Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
To revitalize democracy through Campaign Finance Reform.
Lobbying Interests:
Lobbying for changes in the campaign finance system that will help revitalize democracy and enable all candidates to have a fair chance to present their ideas to the voters.
CEO Name:
Micheal McCabe
Executive Director
To revitalize democracy through Campaign Finance Reform.
Lobbying Interests:
Lobbying for changes in the campaign finance system that will help revitalize democracy and enable all candidates to have a fair chance to present their ideas to the voters.
CEO Name:
Micheal McCabe
Executive Director
Contact
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Michael McCabe
210 N Bassett St Ste 215
Madison, WI 53703-5017
(608) 255-4260
(608) 255-4359
wisdc@wisdc.org
www.wisdc.org
210 N Bassett St Ste 215
Madison, WI 53703-5017
(608) 255-4260
(608) 255-4359
wisdc@wisdc.org
www.wisdc.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael McCabe | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/6/2003 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Sandra J Smith | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/6/2003 | Withdrawn On 6/5/2003 |
| Beverly Speer | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 8/18/2003 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 1
relating to: official action in return for providing or withholding political contributions, services, or other things of value and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 39
1/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: official action in return for providing or withholding political contributions, services, or other things of value and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 39
For
Notification Date1/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 111
relating to: requiring identification in order to vote at a polling place or obtain an absentee ballot, the fee for an identification card issued by the Department of Transportation, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
3/13/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: requiring identification in order to vote at a polling place or obtain an absentee ballot, the fee for an identification card issued by the Department of Transportation, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/13/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 116
relating to: use of moneys from the Wisconsin election campaign fund to make certain false representations.
Bill Text and History
8/27/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: use of moneys from the Wisconsin election campaign fund to make certain false representations.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date8/27/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 117
relating to: limits on certain contributions made and received by political parties and elimination of legislative campaign committees, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
8/27/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WDC supports the comprehensive reform package, SB 12, which includes this same provision.
relating to: limits on certain contributions made and received by political parties and elimination of legislative campaign committees, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date8/27/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WDC supports the comprehensive reform package, SB 12, which includes this same provision.
Assembly Bill 119
relating to: reporting of information by nonresident registrants under the campaign finance law.
Bill Text and History
8/27/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WDC supports the comprehensive reform package, SB 12, which includes this same provision.
8/27/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: reporting of information by nonresident registrants under the campaign finance law.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date8/27/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WDC supports the comprehensive reform package, SB 12, which includes this same provision.
For
Notification Date8/27/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 122
relating to: acceptance of political contributions derived from the net proceeds of gambling operations and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
8/27/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
While the legislation addresses donations from Indian gaming interests, it does nothing about the nearly $53 million worth of donations made by special interests that get $5 billion a year in special favors, as outlined in WDC's Graft Tax report.
relating to: acceptance of political contributions derived from the net proceeds of gambling operations and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date8/27/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
While the legislation addresses donations from Indian gaming interests, it does nothing about the nearly $53 million worth of donations made by special interests that get $5 billion a year in special favors, as outlined in WDC's Graft Tax report.
Assembly Bill 386
relating to: disclosures required in certain campaign advertisements.
Bill Text and History
8/14/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: disclosures required in certain campaign advertisements.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date8/14/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 600
relating to: election administration, voter registration and voting requirements and procedures and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 265
10/28/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: election administration, voter registration and voting requirements and procedures and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 265
None
Notification Date10/28/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 601
relating to: state contribution towards certain federally financed election administration costs and making appropriations.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 266
10/28/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: state contribution towards certain federally financed election administration costs and making appropriations.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 266
None
Notification Date10/28/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Joint Resolution 47
relating to: directing the Joint Legislative Council to study and recommend legislation providing for redistricting by an independent citizens commission.
Bill Text and History
10/15/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: directing the Joint Legislative Council to study and recommend legislation providing for redistricting by an independent citizens commission.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/15/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 11
relating to: creation of an Ethics and Elections Accountability and Control Board and making appropriations.
Bill Text and History
1/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: creation of an Ethics and Elections Accountability and Control Board and making appropriations.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 12
relating to: campaign financing, official action in return for providing or withholding political contributions, services, or other things of value, lobbying regulation, designations for the Wisconsin election campaign fund by individuals filing state inco...
Bill Text and History
1/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: campaign financing, official action in return for providing or withholding political contributions, services, or other things of value, lobbying regulation, designations for the Wisconsin election campaign fund by individuals filing state inco...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 22
relating to: official action in return for providing or withholding political contributions, services, or other things of value and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
4/2/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: official action in return for providing or withholding political contributions, services, or other things of value and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/2/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 68
relating to: requiring electors to present identification in order to vote at a polling place.
Bill Text and History
4/2/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: requiring electors to present identification in order to vote at a polling place.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/2/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 79
relating to: filing of financial statements by candidates and personal campaign committees.
Bill Text and History
5/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: filing of financial statements by candidates and personal campaign committees.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date5/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 337
relating to: acceptance of certain political contributions by certain elective state officials and committees.
Bill Text and History
12/4/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
12/4/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WDC supports the comprehensive reform package, SB 12, which includes this same provision
relating to: acceptance of certain political contributions by certain elective state officials and committees.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/4/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
For
Notification Date12/4/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WDC supports the comprehensive reform package, SB 12, which includes this same provision
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Elections Board
Elections Board
Notification Date
6/19/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
6/19/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Ethics Board
Ethics Board
Notification Date
6/19/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
6/19/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Fund Taxes
General Fund Taxes
Notification Date
6/19/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
6/19/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to issue advocacy made consistent with U.S. Supreme Court's decision in McConnell v. FEC.
Relating to issue advocacy made consistent with U.S. Supreme Court's decision in McConnell v. FEC.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/2/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/2/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
WDC supports the Impartial Justice bill relating to campaign financing for the office of justice the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WDC supports the Impartial Justice bill relating to campaign financing for the office of justice the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
WDC supports the Impartial Justice bill relating to campaign financing for the office of justice the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
4/2/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
4/2/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Official action in return for providing or withholding political contributions, services, or other things of value and providing a penalty.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Official action in return for providing or withholding political contributions, services, or other things of value and providing a penalty.
Official action in return for providing or withholding political contributions, services, or other things of value and providing a penalty.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/14/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/14/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2004 January - June $6,714.37 |
2004 July - December $2,286.57 |
Total $9,000.94 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2004 January - June 24.75 |
2004 July - December 13.50 |
Total 38.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2004 January - June 173.00 |
2004 July - December 54.00 |
Total 227.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: creation of an Ethics and Elections Accountability and Control Board and making appropriations.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 5% |
2004 July - December |
Total 4% |
relating to: campaign financing, official action in return for providing or withholding political contributions, services, or other things of value, lobbying regulation, designations for the Wisconsin election campaign fund by individuals filing state income tax returns, nonrefundable income tax credits for certain donations to the Wisconsin election campaign fund, candidate time on public broadcasting television stations and public access channels, statewide voter registration, staffing of the Elections Board, providing exemptions from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 25% |
2004 July - December |
Total 18% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 60% |
2004 July - December 90% |
Total 68% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.