Legal Action of Wisconsin
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Non profit law firm representing low-income people in their civil legal aid matters.
Lobbying Interests:
Issues related to civil legal problems of low-income people
Non profit law firm representing low-income people in their civil legal aid matters.
Lobbying Interests:
Issues related to civil legal problems of low-income people
Contact
AW
Abigail Wiley
666 W. Wisconsin Ave, Suite 2000
Milwaukee, WI 53203
414-274-3425
abw@legalaction.org
http://www.legalaction.org
666 W. Wisconsin Ave, Suite 2000
Milwaukee, WI 53203
414-274-3425
abw@legalaction.org
http://www.legalaction.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 147
Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law and requiring approval by the Joint Committee on Finance of certain federally authorized unemployment benefits. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/3/2023
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
AB147 would negatively impact Legal Action of Wisconsin Clients.
Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law and requiring approval by the Joint Committee on Finance of certain federally authorized unemployment benefits. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/3/2023
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
AB147 would negatively impact Legal Action of Wisconsin Clients.
Assembly Bill 148
Relating to: disenrollment of ineligible individuals from and redeterminations of eligibility for the BadgerCare Plus program and database confirmation for public assistance program eligibility. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/12/2023
First Communication Date
4/12/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
We agree that only qualified/needy individuals should access Medical Assistance. Yet AB 148 may end up costing the state more money, create significant administrative burdens on local agencies, and delay coverage even for qualified individuals.
Relating to: disenrollment of ineligible individuals from and redeterminations of eligibility for the BadgerCare Plus program and database confirmation for public assistance program eligibility. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/12/2023
First Communication Date
4/12/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
We agree that only qualified/needy individuals should access Medical Assistance. Yet AB 148 may end up costing the state more money, create significant administrative burdens on local agencies, and delay coverage even for qualified individuals.
Assembly Bill 149
Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/3/2023
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
AB149 would negatively impact Legal Action of Wisconsin clients.
Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/3/2023
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
AB149 would negatively impact Legal Action of Wisconsin clients.
Assembly Bill 150
Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law, federal Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment grants, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/3/2023
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
AB150 would negatively impact Legal Action of Wisconsin clients.
Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law, federal Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment grants, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/3/2023
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
AB150 would negatively impact Legal Action of Wisconsin clients.
Assembly Bill 152
Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law and authorizing the secretary of administration to transfer employees from any executive branch agency to the Department of Workforce Development for certain purposes. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/3/2023
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
AB152 would negatively impact Legal Action of Wisconsin clients.
Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law and authorizing the secretary of administration to transfer employees from any executive branch agency to the Department of Workforce Development for certain purposes. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/3/2023
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
AB152 would negatively impact Legal Action of Wisconsin clients.
Assembly Bill 153
Relating to: the amount of benefits received under the unemployment insurance law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/3/2023
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
AB 153 would negatively impact Legal Action of Wisconsin clients.
Relating to: the amount of benefits received under the unemployment insurance law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/3/2023
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
AB 153 would negatively impact Legal Action of Wisconsin clients.
Assembly Bill 337
Relating to: eliminating the 13-week limit on the garnishment of earnings of certain debtors.
Bill Text and History
7/19/2023
First Communication Date
7/13/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
The bill & amendment are not likely to financially benefit low-income people, lack adequate protections for ensuring notice of garnishment and exemption, and no remedies for creditors who fail to follow the law.
Relating to: eliminating the 13-week limit on the garnishment of earnings of certain debtors.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date7/19/2023
First Communication Date
7/13/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
The bill & amendment are not likely to financially benefit low-income people, lack adequate protections for ensuring notice of garnishment and exemption, and no remedies for creditors who fail to follow the law.
Assembly Bill 421
Relating to: penalties for operating a motor vehicle without a license or after license suspension or revocation and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
10/2/2023
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.
Comments
WI AB 421 will harm Legal Action of Wisconsin clients by criminalizing conduct related to poverty, not traffic safety
Relating to: penalties for operating a motor vehicle without a license or after license suspension or revocation and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/2/2023
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.
Comments
WI AB 421 will harm Legal Action of Wisconsin clients by criminalizing conduct related to poverty, not traffic safety
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
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.
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 Date1/24/2024
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 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
2/7/2024
First Communication Date
2/6/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
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 Date2/7/2024
First Communication Date
2/6/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 231
Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/3/2023
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
SB231 would negatively impact Legal Action of Wisconsin clients.
Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/3/2023
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
SB231 would negatively impact Legal Action of Wisconsin clients.
Senate Bill 232
Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law, federal Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment grants, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/3/2023
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
SB232 would negatively impact Legal Action of Wisconsin clients.
Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law, federal Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment grants, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/3/2023
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
SB232 would negatively impact Legal Action of Wisconsin clients.
Senate Bill 233
Relating to: the amount of benefits received under the unemployment insurance law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/3/2023
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
SB 233 would negatively impact Legal Action of Wisconsin clients.
Relating to: the amount of benefits received under the unemployment insurance law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/3/2023
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
SB 233 would negatively impact Legal Action of Wisconsin clients.
Senate Bill 235
Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law and authorizing the secretary of administration to transfer employees from any executive branch agency to the Department of Workforce Development for certain purposes. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/3/2023
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
SB235 would negatively impact Legal Action of Wisconsin clients.
Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law and authorizing the secretary of administration to transfer employees from any executive branch agency to the Department of Workforce Development for certain purposes. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/3/2023
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
SB235 would negatively impact Legal Action of Wisconsin clients.
Senate Bill 237
Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law and requiring approval by the Joint Committee on Finance of certain federally authorized unemployment benefits. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/3/2023
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
SB237 would negatively impact Legal Action of Wisconsin clients.
Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law and requiring approval by the Joint Committee on Finance of certain federally authorized unemployment benefits. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/3/2023
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
SB237 would negatively impact Legal Action of Wisconsin clients.
Senate Bill 404
Relating to: penalties for operating a motor vehicle without a license or after license suspension or revocation and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
10/2/2023
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.
Comments
WI SB 404 will harm Legal Action of Wisconsin clients by criminalizing conduct related to poverty, not traffic safety
Relating to: penalties for operating a motor vehicle without a license or after license suspension or revocation and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/2/2023
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.
Comments
WI SB 404 will harm Legal Action of Wisconsin clients by criminalizing conduct related to poverty, not traffic safety
Senate Bill 410
Relating to: impoundment of vehicles used in certain traffic offenses.
Bill Text and History
10/2/2023
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.
Comments
WI SB 410 will harm Legal Action of Wisconsin clients by treating Operating While Suspended as a safety violation when it is often caused by poverty.
Relating to: impoundment of vehicles used in certain traffic offenses.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/2/2023
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.
Comments
WI SB 410 will harm Legal Action of Wisconsin clients by treating Operating While Suspended as a safety violation when it is often caused by poverty.
Senate Bill 669
Relating to: pay for performance grant requirements, use of public lands to provide temporary residence for the homeless, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/6/2023
First Communication Date
12/5/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: pay for performance grant requirements, use of public lands to provide temporary residence for the homeless, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date12/6/2023
First Communication Date
12/5/2023
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 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
2/7/2024
First Communication Date
2/6/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
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 Date2/7/2024
First Communication Date
2/6/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
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
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.
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 Date1/24/2024
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Housing and Community Development
Administration: Housing and Community Development
Notification Date
3/14/2023
First Communication Date
3/13/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Communicated with Sen. Roys about the importance of funding civil legal aid in the state budget.
3/14/2023
First Communication Date
3/13/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Communicated with Sen. Roys about the importance of funding civil legal aid in the state budget.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Agency Name
Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
Subject
Migrant labor
Scope Statement
SS 004_22
9/29/2023
First Communication Date
9/26/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Many of the changes proposed to DWD 301 would improve the safety and dignity of Legal Action’s clients’ homes and workplaces.
Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
Subject
Migrant labor
Scope Statement
SS 004_22
For
Notification Date9/29/2023
First Communication Date
9/26/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Many of the changes proposed to DWD 301 would improve the safety and dignity of Legal Action’s clients’ homes and workplaces.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Wisconsin's Program Year 2024-2027 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (“WIOA”) Combined State Plan
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin's Program Year 2024-2027 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (“WIOA”) Combined State Plan
Wisconsin's Program Year 2024-2027 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (“WIOA”) Combined State Plan
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
3/11/2024
First Communication Date
2/16/2024
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
Submitting comments during public comment period on WIOA, focused on the Wagner-Peyser Act Program section, particularly the Employment Services and Agricultural Outreach Plan, and how it impacts Legal Action's farmworker clients.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
3/11/2024
First Communication Date
2/16/2024
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
Submitting comments during public comment period on WIOA, focused on the Wagner-Peyser Act Program section, particularly the Employment Services and Agricultural Outreach Plan, and how it impacts Legal Action's farmworker clients.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Discrimination protections in housing law
Discrimination protections in housing law
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/11/2024
First Communication Date
3/8/2024
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
Offered input upon written request on how potential change to housing discrimination laws would impact low-income tenants
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/11/2024
First Communication Date
3/8/2024
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
Offered input upon written request on how potential change to housing discrimination laws would impact low-income tenants
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $32,832.00 |
2023 July - December $816.58 |
2024 January - June $5,012.92 |
Total $38,661.50 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 10.70 |
2023 July - December 1.30 |
2024 January - June 1.70 |
Total 13.70 |
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 371.60 |
2023 July - December 14.80 |
2024 January - June 42.80 |
Total 429.20 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: penalties for operating a motor vehicle without a license or after license suspension or revocation and providing a penalty.
| 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 < 1% |
Relating to: penalties for operating a motor vehicle without a license or after license suspension or revocation and providing a penalty.
| 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 < 1% |
Relating to: eliminating the 13-week limit on the garnishment of earnings of certain debtors.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 25% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 98% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 85% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.