments There are a number of policy elements of this bill that undermine our natural resources that should be removed from the legislation |
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| Skiing Wisconsin | Notified Date 5/10/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date5/10/2023 Comments Skiing Wisconsin supports the language in this legislation relating to the elimination of the personal property tax. |
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| United States Cellular Corporation | Notified Date 5/16/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date5/16/2023 |
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| Verizon and its Affiliates (formerly Verizon Wireless) | Notified Date 5/17/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date5/17/2023 |
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| Water Quality Association of Wisconsin | Notified Date 5/4/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date5/4/2023 Comments Support repeal of personal property tax. |
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| WEC Energy Group, Inc. | Notified Date 5/16/2023 | Communication Date 5/16/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date5/16/2023 Comments Registering in support of AB 245. |
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| Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards | Notified Date 5/4/2023 | Communication Date 5/3/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date5/4/2023 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. |
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| Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors | Notified Date 5/4/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date5/4/2023 Comments Support repeal of the personal property tax |
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| Wisconsin Association of School Boards Inc | Notified Date 5/4/2023 | Communication Date 5/4/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date5/4/2023 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. |
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| Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association Inc | Notified Date 5/4/2023 | Communication Date 5/3/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date5/4/2023 |
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| Wisconsin Council of Religious and Independent Schools | Notified Date 5/4/2023 | Communication Date 5/4/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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| Wisconsin Counties Association | Notified Date 5/4/2023 | Communication Date 5/3/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date5/4/2023 |
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| Wisconsin Democracy Campaign | Notified Date 5/4/2023 | Communication Date 5/4/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date5/4/2023 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 |
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| Wisconsin Education Association Council | Notified Date 5/4/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date5/4/2023 |
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| Wisconsin EMS Association | Notified Date 5/4/2023 | Communication Date 5/4/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date5/4/2023 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 |
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| Wisconsin Fuel & Retail Association (formerly WI Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association) | Notified Date 6/13/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date6/13/2023 |
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| Wisconsin Grocers Association | Notified Date 5/16/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date5/16/2023 Comments WGA Supports the repeal of the personal property tax provision. |
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| Wisconsin Hotel and Lodging Association | Notified Date 5/4/2023 | Communication Date 5/3/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date5/4/2023 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 |
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| Wisconsin Independent Businesses, Inc. | Notified Date 5/5/2023 | Communication Date 5/4/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date5/5/2023 Comments WIB supports the provision of AB 245 which would repeal Wisconsin's personal property tax |
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| Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce | Notified Date 5/4/2023 | Communication Date 5/3/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date5/4/2023 Comments WMC supports the personal property tax repeal provisions included in AB 245. |
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| Wisconsin Newspaper Association | Notified Date 5/4/2023 | Communication Date 5/4/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date5/4/2023 Comments Supports provision to repeal personal property tax. |
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| Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association | Notified Date 5/5/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date5/5/2023 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. |
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| Wisconsin Propane Gas Association Inc | Notified Date 5/4/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date5/4/2023 Comments Support repeal of personal property tax. |
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| Wisconsin Property Taxpayers Inc | Notified Date 5/4/2023 | Communication Date 5/3/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date5/4/2023 Comments Specifically, WPT supports provisions in AB 245 that fully repeal the Personal Property Tax, while reimbursing local units of government. |
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| Wisconsin Public Health Association | Notified Date 5/4/2023 | Communication Date 5/3/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date5/4/2023 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. |
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| Wisconsin Ready Mixed Concrete Association | Notified Date 6/12/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date6/12/2023 |
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| Wisconsin REALTORS Association | Notified Date 6/2/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date6/2/2023 |
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| Wisconsin School Social Workers Association | Notified Date 5/11/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date5/11/2023 |
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| Wisconsin Towns Association | Notified Date 5/4/2023 | Communication Date 5/4/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date5/4/2023 |
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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 |