St Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
Federally recognized Indian tribe.
Lobbying Interests:
The St Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin has an interest in all legislation and administrative rules that impact on the tribe's sovereignty and the health and welfare of its members. Specific examples include legislation and rules influencing tribal gaming, natural resources, health and human services and economic development.
CEO Name:
David Merrill
General Counsel
                            
                            Federally recognized Indian tribe.
Lobbying Interests:
The St Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin has an interest in all legislation and administrative rules that impact on the tribe's sovereignty and the health and welfare of its members. Specific examples include legislation and rules influencing tribal gaming, natural resources, health and human services and economic development.
CEO Name:
David Merrill
General Counsel
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
                        AAI
                                            Andrew Adams III
24663 Angeline Ave
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 349-2195
(715) 349-2975
andrewa@stcroixtribalcenter.com
                                                                                    
                                    24663 Angeline Ave
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 349-2195
(715) 349-2975
andrewa@stcroixtribalcenter.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 197
relating to: liability for the actions of tribal law enforcement officers when enforcing state law.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/20/2007
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: liability for the actions of tribal law enforcement officers when enforcing state law.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date3/20/2007
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
relating to: conservation wardens employed by the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 27
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/20/2007
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: conservation wardens employed by the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 27
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date3/20/2007
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 205
relating to: requiring legislative approval to locate a gaming establishment on certain lands taken into trust for the benefit of Indian tribes.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/21/2007
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: requiring legislative approval to locate a gaming establishment on certain lands taken into trust for the benefit of Indian tribes.
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date3/21/2007
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 741
relating to: cleanup and consolidation of Department of Commerce economic development programs, establishing a comprehensive annual reporting requirement, requiring the development of programmatic goals and accountability measures for economic development ...
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 125
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/15/2008
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: cleanup and consolidation of Department of Commerce economic development programs, establishing a comprehensive annual reporting requirement, requiring the development of programmatic goals and accountability measures for economic development ...
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 125
        
 None
                                                                                                Notification Date2/15/2008
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 96
relating to: liability for the actions of tribal law enforcement officers when enforcing state law.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
4/4/2007
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: liability for the actions of tribal law enforcement officers when enforcing state law.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date4/4/2007
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 97
relating to: conservation wardens employed by the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
4/4/2007
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: conservation wardens employed by the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date4/4/2007
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 434
relating to: cleanup and consolidation of Department of Commerce economic development programs, establishing a comprehensive annual reporting requirement, requiring the development of programmatic goals and accountability measures for economic development ...
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/15/2008
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: cleanup and consolidation of Department of Commerce economic development programs, establishing a comprehensive annual reporting requirement, requiring the development of programmatic goals and accountability measures for economic development ...
Bill Text and History
        
 None
                                                                                                Notification Date2/15/2008
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
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Division of Gaming
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Administration: Division of Gaming
                                                                                            Notification Date
3/20/2007
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
Indian Gaming Expenditures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                3/20/2007
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
Indian Gaming Expenditures
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Commerce: Departmentwide and Economic Development
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Commerce: Departmentwide and Economic Development
                                                                                            Notification Date
6/6/2007
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                6/6/2007
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.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Fund Taxes
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        General Fund Taxes
                                                                                            Notification Date
3/20/2007
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
Cigarette Tax Refund
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                3/20/2007
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
Cigarette Tax Refund
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Legislature
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Legislature
                                                                                            Notification Date
7/18/2007
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
Amendment re AB 205
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                7/18/2007
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
Amendment re AB 205
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to funding for wastewater and water systems for tribal and surrounding communities
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Relating to funding for wastewater and water systems for tribal and surrounding communities
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/4/2007
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
1/4/2007
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
Relating to tribal law enforcement grants and law enforcement facilities
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Relating to tribal law enforcement grants and law enforcement facilities
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/4/2007
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
1/4/2007
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
Approval of Indian Gaming facilities on post- 1988 reservation land
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Approval of Indian Gaming facilities on post- 1988 reservation land
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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
1/1/2007
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
Funding for public water system under town-tribal sanitary district
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Funding for public water system under town-tribal sanitary district
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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
1/1/2007
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
Indian gaming revenues: distribution of biennial expenditures
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Indian gaming revenues: distribution of biennial expenditures
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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
1/1/2007
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
Legislative Approval of Indian Gaming Compacts
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Legislative Approval of Indian Gaming Compacts
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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
1/1/2007
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 Council State-Tribal Relations Committee proposal relating to conservation wardens employed by the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Commission
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative Council State-Tribal Relations Committee proposal relating to conservation wardens employed by the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Commission
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Legislative Council State-Tribal Relations Committee proposal relating to conservation wardens employed by the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Commission
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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
1/1/2007
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 Council State-Tribal Relations Committee proposal relating to cooperative countu-tribal law enforcement programs
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative Council State-Tribal Relations Committee proposal relating to cooperative countu-tribal law enforcement programs
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Legislative Council State-Tribal Relations Committee proposal relating to cooperative countu-tribal law enforcement programs
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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
1/1/2007
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 Council State-Tribal Relations Committee proposal relating to powers of tribal law enforcement officers under state law.
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative Council State-Tribal Relations Committee proposal relating to powers of tribal law enforcement officers under state law.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Legislative Council State-Tribal Relations Committee proposal relating to powers of tribal law enforcement officers under state law.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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
1/1/2007
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
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2007 January - June $25,562.50 | 2007 July - December $4,600.00 | 2008 January - June $2,087.50 | 2008 July - December $0.00 | Total $32,250.00 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2007 January - June 49.15 | 2007 July - December 6.10 | 2008 January - June 0.40 | 2008 July - December 0.00 | Total 55.65 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2007 January - June 122.60 | 2007 July - December 18.10 | 2008 January - June 7.50 | 2008 July - December 0.00 | Total 148.20 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             relating to: liability for the actions of tribal law enforcement officers when enforcing state law. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 1% | 2007 July - December 3% | 2008 January - June 4% | 2008 July - December | Total 1% | 
                                                             relating to: conservation wardens employed by the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 10% | 2007 July - December 43% | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total 13% | 
                                                             relating to: requiring legislative approval to locate a gaming establishment on certain lands taken into trust for the benefit of Indian tribes. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 36% | 2007 July - December 12% | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total 32% | 
                                                             relating to: liability for the actions of tribal law enforcement officers when enforcing state law. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December 2% | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total < 1% | 
                                                             relating to: conservation wardens employed by the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December 7% | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total < 1% | 
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 5% | 2007 July - December 4% | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total 5% | 
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 6% | 2007 July - December 4% | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total 5% | 
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 8% | 2007 July - December 5% | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total 7% | 
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December 20% | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total 2% | 
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
                            Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 1% | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total < 1% | 
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 7% | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total 6% | 
                                                            Legislative Council State-Tribal Relations Committee proposal relating to conservation wardens employed by the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Commission
                                                             
                                                        
                                                        | 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 7% | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total 6% | 
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 8% | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total 7% | 
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 9% | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total 8% | 
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication