Wisconsin Bankers Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Wisconsin's state and nationally-chartered commercial banks.

Lobbying Interests:
The Wisconsin Bankers Association represents the interests of Wisconsin banks and their customers on government relations matters involving banking, agricultural, economic development, environmental, taxation, real estate, consumer, insurance, and other financially-related issues.

CEO Name:
Harry Argue
Director - Government Relations

Contact
MS
Michael Semmann
PO Box 8880
Madison, WI 53708-0880
(608) 441-1206
(608) 661-9381
msemmann@wisbank.com
www.wisbank.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

January 2003 Special Session Senate Bill 1
January 2003 Special Session Senate Bill 1
relating to: decreasing appropriations; lapsing moneys from certain program revenue appropriation accounts to the general fund; transferring moneys from certain segregated funds to the general fund; increasing funding for out-of-state inmate contracts and ...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 1

Other
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.
Comments
Transferring moneys from certain segregated funds at DFI to the general fund.
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

Assembly Bill 94
Assembly Bill 94
relating to: requiring a course in personal finance for high school graduation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/26/2004
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 99
Assembly Bill 99
relating to: regulating the negotiation and collection of demand drafts.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/8/2003
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 184
Assembly Bill 184
relating to: documentation of agricultural credit transactions and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
8/8/2003
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 188
Assembly Bill 188
relating to: prohibiting certain real estate closing fees.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
12/19/2003
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 288
Assembly Bill 288
relating to:

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 36

For
Notification Date
4/22/2003
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 306
Assembly Bill 306
relating to: writing bad checks and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 306

Other
Notification Date
5/20/2003
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.
For
Notification Date
5/20/2003
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 307
Assembly Bill 307
relating to: fees received by a register of deeds.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
5/20/2003
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 326
Assembly Bill 326
relating to: allowing funeral directors and operators of funeral establishments to copy vital records.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 167

Against
Notification Date
12/19/2003
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
WBA does not support the amendment that allows the faxing of a copying vital record because of potential liability to financial institutions that may be required to take their direction from a fax of a certified copy.
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

Assembly Bill 456
Assembly Bill 456
relating to: changing the interest rate applicable in court actions.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/13/2003
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 459
Assembly Bill 459
relating to: inclusion of social security numbers and employer identification numbers in Uniform Commercial Code financing statements.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 120

For
Notification Date
8/8/2003
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 591
Assembly Bill 591
relating to: recording and filing documents with the offices of register of deeds and the Department of Financial Institutions.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 206

Against
Notification Date
11/13/2003
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 610
Assembly Bill 610
relating to: qualifications of certain agents of mortgage bankers and mortgage brokers, consumer mortgage brokerage agreements, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
11/13/2003
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 651
Assembly Bill 651
relating to: parental liability for acts of their minor child, recovery of damages for certain criminal actions, increasing the jurisdictional amount in small claims court, garnishment, attorney fees, exemption from execution of accounts, civil actions by ...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 138

For
Notification Date
1/26/2004
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 655
Assembly Bill 655
relating to: administrative rules, guidelines, policies, and hearings; air pollution control; structures, deposits, and other activities in or near navigable waters; notice, hearing, and review procedures related to permits to place structures and material...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 118

For
Notification Date
11/13/2003
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.
Other
Notification Date
11/13/2003
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 659
Assembly Bill 659
relating to: liens for work relating to septic tanks, soil absorption fields, holding tanks, grease traps, and privies.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/9/2004
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 673
Assembly Bill 673
relating to: the deceptive or misleading use of the name of a state-chartered bank, savings bank, savings and loan association, or credit union, the deceptive or misleading use of a name that is deceptively similar to the name of a state-chartered bank, sa...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/19/2003
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 683
Assembly Bill 683
relating to: the selection of one or more financial institutions to serve as vendors of the college savings program and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

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 684
Assembly Bill 684
relating to: creating the Wisconsin Rural Finance Authority, authorizing the Wisconsin Rural Finance Authority to operate certain agricultural programs, and eliminating the authority of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority to guarantee ...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/19/2003
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
Generally supportive but would like to see the same priority in recouping collateral given to the lender and the state and would like to see participation in the programs based on the borrower's net worth rather than an arbitrary cap.
Assembly Bill 731
Assembly Bill 731
relating to: credits agreements.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/26/2004
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 739
Assembly Bill 739
relating to: regulatory examinations of savings banks and savings and loan associations.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/13/2004
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 792
Assembly Bill 792
relating to: regulating certain consumer mortgage lenders, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 257

For
Notification Date
2/9/2004
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 793
Assembly Bill 793
relating to: the imposition of the estate tax on the transfer of property within this state's jurisdiction.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 258

For
Notification Date
2/9/2004
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 812
Assembly Bill 812
relating to: registration of livestock premises and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 229

For
Notification Date
2/19/2004
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.
Assembly Bill 857
Assembly Bill 857
relating to: regulating the investments of personal representatives, trustees, conservators, and guardians of the estate.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/19/2004
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.
Assembly Bill 868
Assembly Bill 868
relating to: the siting and expansion of certain livestock facilities, local zoning ordinances relating to livestock facilities, creating a Livestock Facility Siting Review Board, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 235

For
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.
Assembly Bill 890
Assembly Bill 890
relating to: meetings of the board and members of nonprofit corporations.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 259

For
Notification Date
4/29/2004
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 913
Assembly Bill 913
relating to: limits under the agricultural production loan guarantee program.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 236

For
Notification Date
3/9/2004
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 53
Senate Bill 53
relating to: regulating the negotiation and collection of demand drafts.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 86

For
Notification Date
8/8/2003
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.
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

Other
Notification Date
12/19/2003
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.
Senate Bill 231
Senate Bill 231
relating to: changing the interest rate applicable in court actions.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/13/2003
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 234
Senate Bill 234
relating to: wholesale motor vehicle dealers.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 76

Senate Bill 309
Senate Bill 309
relating to: the disclosure of personal financial information by financial institutions, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/19/2003
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.
Senate Bill 326
Senate Bill 326
relating to: the deceptive or misleading use of the name of a state-chartered bank, savings bank, savings and loan association, or credit union, the deceptive or misleading use of a name that is deceptively similar to the name of a state-chartered bank, sa...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 262

For
Notification Date
12/19/2003
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.
Senate Bill 338
Senate Bill 338
relating to: payday loan providers and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
12/19/2003
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.
Senate Bill 373
Senate Bill 373
relating to: credits agreements.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/26/2004
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 381
Senate Bill 381
relating to: regulatory examinations of savings banks and savings and loan associations.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 263

For
Notification Date
1/13/2004
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 485
Senate Bill 485
relating to: meetings of the board and members of nonprofit corporations.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/3/2004
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 492
Senate Bill 492
relating to: regulating the investments of personal representatives, trustees, conservators, and guardians of the estate.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 264

For
Notification Date
3/3/2004
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 509
Senate Bill 509
relating to: regulating certain consumer mortgage lenders, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/3/2004
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

Financial Institutions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Financial Institutions

Notification Date
3/6/2003
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.

Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance

Notification Date
3/6/2003
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

De Novo Branching
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
De Novo Branching

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/23/2004
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.

Estate Tax
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Estate Tax

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/23/2004
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.

Financial Crimes
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Financial Crimes

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/23/2004
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.

Health Savings Accounts
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health Savings Accounts

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/23/2004
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.

Trust Banking
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Trust Banking

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/23/2004
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.

Department of Revenue audit of banks with out-of-state subsidiaries
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Department of Revenue audit of banks with out-of-state subsidiaries

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
5/6/2004
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.

Tax and spending issues
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tax and spending issues

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/3/2004
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.

Supporting the Senate confirmation of Christine Neuman to the Banking Review Board.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Supporting the Senate confirmation of Christine Neuman to the Banking Review Board.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

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.

Changes to the Wisconsin Consumer Act
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changes to the Wisconsin Consumer Act

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/19/2003
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.

Changes to Wisconsin's probate code
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changes to Wisconsin's probate code

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/19/2003
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.

Clarification of Wisconsin's Estate Tax to clear up ambiguities in current law
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Clarification of Wisconsin's Estate Tax to clear up ambiguities in current law

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/19/2003
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.

Development of a subscription system for viewing descriptions of collateral in UCC 9 filings at DFI
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development of a subscription system for viewing descriptions of collateral in UCC 9 filings at DFI

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
12/19/2003
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.

Repealing Wisconsin's Estate Tax
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Repealing Wisconsin's Estate Tax

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/19/2003
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.

LRB 1165/1 Creation of a lien for pumpers of liquid waste
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 1165/1 Creation of a lien for pumpers of liquid waste

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/13/2003
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.

LRB-0637/4 - Related to loan originator education mandate
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-0637/4 - Related to loan originator education mandate

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/8/2003
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.

Combined Reporting
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Combined Reporting

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/27/2003
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.

possible development of a centralized agricultural lien filing system
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
possible development of a centralized agricultural lien filing system

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/20/2003
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.

The WHEDA CROP loan guarantee program limits - raising the current guarantee limit
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The WHEDA CROP loan guarantee program limits - raising the current guarantee limit

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
5/20/2003
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.

DATCP's "No Call" Telemarketing Rule
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DATCP's "No Call" Telemarketing Rule

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

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.

LRB-0710/1 Regarding Economic Impact Statements
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-0710/1 Regarding Economic Impact Statements

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.

Uniform Principle & Income Act and Uniform Prudent Investor Act
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Uniform Principle & Income Act and Uniform Prudent Investor Act

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.

Financial Modernization -- update bank and credit union state charters
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Financial Modernization -- update bank and credit union state charters

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/9/2003
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.

Predatory Lending -- regulation and enforcement to protect consumers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Predatory Lending -- regulation and enforcement to protect consumers

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/9/2003
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.

Expanding Ed-Vest program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Expanding Ed-Vest program

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
8/29/2002
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 Bankers Association

Total Lobbying Effort

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$108,875.84
2004
July - December
$56,790.89
Total $165,666.73
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
192.70
2004
July - December
66.35
Total 259.05
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
752.05
2004
July - December
450.85
Total 1202.90

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: documentation of agricultural credit transactions and granting rule-making authority.
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: recording and filing documents with the offices of register of deeds and the Department of Financial Institutions.
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: qualifications of certain agents of mortgage bankers and mortgage brokers, consumer mortgage brokerage agreements, granting rule-making authority, 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: regulatory examinations of savings banks and savings and loan associations.
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: registration of livestock premises and granting rule-making authority.
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: regulating the investments of personal representatives, trustees, conservators, and guardians of the estate.
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 siting and expansion of certain livestock facilities, local zoning ordinances relating to livestock facilities, creating a Livestock Facility Siting Review Board, and granting rule-making authority.
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: credits agreements.
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 1%
relating to: credits agreements.
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 1%
relating to: allowing funeral directors and operators of funeral establishments to copy vital records.
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: meetings of the board and members of nonprofit corporations.
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: limits under the agricultural production loan guarantee program.
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: regulating the investments of personal representatives, trustees, conservators, and guardians of the estate.
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: regulating certain consumer mortgage lenders, granting rule-making authority, 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 3%
relating to: regulating certain consumer mortgage lenders, granting rule-making authority, 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
15%
2004
July - December
Total 10%
relating to: the imposition of the estate tax on the transfer of property within this state's jurisdiction.
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 10%

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
1%
2004
July - December
3%
Total 2%
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
2%
Total 1%
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%
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
15%
Total 9%
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
10%
Total 7%
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
31%
Total 24%
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
3%
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
3%
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
3%
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
3%
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
3%
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
3%
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
3%
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
3%
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
4%
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%

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
4%
2004
July - December
1%
Total 3%

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
1%
2004
July - December
5%
Total 2%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures