St Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Federally recognized Indian tribe.
Lobbying Interests:
The St Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin has an interest in all legislation and administrative rules that impact on the tribe's sovereignty and the health and welfare of its members. Specific examples include legislation and rules influencing tribal gaming, natural resources, health and human services and economic development.
CEO Name:
David Merrill
General Counsel
Federally recognized Indian tribe.
Lobbying Interests:
The St Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin has an interest in all legislation and administrative rules that impact on the tribe's sovereignty and the health and welfare of its members. Specific examples include legislation and rules influencing tribal gaming, natural resources, health and human services and economic development.
CEO Name:
David Merrill
General Counsel
Contact
HB
Howard Bichler
PO Box 45287
Hertel, WI 54845
(715) 349-2195
(715) 349-2975
howardb@stcroixtribalcenter.com
PO Box 45287
Hertel, WI 54845
(715) 349-2195
(715) 349-2975
howardb@stcroixtribalcenter.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 122
relating to: acceptance of political contributions derived from the net proceeds of gambling operations and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
3/5/2003
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.
relating to: acceptance of political contributions derived from the net proceeds of gambling operations and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date3/5/2003
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 398
relating to: creation of the Wisconsin Tribal-state Council and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
1/30/2004
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.
relating to: creation of the Wisconsin Tribal-state Council and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/30/2004
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 399
relating to: preparation of tribal impact statements for bills that would have an impact on tribal governments or American Indians.
Bill Text and History
1/30/2004
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.
relating to: preparation of tribal impact statements for bills that would have an impact on tribal governments or American Indians.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/30/2004
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 400
relating to: representations made regarding wild rice sold or offered for sale in this state, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
3/4/2004
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.
relating to: representations made regarding wild rice sold or offered for sale in this state, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/4/2004
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 401
relating to: tribal administration of rehabilitation reviews for persons who otherwise may not operate, be employed at, contract with, or reside at an entity that provides care for children or adults and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
3/4/2004
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.
relating to: tribal administration of rehabilitation reviews for persons who otherwise may not operate, be employed at, contract with, or reside at an entity that provides care for children or adults and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/4/2004
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 402
relating to: proceedings involving an American Indian juvenile who is alleged to have committed a delinquent act while physically outside the boundaries of a reservation and off-reservation trust land because of certain tribal court orders.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 284
3/4/2004
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.
relating to: proceedings involving an American Indian juvenile who is alleged to have committed a delinquent act while physically outside the boundaries of a reservation and off-reservation trust land because of certain tribal court orders.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 284
For
Notification Date3/4/2004
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 422
relating to: increasing the maximum amount of Indian student assistance grants and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
1/30/2004
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.
relating to: increasing the maximum amount of Indian student assistance grants and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date1/30/2004
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 703
relating to: approval of Indian gaming compacts and recommendations from the legislature and exemptions from the open meetings law for certain meetings related to Indian gaming compacts.
Bill Text and History
1/30/2004
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.
relating to: approval of Indian gaming compacts and recommendations from the legislature and exemptions from the open meetings law for certain meetings related to Indian gaming compacts.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date1/30/2004
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 905
relating to: gaming establishments on certain lands taken into trust for the benefit of Indian tribes and creating an advisory siting commission.
Bill Text and History
3/4/2004
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.
relating to: gaming establishments on certain lands taken into trust for the benefit of Indian tribes and creating an advisory siting commission.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date3/4/2004
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 37
relating to: state recognition of the sovereign status of federally recognized American Indian tribes and bands.
Bill Text and History
1/30/2004
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.
relating to: state recognition of the sovereign status of federally recognized American Indian tribes and bands.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/30/2004
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 41
relating to: legislative approval of Indian gaming compacts.
Bill Text and History
2/21/2003
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.
Comments
Extraordinary session
relating to: legislative approval of Indian gaming compacts.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/21/2003
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.
Comments
Extraordinary session
Senate Bill 189
relating to: creation of the Wisconsin Tribal-state Council and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
3/4/2004
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.
relating to: creation of the Wisconsin Tribal-state Council and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/4/2004
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 190
relating to: preparation of tribal impact statements for bills that would have an impact on tribal governments or American Indians.
Bill Text and History
3/4/2004
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.
relating to: preparation of tribal impact statements for bills that would have an impact on tribal governments or American Indians.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/4/2004
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 191
relating to: representations made regarding wild rice sold or offered for sale in this state, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
3/4/2004
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.
relating to: representations made regarding wild rice sold or offered for sale in this state, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/4/2004
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 192
relating to: tribal administration of rehabilitation reviews for persons who otherwise may not operate, be employed at, contract with, or reside at an entity that provides care for children or adults and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
3/4/2004
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.
relating to: tribal administration of rehabilitation reviews for persons who otherwise may not operate, be employed at, contract with, or reside at an entity that provides care for children or adults and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/4/2004
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 193
relating to: proceedings involving an American Indian juvenile who is alleged to have committed a delinquent act while physically outside the boundaries of a reservation and off-reservation trust land because of certain tribal court orders.
Bill Text and History
1/30/2004
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.
relating to: proceedings involving an American Indian juvenile who is alleged to have committed a delinquent act while physically outside the boundaries of a reservation and off-reservation trust land because of certain tribal court orders.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/30/2004
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 36
relating to: state recognition of the sovereign status of federally recognized American Indian tribes and bands.
Bill Text and History
3/4/2004
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.
relating to: state recognition of the sovereign status of federally recognized American Indian tribes and bands.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/4/2004
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
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Division of Gaming
Administration: Division of Gaming
Notification Date
2/5/2003
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
Indian Gaming Revenues
2/5/2003
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
Indian Gaming Revenues
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Office of Justice Assistance
Administration: Office of Justice Assistance
Notification Date
2/5/2003
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.
2/5/2003
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Commerce: Departmentwide and Economic Development
Commerce: Departmentwide and Economic Development
Notification Date
3/19/2003
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.
3/19/2003
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Fund Taxes
General Fund Taxes
Notification Date
2/5/2003
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
Refunds to tribes
2/5/2003
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
Refunds to tribes
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Water Quality
Natural Resources: Water Quality
Notification Date
2/5/2003
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.
2/5/2003
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Categorical Aids
Public Instruction: Categorical Aids
Notification Date
2/5/2003
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.
2/5/2003
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Tourism
Tourism
Notification Date
2/5/2003
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.
2/5/2003
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Economic Support and Child Care
Workforce Development: Economic Support and Child Care
Notification Date
2/5/2003
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.
2/5/2003
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Indian gaming revenues: distribution of biennial expenditures
Indian gaming revenues: distribution of biennial expenditures
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
11/19/2004
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
11/19/2004
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative Approval of Indian Gaming Compacts
Legislative Approval of Indian Gaming Compacts
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
11/19/2004
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
11/19/2004
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Approval of Indian Gaming facilities on post- 1988 reservation land
Approval of Indian Gaming facilities on post- 1988 reservation land
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/30/2004
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/30/2004
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2004 January - June $17,655.96 |
2004 July - December $16,537.77 |
Total $34,193.73 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2004 January - June 17.75 |
2004 July - December 11.00 |
Total 28.75 |
| Total Hours Other | 2004 January - June 37.25 |
2004 July - December 26.90 |
Total 64.15 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: state recognition of the sovereign status of federally recognized American Indian tribes and bands.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 4% |
2004 July - December |
Total 2% |
relating to: approval of Indian gaming compacts and recommendations from the legislature and exemptions from the open meetings law for certain meetings related to Indian gaming compacts.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 10% |
2004 July - December |
Total 6% |
relating to: gaming establishments on certain lands taken into trust for the benefit of Indian tribes and creating an advisory siting commission.
| 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 12% |
relating to: Indian gaming compacts.
| 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 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 4% |
2004 July - December |
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 8% |
Total 3% |
| 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 92% |
Total 38% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.