Wisconsin Alliance of Cities Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Taxes, government organization.

Lobbying Interests:
All state legislation and administrative rules affecting cities.

Title:
Executive Director

Contact
EH
Edward Huck
14 West Mifflin St #206
Madison, WI 53703-2576
(608) 257-5881
(608) 257-5882
ed@wiscities.org
www.wiscities.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 2
Assembly Bill 2
relating to: credit union membership, powers, operation, and regulation; the application of agriculture, trade, and consumer protection statutes to credit unions; the creation of a new type of financial institution; the powers of and requirements applicabl...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 63

For
Notification Date
2/10/2003
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
The Alliance joins the League of Wisconsin Municipalities and the Wisconsin Counties Assoc. in supporting the bill as amended by the Assembly. Our concern is the lien priority as it relates to municipal government.
Other
Notification Date
2/10/2003
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
Inadvertently included.
Assembly Bill 5
Assembly Bill 5
relating to: the number of members on the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules and removing the Joint Survey Committee on Tax Exemptions from the statutes.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/10/2003
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
The Alliance joins the League of Wisconsin Muncipalities in opposing the elimination of the Joint Survey Committee on Tax Exemptions.
Assembly Bill 53
Assembly Bill 53
relating to: prisoner reimbursement to a municipality.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 28

For
Notification Date
2/28/2003
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 54
Assembly Bill 54
relating to: the sale of tax delinquent real property.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 123

Against
Notification Date
3/12/2003
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 61
Assembly Bill 61
relating to: creating a wireless 911 fund; imposing a surcharge on wireless telephone customers; making grants for wireless 911 emergency telephone service; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; granting rule-making authority; and making a...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 48

Other
Notification Date
2/28/2003
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
Please contact us at 608-257-5881 for information.
Assembly Bill 85
Assembly Bill 85
relating to: the incorporation of the town of Campbell in LaCrosse County as a village.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/28/2003
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 89
Assembly Bill 89
relating to: installment payments of refunds of taxes on manufacturing property, the interest on refunded and additional taxes on manufacturing property, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/12/2003
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 92
Assembly Bill 92
relating to: property tax reassessments.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/28/2003
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
Board of review members are not qualified to reassess property.
Assembly Bill 96
Assembly Bill 96
relating to: actions against sport shooting range owners or operators, against gun or sportsman's clubs, and against manufacturers, importers, trade associations, or dealers of firearms, firearm components, or firearm ammunition.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/12/2003
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 98
Assembly Bill 98
relating to: creating an individual and corporate income tax exemption for interest on bonds or notes issued by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority for purposes related to multifamily and elderly housing projects.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 85

For
Notification Date
2/28/2003
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 105
Assembly Bill 105
relating to: establishing a state waterfront development program and creating a council on that program.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/28/2003
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 127
Assembly Bill 127
relating to: the personal property tax exemption for recreational mobile homes.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/12/2003
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 128
Assembly Bill 128
relating to: disciplinary procedures for certain local law enforcement officers and fire fighters.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/12/2003
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 130
Assembly Bill 130
relating to: creating a new method for towns to consolidate.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 93

For
Notification Date
3/12/2003
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 133
Assembly Bill 133
relating to: late payments of property tax installments.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/27/2003
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: the powers of certain towns and authorizing the creation of charter towns by certain town boards.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/12/2003
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 148
Assembly Bill 148
relating to: the provision of weights and measures services.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/27/2003
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 154
Assembly Bill 154
relating to: the requirement that a municipal sewage system accept and treat septage under certain circumstances.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/6/2003
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 176
Assembly Bill 176
relating to: authorizing the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority to issue bonds to finance projects related to cultural facilities.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/27/2003
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 179
Assembly Bill 179
relating to: creating a civil liability exemption for certain municipalities and their agents that issue fireworks permits.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/14/2003
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 189
Assembly Bill 189
relating to: prohibiting cities, villages, towns, counties, and school districts from imposing residency requirements on certain employees.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/27/2003
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 210
Assembly Bill 210
relating to: reciprocity for alcohol beverages operators' licenses.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 245

Against
Notification Date
8/6/2003
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 228
Assembly Bill 228
relating to: environmental compliance audits, environmental management systems, providing incentives for improving environmental performance, providing immunity from civil penalties for certain violations of environmental requirements, access to certain in...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/27/2003
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 255
Assembly Bill 255
relating to: liability of cities, villages, towns, and counties for damages caused by an insufficiency or want of repair of a highway.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/14/2003
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 256
Assembly Bill 256
relating to: compatible offices and positions for city, village, and town elective officeholders.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/21/2003
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 271
Assembly Bill 271
relating to: requiring notice to persons affected by zoning actions that change the allowable use of their property.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/13/2003
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 304
Assembly Bill 304
relating to: collective bargaining over health care coverage for municipal employees; allowing municipal employers to change health care coverage plan providers; factors considered in rendering a collective bargaining arbitration decision; requiring the Gr...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/5/2004
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 340
Assembly Bill 340
relating to: expanding town authority to create an official map and the status of an official town map.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/8/2004
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 350
Assembly Bill 350
relating to: extending the expenditure period and the life of a tax incremental district in Sheboygan.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/6/2003
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 365
Assembly Bill 365
relating to: authorizing municipal courts to contract with collection agencies and the sharing of collection costs by cities, villages, towns, and counties.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 140

For
Notification Date
10/21/2003
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 370
Assembly Bill 370
relating to: termination of a tenancy if notice given regarding drug or criminal gang activity.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/6/2003
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 404
Assembly Bill 404
relating to: authorizing counties to impose a room tax.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/1/2004
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 417
Assembly Bill 417
relating to: the retainage on public construction contracts.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 157

Against
Notification Date
1/28/2004
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 419
Assembly Bill 419
relating to: towing and storage charges associated with nonmoving traffic violations.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 201

For
Notification Date
11/3/2003
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 433
Assembly Bill 433
relating to: authorizing cities, villages, towns, and counties to suspend their compliance with certain state mandates.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/6/2003
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 437
Assembly Bill 437
relating to: granting towns limited authority to create tax incremental financing districts.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 231

Against
Notification Date
8/6/2003
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 469
Assembly Bill 469
relating to: a property tax exemption for restaurant kitchen equipment.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/15/2003
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 546
Assembly Bill 546
relating to: the qualifications of newspapers permitted to publish legal notices.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/12/2003
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 563
Assembly Bill 563
relating to: multiple municipal local health departments in Milwaukee County.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/13/2003
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 588
Assembly Bill 588
relating to: local government telecommunications utilities and public hearings for ordinances and resolutions authorizing local government cable television, telecommunications, and Internet access facilities.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/21/2003
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: publication of municipal legal notices.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/21/2003
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 598
Assembly Bill 598
relating to: employment relations under the Municipal Employment Relations Act.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/22/2004
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 633
Assembly Bill 633
relating to: preemption of county, city, village, or town living wage ordinances.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/10/2003
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 643
Assembly Bill 643
relating to: service charges of municipal storm water utilities and complaints about municipal storm water and other sewer utilities.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/28/2004
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 648
Assembly Bill 648
relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for nonprescription drugs.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/12/2003
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: exempting broadband Internet service from regulation by the Public Service Commission and local governments, requiring telecommunications utilities to provide unbundled network elements, and price regulation of telecommunications utilities.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/12/2003
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
amendment is needed to clarify rights-of-way controls have not been eliminated by the bill.
Assembly Bill 752
Assembly Bill 752
relating to: remedies in certain actions concerning building code or zoning ordinance violations.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/28/2004
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 755
Assembly Bill 755
relating to: electronic transactions and records.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 294

Against
Notification Date
2/17/2004
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 808
Assembly Bill 808
relating to: the taking of private real property as the result of governmental action.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/17/2004
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 900
Assembly Bill 900
relating to: collecting fees for the assessment of manufacturing property.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 170

For
Notification Date
2/27/2004
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 901
Assembly Bill 901
relating to: authorizing a county to participate in a municipal revenue sharing agreement.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/27/2004
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 918
Assembly Bill 918
relating to: changes to the room tax law and the creation of destination marketing organizations and tourism committees.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/2/2004
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 property tax exemption for leased property and creating a property tax exemption for residential housing owned by a benevolent association.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/5/2004
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 963
Assembly Bill 963
relating to: a property tax exemption for property leased as housing.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/5/2004
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 988
Assembly Bill 988
relating to: the applicability of city and village comprehensive plans in unincorporated territory.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/5/2004
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 989
Assembly Bill 989
relating to: creating a procedure for cities and villages to annex town peninsulas.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/5/2004
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 Joint Resolution 42
Assembly Joint Resolution 42
relating to: limiting the annual percentage increase in property tax assessments and prohibiting property tax rate increases without voter approval (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/13/2003
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 Joint Resolution 55
Assembly Joint Resolution 55
relating to: elector approval for certain taxing, spending, and bonding decisions by the state and local governmental units, emergency taxes, required reserves, refunds of amounts in excess of the approved amounts, and reduction of tax rates to reflect the...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/12/2003
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
look for testimony on wispolitics website.
Assembly Joint Resolution 60
Assembly Joint Resolution 60
relating to: permitting the powers of sheriffs to be determined in each county (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/28/2004
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 12
Senate Bill 12
relating to: campaign financing, official action in return for providing or withholding political contributions, services, or other things of value, lobbying regulation, designations for the Wisconsin election campaign fund by individuals filing state inco...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/6/2003
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 15
Senate Bill 15
relating to: creation of a Joint Survey Committee on State Mandates and required funding of state mandates.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/10/2003
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 23
Senate Bill 23
relating to: prisoner reimbursement to a municipality.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/27/2003
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 48
Senate Bill 48
relating to: disciplinary procedures for certain local law enforcement officers and fire fighters.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/3/2003
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 54
Senate Bill 54
relating to: operation and costs of municipal cable television systems.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/27/2003
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 61
Senate Bill 61
relating to: environmental compliance audits, environmental management systems, providing incentives for improving environmental performance, providing immunity from civil penalties for certain violations of environmental requirements, access to certain in...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 276

For
Notification Date
3/27/2003
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 75
Senate Bill 75
relating to: creating a civil liability exemption for certain municipalities and their agents that issue fireworks permits.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 298

For
Notification Date
8/6/2003
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 87
Senate Bill 87
relating to: limiting the authority of cities and villages to annex territory and specifying the boundaries for certain annexations.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 317

Against
Notification Date
6/24/2004
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 88
Senate Bill 88
relating to: extraterritorial plat approval.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/14/2003
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 89
Senate Bill 89
relating to: requiring a referendum in a town before annexation of town territory may take effect.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/14/2003
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 97
Senate Bill 97
relating to: dog licensing and claims for damage that is caused by dogs in certain populous counties.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 133

For
Notification Date
4/14/2003
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 110
Senate Bill 110
relating to: expanding town authority to create an official map and the status of an official town map.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/14/2003
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 119
Senate Bill 119
relating to: payment of litigation expenses of emergency medical services personnel, fire fighters, and law enforcement or correctional officers.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
8/6/2003
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: a property tax exemption for restaurant kitchen equipment.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
8/6/2003
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 228
Senate Bill 228
relating to: use of local governmental resources to promote or defeat a referendum.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/15/2003
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 237
Senate Bill 237
relating to: limiting the reasons for which a local government may withhold approval of a conditional use permit.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/25/2004
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 244
Senate Bill 244
relating to: the regulation of drill holes, water quality, and water systems, related licensing and certification, creating the Council on Well Drilling and Pump Installing, granting rule-making authority, making appropriations, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/13/2003
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 272
Senate Bill 272
relating to: local government telecommunications utilities and public hearings for ordinances and resolutions authorizing local government cable television, telecommunications, and Internet access facilities.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 278

Against
Notification Date
10/13/2003
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 287
Senate Bill 287
relating to: multiple municipal local health departments in Milwaukee County.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 158

For
Notification Date
12/12/2003
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 305
Senate Bill 305
relating to: making technical and policy changes in the tax incremental financing program based in part on the recommendations of the governor's December 2000 working group on tax incremental finance, authorizing certain counties to create tax incremental ...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 126

For
Notification Date
12/12/2003
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 323
Senate Bill 323
relating to: changing the procedures for the incorporation of cities and villages, creating a board to review incorporation petitions, and changing annexation procedures affected by incorporation petitions.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 171

For
Notification Date
5/5/2004
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 410
Senate Bill 410
relating to: eligibility for a grant under the fire dues program.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 219

For
Notification Date
2/27/2004
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 428
Senate Bill 428
relating to: extending the expenditure period and the life of a tax incremental district in West Bend.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 194

For
Notification Date
5/5/2004
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 505
Senate Bill 505
relating to: changes to the room tax law and the creation of destination marketing organizations and tourism committees.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/1/2004
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 512
Senate Bill 512
relating to: the property tax exemption for property that is leased as residential housing.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 195

For
Notification Date
4/28/2004
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
Opposed the Substitute Amendment
Senate Bill 527
Senate Bill 527
relating to: the property tax exemption for leased property and creating property tax exemptions for residential housing owned by benevolent associations and nonprofit organizations.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/5/2004
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 Joint Resolution 52
Senate Joint Resolution 52
relating to: permitting the powers of sheriffs to be determined in each county (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/28/2004
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

Revenue: Lottery Administration
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Lottery Administration

Notification Date
2/10/2003
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.

Revenue: Tax Administration
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Tax Administration

Notification Date
2/10/2003
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.

Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Direct Aid Payments
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Direct Aid Payments

Notification Date
2/10/2003
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.

Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Local Revenue Options
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Local Revenue Options

Notification Date
2/10/2003
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.

Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Property Tax Credits
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Property Tax Credits

Notification Date
2/10/2003
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.

Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Property Taxation
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Property Taxation

Notification Date
2/10/2003
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.

Transportation: Local Transportation Aid
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Local Transportation Aid

Notification Date
2/10/2003
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.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Recycling efficiency incentive grants.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
Recycling efficiency incentive grants.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 551 (11/15/2001)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 02-060
For
Notification Date
10/30/2002
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

TABOR, OPPOSE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
TABOR, OPPOSE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/17/2004
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.

Annexations
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Annexations

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/22/2004
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.

a new shared revenue formula for new revenues only. Opposed to the redistribution of existing aid.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
a new shared revenue formula for new revenues only. Opposed to the redistribution of existing aid.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/8/2004
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.

Allow DOT and DOR to share social security numbers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allow DOT and DOR to share social security numbers

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/8/2004
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.

allow local government to choose the method of service delivery with negociating it
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
allow local government to choose the method of service delivery with negociating it

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/8/2004
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.

Allow local governments to charge a refundable fee for assessment appeals
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allow local governments to charge a refundable fee for assessment appeals

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/8/2004
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.

authorize a franchis fee for operating a property tax exempt business
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
authorize a franchis fee for operating a property tax exempt business

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/8/2004
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.

authorize a payment in lieu of taxes for stormwater utilities and sewer service districts.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
authorize a payment in lieu of taxes for stormwater utilities and sewer service districts.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/8/2004
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.

authorize fees for services offered
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
authorize fees for services offered

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/8/2004
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.

authorize fees for tax exemption application
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
authorize fees for tax exemption application

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/8/2004
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.

authorize that a local government can not be forced into mediation/arbitration if there offer to representative workers substantially meets the contract increases at the state level with their representative employees
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
authorize that a local government can not be forced into mediation/arbitration if there offer to representative workers substantially meets the contract increases at the state level with their representative employees

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/8/2004
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.

Clarify school crossing guards are the responsibiltiy of the school districts.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Clarify school crossing guards are the responsibiltiy of the school districts.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/8/2004
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.

Create a spending reserve for expenditure restraint
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Create a spending reserve for expenditure restraint

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/8/2004
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.

Eliminate the gas tax on local gov.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Eliminate the gas tax on local gov.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/8/2004
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.

Expand the authority to charge a late fee for untimely payment of personal property taxes.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Expand the authority to charge a late fee for untimely payment of personal property taxes.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/8/2004
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.

Increase municipal court fees
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increase municipal court fees

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/8/2004
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.

Negociate rather than mandate payments under act 317
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Negociate rather than mandate payments under act 317

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/8/2004
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.

Raise the threshold for bidding requirements for local governments and housing authorities.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Raise the threshold for bidding requirements for local governments and housing authorities.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/8/2004
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.

Repeal 74.37 stats.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Repeal 74.37 stats.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/8/2004
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.

repeal the mandate that cities and water utilities must hire master plumbers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
repeal the mandate that cities and water utilities must hire master plumbers

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/8/2004
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.

Allowing municipalities to pay manufacturing assessment refunds in installment payments if certain criteria is met.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allowing municipalities to pay manufacturing assessment refunds in installment payments if certain criteria is met.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/10/2003
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.

Charter towns legislation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Charter towns legislation.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/10/2003
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.

Create standards for review of current property tax exemptions. Sunset exemptions unless the exemption is reauthorized by the legislature.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Create standards for review of current property tax exemptions. Sunset exemptions unless the exemption is reauthorized by the legislature.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/10/2003
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.

Creating Waterfront Development Councils housed at the Dept of Commerce.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Creating Waterfront Development Councils housed at the Dept of Commerce.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/10/2003
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.

Extraterritorial zoning and plat review.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Extraterritorial zoning and plat review.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/10/2003
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.

66.0143 - mandate waivers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
66.0143 - mandate waivers

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/24/2003
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.

66.0715 (3)b) - equalize the special assessment payment
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
66.0715 (3)b) - equalize the special assessment payment

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/24/2003
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.

66.0811 (2) and 66.0821 (4) Payments in lieu of taxes paid by sewer and storm water utilities
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
66.0811 (2) and 66.0821 (4) Payments in lieu of taxes paid by sewer and storm water utilities

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/24/2003
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.

911 - funding for enhanced 911 funding
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
911 - funding for enhanced 911 funding

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/24/2003
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.

Bartender license reciprocity from one community to another.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Bartender license reciprocity from one community to another.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/24/2003
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.

Consolidation of a town with a village
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Consolidation of a town with a village

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/24/2003
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 service areas.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Cooperative service areas.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/24/2003
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.

Rewrite of the groundwater statutes
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Rewrite of the groundwater statutes

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/24/2003
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.

TIF - expansion of the value caps on current TIFs.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
TIF - expansion of the value caps on current TIFs.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/24/2003
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.

Allow local governments to charge tax exempt property for police and fire service
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allow local governments to charge tax exempt property for police and fire service

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/6/2003
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.

Allow municipalities to charge a fee for certain services that are available to real property.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allow municipalities to charge a fee for certain services that are available to real property.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/6/2003
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.

Allow the powers of the sheriff to be determined by referendum on a county by county basis
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allow the powers of the sheriff to be determined by referendum on a county by county basis

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/6/2003
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.

Amend the constitution to allow distribution of revenues to entities other than those that raise the revenue.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend the constitution to allow distribution of revenues to entities other than those that raise the revenue.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/6/2003
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.

Authorize a 2% gross receipts tax on telecommunications companies to be paid to the municipality in which the money is generated.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Authorize a 2% gross receipts tax on telecommunications companies to be paid to the municipality in which the money is generated.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/6/2003
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.

Broaden the sales tax to services that are currently exempt and decrease the rate.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Broaden the sales tax to services that are currently exempt and decrease the rate.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/6/2003
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.

Call for a constitutional convention.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Call for a constitutional convention.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/6/2003
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.

Establishing metropolitan shells responsible for regional economic development and other activities as determined locally
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Establishing metropolitan shells responsible for regional economic development and other activities as determined locally

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/6/2003
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.

Preserve shared revenues and use it as a base for new regional aids.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Preserve shared revenues and use it as a base for new regional aids.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/6/2003
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.

Provide a mechanism to grant agricultural use value assessment benefits to farmers.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Provide a mechanism to grant agricultural use value assessment benefits to farmers.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/6/2003
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.

Provide health insurance cost solutions.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Provide health insurance cost solutions.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/6/2003
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.

Reimburse local governments for tax revenue they lose because electric utilities and telecommunications companies do not pay a local tax.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reimburse local governments for tax revenue they lose because electric utilities and telecommunications companies do not pay a local tax.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/6/2003
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.

Repeal the consolidation incentive program and return the funds to the shared revenue program.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Repeal the consolidation incentive program and return the funds to the shared revenue program.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/6/2003
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.

Require periodic review of the sales and property tax exemptions.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Require periodic review of the sales and property tax exemptions.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/6/2003
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.

Potential health insurance legislation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Potential health insurance legislation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/18/2002
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
Wisconsin Alliance of Cities Inc

Total Lobbying Effort

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$79,331.72
2004
July - December
$66,629.79
Total $145,961.51
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
81.75
2004
July - December
83.00
Total 164.75
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
1256.75
2004
July - December
1161.00
Total 2417.75

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: creating a wireless 911 fund; imposing a surcharge on wireless telephone customers; making grants for wireless 911 emergency telephone service; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; granting rule-making authority; and making appropriations.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
1%
2004
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: granting towns limited authority to create tax incremental financing districts.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
1%
2004
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: local government telecommunications utilities and public hearings for ordinances and resolutions authorizing local government cable television, telecommunications, and Internet access facilities.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
1%
2004
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: the property tax exemption for property that is leased as residential housing.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
1%
2004
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: limiting the authority of cities and villages to annex territory and specifying the boundaries for certain annexations.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
3%
2004
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: employment relations under the Municipal Employment Relations Act.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
5%
2004
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: permitting the powers of sheriffs to be determined in each county (first consideration).
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
5%
2004
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: elector approval for certain taxing, spending, and bonding decisions by the state and local governmental units, emergency taxes, required reserves, refunds of amounts in excess of the approved amounts, and reduction of tax rates to reflect the excess of revenues over expenditures (first consideration).
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
35%
2004
July - December
Total 18%

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

2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
1%
Total < 1%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
1%
Total < 1%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
1%
Total < 1%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
1%
Total < 1%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
1%
Total < 1%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
5%
Total 2%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
5%
Total 2%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
5%
Total 2%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
35%
Total 17%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
25%
2004
July - December
45%
Total 35%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

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

Other Matters
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
23%
2004
July - December
Total 12%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures