Wisconsin Council of Churches
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
The Wisconsin Council of Churches is a non-profit organization which represents 15 Protestant and Christian Orthodox denominations in Wisconsin, which include approximately 1,900 congregations and almost one million church members.
Lobbying Interests:
Human services issues affecting low income families, criminal justice issues, church-state relations, the death penalty, gaming, and environmental concerns.
Title:
Executive Director
                            
                            The Wisconsin Council of Churches is a non-profit organization which represents 15 Protestant and Christian Orthodox denominations in Wisconsin, which include approximately 1,900 congregations and almost one million church members.
Lobbying Interests:
Human services issues affecting low income families, criminal justice issues, church-state relations, the death penalty, gaming, and environmental concerns.
Title:
Executive Director
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
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                                            Scott Anderson
750 Windsor St, Ste 301
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 837-3108
(608) 837-3038
sanderson@wichurches.org
http://www.wichurches.org
                                        
                                    750 Windsor St, Ste 301
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 837-3108
(608) 837-3038
sanderson@wichurches.org
http://www.wichurches.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 19
Relating to: torts and personal injury trusts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 154
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
5/8/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: torts and personal injury trusts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 154
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date5/8/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Assembly Bill 110
Relating to: a pilot program to limit foods under FoodShare and providing an exemption from rule-making procedures. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
5/8/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: a pilot program to limit foods under FoodShare and providing an exemption from rule-making procedures. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date5/8/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Assembly Bill 138
Relating to: sales and transfers of firearms and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
4/30/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: sales and transfers of firearms and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date4/30/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Assembly Bill 233
Relating to: repealing the changes made to the earned income tax credit in 2011 Wisconsin Act 32. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
6/14/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: repealing the changes made to the earned income tax credit in 2011 Wisconsin Act 32. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date6/14/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Assembly Bill 297
Relating to: the use of race-based nicknames, logos, mascots, and team names by school boards.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 115
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
10/7/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: the use of race-based nicknames, logos, mascots, and team names by school boards.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 115
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date10/7/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Assembly Bill 387
Relating to: the age at which a person who is alleged to have violated a criminal law, a civil law, or a municipal ordinance and who is not alleged to have committed certain violent offences or has not previously been convicted of a crime or adjudicated de...
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
9/30/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
http://www.wichurches.org
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: the age at which a person who is alleged to have violated a criminal law, a civil law, or a municipal ordinance and who is not alleged to have committed certain violent offences or has not previously been convicted of a crime or adjudicated de...
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date9/30/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
http://www.wichurches.org
                                                                Assembly Bill 784
Relating to: issuance of motor vehicle operator's licenses and identification cards by the Department of Transportation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/24/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: issuance of motor vehicle operator's licenses and identification cards by the Department of Transportation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/24/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Assembly Bill 785
Relating to: University of Wisconsin and technical college nonresident tuition exemptions. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/24/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: University of Wisconsin and technical college nonresident tuition exemptions. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/24/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Assembly Joint Resolution 79
Relating to: requiring a supermajority for passage of tax increase legislation (first consideration).
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/12/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: requiring a supermajority for passage of tax increase legislation (first consideration).
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date2/12/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Assembly Joint Resolution 81
Relating to: application to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for a convention for proposing amendments relating to a balanced budget.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/24/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Such an amendment could prevent the federal government from responding effectively to recessions, disasters, or other emergencies. It is also unlikely that delegates to a Constitutional Convention could be limited to act only on this topic.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: application to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for a convention for proposing amendments relating to a balanced budget.
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date2/24/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Such an amendment could prevent the federal government from responding effectively to recessions, disasters, or other emergencies. It is also unlikely that delegates to a Constitutional Convention could be limited to act only on this topic.
                                                                Senate Bill 13
Relating to: torts and personal injury trusts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
5/8/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: torts and personal injury trusts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date5/8/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Senate Bill 124
Relating to: sales and transfers of firearms and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
4/30/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: sales and transfers of firearms and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date4/30/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Senate Bill 308
Relating to: the age at which a person who is alleged to have violated a criminal law, a civil law, or a municipal ordinance and who is not alleged to have committed certain violent offences or has not previously been convicted of a crime or adjudicated de...
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
9/30/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
http://www.wichurches.org
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: the age at which a person who is alleged to have violated a criminal law, a civil law, or a municipal ordinance and who is not alleged to have committed certain violent offences or has not previously been convicted of a crime or adjudicated de...
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date9/30/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
http://www.wichurches.org
                                                                Senate Bill 317
Relating to: race-based nicknames, logos, mascots, and team names and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
10/7/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: race-based nicknames, logos, mascots, and team names and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date10/7/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Senate Joint Resolution 38
Relating to: religious liberty and the right of conscience (first consideration).
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
9/16/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
While the Wisconsin Council of Churches has taken no position on SJR 38, we have communicated with the Senate Judiciary and Labor Committee the reasons why we have not-signed on in support. SJR 38 is unnecessary.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: religious liberty and the right of conscience (first consideration).
Bill Text and History
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date9/16/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
While the Wisconsin Council of Churches has taken no position on SJR 38, we have communicated with the Senate Judiciary and Labor Committee the reasons why we have not-signed on in support. SJR 38 is unnecessary.
Budget Bill Subjects
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: General Agency Provisions
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Administration: General Agency Provisions
                                                                                            Notification Date
5/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
We oppose any cuts to Weatherization and Energy Assistance funding for low-income households.
http://www.wichurches.org/advocacy/wcc-policy-statements/
                                                                                    
                                                                                5/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
We oppose any cuts to Weatherization and Energy Assistance funding for low-income households.
http://www.wichurches.org/advocacy/wcc-policy-statements/
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Children and Families: Economic Support and Childcare
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Children and Families: Economic Support and Childcare
                                                                                            Notification Date
6/21/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Ensure Wisconsin Works is adequately funded based on latest participation figures. TANF funds should not be diverted to other parts of the state budget.
http://www.wichurches.org/advocacy/wcc-policy-statements/
                                                                                    
                                                                                6/21/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Ensure Wisconsin Works is adequately funded based on latest participation figures. TANF funds should not be diverted to other parts of the state budget.
http://www.wichurches.org/advocacy/wcc-policy-statements/
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Corrections: Community Corrections
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Corrections: Community Corrections
                                                                                            Notification Date
4/16/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Support increased funding for treatment alternatives for nonviolent offenders with alcohol and other drug abuse problems.
http://www.wichurches.org/advocacy/wcc-policy-statements/
                                                                                    
                                                                                4/16/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Support increased funding for treatment alternatives for nonviolent offenders with alcohol and other drug abuse problems.
http://www.wichurches.org/advocacy/wcc-policy-statements/
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Financial Institutions
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Financial Institutions
                                                                                            Notification Date
5/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Oppose provision in Governor's Budget to change regulation of rent-to-own businesses
http://www.wichurches.org/advocacy/wcc-policy-statements/
                                                                                    
                                                                                5/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Oppose provision in Governor's Budget to change regulation of rent-to-own businesses
http://www.wichurches.org/advocacy/wcc-policy-statements/
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medical Assistance and Related Programs -- Administration
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Health Services: Medical Assistance and Related Programs -- Administration
                                                                                            Notification Date
4/16/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Support extending BadgerCare eligibility for childless adults to 133% of the Federal Poverty Level, and maintaining current eligibility for parents.
http://www.wichurches.org/advocacy/wcc-policy-statements/
                                                                                    
                                                                                4/16/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Support extending BadgerCare eligibility for childless adults to 133% of the Federal Poverty Level, and maintaining current eligibility for parents.
http://www.wichurches.org/advocacy/wcc-policy-statements/
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Other Health Programs & Departmentwide
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Health Services: Other Health Programs & Departmentwide
                                                                                            Notification Date
9/16/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Medicaid Long-Term Care Estate Recovery and Divestment Provisions adopted in the 2013-2015 budget
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                9/16/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Medicaid Long-Term Care Estate Recovery and Divestment Provisions adopted in the 2013-2015 budget
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Transportation Finance
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Transportation: Transportation Finance
                                                                                            Notification Date
4/16/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Support restoring the cut to public transit funding made in the 2011-2013 budget, and keeping public transit funding in the segregated Transportation Fund.
http://www.wichurches.org/advocacy/wcc-policy-statements/
                                                                                    
                                                                                4/16/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Support restoring the cut to public transit funding made in the 2011-2013 budget, and keeping public transit funding in the segregated Transportation Fund.
http://www.wichurches.org/advocacy/wcc-policy-statements/
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Juvenile Justice - Returning 17-year-olds to Juvenile Justice system
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Juvenile Justice - Returning 17-year-olds to Juvenile Justice system
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
8/12/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
8/12/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Support Department of Health Services moving Special Nutrition Assistance Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) from paper vouchers to Electronic Benefits Technology (EBT).
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support Department of Health Services moving Special Nutrition Assistance Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) from paper vouchers to Electronic Benefits Technology (EBT).
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Support Department of Health Services moving Special Nutrition Assistance Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) from paper vouchers to Electronic Benefits Technology (EBT).
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
4/30/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
4/30/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Rent-to-own provisions in Governor's Executive Budget
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Rent-to-own provisions in Governor's Executive Budget
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/17/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/17/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Background checks for firearm purchases
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Background checks for firearm purchases
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/16/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
@item.ExternalURL
                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/16/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
@item.ExternalURL
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/31/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/31/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2013 January - June $6,285.41 | 2013 July - December $2,879.90 | 2014 January - June $1,716.93 | 2014 July - December $3,379.93 | Total $14,262.17 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2013 January - June 9.25 | 2013 July - December 10.00 | 2014 January - June 0.00 | 2014 July - December 3.50 | Total 22.75 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2013 January - June 102.25 | 2013 July - December 39.75 | 2014 January - June 27.00 | 2014 July - December 59.25 | Total 228.25 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             Relating to: a pilot program to limit foods under FoodShare and providing an exemption from rule-making procedures. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 1% | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June 2% | 2014 July - December | Total < 1% | 
                                                             Relating to: repealing the changes made to the earned income tax credit in 2011 Wisconsin Act 32. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 1% | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total < 1% | 
                                                             Relating to: sales and transfers of firearms and providing a penalty. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 4% | 2013 July - December 1% | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total 2% | 
                                                             Relating to: sales and transfers of firearms and providing a penalty. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 4% | 2013 July - December 1% | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total 2% | 
                                                             Relating to: the age at which a person who is alleged to have violated a criminal law, a civil law, or a municipal ordinance and who is not alleged to have committed certain violent offences or has not previously been convicted of a crime or adjudicated delinquent is subject to juvenile court jurisdiction. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December 4% | 2014 January - June 7% | 2014 July - December | Total 2% | 
                                                             Relating to: the use of race-based nicknames, logos, mascots, and team names by school boards. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December 6% | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total 1% | 
                                                             Relating to: race-based nicknames, logos, mascots, and team names and making an appropriation. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December 8% | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total 2% | 
                                                             Relating to: religious liberty and the right of conscience (first consideration). 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December 26% | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total 5% | 
                                                             Relating to: the age at which a person who is alleged to have violated a criminal law, a civil law, or a municipal ordinance and who is not alleged to have committed certain violent offences or has not previously been convicted of a crime or adjudicated delinquent is subject to juvenile court jurisdiction. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December 42% | 2014 January - June 7% | 2014 July - December | Total 9% | 
                                                             Relating to: issuance of motor vehicle operator's licenses and identification cards by the Department of Transportation. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June 4% | 2014 July - December | Total < 1% | 
                                                             Relating to: University of Wisconsin and technical college nonresident tuition exemptions. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June 4% | 2014 July - December | Total < 1% | 
                                                             Relating to: application to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for a convention for proposing amendments relating to a balanced budget. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June 4% | 2014 July - December | Total < 1% | 
                                                             Relating to: requiring a supermajority for passage of tax increase legislation (first consideration). 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June 6% | 2014 July - December | Total < 1% | 
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 4% | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total 2% | 
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 4% | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June 36% | 2014 July - December | Total 6% | 
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 6% | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total 3% | 
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 20% | 2013 July - December 6% | 2014 January - June 30% | 2014 July - December 10% | Total 16% | 
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 24% | 2013 July - December 6% | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total 12% | 
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 26% | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total 12% | 
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
                            Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 3% | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total 1% | 
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