Action Wisconsin
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Action Wisconsin advocates for civil rights for the state's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and their families
Lobbying Interests:
Action Wisconsin will attempt to influence state legislation and/or administrative rulemaking that impacts the civil rights and welfare of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.
Title:
Executive Director
Action Wisconsin advocates for civil rights for the state's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and their families
Lobbying Interests:
Action Wisconsin will attempt to influence state legislation and/or administrative rulemaking that impacts the civil rights and welfare of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
CO
Christopher Ott
122 State Street, Ste 309
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 441-0143
(608) 268-0146
chris.ott@actionwisconsin.org
www.actionwisconsin.org
122 State Street, Ste 309
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 441-0143
(608) 268-0146
chris.ott@actionwisconsin.org
www.actionwisconsin.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Ott | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 5/4/2005 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 75
relating to: regulating the cremation of human remains, creating a Crematory Authority Council, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 31
5/17/2005
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
AB 75 could prevent unmarried couples from designating each other as decision-makers for each other's end-of-life issues.
relating to: regulating the cremation of human remains, creating a Crematory Authority Council, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 31
Other
Notification Date5/17/2005
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
AB 75 could prevent unmarried couples from designating each other as decision-makers for each other's end-of-life issues.
Assembly Joint Resolution 67
relating to: providing that only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state (2nd consideration).
Bill Text and History
12/19/2005
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.
relating to: providing that only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state (2nd consideration).
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date12/19/2005
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 Resolution 53
providing that only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state (2nd consideration).
Bill Text and History
12/19/2005
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.
providing that only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state (2nd consideration).
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date12/19/2005
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
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Employee Trust Funds
Employee Trust Funds
Notification Date
5/20/2005
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
Domestic partner health insurance coverage.
5/20/2005
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
Domestic partner health insurance coverage.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
University of Wisconsin System
University of Wisconsin System
Notification Date
5/19/2005
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
Domestic partner health insurance coverage.
5/19/2005
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
Domestic partner health insurance coverage.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Constitutional amendment adopted by the Legislature on second consideration, 2005 enrolled joint resolution 30. Previously was SJR 53, constitutional ban on civil unions and marriage for gay and lesbian couples.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Constitutional amendment adopted by the Legislature on second consideration, 2005 enrolled joint resolution 30. Previously was SJR 53, constitutional ban on civil unions and marriage for gay and lesbian couples.
Constitutional amendment adopted by the Legislature on second consideration, 2005 enrolled joint resolution 30. Previously was SJR 53, constitutional ban on civil unions and marriage for gay and lesbian couples.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/27/2006
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/27/2006
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Domestic partnership legislation.
Domestic partnership legislation.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
8/17/2005
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
8/17/2005
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, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Domestic partnership.
Domestic partnership.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
8/17/2005
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
8/17/2005
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, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Introduction of bill to establish civil unions in Wisconsin.
Introduction of bill to establish civil unions in Wisconsin.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
5/19/2005
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
5/19/2005
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.
Legislature's decision to accept legal help of Alliance Defense Fund, and possibility of Legislature becoming a co-defendent of the State in Helgeland v. Department of Employee Trust Funds.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislature's decision to accept legal help of Alliance Defense Fund, and possibility of Legislature becoming a co-defendent of the State in Helgeland v. Department of Employee Trust Funds.
Legislature's decision to accept legal help of Alliance Defense Fund, and possibility of Legislature becoming a co-defendent of the State in Helgeland v. Department of Employee Trust Funds.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
5/19/2005
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
5/19/2005
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, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reintroduction of proposed state constitutional ban on civil unions and marriage.
Reintroduction of proposed state constitutional ban on civil unions and marriage.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
5/19/2005
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
5/19/2005
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 $27,924.59 |
2005 July - December $17,744.64 |
2006 January - June $47,797.15 |
2006 July - December $0.00 |
Total $93,466.38 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2005 January - June 27.00 |
2005 July - December 3.25 |
2006 January - June 1.00 |
2006 July - December 0.00 |
Total 31.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2005 January - June 925.00 |
2005 July - December 575.00 |
2006 January - June 1875.00 |
2006 July - December 0.00 |
Total 3375.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: regulating the cremation of human remains, creating a Crematory Authority Council, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 2% |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total < 1% |
relating to: providing that only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state (2nd consideration).
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 97% |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 16% |
providing that only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state (2nd consideration).
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June 6% |
2006 July - December |
Total 3% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 2% |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 6% |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 2% |
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 2% |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Legislature's decision to accept legal help of Alliance Defense Fund, and possibility of Legislature becoming a co-defendent of the State in Helgeland v. Department of Employee Trust Funds.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 3% |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 85% |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 24% |
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 2% |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Constitutional amendment adopted by the Legislature on second consideration, 2005 enrolled joint resolution 30. Previously was SJR 53, constitutional ban on civil unions and marriage for gay and lesbian couples.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June 94% |
2006 July - December |
Total 52% |
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.