Wisconsin Coalition for Consumer Choice

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Advocacy organization working to unite consumer, financial and privacy organizations that are committed to maintaining and advancing consumer choice and privacy in the Wisconsin consumer services marketplace.

Lobbying Interests:
Any proposals that further regulate consumers and the products that they purchase in ways that would limit and inhibit consumer choice and privacy in Wisconsin.

Title:
Executive Director

Contact
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George Klaetsch
PO Box 2370
Madison, WI 53701
(608) 442-0059
(608) 441-1435
gklaetsch@kpasllc.com
www.wiconsumers.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 55
Assembly Bill 55
Relating to: finance charges for certain motor vehicle title and payday loans.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/1/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 121
Assembly Bill 121
Relating to: prohibiting an insurer from requiring a certain vendor for repairing a motor vehicle, requiring adjusters to inspect motor vehicle damage, and insurance payments for motor vehicle repair costs.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/24/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 171
Assembly Bill 171
Relating to: unlawful use of a global positioning device and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/24/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 289
Assembly Bill 289
Relating to: creating separate regulatory requirements for certain future service contracts.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/24/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 311
Assembly Bill 311
Relating to: payday loans.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/24/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 392
Assembly Bill 392
Relating to: finance charges for licensed lenders.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
9/15/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 447
Assembly Bill 447
Relating to: payday loan providers, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/24/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 536
Assembly Bill 536
Relating to: authorizing the Department of Public Instruction, the University of Wisconsin System, the Technical College System, and the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities to study each other's education programs, requiring a wr...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/9/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 628
Assembly Bill 628
Relating to: the sale of unpasteurized milk, buttermilk, butter, and cream.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/22/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 819
Assembly Bill 819
Relating to: prohibiting social security numbers on instruments under the corporate registration system and on records under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/9/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 118
Senate Bill 118
Relating to: prohibiting an insurer from requiring a certain vendor for repairing a motor vehicle, requiring adjusters to inspect motor vehicle damage, and insurance payments for motor vehicle repair costs.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/26/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 371
Senate Bill 371
Relating to: authorizing the Department of Public Instruction, the University of Wisconsin System, the Technical College System, and the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities to study each other's education programs, requiring a wr...

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 59

Against
Notification Date
11/9/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 434
Senate Bill 434
Relating to: the sale of unpasteurized milk, buttermilk, butter, and cream.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/22/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 507
Senate Bill 507
Relating to: changing the fees collected by a register of deeds, the redaction of social security numbers from electronic documents, and changes to the land information program.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 314

For
Notification Date
2/23/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 530
Senate Bill 530
Relating to: regulating consumer small loans, limiting the areas in which a payday lender may operate, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 405

None
Notification Date
3/9/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 581
Senate Bill 581
Relating to: prohibiting social security numbers on instruments under the corporate registration system and on records under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 347

For
Notification Date
3/9/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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

Consumer Choice
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Consumer Choice

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/16/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Privacy and Identity Theft
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Privacy and Identity Theft

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/16/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Consumer Choice
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Consumer Choice

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/16/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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

  2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2009
January - June
$21,026.04
2009
July - December
$39,856.56
2010
January - June
$51,182.73
2010
July - December
$2,000.00
Total $114,065.33
Total Hours Communicating 2009
January - June
21.00
2009
July - December
45.00
2010
January - June
54.00
2010
July - December
3.50
Total 123.50
Total Hours Other 2009
January - June
162.00
2009
July - December
172.50
2010
January - June
143.00
2010
July - December
0.00
Total 477.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: prohibiting an insurer from requiring a certain vendor for repairing a motor vehicle, requiring adjusters to inspect motor vehicle damage, and insurance payments for motor vehicle repair costs.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
10%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: unlawful use of a global positioning device and providing a penalty.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
10%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: creating separate regulatory requirements for certain future service contracts.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
10%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: payday loans.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
10%
2009
July - December
25%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 12%
Relating to: finance charges for licensed lenders.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
25%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 9%
Relating to: the sale of unpasteurized milk, buttermilk, butter, and cream.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
10%
2010
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: payday loan providers, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
40%
2010
July - December
Total 13%
Relating to: regulating consumer small loans, limiting the areas in which a payday lender may operate, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
40%
2010
July - December
Total 13%

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

2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
25%
2009
July - December
25%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
25%
Total 17%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
25%
2009
July - December
25%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
75%
Total 17%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
10%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
10%
2010
July - December
Total 6%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures