Dane County

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Serving the citizens of Dane County

Lobbying Interests:
Our intent is to influence state government policies which directly or indirectly affect Dane County government and Dane County's citizens, primarily in the areas of taxation, shared revenues, social services, law enforcement and the judiciary, government services, the environment, transportation, elections, veterans, agriculture and land use.

Contact
LF
Lacy Fox
210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. #421
Madison, WI 53703
6082678823
fox.lacy@danecounty.gov
http://www.countyofdane.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 10
Assembly Bill 10
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for the sale of gun safes. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/10/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 72
Assembly Bill 72
Relating to: ratification of the Driver License Compact. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/10/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 85
Assembly Bill 85
Relating to: recommendation to revoke extended supervision, parole, or probation if a person is charged with a crime. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/5/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 88
Assembly Bill 88
Relating to: civil action for injury or damages resulting from riot or vandalism, participation in a riot, prohibiting certain limitations or restrictions on law enforcement responses to riot or vandalism activity, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/5/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 118
Assembly Bill 118
Relating to: a transition to grazing pilot program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/10/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 163
Assembly Bill 163
Relating to: redeterminations of eligibility for the Medical Assistance program and database confirmation for public assistance program eligibility. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/9/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 178
Assembly Bill 178
Relating to: expanding the treatment alternatives and diversion programs. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/24/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 182
Assembly Bill 182
Relating to: changes to the low-income housing tax credit. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/1/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 198
Assembly Bill 198
Relating to: emergency medical services education, tuition and materials reimbursement for emergency medical responders and emergency medical services practitioners, and a live 911 pilot program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/10/2025
First Communication Date
10/10/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 217
Assembly Bill 217
Relating to: local government competitive bidding thresholds. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/2/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 453
Assembly Bill 453
Relating to: required approvals of rezoning requests related to residential development, contents of and consistency of local ordinances with local comprehensive plans, certain tax incremental district project costs related to residential development, and ...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/2/2025
First Communication Date
9/30/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 12
Senate Bill 12
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for the sale of gun safes. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/10/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 63
Senate Bill 63
Relating to: ratification of the Driver License Compact. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/10/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 93
Senate Bill 93
Relating to: recommendation to revoke extended supervision, parole, or probation if a person is charged with a crime. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/5/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 94
Senate Bill 94
Relating to: civil action for injury or damages resulting from riot or vandalism, participation in a riot, prohibiting certain limitations or restrictions on law enforcement responses to riot or vandalism activity, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/5/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 113
Senate Bill 113
Relating to: a transition to grazing pilot program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/10/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 153
Senate Bill 153
Relating to: expanding the treatment alternatives and diversion programs. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/24/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 178
Senate Bill 178
Relating to: changes to the low-income housing tax credit. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/1/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 216
Senate Bill 216
Relating to: local government competitive bidding thresholds. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/2/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Budget Bill Subjects

Building Commission
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Building Commission

Notification Date
5/29/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Children and Families: Children and Family Services
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Children and Families: Children and Family Services

Notification Date
5/29/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Children and Families: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Children and Families: Departmentwide

Notification Date
5/29/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Circuit Courts
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Circuit Courts

Notification Date
5/29/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Corrections: Juvenile Correctional Services
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Corrections: Juvenile Correctional Services

Notification Date
6/30/2025
First Communication Date
6/30/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

District Attorneys
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
District Attorneys

Notification Date
5/29/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Health Services: Medicaid Services
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medicaid Services

Notification Date
5/29/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Health Services: Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services; Facilities
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services; Facilities

Notification Date
5/29/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Departmentwide

Notification Date
6/5/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Revenue: State and Local Finance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: State and Local Finance

Notification Date
5/29/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Safety and Professional Services: Regulation of Industry, Safety and Buildings
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Safety and Professional Services: Regulation of Industry, Safety and Buildings

Notification Date
5/29/2025
First Communication Date
5/29/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Crisis urgent care and observation facilities
Agency Name
Department of Health Services (DHS)
Subject
Crisis urgent care and observation facilities
Scope Statement
SS 070_24
Undisclosed
Notification Date
9/9/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

PSC
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
PSC

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
8/28/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Shared Revenue
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Shared Revenue

Notification Date
5/29/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Clean and renewable energy
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Clean and renewable energy

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/31/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/31/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Public Health
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Public Health

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/31/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Local government
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Local government

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
3/31/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Mental health
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Mental health

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
3/31/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Groundwater
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Groundwater

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
3/31/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Transportation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Transportation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/31/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Agriculture - environmental management
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Agriculture - environmental management

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/31/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Funding for child support programs
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding for child support programs

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/31/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

District Attorney staffing
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
District Attorney staffing

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/31/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Juvenile Corrections
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Juvenile Corrections

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
3/31/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Children and Family Aids
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Children and Family Aids

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/31/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Caseload standards for child protective services
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Caseload standards for child protective services

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
3/31/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Funding for mental health services
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding for mental health services

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/31/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Levy limits and shared services
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Levy limits and shared services

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/31/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Child protective services and children's code
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Child protective services and children's code

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
3/31/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Opioid addiction treatment/HOPE Agenda
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Opioid addiction treatment/HOPE Agenda

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
3/31/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Voting rules - absentee ballots
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Voting rules - absentee ballots

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/31/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

PFAs
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
PFAs

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
3/31/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Coronavirus mitigation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Coronavirus mitigation

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
3/31/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Funding for affordable housing
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding for affordable housing

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
3/31/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Shared Revenue and services
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Shared Revenue and services

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
3/31/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter DOC 347, relating to the Secured Residential Care Centers for Children and Youth.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter DOC 347, relating to the Secured Residential Care Centers for Children and Youth.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
3/31/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Wisconsin Juvenile Corrections
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin Juvenile Corrections

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
3/31/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2025
January - June		 Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2025
January - June $11,100.00		 Total $11,100.00
Total Hours Communicating 2025
January - June 11.50		 Total 11.50
Total Hours Other 2025
January - June 136.50		 Total 136.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 10
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for the sale of gun safes. (FE)
2025
January - June		 2025
July - December		 2026
January - June		 2026
July - December		 Total
2025
January - June 2%		 2025
July - December 		2026
January - June 		2026
July - December 		Total 2%
Senate Bill 12
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for the sale of gun safes. (FE)
2025
January - June		 2025
July - December		 2026
January - June		 2026
July - December		 Total
2025
January - June 2%		 2025
July - December 		2026
January - June 		2026
July - December 		Total 2%

Budget Bill Subjects

Corrections: Juvenile Correctional Services
2025
January - June		 2025
July - December		 2026
January - June		 2026
July - December		 Total
2025
January - June 5%		 2025
July - December 		2026
January - June 		2026
July - December 		Total 5%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

No topics found.

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2025
January - June		 2025
July - December		 2026
January - June		 2026
July - December		 Total
2025
January - June 91%		 2025
July - December 		2026
January - June 		2026
July - December 		Total 91%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures

2025

January - June
July - December

2026

January - June
July - December