Badger State Sheriffs' Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
The Badger State Sheriffs' Association is made up of the 72 Wisconsin Sheriffs. The BSSA promotes state-wide law enforcement and public safety initiatives that assist The Office of Sheriff with providing professional, prepared, and up-to-date services to the citizens of each County and the State of Wisconsin.

Lobbying Interests:
The BSSA will work with local, State, and Federal officials on public safety, law enforcement, emergency management, corrections, court, civil process and other crime prevention programs and services.

CEO Name:
Dean Meyer

Contact
JG
John Gossage
PO Box 763
Baraboo, WI 53913
920-465-0359
jrgossage139@gmail.com
http://www.badgersheriff.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 28
Assembly Bill 28
Relating to: classifying county jailers as protective occupation participants under the Wisconsin Retirement System and the treatment of county jailers under the Municipal Employment Relations Act. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 4

For
Notification Date
2/22/2023
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 33
Assembly Bill 33
Relating to: emergency contact records maintained by the Department of Transportation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/25/2023
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 37
Assembly Bill 37
Relating to: expungement of records of certain crimes and discrimination based on expunged conviction. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/14/2023
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 38
Assembly Bill 38
Relating to: absentee ballot request and return confirmation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
4/14/2023
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
BSSA registered for this bill in error.
Assembly Bill 48
Assembly Bill 48
Relating to: prosecuting or adjudicating delinquent a person under the age of 18 for committing an act of prostitution.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/26/2023
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 52
Assembly Bill 52
Relating to: reorganizing the crimes commonly known as “carjacking” and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/6/2023
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 58
Assembly Bill 58
Relating to: mandatory minimum sentence for felons who illegally possess a firearm and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/28/2023
First Communication Date
2/28/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 70
Assembly Bill 70
Relating to: participation in a riot and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/3/2023
First Communication Date
3/2/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 120
Assembly Bill 120
Relating to: the design of health care coverage plans for public safety employees. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/11/2023
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 188
Assembly Bill 188
Relating to: fatality review teams and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
11/2/2023
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 219
Assembly Bill 219
Relating to: creating a grant program for public safety interoperable communication system upgrades. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/23/2023
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 315
Assembly Bill 315
Relating to: possession of child pornography and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/29/2024
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 329
Assembly Bill 329
Relating to: child sex dolls and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/27/2023
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 341
Assembly Bill 341
Relating to: sexual misconduct against a pupil by a school staff member or volunteer and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/18/2023
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 393
Assembly Bill 393
Relating to: regulating kratom products, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/7/2023
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 462
Assembly Bill 462
Relating to: creating an immersive work opportunity program for persons incarcerated in the state prisons. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
10/12/2023
First Communication Date
10/4/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 467
Assembly Bill 467
Relating to: crisis urgent care and observation facilities and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/12/2023
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 536
Assembly Bill 536
Relating to: fleeing an officer and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/29/2024
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 542
Assembly Bill 542
Relating to: grants to schools to acquire proactive firearm detection software and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/28/2023
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 544
Assembly Bill 544
Relating to: court-issued criminal complaints if the person's actions were in self-defense.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/27/2023
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 561
Assembly Bill 561
Relating to: tinting windows on government-owned vehicles.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/16/2024
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 573
Assembly Bill 573
Relating to: a law enforcement officer virtual behavioral health crisis care pilot program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 219

For
Notification Date
11/2/2023
First Communication Date
11/1/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 576
Assembly Bill 576
Relating to: public safety peer counseling and privilege for peer support and critical incident stress management services communications and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 220

For
Notification Date
11/2/2023
First Communication Date
11/1/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 620
Assembly Bill 620
Relating to: training expenses for officers.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/17/2023
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 637
Assembly Bill 637
Relating to: removing a catalytic converter without consent and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 166

For
Notification Date
12/18/2023
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 684
Assembly Bill 684
Relating to: eliminating the prohibitions on electric weapons and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/10/2024
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 837
Assembly Bill 837
Relating to: fees for redacting certain records of law enforcement agencies. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/9/2024
First Communication Date
1/3/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 852
Assembly Bill 852
Relating to: small law enforcement agency training grant pilot program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/9/2024
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 882
Assembly Bill 882
Relating to: allowing a tactical emergency medical services professional to carry a firearm in prohibited areas. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/10/2024
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
Assembly Amendment 1 addresses our concerns.
Assembly Bill 889
Assembly Bill 889
Relating to: use of cellular telephones in school zones and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/24/2024
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 917
Assembly Bill 917
Relating to: the sale of counterfeit lighters and unsafe lighters.

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 271

For
Notification Date
1/10/2024
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 940
Assembly Bill 940
Relating to: funding for victim services and domestic abuse services, training for grant recipients, grants to child advocacy centers, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 241

For
Notification Date
1/23/2024
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 950
Assembly Bill 950
Relating to: excepting xylazine testing materials from the definition of drug paraphernalia and civil and criminal liability exemptions for distributing and administering xylazine testing products.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/24/2024
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 960
Assembly Bill 960
Relating to: emergency communications device location information.

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 232

For
Notification Date
1/24/2024
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 972
Assembly Bill 972
Relating to: solicitation for prostitution and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/23/2024
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 973
Assembly Bill 973
Relating to: mandatory training regarding human trafficking for employees of community-based residential facilities and owners of certain entities and certain other employees and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 237

For
Notification Date
1/23/2024
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 978
Assembly Bill 978
Relating to: creation of a Human Trafficking Council and requiring the establishment of county sex trafficking task forces. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 239

Other
Notification Date
1/24/2024
First Communication Date
1/23/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 addresses our concerns.
Assembly Bill 1018
Assembly Bill 1018
Relating to: rehired annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/29/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Joint Resolution 15
Assembly Joint Resolution 15
Relating to: creation of a police and fire fund, and deposit of moneys into the police and fire fund (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/13/2023
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 28
Senate Bill 28
Relating to: classifying county jailers as protective occupation participants under the Wisconsin Retirement System and the treatment of county jailers under the Municipal Employment Relations Act. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/6/2023
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 35
Senate Bill 35
Relating to: emergency contact records maintained by the Department of Transportation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 57

For
Notification Date
2/6/2023
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 38
Senate Bill 38
Relating to: expungement of records of certain crimes and discrimination based on expunged conviction. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/14/2023
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 55
Senate Bill 55
Relating to: prosecuting or adjudicating delinquent a person under the age of 18 for committing an act of prostitution.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/17/2023
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 56
Senate Bill 56
Relating to: requirements for adult-entertainment establishments and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/15/2023
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 76
Senate Bill 76
Relating to: reorganizing the crimes commonly known as “carjacking” and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 10

For
Notification Date
3/6/2023
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 120
Senate Bill 120
Relating to: the design of health care coverage plans for public safety employees. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 34

For
Notification Date
4/11/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 177
Senate Bill 177
Relating to: fatality review teams and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
10/17/2023
First Communication Date
10/12/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 218
Senate Bill 218
Relating to: creating a grant program for public safety interoperable communication system upgrades. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 221

For
Notification Date
5/23/2023
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 314
Senate Bill 314
Relating to: possession of child pornography and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 224

For
Notification Date
1/9/2024
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 321
Senate Bill 321
Relating to: child sex dolls and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 225

For
Notification Date
9/5/2023
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 333
Senate Bill 333
Relating to: sexual misconduct against a pupil by a school staff member or volunteer and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 200

For
Notification Date
8/18/2023
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: determining the lawful presence of a person arrested for or charged with a crime or certain civil violations. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
1/3/2024
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 445
Senate Bill 445
Relating to: regulating kratom products, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/27/2023
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 461
Senate Bill 461
Relating to: creating an immersive work opportunity program for persons incarcerated in the state prisons. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
10/27/2023
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 462
Senate Bill 462
Relating to: crisis urgent care and observation facilities and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 249

For
Notification Date
10/12/2023
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 514
Senate Bill 514
Relating to: fleeing an officer and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 226

For
Notification Date
1/29/2024
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 517
Senate Bill 517
Relating to: court-issued criminal complaints if the person's actions were in self-defense.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/27/2023
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 523
Senate Bill 523
Relating to: grants to schools to acquire proactive firearm detection software and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/28/2023
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 525
Senate Bill 525
Relating to: tinting windows on government-owned vehicles.

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 251

For
Notification Date
1/16/2024
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 573
Senate Bill 573
Relating to: training expenses for officers.

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 227

For
Notification Date
11/17/2023
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 617
Senate Bill 617
Relating to: indicia of registration for electric vehicles. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/17/2023
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 630
Senate Bill 630
Relating to: protective occupation annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System who are rehired by a participating employer. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/20/2023
First Communication Date
11/17/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 641
Senate Bill 641
Relating to: eliminating the prohibitions on electric weapons and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/10/2024
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 789
Senate Bill 789
Relating to: fees for redacting certain records of law enforcement agencies. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 253

For
Notification Date
12/18/2023
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 804
Senate Bill 804
Relating to: small law enforcement agency training grant pilot program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/9/2024
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 829
Senate Bill 829
Relating to: allowing a tactical emergency medical services professional to carry a firearm in prohibited areas. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 218

Other
Notification Date
1/10/2024
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 830
Senate Bill 830
Relating to: use of cellular telephones in school zones and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/24/2024
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 875
Senate Bill 875
Relating to: excepting xylazine testing materials from the definition of drug paraphernalia and civil and criminal liability exemptions for distributing and administering xylazine testing products.

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 217

For
Notification Date
1/24/2024
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 877
Senate Bill 877
Relating to: funding for victim services and domestic abuse services, training for grant recipients, grants to child advocacy centers, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/23/2024
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 879
Senate Bill 879
Relating to: removing a catalytic converter without consent and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/25/2024
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 890
Senate Bill 890
Relating to: emergency communications device location information.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/24/2024
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 908
Senate Bill 908
Relating to: rehired annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/23/2024
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 929
Senate Bill 929
Relating to: appropriating money for grants to schools to acquire proactive threat detection equipment and software and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/29/2024
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 940
Senate Bill 940
Relating to: mandatory training regarding human trafficking for employees of community-based residential facilities and owners of certain entities and certain other employees and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/23/2024
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 941
Senate Bill 941
Relating to: solicitation for prostitution and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/23/2024
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 954
Senate Bill 954
Relating to: creation of a Human Trafficking Council and requiring the establishment of county sex trafficking task forces. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/7/2024
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
Senate Substitute Amendment 1 addresses our concerns.
Senate Joint Resolution 13
Senate Joint Resolution 13
Relating to: creation of a police and fire fund, and deposit of moneys into the police and fire fund (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/10/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Budget Bill Subjects

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

Notification Date
2/22/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

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

Notification Date
2/22/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Health Services: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Departmentwide

Notification Date
2/22/2023
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.

Justice
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Justice

Notification Date
2/22/2023
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.

Military Affairs: Emergency Management Services
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Military Affairs: Emergency Management Services

Notification Date
2/22/2023
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.

Revenue: State and Local Finance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: State and Local Finance

Notification Date
2/22/2023
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.

Transportation: Motor Vehicle Safety and Enforcement
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Motor Vehicle Safety and Enforcement

Notification Date
2/22/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Adult field supervision.
Agency Name
Corrections
Subject
Adult field supervision.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 692 (8/15/2013)
Against
Notification Date
10/10/2023
First Communication Date
10/3/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

license plate concealment devices
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
license plate concealment devices

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
9/29/2023
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.

disclosure of information by a district attorney regarding a law enforcement officer
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
disclosure of information by a district attorney regarding a law enforcement officer

Notification Date
7/28/2023
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.

Body cameras on law enforcement officers.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Body cameras on law enforcement officers.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/21/2022
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.

classifying county jailers, detention officers, and correctional officers as protective occupation participants under the Wisconsin Retirement System.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
classifying county jailers, detention officers, and correctional officers as protective occupation participants under the Wisconsin Retirement System.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/21/2022
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.

the responsibilities of the Law Enforcement Standards Board.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
the responsibilities of the Law Enforcement Standards Board.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/21/2022
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.

Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs)

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/21/2022
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.

law enforcement and fire fighter annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System who are rehired by a participating employer and granting rule-making authority.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
law enforcement and fire fighter annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System who are rehired by a participating employer and granting rule-making authority.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/21/2022
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.

claims for compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder by police officers, fire fighters, and jail officers under the worker's compensation law.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
claims for compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder by police officers, fire fighters, and jail officers under the worker's compensation law.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/21/2022
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.

Medical and recreational marijuana
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Medical and recreational marijuana

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/21/2022
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.

operating privilege of persons who have committed certain offenses related to drunken driving, restricted operators' licenses, ignition interlock devices, and providing a penalty.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
operating privilege of persons who have committed certain offenses related to drunken driving, restricted operators' licenses, ignition interlock devices, and providing a penalty.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/21/2022
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.

law enforcement agency policies on the use of force and other training policies
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
law enforcement agency policies on the use of force and other training policies

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/21/2022
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.

Emergency Detention
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Emergency Detention

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/21/2022
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.

public safety, the prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, criminal and civil process, and other matters relating to law enforcement.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
public safety, the prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, criminal and civil process, and other matters relating to law enforcement.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/21/2022
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

  2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2023
January - June
$18,979.88
2023
July - December
$0.00
2024
January - June
$6,014.24
Total $24,994.12
Total Hours Communicating 2023
January - June
25.25
2023
July - December
18.00
2024
January - June
9.25
Total 52.50
Total Hours Other 2023
January - June
148.25
2023
July - December
128.00
2024
January - June
90.75
Total 367.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: classifying county jailers as protective occupation participants under the Wisconsin Retirement System and the treatment of county jailers under the Municipal Employment Relations Act. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
10%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: regulating kratom products, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
10%
2024
January - June
15%
2024
July - December
Total 7%
Relating to: fatality review teams and granting rule-making authority.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
10%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: crisis urgent care and observation facilities and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
10%
2024
January - June
20%
2024
July - December
Total 8%
Relating to: training expenses for officers.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
10%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: creation of a Human Trafficking Council and requiring the establishment of county sex trafficking task forces. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
10%
2024
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: fees for redacting certain records of law enforcement agencies. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
20%
2024
July - December
Total 5%

Budget Bill Subjects

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
10%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 4%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
10%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 4%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
10%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 4%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
10%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 4%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
10%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 4%

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 2%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
10%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 4%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
10%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 4%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
15%
2023
July - December
40%
2024
January - June
20%
2024
July - December
Total 25%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

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

Other Matters
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
10%
2023
July - December
10%
2024
January - June
15%
2024
July - December
Total 11%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures