Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Representing the 20 independent colleges and universities in Wisconsin.

Lobbying Interests:
The primary interest of WAICU is in access to quality higher education for all students. For this reason, our principal governmental focus is on financial aid for students, particularly need-based financial aid. Regulatory, taxation, and information technology, insofar as they affect students' access to higher education is also a concern.

Title:
Vice President for Public Policy

Contact
PMN
Paul M Nelson
122 W Washington Ave Ste 700
Madison, WI 53703-2718
(608) 256-7761
(608) 256-7065
paul.nelson@waicuweb.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Paul M Nelson Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2003 Withdrawn On N/A
Rolf Wegenke Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2003 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 12
Assembly Bill 12
relating to: educational requirements for foresters employed by the Department of Natural Resources and persons authorized to designate trees for cutting in state forests.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 66

Assembly Bill 74
Assembly Bill 74
relating to: tuition vouchers for students who sound Taps at military honors funerals.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 42

None
Notification Date
2/21/2003
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.
Assembly Bill 79
Assembly Bill 79
relating to: authorizing the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority to issue bonds to finance a project undertaken for a facility used for education by a private, tax-exempt institution.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 109

None
Notification Date
10/2/2003
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.
Assembly Bill 84
Assembly Bill 84
relating to: the use of a person's social security number in his or her student identification number at a private institution of higher education.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 282

None
Notification Date
2/21/2003
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.
Assembly Bill 183
Assembly Bill 183
relating to: school district youth options programs, which allow pupils to attend an institution of higher education under certain circumstances.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 131

Assembly Bill 205
Assembly Bill 205
relating to: creating an individual and corporate income tax exemption for interest on bonds or notes issued by the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority for purposes related to an educational facility and authorizing the Wisconsin Health a...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/27/2003
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 209
Assembly Bill 209
relating to: allowing an individual income tax deduction for certain amounts contributed by a great-grandparent, aunt, or uncle to a college savings account or a college tuition and expenses program.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 289

For
Notification Date
3/27/2003
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 233
Assembly Bill 233
relating to: eliminating the Youth Options Program.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/12/2003
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 342
Assembly Bill 342
relating to: making a student who has been convicted of possessing, with intent to manufacture, distribute, or deliver, or of manufacturing, distributing, or delivering, a controlled substance or controlled substance analog ineligible for state financial a...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
6/5/2003
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 344
Assembly Bill 344
relating to: requiring certain college students to be vaccinated against or be informed about meningococcal disease.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 61

None
Notification Date
5/20/2003
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 403
Assembly Bill 403
relating to: regulating athlete agents, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 150

For
Notification Date
9/9/2003
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 406
Assembly Bill 406
relating to: college reenrollment of persons called into active military service.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
12/15/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 444
Assembly Bill 444
relating to: carrying or going armed with a concealed weapon, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, making appropriations, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
9/23/2003
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.
Assembly Bill 712
Assembly Bill 712
relating to: creating a Manufacturing Competitiveness Grant Program and a Manufacturing Competitiveness Board, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
1/22/2004
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 828
Assembly Bill 828
relating to: the preservation of student records of a school approved by the Educational Approval Board and certain other schools when the school discontinues its operations and making appropriations.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/10/2004
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 153
Senate Bill 153
relating to: school district youth options programs, which allow pupils to attend an institution of higher education under certain circumstances.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/7/2003
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 170
Senate Bill 170
relating to: the Veterans Mortgage Loan Program, veterans tuition and fee reimbursement, authority for the Department of Veterans Affairs to acquire a headquarters building, departmental delivery of services to veterans, veterans personal loans, eligibilit...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 83

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 172
Senate Bill 172
relating to: requiring certain college students to be vaccinated against or be informed about meningococcal disease.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/22/2003
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 209
Senate Bill 209
relating to: regulating athlete agents, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/9/2003
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 214
Senate Bill 214
relating to: carrying or going armed with a concealed weapon, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, making appropriations, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
9/23/2003
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 268
Senate Bill 268
relating to: an education tax credit for businesses.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/28/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 384
Senate Bill 384
relating to: authorizing technical college districts to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of providing services and facilities to businesses, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
1/29/2004
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

Higher Educational Aids Board
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Higher Educational Aids Board

Notification Date
2/10/2003
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.

Comments
Wisconsin Tuition Grant and other student financial aid programs

Technology for Educational Achievement in Wisconsin Board
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Technology for Educational Achievement in Wisconsin Board

Notification Date
3/11/2003
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 System
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
University of Wisconsin System

Notification Date
3/11/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Relating to the disposition of the student records of a higher educational institution in the event the institution discontinues its operations.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to the disposition of the student records of a higher educational institution in the event the institution discontinues its operations.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/23/2004
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.

2005-2007 biennial budget: Higher education issues
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2005-2007 biennial budget: Higher education issues

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/17/2004
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.

Relating to authorizing the creation of multiple employer health insurance pools.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to authorizing the creation of multiple employer health insurance pools.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/26/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Relating to recommendations of the Speaker's Task Force on the Wisconsin Technical College System.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to recommendations of the Speaker's Task Force on the Wisconsin Technical College System.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/5/2003
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.

Statewide economic development
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Statewide economic development

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/10/2003
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.

Creation of an education tax credit
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Creation of an education tax credit

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Creation of a governor's economic advisory board.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Creation of a governor's economic advisory board.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2003
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.

Creating a tax exemption for interest earned on bonds or notes issued by WHEFA for purposes related to an educational facility
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Creating a tax exemption for interest earned on bonds or notes issued by WHEFA for purposes related to an educational facility

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/22/2003
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.

Higher education policy as it will be developed in the 2003 legislative session
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Higher education policy as it will be developed in the 2003 legislative session

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/15/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Taxes and fees on non-profit organizations
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Taxes and fees on non-profit organizations

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/15/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

The Wisconsin Tuition Grant
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The Wisconsin Tuition Grant

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/15/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Higher education policy in 2003-2005 Legislative matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Higher education policy in 2003-2005 Legislative matter.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/12/2002
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.

Taxes and fees on nonprofit organizations.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Taxes and fees on nonprofit organizations.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/12/2002
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.

Higher education policy in 2003-2005
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Higher education policy in 2003-2005

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/11/2002
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.

Taxes and fees on nonprofit organizations
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Taxes and fees on nonprofit organizations

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/11/2002
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.

Educational Technology related to higher education
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Educational Technology related to higher education

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/4/2002
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
Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities

Student financial aid in 2003-2005
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Student financial aid in 2003-2005

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/4/2002
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
Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities

Total Lobbying Effort

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$15,869.59
2004
July - December
$11,569.74
Total $27,439.33
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
9.25
2004
July - December
12.75
Total 22.00
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
80.75
2004
July - December
109.00
Total 189.75

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: creating a Manufacturing Competitiveness Grant Program and a Manufacturing Competitiveness Board, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
11%
2004
July - December
Total 5%
relating to: the preservation of student records of a school approved by the Educational Approval Board and certain other schools when the school discontinues its operations and making appropriations.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
14%
2004
July - December
Total 6%
relating to: an education tax credit for businesses.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
15%
2004
July - December
Total 7%

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
14%
2004
July - December
Total 6%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
32%
2004
July - December
Total 14%
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
36%
Total 21%
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
40%
Total 23%

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
4%
Total 8%

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
2004
July - December
20%
Total 12%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures