Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Working to end sexual violence; prevention and intervention.

Lobbying Interests:
The Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault (WCASA) will focus primarily on substantive legislation that impacts victims of sexual violence in both the criminal and civil arenas. The areas of state legislation on which WCASA will focus include penalties for adult and juvenile crimes involving sexual violence, victim's rights, funding of sexual assault services and prevention, stalking, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation by professionals and other areas of offender accountability.

CEO Name:
Erin M. Thornley
Policy Specialist

Contact
LM
Lisa Macaulay
600 Williamson St Ste N2
Madison, WI 53703-4509
(608) 257-1516
(608) 257-2150
policy@wcasa.org
www.wcasa.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 51
Assembly Bill 51
relating to: sexual activity involving jail, prison, or community corrections staff or contractors and jail inmates or persons in the custody or under the supervision of the Department of Corrections and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 51

For
Notification Date
2/12/2003
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 170
Assembly Bill 170
relating to: requiring a hospital to provide to an alleged victim of sexual assault, with consent, information and emergency contraception and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/16/2004
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 279
Assembly Bill 279
relating to: creating a rebuttable presumption against awarding a parent joint or sole legal custody if the court finds that the parent has engaged in a pattern or serious incident of abuse, requiring a guardian ad litem and a mediator to have training rel...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 130

For
Notification Date
5/15/2003
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 383
Assembly Bill 383
relating to: a Medical Assistance family planning demonstration project minimum age eligibility limitation change.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
7/30/2003
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 387
Assembly Bill 387
relating to: school district human growth and development programs.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/17/2003
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 428
Assembly Bill 428
relating to: the reporting of child abuse or neglect, and actions related to sexual exploitation brought against members of the clergy and religious organizations.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/5/2004
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 444
Assembly Bill 444
relating to: carrying or going armed with a concealed weapon, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, making appropriations, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
9/16/2003
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 550
Assembly Bill 550
relating to: individuals registered as sex offenders based upon a juvenile delinquency adjudication.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
1/9/2004
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 584
Assembly Bill 584
relating to: admissibility of a digitally produced photograph, film, audio, or video.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
10/28/2003
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 634
Assembly Bill 634
relating to: a Medical Assistance family planning demonstration project minimum age eligibility limitation change.

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.
Assembly Bill 635
Assembly Bill 635
relating to: the requirement that an unemancipated minor obtain parental or other consent or a judicial waiver of that consent requirement before she may have an abortion.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/4/2003
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 646
Assembly Bill 646
relating to: giving false information to mandatory reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/9/2004
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 652
Assembly Bill 652
relating to: lie detector tests of sexual assault victims.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 224

For
Notification Date
1/9/2004
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 738
Assembly Bill 738
relating to: stalking.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 222

For
Notification Date
1/9/2004
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 795
Assembly Bill 795
relating to: time limits for prosecution of certain crimes of sexual assault.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/11/2004
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 922
Assembly Bill 922
relating to: funding of guardian ad litem costs and court interpreter fees and making appropriations.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/11/2004
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 24
Senate Bill 24
relating to: providing an exception to the law prohibiting discrimination in public places of accommodation to permit a fitness center whose facilities and services are intended for the exclusive use of persons of the same sex to provide the use of those f...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 23

None
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 32
Senate Bill 32
relating to: sexual activity involving jail, prison, or community corrections staff or contractors and jail inmates or persons in the custody or under the supervision of the Department of Corrections and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/13/2003
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 186
Senate Bill 186
relating to: a Medical Assistance family planning demonstration project minimum age eligibility limitation change.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/17/2003
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 207
Senate Bill 207
relating to: the reporting of child abuse or neglect, and actions related to sexual exploitation brought against members of the clergy and religious organizations.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 279

For
Notification Date
3/5/2004
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 214
Senate Bill 214
relating to: carrying or going armed with a concealed weapon, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, making appropriations, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
9/16/2003
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.
Against
Notification Date
9/16/2003
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 479
Senate Bill 479
relating to: lie detector tests of sexual assault victims.

Bill Text and History

For
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 490
Senate Bill 490
relating to: sexual assault of a child and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

sexual assault of a child and providing a penalty
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
sexual assault of a child and providing a penalty

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

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.

Strengthening Wisconsin's Sexual Predator Law
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Strengthening Wisconsin's Sexual Predator Law

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

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.

forensic rape exams and consent
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
forensic rape exams and consent

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/30/2003
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.

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

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/30/2003
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.

Prohibit requiring a victim of sexual assault to submit to a lie detector test
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Prohibit requiring a victim of sexual assault to submit to a lie detector test

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/26/2003
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.

Emergency Contraception
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Emergency Contraception

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/12/2003
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.

Alcohol as an intoxicant in sexual assaults
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Alcohol as an intoxicant in sexual assaults

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/31/2003
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.

Clergy abuse
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Clergy abuse

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/31/2003
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.

dealing with clergy abuse through legislation and remides civil or crimminal for victims/survivors
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
dealing with clergy abuse through legislation and remides civil or crimminal for victims/survivors

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/20/2002
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$490.64
2004
July - December
$1,548.01
Total $2,038.65
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
58.00
2004
July - December
0.00
Total 58.00
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
199.50
2004
July - December
58.00
Total 257.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: a Medical Assistance family planning demonstration project minimum age eligibility limitation change.
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 requirement that an unemancipated minor obtain parental or other consent or a judicial waiver of that consent requirement before she may have an abortion.
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: giving false information to mandatory reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect and providing a penalty.
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: time limits for prosecution of certain crimes of sexual assault.
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: funding of guardian ad litem costs and court interpreter fees 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: requiring a hospital to provide to an alleged victim of sexual assault, with consent, information and emergency contraception and providing a penalty.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2%
2004
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: carrying or going armed with a concealed weapon, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
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 4%
relating to: stalking.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
20%
2004
July - December
Total 16%
relating to: the reporting of child abuse or neglect, and actions related to sexual exploitation brought against members of the clergy and religious organizations.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
30%
2004
July - December
Total 24%
relating to: lie detector tests of sexual assault victims.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
33%
2004
July - December
Total 27%

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
5%
2004
July - December
45%
Total 12%
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 < 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
25%
Total 5%
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
25%
Total 5%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures