Wisconsin Community Action Program Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Sixteen (16) Community Action Agencies - ANTI-POVERTY PROGRAMS.

Lobbying Interests:
Anti-poverty programs providing tools for self-sufficiency; safe and affordable housing; public benefits; individual development accounts; food security; entrepreneurship.

CEO Name:
Richard Schlimm
Executive Director

Contact
RS
Richard Schlimm
1310 Mendota St #107
Madison, WI 53714-1039
(608) 244-4422
(608) 244-4064
rschlimm@wiscap.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Richard Schlimm Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2005 Withdrawn On N/A
Robert Jones Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2005 Withdrawn On N/A
Steven Pierce Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2005 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 269
Assembly Bill 269
relating to: prescription drug labels.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 196

For
Notification Date
8/5/2005
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: revision and elimination of the exemption from the property tax for certain property and the use of income from certain tax-exempt leased property.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/5/2005
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 593
Assembly Bill 593
relating to: various modifications to housing loan programs and loan guarantee programs, increasing the bonding authority of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), and removing limitations on WHEDA's authority to acquire property...

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 75

For
Notification Date
8/5/2005
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 806
Assembly Bill 806
relating to: low-income assistance grants made from the utility public benefits fund.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
12/21/2005
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 381
Senate Bill 381
relating to: low-income assistance grants made from the utility public benefits fund.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
1/26/2006
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 645
Senate Bill 645
creating a refundable individual income tax living wage credit. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/2/2006
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

Administration: General Agency Provisions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: General Agency Provisions

Notification Date
5/16/2005
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
Transfer from the Public Benefits fund

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Funding for Skills Enhancement Programs to assist low wage workers to move to good paying jobs with access to employer sponsored benefits.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding for Skills Enhancement Programs to assist low wage workers to move to good paying jobs with access to employer sponsored benefits.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
12/19/2006
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 creation of an affordable housing trust fund for Wisconsin.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The creation of an affordable housing trust fund for Wisconsin.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/19/2006
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.

Provision of accessible, affordable, quality health care insurance for low-income families and individuals including affordable dental and mental health care.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Provision of accessible, affordable, quality health care insurance for low-income families and individuals including affordable dental and mental health care.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/3/2006
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.

Supporting AB LRB4605/1 and SB LRB4606/1 regarding provision of home heating assistance to low-income families between 150% and 200% of poverty.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Supporting AB LRB4605/1 and SB LRB4606/1 regarding provision of home heating assistance to low-income families between 150% and 200% of poverty.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/15/2006
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.

Legislation implementing the Task Force on Energy Efficiency
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation implementing the Task Force on Energy Efficiency

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/21/2005
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.

Maintain funding for Universal Service Fund programs at the Public Service Commission.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Maintain funding for Universal Service Fund programs at the Public Service Commission.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/14/2005
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 continuation of a property tax exemption for affordable residential properties occupied by low-income families and owned by non-profit organizations.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The continuation of a property tax exemption for affordable residential properties occupied by low-income families and owned by non-profit organizations.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/14/2005
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 DHFS state plan for the Community Services Block Grant.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The DHFS state plan for the Community Services Block Grant.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/14/2005
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.

To advocate for development and implementation of affordable housing programs for both low-income homeowners and renters.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
To advocate for development and implementation of affordable housing programs for both low-income homeowners and renters.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
7/14/2005
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.

To advocate for low-income people in the operation of energy public benefits authorized by Act 9.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
To advocate for low-income people in the operation of energy public benefits authorized by Act 9.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
7/14/2005
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.

To participate in the analysis and development of recommendations concering the W-2 program and TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) expenditures in Wisconsin.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
To participate in the analysis and development of recommendations concering the W-2 program and TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) expenditures in Wisconsin.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
7/14/2005
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.

Development of funding and programming for lead abatement in low-income households
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development of funding and programming for lead abatement in low-income households

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/16/2005
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.

Proposals to assist low and moderate income individuals to participate in the EdVest College Savings Program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposals to assist low and moderate income individuals to participate in the EdVest College Savings Program

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/4/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2005
January - June
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2005
January - June
$11,657.01
2006
January - June
$12,499.25
2006
July - December
$11,911.58
Total $36,067.84
Total Hours Communicating 2005
January - June
121.50
2006
January - June
87.50
2006
July - December
71.00
Total 280.00
Total Hours Other 2005
January - June
83.50
2006
January - June
120.00
2006
July - December
121.50
Total 325.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

creating a refundable individual income tax living wage credit. (FE)
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
3%
2006
July - December
Total < 1%

Budget Bill Subjects

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
50%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 17%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
5%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2%
2006
July - December
Total 2%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
18%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
16%
2006
July - December
10%
Total 15%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
23%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
10%
Total 13%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2%
2006
July - December
5%
Total 2%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
8%
2006
July - December
5%
Total 4%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
19%
2006
July - December
15%
Total 11%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
22%
2006
July - December
20%
Total 14%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
23%
2006
July - December
Total 8%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
3%
Total < 1%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
7%
Total 2%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
25%
Total 8%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
4%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 1%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures