Lutheran Office for Public Policy in Wisconsin
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
Lobbying Interests:
Issues related to hunger, poverty, environmental issues, immigration, voting rights, criminal justice, and human trafficking.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
Lobbying Interests:
Issues related to hunger, poverty, environmental issues, immigration, voting rights, criminal justice, and human trafficking.
Contact
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Kacy Kostiuk
4001 Mandrake Road
Madison, WI 53704
773-380-2676
kacy.kostiuk@elca.org
http://www.loppw.org
4001 Mandrake Road
Madison, WI 53704
773-380-2676
kacy.kostiuk@elca.org
http://www.loppw.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 24
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Assembly Bill 24
Relating to: county sheriff assistance with certain federal immigration functions. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/16/2026
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.
Relating to: county sheriff assistance with certain federal immigration functions. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/16/2026
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 49
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Assembly Bill 49
Relating to: a minor’s authority to consent to health care.
Bill Text and History
10/9/2025
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.
Relating to: a minor’s authority to consent to health care.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/9/2025
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 180
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Assembly Bill 180
Relating to: requiring the Department of Health Services to seek any necessary waiver to prohibit the purchase of candy or soft drinks with FoodShare benefits. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/11/2026
First Communication Date
3/11/2026
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
LOPPW supports the funding provided for the Foodshare program in the amended AB 180 as passed by the Assembly. We believe this funding is critical to maintain access to food benefits for Wisconsinites and prevent financial penalties to the state.
Relating to: requiring the Department of Health Services to seek any necessary waiver to prohibit the purchase of candy or soft drinks with FoodShare benefits. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/11/2026
First Communication Date
3/11/2026
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
LOPPW supports the funding provided for the Foodshare program in the amended AB 180 as passed by the Assembly. We believe this funding is critical to maintain access to food benefits for Wisconsinites and prevent financial penalties to the state.
Assembly Bill 392
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Assembly Bill 392
Relating to: creating a Task Force on Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/23/2025
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.
Relating to: creating a Task Force on Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/23/2025
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 631
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Assembly Bill 631
Relating to: use of public lands to provide temporary residence for the homeless and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/23/2026
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.
Relating to: use of public lands to provide temporary residence for the homeless and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/23/2026
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 635
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Assembly Bill 635
Relating to: notifying counties and tribes of an exceedance of groundwater protection standards or standards for PFAS. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/14/2025
First Communication Date
12/18/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: notifying counties and tribes of an exceedance of groundwater protection standards or standards for PFAS. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/14/2025
First Communication Date
12/18/2025
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 742
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Assembly Bill 742
Relating to: regulation of lease-purchase agreements for personal property and creating a cause of action.
Bill Text and History
1/7/2026
First Communication Date
1/7/2026
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
01072026_090213_SB 737 - Hearing testimony 1-7-26 - LOPPW.pdf
Relating to: regulation of lease-purchase agreements for personal property and creating a cause of action.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/7/2026
First Communication Date
1/7/2026
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
01072026_090213_SB 737 - Hearing testimony 1-7-26 - LOPPW.pdf
Assembly Bill 759
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Assembly Bill 759
Relating to: eligibility to receive occupational credentials for recipients of deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/3/2026
First Communication Date
3/3/2026
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
03032026_035502_AB 759 - Hearing testimony in Senate 3-3-26.pdf
Relating to: eligibility to receive occupational credentials for recipients of deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/3/2026
First Communication Date
3/3/2026
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
03032026_035502_AB 759 - Hearing testimony in Senate 3-3-26.pdf
Assembly Bill 796
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Assembly Bill 796
Relating to: grants to nonprofit religious organizations for security purposes and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/28/2026
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.
Relating to: grants to nonprofit religious organizations for security purposes and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/28/2026
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 824
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Assembly Bill 824
Relating to: displaying a human trafficking resource center hotline poster. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/5/2026
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.
Relating to: displaying a human trafficking resource center hotline poster. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/5/2026
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 832
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Assembly Bill 832
Relating to: required human trafficking and sextortion prevention instruction in certain grades and teacher training related to identifying victims of child trafficking and sextortion. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/12/2026
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.
Relating to: required human trafficking and sextortion prevention instruction in certain grades and teacher training related to identifying victims of child trafficking and sextortion. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/12/2026
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 834
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Assembly Bill 834
Relating to: courtroom supports for and sealing the identifying information of child victims and child witnesses of human trafficking crimes. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/12/2026
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.
Relating to: courtroom supports for and sealing the identifying information of child victims and child witnesses of human trafficking crimes. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/12/2026
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 1027
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Assembly Bill 1027
Relating to: requiring information relating to the food stamp program to be compiled and provided to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/20/2026
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.
Relating to: requiring information relating to the food stamp program to be compiled and provided to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/20/2026
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 70
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Senate Bill 70
Relating to: a minor’s authority to consent to health care.
Bill Text and History
10/9/2025
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.
Relating to: a minor’s authority to consent to health care.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/9/2025
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.
Senate Bill 404
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Senate Bill 404
Relating to: creating a Task Force on Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/23/2025
First Communication Date
2/3/2026
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: creating a Task Force on Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/23/2025
First Communication Date
2/3/2026
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 621
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Senate Bill 621
Relating to: use of public lands to provide temporary residence for the homeless and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/23/2026
First Communication Date
2/4/2026
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
02042026_043138_SB 621 - Hearing testimony 2-4-2026.pdf
Relating to: use of public lands to provide temporary residence for the homeless and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/23/2026
First Communication Date
2/4/2026
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
02042026_043138_SB 621 - Hearing testimony 2-4-2026.pdf
Senate Bill 628
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Senate Bill 628
Relating to: notifying counties and tribes of an exceedance of groundwater protection standards or standards for PFAS. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/17/2025
First Communication Date
12/18/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
12182025_022642_SB 628 - Hearing testimony 12-18-2025.pdf
Relating to: notifying counties and tribes of an exceedance of groundwater protection standards or standards for PFAS. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/17/2025
First Communication Date
12/18/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
12182025_022642_SB 628 - Hearing testimony 12-18-2025.pdf
Senate Bill 737
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Senate Bill 737
Relating to: regulation of lease-purchase agreements for personal property and creating a cause of action.
Bill Text and History
1/7/2026
First Communication Date
1/7/2026
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
01072026_090029_SB 737 - Hearing testimony 1-7-26 - LOPPW.pdf
Relating to: regulation of lease-purchase agreements for personal property and creating a cause of action.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/7/2026
First Communication Date
1/7/2026
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
01072026_090029_SB 737 - Hearing testimony 1-7-26 - LOPPW.pdf
Senate Bill 745
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Senate Bill 745
Relating to: eligibility to receive occupational credentials for recipients of deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/16/2025
First Communication Date
3/3/2026
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: eligibility to receive occupational credentials for recipients of deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/16/2025
First Communication Date
3/3/2026
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 789
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Senate Bill 789
Relating to: grants to nonprofit religious organizations for security purposes and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/16/2026
First Communication Date
1/28/2026
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
SB 789 would help nonprofit religious organizations improve security & emergency preparedness. We appreciate the priority given to those at risk of being a target of an incident or crime motivated by bias against a religion or religious group.
Relating to: grants to nonprofit religious organizations for security purposes and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/16/2026
First Communication Date
1/28/2026
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
SB 789 would help nonprofit religious organizations improve security & emergency preparedness. We appreciate the priority given to those at risk of being a target of an incident or crime motivated by bias against a religion or religious group.
Senate Bill 839
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Senate Bill 839
Relating to: required human trafficking and sextortion prevention instruction in certain grades and teacher training related to identifying victims of child trafficking and sextortion. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/23/2026
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.
Relating to: required human trafficking and sextortion prevention instruction in certain grades and teacher training related to identifying victims of child trafficking and sextortion. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/23/2026
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 864
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Senate Bill 864
Relating to: courtroom supports for and sealing the identifying information of child victims and child witnesses of human trafficking crimes. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/26/2026
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.
Relating to: courtroom supports for and sealing the identifying information of child victims and child witnesses of human trafficking crimes. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/26/2026
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 1010
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Senate Bill 1010
Relating to: requiring information relating to the food stamp program to be compiled and provided to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/20/2026
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.
Relating to: requiring information relating to the food stamp program to be compiled and provided to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/20/2026
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Hunger
Hunger
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/13/2026
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/13/2026
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Immigration
Immigration
Notification Date
12/3/2025
First Communication Date
11/25/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
12/3/2025
First Communication Date
11/25/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Workforce Development
Workforce Development
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
11/14/2025
First Communication Date
11/14/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
11/14/2025
First Communication Date
11/14/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Groundwater protection standards
Groundwater protection standards
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
11/3/2025
First Communication Date
10/20/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
11/3/2025
First Communication Date
10/20/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2025 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2025 July - December $2,138.18 |
Total $2,138.18 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2025 July - December 5.00 |
Total 5.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2025 July - December 31.00 |
Total 31.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: a minor’s authority to consent to health care.
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 2% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: a minor’s authority to consent to health care.
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 2% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: creating a Task Force on Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 4% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: creating a Task Force on Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 5% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 6% |
Relating to: eligibility to receive occupational credentials for recipients of deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 5% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 6% |
Relating to: notifying counties and tribes of an exceedance of groundwater protection standards or standards for PFAS. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 9% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 8% |
Relating to: notifying counties and tribes of an exceedance of groundwater protection standards or standards for PFAS. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 9% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 8% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 1% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 1% |
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 1% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 1% |
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 30% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 30% |
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 32% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 32% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.