Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Tribal government governing interests of tribal members and entities.

Lobbying Interests:
Health, social services, transportation, environmental, education, economic development.

CEO Name:
Victoria Doud
Tribal President

Contact
VD
Victoria Doud
P.O. Box 67
Lac du Flambeau, WI 54538
(715) 588-4206
(715) 588-2734
victoria_doud@ldftribe.com
www.lacduflambeautribe.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
John Alberts Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 2/28/2005 Withdrawn On N/A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
3/25/2005
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
3/25/2005
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
3/25/2005
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
3/25/2005
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
3/25/2005
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
3/25/2005
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 395
Assembly Bill 395
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
5/22/2005
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
1/23/2006
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.
Assembly Bill 757
Assembly Bill 757
relating to: the required general fund balance, grants for the treatment of aquatic invasive species infestations in inland waters, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/19/2006
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.
Assembly Bill 947
Assembly Bill 947
relating to: the establishment of charter schools by certain colleges or universities.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/2/2006
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.
Assembly Resolution 17
Assembly Resolution 17
state recognition of the sovereign status of federally recognized American Indian tribes and bands.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
3/25/2005
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 297
Senate Bill 297
relating to: the powers of tribal law enforcement officers under state law.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/23/2006
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 298
Senate Bill 298
relating to: cooperative county-tribal law enforcement programs.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/23/2006
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 299
Senate Bill 299
relating to: conservation wardens employed by the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/19/2006
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Lac du Flambeau application to EPA for treatment as a state to establish clean water standards. Assembly Natural resources committee held hearing on 2/17/06 in Minocqua Wi.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Lac du Flambeau application to EPA for treatment as a state to establish clean water standards. Assembly Natural resources committee held hearing on 2/17/06 in Minocqua Wi.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/24/2006
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.

Ability of Indian tribes to establish off reservation gaming casinos
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Ability of Indian tribes to establish off reservation gaming casinos

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/22/2005
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.

Changing statutes to allow employees of Indian tribes to participate in the Wisconsin retirement system.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changing statutes to allow employees of Indian tribes to participate in the Wisconsin retirement system.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/22/2005
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.

Cooperative county-tribal law enforcement programs.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Cooperative county-tribal law enforcement programs.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/22/2005
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.

Creation of Tribal Charter |School Authorizing BoardA
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Creation of Tribal Charter |School Authorizing BoardA

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/22/2005
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.

Indian Game Wardens to be provided same law enforcement powers as Wisconsin Game Wardens
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Indian Game Wardens to be provided same law enforcement powers as Wisconsin Game Wardens

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/22/2005
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.

property tax exemption for real property owned by an american indian tribe.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
property tax exemption for real property owned by an american indian tribe.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/22/2005
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.

State aid to tribal schools
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State aid to tribal schools

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/22/2005
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.

Indian gaming compacts in general and Lac du Flambeau compact negotiations specifically
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Indian gaming compacts in general and Lac du Flambeau compact negotiations specifically

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/25/2005
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.

Off reservatin gindian gameing in general and Lac du Flambeau Schullsburg potential location specifically
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Off reservatin gindian gameing in general and Lac du Flambeau Schullsburg potential location specifically

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/25/2005
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
$20,000.00
2005
July - December
$24,000.00
2006
January - June
$8,000.00
2006
July - December
$0.00
Total $52,000.00
Total Hours Communicating 2005
January - June
41.00
2005
July - December
109.00
2006
January - June
40.00
2006
July - December
0.00
Total 190.00
Total Hours Other 2005
January - June
189.00
2005
July - December
0.00
2006
January - June
0.00
2006
July - December
0.00
Total 189.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: creation of the Wisconsin Tribal-State Council and making an appropriation.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
5%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
Total 4%
relating to: preparation of tribal impact statements for bills that would have an impact on tribal governments or American Indians.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
5%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
Total 4%
relating to: representations made regarding wild rice sold or offered for sale in this state, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
5%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
Total 4%
relating to: increasing the maximum amount of Indian student assistance grants and making an appropriation.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
5%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
Total 4%
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.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
5%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
Total 4%
relating to: creating a property tax exemption for real property owned by a federally recognized American Indian tribe or band.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
5%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
10%
2006
July - December
Total 4%
state recognition of the sovereign status of federally recognized American Indian tribes and bands.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
5%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
Total 4%
relating to: the use of ethnic names, nicknames, logos, and mascots by school boards, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
5%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
Total 4%
relating to: conservation wardens employed by the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: the powers of tribal law enforcement officers under state law.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
10%
2006
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: cooperative county-tribal law enforcement programs.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
10%
2006
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: conservation wardens employed by the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
10%
2006
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: the required general fund balance, grants for the treatment of aquatic invasive species infestations in inland waters, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
10%
2006
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: the establishment of charter schools by certain colleges or universities.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
10%
2006
July - December
Total 1%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

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
60%
2005
July - December
60%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 54%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
10%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 3%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
10%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 3%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
10%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 3%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
10%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 3%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures