Madison Metropolitan School District

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Public school district

Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and/or administrative rules relating to education and children's issues, including school finance, labor relations, desegregation, educational initiatives and mandates, technology and school safety.

Title:
Legislative Liaison

Contact
JHQ
Joseph H Quick
545 W Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 267-3030
(608) 266-6253
jquick@madison.K12.wi.us
www.madison.K12.wi.us

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Joseph Quick Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/15/2003 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 7
Assembly Bill 7
relating to: open enrollment in public schools and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/24/2003
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 29
Assembly Bill 29
relating to: the establishment of charter schools by county boards.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/24/2003
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.
Comments
Boards of Education should continue to be the chartering "agent" for charter schools.
Assembly Bill 60
Assembly Bill 60
relating to: failing to register as a sex offender and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 53

Other
Notification Date
3/26/2003
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 94
Assembly Bill 94
relating to: requiring a course in personal finance for high school graduation.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/26/2003
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.
Comments
Financial literacy classes are offered middle school through high school. If students/parents want these classes, they are laready available.
Assembly Bill 126
Assembly Bill 126
relating to: directing the Legislative Audit Bureau to administer a study of the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/18/2003
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 183
Assembly Bill 183
relating to: school district youth options programs, which allow pupils to attend an institution of higher education under certain circumstances.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 131

For
Notification Date
5/21/2003
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.
Comments
After 10 years, the program needs some fine-tuning.
Assembly Bill 219
Assembly Bill 219
relating to: ratification of the agreement negotiated between the state of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Professional Employees Council, WFT/AFT, AFL-CIO, for the 2001-03 biennium, covering employees in the professional fiscal and staff services collective b...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/18/2003
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 253
Assembly Bill 253
relating to: consideration of population in determining eligibility for recycling efficiency incentive grants.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/17/2003
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 259
Assembly Bill 259
relating to: eligibility for participation in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/24/2003
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.
Comments
Madison BOE is on record opposing the expansion of the Milwaukee voucher program
Assembly Bill 260
Assembly Bill 260
relating to: extending the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program to all private schools in Milwaukee County.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/24/2003
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 302
Assembly Bill 302
relating to: grants for new foreign language programs, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/21/2003
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 320
Assembly Bill 320
relating to: establishing a requirement that a petition for the recall of a city, village, town, or school district officer include a statement of the grounds that constitute cause for the recall.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/24/2003
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 321
Assembly Bill 321
relating to: the prohibition against underage persons entering or being on any premises operating under an alcohol beverage license.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/17/2003
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 343
Assembly Bill 343
relating to: establishing a clearinghouse for information about special education transition services and vocational opportunities that are available in each county.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/3/2004
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 361
Assembly Bill 361
relating to: collection of fines and forfeitures by counties.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/17/2003
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 387
Assembly Bill 387
relating to: school district human growth and development programs.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/8/2003
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 395
Assembly Bill 395
relating to: the number of school days required each school term.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/13/2003
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 417
Assembly Bill 417
relating to: the retainage on public construction contracts.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 157

Against
Notification Date
3/3/2004
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.
Comments
The bill harms local governments' ability to protect taxpayers on public works projects. Madison Schools will support the bill only if Rep. Luther Olsen's compromise language is adopted.
Assembly Bill 542
Assembly Bill 542
relating to: carrying forward a school district's unused revenue limit authority to the succeeding school year.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/8/2003
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 640
Assembly Bill 640
relating to: allowing the use of technologies other than fingerprint cards for background checks related to teacher licensing and changing a statutory reference to reflect the name change of the Wisconsin Council of Religious and Independent Schools (sugge...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/15/2004
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 666
Assembly Bill 666
relating to: collection of fines and forfeitures by counties.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/17/2003
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 723
Assembly Bill 723
relating to: transportation of certain private school pupils.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/15/2004
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 725
Assembly Bill 725
relating to: eliminating various school district and Department of Public Instruction requirements.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/15/2004
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 745
Assembly Bill 745
relating to: posting the proceedings of a school board meeting on the school district's Internet site.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/17/2004
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 Joint Resolution 55
Assembly Joint Resolution 55
relating to: elector approval for certain taxing, spending, and bonding decisions by the state and local governmental units, emergency taxes, required reserves, refunds of amounts in excess of the approved amounts, and reduction of tax rates to reflect the...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/19/2004
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.
Comments
TABOR will take Wisconsin down the same road as Colorado - destroying our state's great education system.
Senate Bill 9
Senate Bill 9
relating to: the establishment of charter schools by county boards.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/17/2003
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 107
Senate Bill 107
relating to: school and school district performance reports.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/3/2004
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.
Comments
This is an efficiency measure that will still allow the public open access to accountability information, but save the taxpayers on mailing and printing costs.
Senate Bill 161
Senate Bill 161
relating to: waivers of laws and administrative rules governing elementary and secondary education.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/3/2004
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 163
Senate Bill 163
relating to: establishing a clearinghouse for information about special education transition services and vocational opportunities that are available in each county.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/3/2004
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 253
Senate Bill 253
relating to: independent charter schools established by University of Wisconsin institutions and college campuses.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/3/2004
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.
Comments
Elected school board officials should be the chartering agent for charter schools. The UW System has not testified in support of the measure, or even have asked for this authority.
Senate Bill 363
Senate Bill 363
relating to: the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/3/2004
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.
Comments
Voucher program accountability measures that are LONG overdue.
Senate Joint Resolution 76
Senate Joint Resolution 76
relating to: limiting spending by the state and certain local governmental units and requiring elector approval to exceed the limits (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
7/29/2004
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.
Comments
(Extraordinary Session - July 2004)Fiscal policy doesn't belong in the state Constitution; legislators currently have the authority to cut spending to any level they deem appropriate.

Budget Bill Subjects

Administration: Agency Services
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Agency Services

Notification Date
3/26/2003
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.

Comments
Focus on Energy Schools program has an annual savings of over $350,000 for Madison Schools taxpayers.

Public Instruction: Categorical Aids
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Categorical Aids

Notification Date
3/18/2003
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.

Public Instruction: General School Aids
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: General School Aids

Notification Date
3/18/2003
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.

Public Instruction: Revenue Limits
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Revenue Limits

Notification Date
3/18/2003
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.

Public Instruction: School District Operations
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: School District Operations

Notification Date
3/18/2003
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

Taxpayer Bill of Rights (whatever measure comes out of secret Capitol meetings designed to fashion an extraordinary session bill on this topic later this year).
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Taxpayer Bill of Rights (whatever measure comes out of secret Capitol meetings designed to fashion an extraordinary session bill on this topic later this year).

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/3/2004
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.

Governor's Task Force on Educational Excellence, relating to school finance issues, particularly, funding for students in special education, English Language Learners and students in poverty.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Governor's Task Force on Educational Excellence, relating to school finance issues, particularly, funding for students in special education, English Language Learners and students in poverty.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/18/2003
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

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$30,245.93
2004
July - December
$27,232.02
Total $57,477.95
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
20.00
2004
July - December
19.50
Total 39.50
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
429.00
2004
July - December
370.00
Total 799.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: school district youth options programs, which allow pupils to attend an institution of higher education under certain circumstances.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
5%
2004
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: elector approval for certain taxing, spending, and bonding decisions by the state and local governmental units, emergency taxes, required reserves, refunds of amounts in excess of the approved amounts, and reduction of tax rates to reflect the excess of revenues over expenditures (first consideration).
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
5%
2004
July - December
Total 3%

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

2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
25%
2004
July - December
15%
Total 20%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
25%
2004
July - December
70%
Total 46%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
5%
2004
July - December
Total 3%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
35%
2004
July - December
15%
Total 26%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures