Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
Veterinary medicine.
Lobbying Interests:
Pesticides use by veterinarians, animal medicine, animal welfare, small business
CEO Name:
Kim Brown Pokorny
Executive Director
                            
                            Veterinary medicine.
Lobbying Interests:
Pesticides use by veterinarians, animal medicine, animal welfare, small business
CEO Name:
Kim Brown Pokorny
Executive Director
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
                        KBP
                                            Kim Brown Pokorny
301 N Broom St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-3665
(608) 257-8989
kpokorny@wvma.org
www.wvma.org
                                        
                                    301 N Broom St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-3665
(608) 257-8989
kpokorny@wvma.org
www.wvma.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 166
Relating to: the use of pesticides by veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 139
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
4/8/2009
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: the use of pesticides by veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 139
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date4/8/2009
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 250
Relating to: regulation of persons who sell dogs or operate animal shelters or animal control facilities, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 90
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
7/2/2009
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: regulation of persons who sell dogs or operate animal shelters or animal control facilities, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 90
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date7/2/2009
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 316
Relating to: emergency management, succession of public offices, liability and licensure of emergency volunteers, disaster relief, ratification of the pest control compact, transportation and disposal of animal carcasses, the plant industry, computation of...
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 42
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
7/16/2009
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: emergency management, succession of public offices, liability and licensure of emergency volunteers, disaster relief, ratification of the pest control compact, transportation and disposal of animal carcasses, the plant industry, computation of...
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 42
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date7/16/2009
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 628
Relating to: the sale of unpasteurized milk, buttermilk, butter, and cream.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
4/10/2010
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: the sale of unpasteurized milk, buttermilk, butter, and cream.
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date4/10/2010
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 708
Relating to: creating a food animal veterinarian loan assistance program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/10/2010
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 food animal veterinarian loan assistance program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/10/2010
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 747
Relating to: crimes against animals and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/2/2010
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: crimes against animals and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date3/2/2010
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 842
Relating to: requiring bittering agents in certain engine coolants and antifreeze and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 381
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/15/2010
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 bittering agents in certain engine coolants and antifreeze and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 381
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date3/15/2010
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 114
Relating to: the use of pesticides by veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
4/8/2009
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: the use of pesticides by veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date4/8/2009
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 142
Relating to: slaughter of equine animals.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
4/8/2009
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: slaughter of equine animals.
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date4/8/2009
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 226
Relating to: emergency management, succession of public offices, liability and licensure of emergency volunteers, disaster relief, ratification of the pest control compact, transportation and disposal of animal carcasses, the plant industry, computation of...
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
7/2/2009
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: emergency management, succession of public offices, liability and licensure of emergency volunteers, disaster relief, ratification of the pest control compact, transportation and disposal of animal carcasses, the plant industry, computation of...
Bill Text and History
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date7/2/2009
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: the sale of unpasteurized milk, buttermilk, butter, and cream.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
12/28/2009
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: the sale of unpasteurized milk, buttermilk, butter, and cream.
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date12/28/2009
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 497
Relating to: creating a food animal veterinarian loan assistance program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/10/2010
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 food animal veterinarian loan assistance program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/10/2010
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 555
Relating to: crimes against animals and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/2/2010
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: crimes against animals and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date3/2/2010
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 663
Relating to: requiring bittering agents in certain engine coolants and antifreeze and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
4/9/2010
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 bittering agents in certain engine coolants and antifreeze and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date4/9/2010
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
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
oppose sale of raw milk
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        oppose sale of raw milk
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/1/2009
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
12/1/2009
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
Review of VE administrative rules
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Review of VE administrative rules
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
7/2/2009
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
7/2/2009
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
Loan forgiveness for new veterinarians going into food animal medicine
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Loan forgiveness for new veterinarians going into food animal medicine
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2009
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
1/1/2009
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
Matters relating to animal abuse and threats
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Matters relating to animal abuse and threats
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2009
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
1/1/2009
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.
                                                                Rescinding pesticide laws pertaining to veterinary clinic permits and testing requirements for veterinarians and veterinary technicians
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Rescinding pesticide laws pertaining to veterinary clinic permits and testing requirements for veterinarians and veterinary technicians
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Rescinding pesticide laws pertaining to veterinary clinic permits and testing requirements for veterinarians and veterinary technicians
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2009
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
1/1/2009
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
Sales Tax Exemptions
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Sales Tax Exemptions
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2009
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
1/1/2009
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
The regulation and licensing of commercial dog breeders.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        The regulation and licensing of commercial dog breeders.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2009
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
1/1/2009
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
| 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2009 January - June $23,449.39 | 2009 July - December $25,412.23 | 2010 January - June $26,285.23 | 2010 July - December $24,231.35 | Total $99,378.19 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2009 January - June 18.50 | 2009 July - December 6.00 | 2010 January - June 15.50 | 2010 July - December 5.25 | Total 45.25 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2009 January - June 153.40 | 2009 July - December 190.00 | 2010 January - June 276.75 | 2010 July - December 156.50 | Total 776.65 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             Relating to: slaughter of equine animals. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 5% | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total 1% | 
                                                             Relating to: the use of pesticides by veterinarians and veterinary technicians. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 10% | 2009 July - December 10% | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total 5% | 
                                                             Relating to: the use of pesticides by veterinarians and veterinary technicians. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 20% | 2009 July - December 10% | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total 7% | 
                                                             Relating to: regulation of persons who sell dogs or operate animal shelters or animal control facilities, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December 20% | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total 5% | 
                                                             Relating to: creating a food animal veterinarian loan assistance program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June 15% | 2010 July - December | Total 5% | 
                                                             Relating to: crimes against animals and providing a penalty. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June 15% | 2010 July - December | Total 5% | 
                                                             Relating to: the sale of unpasteurized milk, buttermilk, butter, and cream. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June 30% | 2010 July - December | Total 11% | 
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
| 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December 30% | 2010 January - June 15% | 2010 July - December 25% | Total 17% | 
| 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December 15% | Total 3% | 
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