Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
A statewide membership organization of domestic abuse programs, formerly battered women and other individuals committed to ending domestic violence.

Lobbying Interests:
Civil, criminal and family laws; state budget, housing law, insurance practices, health care.

CEO Name:
Mary Lauby
Policy Development Coordinator

Contact
PS
Patti Seger
307 S Paterson St Ste 1
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-0539
(608) 255-3560
pattis@wcadv.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 17
Assembly Bill 17
relating to: prohibiting the dismissal, in a childs best interest, of an action to rebut a presumption of paternity.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/19/2003
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.
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

None
Notification Date
3/18/2003
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 64
Assembly Bill 64
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

Other
Notification Date
3/18/2003
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
Concerned about potential unintended consequences.
Assembly Bill 181
Assembly Bill 181
relating to: excluding veterans disability payments from consideration for paying maintenance.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/19/2003
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.
Assembly Bill 244
Assembly Bill 244
relating to: guardians ad litem, parent education, and parenting plans in actions affecting the family.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
5/19/2003
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.
Comments
Concerned about wage assignment of GAL fees not being subordinate to child support. Also, relating to parenting classes: if there is a risk of violence or injury to one of the parties, parties should NOT be required to attend same class.
Assembly Bill 265
Assembly Bill 265
relating to: causing substantial bodily harm to another person and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 223

For
Notification Date
4/25/2003
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 269
Assembly Bill 269
relating to: leave from employment for an employee who is a crime victim to attend certain proceedings relating to the crime and to receive counseling for the psychological effects of the crime.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/25/2003
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 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
4/25/2003
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 341
Assembly Bill 341
relating to: authorizing counties to use the marriage license fee for purposes related to domestic violence and increasing the assessment imposed on persons convicted of domestic abuse offenses.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 225

For
Notification Date
5/22/2003
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 352
Assembly Bill 352
relating to: circumstances under which a prisoner may be permitted to leave a jail.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 141

For
Notification Date
9/8/2003
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

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

Against
Notification Date
8/25/2003
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 474
Assembly Bill 474
relating to: notice for child abuse, vulnerable adult, and harassment injunctions.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/22/2003
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
1/7/2004
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 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
1/7/2004
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.
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

Other
Notification Date
3/18/2003
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
Concerned about potential unintended consequences.
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

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

Against
Notification Date
8/25/2003
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 262
Senate Bill 262
relating to: prohibiting a county from providing a grant to a nonprofit corporation from community aids unless the nonprofit corporation provides matching funds.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/25/2003
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 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
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.
Senate Bill 516
Senate Bill 516
relating to: a trial jobs plus demonstration project under the Wisconsin Works program.

Bill Text and History

For
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.
Senate Joint Resolution 76
Senate Joint Resolution 76
relating to: limiting spending by the state and certain local governmental units and requiring elector approval to exceed the limits (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
8/2/2004
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

Health and Family Services: Children and Families
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Children and Families

Notification Date
2/18/2003
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
Domestic Abuse Program funding.

Workforce Development: Economic Support and Child Care
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Economic Support and Child Care

Notification Date
2/18/2003
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
TANF funds for domestic violence programs.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

DWD 40, child support percentage of income standard.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Tax exemption for non profit housing corporations
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tax exemption for non profit housing corporations

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/24/2004
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.

The use of TANF performance bonus award for Refugee Family Strengthening Project.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The use of TANF performance bonus award for Refugee Family Strengthening Project.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/18/2003
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.

State TANF Plan
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State TANF Plan

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

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.

Uniform Child Witness by Alternative Methods Act
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Uniform Child Witness by Alternative Methods Act

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

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.

Relating to domestic violence victims and tenancy.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to domestic violence victims and tenancy.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/14/2003
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.

Relating to matching funds for domestic abuse grants
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to matching funds for domestic abuse grants

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/22/2003
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 stalking, including cyber stalking.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to stalking, including cyber stalking.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/17/2003
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.

Relating to adoption of UCCJEA.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to adoption of UCCJEA.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/18/2003
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 housing discrimination against victims of domestic violence.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to housing discrimination against victims of domestic violence.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/18/2003
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 §940.19, substantial battery
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to §940.19, substantial battery

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/10/2002
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.

Relating to domestic violence mandatory arrest
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to domestic violence mandatory arrest

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/10/2002
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.

Relating to opposition to proposed domestic violence program budget cut proposed by DWD.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to opposition to proposed domestic violence program budget cut proposed by DWD.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/10/2002
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.

Relating to fees charged for harassment restraining orders
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to fees charged for harassment restraining orders

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/12/2002
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 Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Relating to addressing domestic violence in child custody matters.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to addressing domestic violence in child custody matters.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/2/2002
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 Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Relating to adoption of the federal Family Violence Option in Wisconsin Works (W-2).
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to adoption of the federal Family Violence Option in Wisconsin Works (W-2).

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/2/2002
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 Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Relating to marriage licenses.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to marriage licenses.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/2/2002
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
$11,193.32
2004
July - December
$5,216.34
Total $16,409.66
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
97.00
2004
July - December
25.50
Total 122.50
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
134.50
2004
July - December
63.50
Total 198.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: causing substantial bodily harm to another person 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
5%
2004
July - December
Total 4%
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
5%
2004
July - December
Total 4%
relating to: authorizing counties to use the marriage license fee for purposes related to domestic violence and increasing the assessment imposed on persons convicted of domestic abuse offenses.
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 7%
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
15%
2004
July - December
Total 11%
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 related to domestic violence, and requiring a guardian ad litem to investigate and a mediator to inquire whether a party in an action affecting the family engaged in domestic violence.
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 14%
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
30%
2004
July - December
Total 22%
relating to: limiting spending by the state and certain local governmental units and requiring elector approval to exceed the limits (first consideration).
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
10%
Total 3%

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
3%
2004
July - December
10%
Total 5%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
7%
2004
July - December
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
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
15%
Total 4%
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 7%

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
3%
2004
July - December
5%
Total 4%

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
2%
2004
July - December
30%
Total 10%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures