National Rifle Association-Institute for Legislative Action

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Maintain the right to keep and bear arms

Lobbying Interests:
Any issues having to do with the right to keep and bear arms

CEO Name:
Wayne LaPierre
Director, State and Local Affairs

Contact
RK
Randy Kozuch
11250 Waples Mill Rd
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 267-1250
(703) 267-3985
tatwell@nrahq.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 35
Assembly Bill 35
relating to: the privilege of self-defense.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/30/2007
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 218
Assembly Bill 218
relating to: adopting the Uniform Debt-Management Services Act, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/30/2007
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
7/30/2007
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 251
Assembly Bill 251
relating to: discharge of firearm near municipality park and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/5/2007
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 401
Assembly Bill 401
relating to: hunting of deer during the open bow hunting season.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/28/2007
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 424
Assembly Bill 424
relating to: adjudications for involuntary commitment, appointment of a guardian of the person, and protective placement or protective services, background checks for the purchase of handguns, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
7/30/2008
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 581
Assembly Bill 581
relating to: prohibiting exercise of emergency powers to restrict activities related to firearms or ammunition.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 87

For
Notification Date
11/28/2007
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 672
Assembly Bill 672
relating to: the minimum age for hunting and possessing a firearm, age specific restrictions for hunting and on possessing a firearm while hunting, requirements for obtaining a hunting certificate of accomplishment, establishing a hunting mentorship progra...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/30/2008
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 877
Assembly Bill 877
relating to: carrying concealed weapons by law enforcement officers and by retired law enforcement officers.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
7/30/2008
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 40
Senate Bill 40
relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2007 legislature.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 20

For
Notification Date
7/30/2007
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
7/30/2007
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 104
Senate Bill 104
relating to: requiring firearms restrictions record searches for certain transfers of handguns involving residents of Milwaukee County, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
7/30/2007
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 162
Senate Bill 162
relating to: extending domestic abuse restraining orders and injunctions to include abuse to animals and threats of abuse to animals.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/28/2007
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 198
Senate Bill 198
relating to: hunting of deer during the open bow hunting season.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/28/2007
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 216
Senate Bill 216
relating to: adjudications for involuntary commitment, appointment of a guardian of the person, and protective placement or protective services, background checks for the purchase of handguns, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
7/30/2008
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 529
Senate Bill 529
relating to: the minimum age for hunting and possessing a firearm, age specific restrictions for hunting and on possessing a firearm while hunting, requirements for obtaining a hunting certificate of accomplishment, establishing a hunting mentorship progra...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/30/2008
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

Mentored hunting for individuals who have not taken hunter safety education.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Mentored hunting for individuals who have not taken hunter safety education.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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

  2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2007
January - June
$18,008.15
2007
July - December
$11,975.71
2008
January - June
$14,187.60
2008
July - December
$0.00
Total $44,171.46
Total Hours Communicating 2007
January - June
27.00
2007
July - December
24.25
2008
January - June
915.00
2008
July - December
0.00
Total 966.25
Total Hours Other 2007
January - June
0.00
2007
July - December
0.00
2008
January - June
0.00
2008
July - December
0.00
Total 0.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2007 legislature.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
12%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: the privilege of self-defense.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
19%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
4%
2008
July - December
Total 4%
relating to: requiring firearms restrictions record searches for certain transfers of handguns involving residents of Milwaukee County, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
20%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: extending domestic abuse restraining orders and injunctions to include abuse to animals and threats of abuse to animals.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
10%
2008
January - June
12%
2008
July - December
Total 12%
relating to: prohibiting exercise of emergency powers to restrict activities related to firearms or ammunition.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
58%
2008
January - June
25%
2008
July - December
Total 25%
relating to: adjudications for involuntary commitment, appointment of a guardian of the person, and protective placement or protective services, background checks for the purchase of handguns, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2%
2008
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: adjudications for involuntary commitment, appointment of a guardian of the person, and protective placement or protective services, background checks for the purchase of handguns, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
4%
2008
July - December
Total 4%
relating to: carrying concealed weapons by law enforcement officers and by retired law enforcement officers.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
4%
2008
July - December
Total 4%
relating to: the minimum age for hunting and possessing a firearm, age specific restrictions for hunting and on possessing a firearm while hunting, requirements for obtaining a hunting certificate of accomplishment, establishing a hunting mentorship program, and granting rule-making authority.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
16%
2008
July - December
Total 15%
relating to: the minimum age for hunting and possessing a firearm, age specific restrictions for hunting and on possessing a firearm while hunting, requirements for obtaining a hunting certificate of accomplishment, establishing a hunting mentorship program, and granting rule-making authority.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
33%
2008
July - December
Total 31%

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

No topics found.

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
17%
2007
July - December
25%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 1%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

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

Other Matters
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
32%
2007
July - December
7%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 1%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures