Ho-Chunk Nation

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
The HCN Government is charged with securing the rights of tribal members and advancing the general welfare of the people, while sustaining culture, tradition and soveriegnty.

Lobbying Interests:
The HCN may seek to comment on treaty rights, environmental regulations affecting land use, matters of taxation, and law enforcement as it directly affects and effects tribal operations and governmental affairs of the tribe.

Title:
Legislative Counsel

Contact
WB
William Boulware
PO Box 667 W9814 Airport Road
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 294-9343
(715) 284-3172
www.ho-chunknation.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Michael Rogowski Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 2/24/2003 Withdrawn On N/A
Thomas J Springer Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 2/24/2003 Withdrawn On N/A
George Petak Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 5/20/2004 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 144
Assembly Bill 144
relating to: Indian gaming compacts.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/13/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
AB-144 is substantially similar to SB-41 which has already been disposed of.
Assembly Bill 998
Assembly Bill 998
relating to: approval of Indian gaming compacts.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/2/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 41
Senate Bill 41
relating to: legislative approval of Indian gaming compacts.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/2/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
The Nation is negotiating in good faith with the appropriate state officials as prescribed by current law. The practical effect is to require us to negotiate with 132 separate individuals which will cause a negative impact on the process.
Senate Bill 62
Senate Bill 62
relating to: Indian gaming compacts.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/13/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Companion to AB-144.

Budget Bill Subjects

Tobacco Settlement Securitization
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Tobacco Settlement Securitization

Notification Date
8/1/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Comments
cigarette tax refund to native american tribes

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

gaming compacts
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
gaming compacts

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/2/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$5,610.00
2004
July - December
$6,195.75
Total $11,805.75
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
10.00
2004
July - December
8.00
Total 18.00
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
24.00
2004
July - December
29.55
Total 53.55

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: approval of Indian gaming compacts.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
100%
2004
July - December
Total 48%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
100%
Total 52%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures