Forest County Potawatomi Community

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Promote the general welfare and justice for tribal members and their descendants.

Lobbying Interests:
All matters affecting the economic and political welfare of the Forest County Potawatomi Community and its members and businesses.

CEO Name:
Harold Frank
Tribal Attorney General

Contact
JC
Jeff Crawford
313 North 13th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 847-7748
(414) 847-7728
jeffc@paysbig.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Kenneth Walsh Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/24/2005 Withdrawn On N/A
Martin Schreiber Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/24/2005 Withdrawn On N/A
Kelly McDowell Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/24/2005 Withdrawn On N/A
Annie Early Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/24/2005 Withdrawn On N/A
Brian Schimming Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/24/2005 Withdrawn On 5/5/2005
Linda Sowell Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/24/2005 Withdrawn On 5/19/2006
Jeff Crawford Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 5/5/2005 Withdrawn On N/A
William McClenahan Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 5/5/2005 Withdrawn On N/A
Eric J Petersen Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 5/31/2005 Withdrawn On N/A
Marvin Pratt Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 5/19/2006 Withdrawn On N/A
Bradley DeBraska Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 5/31/2006 Withdrawn On N/A
William Ward Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 5/31/2006 Withdrawn On N/A
Tiffany Koehler Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 10/5/2006 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 134
Assembly Bill 134
relating to: creation of the Wisconsin Tribal-State Council and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/24/2005
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 135
Assembly Bill 135
relating to: preparation of tribal impact statements for bills that would have an impact on tribal governments or American Indians.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/24/2005
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 136
Assembly Bill 136
relating to: representations made regarding wild rice sold or offered for sale in this state, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/24/2005
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 137
Assembly Bill 137
relating to: increasing the maximum amount of Indian student assistance grants and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/5/2005
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 138
Assembly Bill 138
relating to: tribal administration of rehabilitation reviews for persons who otherwise may not operate, be employed at, contract with, or reside at an entity that provides care for children or adults and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/24/2005
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 139
Assembly Bill 139
relating to: creating a property tax exemption for real property owned by a federally recognized American Indian tribe or band.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/24/2005
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 461
Assembly Bill 461
relating to: requiring legislative approval to locate a gaming establishment on certain lands taken into trust for the benefit of Indian tribes.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
6/21/2005
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.
For
Notification Date
6/21/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 630
Assembly Bill 630
relating to: conservation wardens employed by the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/26/2005
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.
None
Notification Date
10/26/2005
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 631
Assembly Bill 631
relating to: the creation of the Tribal Charter School Authorizing Board, the establishment of charter schools by the board, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/2/2005
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 Resolution 17
Assembly Resolution 17
state recognition of the sovereign status of federally recognized American Indian tribes and bands.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/24/2005
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 172
Senate Bill 172
relating to: the use of ethnic names, nicknames, logos, and mascots by school boards, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/5/2005
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

Administration: Office of Justice Assistance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Office of Justice Assistance

Notification Date
5/24/2005
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

state budget matters relating to the use of tribal gaming revenues
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
state budget matters relating to the use of tribal gaming revenues

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/20/2006
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.

Department of Revenue: matters relating to tax administration.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Department of Revenue: matters relating to tax administration.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

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.

relating to NR 446 (mercury)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
relating to NR 446 (mercury)

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
11/1/2005
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.

matters relating to off-reservation casinos.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
matters relating to off-reservation casinos.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/23/2005
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2005
January - June
$24,696.30
2005
July - December
$49,409.68
2006
January - June
$728,868.11
2006
July - December
$57,286.00
Total $860,260.09
Total Hours Communicating 2005
January - June
10.00
2005
July - December
13.15
2006
January - June
120.62
2006
July - December
44.30
Total 188.07
Total Hours Other 2005
January - June
68.79
2005
July - December
59.64
2006
January - June
283.45
2006
July - December
56.25
Total 468.13

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: requiring legislative approval to locate a gaming establishment on certain lands taken into trust for the benefit of Indian tribes.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
55%
2005
July - December
40%
2006
January - June
75%
2006
July - December
Total 57%

Budget Bill Subjects

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
10%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 1%

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
2005
July - December
40%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 4%
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
80%
Total 12%

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
15%
2005
July - December
20%
2006
January - June
10%
2006
July - December
20%
Total 13%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

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

Other Matters
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
20%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
15%
2006
July - December
Total 12%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures