SEIU Wisconsin State Council (formerly Serv.Employ. Int'l. Union-Wis. State Coun.)

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
SEIU is the largest labor union in the AFL-CIO. SEIU advocates for quality health care, long term care, education, and public services.

Lobbying Interests:
SEIU, Wisconsin State Council may attempt to influence any state legislationa nd administrative rule that has an impact on its members. SEIU members have a particular interest in the areas of health care, education, public services, and economic justice.

CEO Name:
Dan Iverson
Political Director

Contact
RK
Robert Kraig
250 E Wisconsin Ave, Ste 1275
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 223-0095
(414) 223-0099
r-kraig@seiu-wisconsin.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Robert Kraig Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/24/2003 Withdrawn On N/A
Matthew Brusky Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/24/2003 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 152
Assembly Bill 152
relating to: creating a board to investigate and make recommendations regarding inmate deaths.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 192
Assembly Bill 192
relating to: minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes that do not primarily serve the developmentally disabled, requiring audits by the Legislative Audit Bureau, requiring reports, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/13/2003
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 451
Assembly Bill 451
relating to: mandatory overtime hours worked by health care workers employed by health care facilities and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/13/2003
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 598
Assembly Bill 598
relating to: employment relations under the Municipal Employment Relations Act.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/10/2003
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 633
Assembly Bill 633
relating to: preemption of county, city, village, or town living wage ordinances.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/10/2003
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 656
Assembly Bill 656
relating to: ratification of the agreement negotiated between the state of Wisconsin and the District 1199W/United Professionals for Quality Health Care, SEIU, AFL-CIO, for the 2003-05 biennium, covering employees in the professional patient care collectiv...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 107

For
Notification Date
11/14/2003
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 842
Assembly Bill 842
relating to: regulation of nursing homes, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/14/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 903
Assembly Bill 903
relating to: minimum wage and overtime pay exemptions for providers of companionship services.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/27/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 177
Senate Bill 177
relating to: mandatory overtime hours worked by health care workers employed by health care facilities and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/23/2003
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 317
Senate Bill 317
relating to: ratification of the agreement negotiated between the state of Wisconsin and the District 1199W/United Professionals for Quality Health Care, SEIU, AFL-CIO, for the 2003-05 biennium, covering employees in the professional patient care collectiv...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/14/2003
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.
Senate Bill 508
Senate Bill 508
relating to: minimum wage and overtime pay exemptions for providers of companionship services.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/27/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Joint Resolution 76
Senate Joint Resolution 76
relating to: limiting spending by the state and certain local governmental units and requiring elector approval to exceed the limits (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
7/30/2004
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

Corrections: Adult Correctional Facilities
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Corrections: Adult Correctional Facilities

Notification Date
2/3/2003
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.

Corrections: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Corrections: Departmentwide

Notification Date
5/13/2003
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.

Health and Family Services: Care and Treatment Facilities
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Care and Treatment Facilities

Notification Date
2/3/2003
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.

Health and Family Services: Community Aids and Supportive Living
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Community Aids and Supportive Living

Notification Date
2/3/2003
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.

Health and Family Services: Family Care and Other Community-Based Long-Term Care Programs
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Family Care and Other Community-Based Long-Term Care Programs

Notification Date
2/3/2003
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.

Health and Family Services: Health
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Health

Notification Date
2/3/2003
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.

Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance

Notification Date
2/3/2003
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.

Health and Family Services: Prescription Drug Assistance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Prescription Drug Assistance

Notification Date
2/3/2003
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.

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority

Notification Date
2/3/2003
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.

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Board
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Board

Notification Date
2/3/2003
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.

Workforce Development: Employment, Training and Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Employment, Training and Vocational Rehabilitation Programs

Notification Date
2/3/2003
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.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

DWD 272, minimum wages.
Agency Name
Workforce Development
Subject
DWD 272, minimum wages.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 577 (2/1/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-036
For
Notification Date
5/3/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Administration of Family Care Program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Administration of Family Care Program

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
11/9/2004
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.

Building service workforce issues.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Building service workforce issues.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
5/3/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

DWD 274
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DWD 274

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
5/3/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Overtime pay and minimum wages for employees of for-profit home care agencies.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Overtime pay and minimum wages for employees of for-profit home care agencies.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
5/3/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Workforce stabalization and enhancement for in home support services in the Medicaid, COP, CIP, and Family Care programs.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Workforce stabalization and enhancement for in home support services in the Medicaid, COP, CIP, and Family Care programs.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
5/3/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Nursing Home Regulation--LRB 3032/4
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Nursing Home Regulation--LRB 3032/4

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/21/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

State employee contract for 2003-2005 with SEIU District 1199W/UP (nurses and health professionals in state service)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State employee contract for 2003-2005 with SEIU District 1199W/UP (nurses and health professionals in state service)

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/13/2003
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.

DD Centers Planning
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DD Centers Planning

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
2/17/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Prescription Drug Buying Pools
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Prescription Drug Buying Pools

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
2/17/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

State Worker Contracts for Health Professionals
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State Worker Contracts for Health Professionals

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/17/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Ban Mandatory Overtime for Health Care Workers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Ban Mandatory Overtime for Health Care Workers

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/4/2002
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
SEIU Wisconsin State Council (formerly Serv.Employ. Int'l. Union-Wis. State Coun.)

Expansion of Access to Community-Based Long Term Care Services
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Expansion of Access to Community-Based Long Term Care Services

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
12/4/2002
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.

Prohibit the use of public health care monies for anti-union activities ("Health Care Only").
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Prohibit the use of public health care monies for anti-union activities ("Health Care Only").

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
12/4/2002
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
SEIU Wisconsin State Council (formerly Serv.Employ. Int'l. Union-Wis. State Coun.)

Staffing Standards for Nurses
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Staffing Standards for Nurses

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
12/4/2002
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
SEIU Wisconsin State Council (formerly Serv.Employ. Int'l. Union-Wis. State Coun.)

Staffing Standards for Nursing Home Aides
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Staffing Standards for Nursing Home Aides

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
12/4/2002
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
SEIU Wisconsin State Council (formerly Serv.Employ. Int'l. Union-Wis. State Coun.)

Training Standards for Nurse Aides
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Training Standards for Nurse Aides

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
12/4/2002
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
SEIU Wisconsin State Council (formerly Serv.Employ. Int'l. Union-Wis. State Coun.)

Wage Supplement for Personal Care Workers and Supporting Home Care Aides
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wage Supplement for Personal Care Workers and Supporting Home Care Aides

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/4/2002
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
SEIU Wisconsin State Council (formerly Serv.Employ. Int'l. Union-Wis. State Coun.)

Total Lobbying Effort

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$22,622.06
2004
July - December
$41,405.23
Total $64,027.29
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
60.25
2004
July - December
73.75
Total 134.00
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
338.50
2004
July - December
551.25
Total 889.75

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: mandatory overtime hours worked by health care workers employed by health care facilities 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
3%
2004
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: employment relations under the Municipal Employment Relations Act.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
3%
2004
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes that do not primarily serve the developmentally disabled, requiring audits by the Legislative Audit Bureau, requiring reports, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
4%
2004
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: mandatory overtime hours worked by health care workers employed by health care facilities 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
4%
2004
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: preemption of county, city, village, or town living wage ordinances.
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 2%
relating to: regulation of nursing homes, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
6%
2004
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: minimum wage and overtime pay exemptions for providers of companionship services.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
7%
2004
July - December
Total 3%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
4%
2004
July - December
Total 2%

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
2%
2004
July - December
3%
Total 3%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
3%
2004
July - December
3%
Total 3%
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
15%
Total 11%
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
20%
Total 14%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
6%
2004
July - December
7%
Total 7%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
12%
2004
July - December
20%
Total 17%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
2%
Total 1%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
2%
Total 1%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
2%
Total 1%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
2%
Total 1%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
5%
Total 3%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
14%
2004
July - December
19%
Total 17%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

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

Other Matters
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
17%
2004
July - December
Total 7%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures