Wisconsin Rental Housing Legislative Council

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
A professional trade and educational association of Wisconsin rental housing owners, developers and managers

Lobbying Interests:
All areas of legislative and administrative action which affect the ownership, management or operation of residential rental housing in Wisconsin.

CEO Name:
Mike Mokler

Contact
GRG
Gary R Goyke
130 Lakewood Blvd
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 237-8121
(608) 255-3301
gary.goyke@gmail.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 135
Assembly Bill 135
Relating to: the interest rate on delinquent property taxes.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/12/2011
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 182
Assembly Bill 182
Relating to: assignment of income, prizes, and earnings to pay a municipal court judgment and prohibiting municipal electric or water utilities from collecting certain utility arrearages from owners of rental properties as property liens.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/12/2011
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 303
Assembly Bill 303
Relating to: comprehensive planning and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
10/12/2011
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 582
Assembly Bill 582
Relating to: regulation of rental-purchase agreements and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/7/2012
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 107
Senate Bill 107
Relating to: prohibiting ordinances that place certain limits on landlords.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 108

For
Notification Date
6/17/2011
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: changes to product liability law and the law governing remedies against manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and promoters of a product.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
1/19/2012
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 504
Senate Bill 504
Relating to: limiting the authority of a city, village, or town to enact a development moratorium ordinance.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 144

None
Notification Date
3/9/2012
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.
September 2011 Special Session Assembly Bill 12
September 2011 Special Session Assembly Bill 12
Relating to: factors for determining the reasonableness of attorney fees.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
10/26/2011
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

Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

Notification Date
6/17/2011
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
Review possible transfer of the consumer protection functions to another state agency. Implications for rental housing to be studied.

Commerce
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Commerce

Notification Date
6/17/2011
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.

Regulation and Licensing
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Regulation and Licensing

Notification Date
6/17/2011
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
Monitor the transfer of housing related regulations to a new state agency.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

SB 466 will eventually have administrative rules. We will be involved. DATCP Landlord/tenant/consumer issues.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
SB 466 will eventually have administrative rules. We will be involved. DATCP Landlord/tenant/consumer issues.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/21/2012
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.

Wisconsin statutory changes on the current liability of certain manufactured products used in housing. Wisconsin landlords will monitor and review these issues to determine if liability is being shifted from manufacturer to property owner.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin statutory changes on the current liability of certain manufactured products used in housing. Wisconsin landlords will monitor and review these issues to determine if liability is being shifted from manufacturer to property owner.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/19/2012
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.

Any and all efforts to change rules and regulatins regarding carbon monoxide in rental housing buildings.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Any and all efforts to change rules and regulatins regarding carbon monoxide in rental housing buildings.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Any Legislative or Administrative proposal relating to carpet cleaning, security deposits, black mold issues, tenant safety or lead paint.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Any Legislative or Administrative proposal relating to carpet cleaning, security deposits, black mold issues, tenant safety or lead paint.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Developing new tenant liability standards for the collection of utility fees assessed by municipally owned water and electric facilities.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Developing new tenant liability standards for the collection of utility fees assessed by municipally owned water and electric facilities.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Making loans to owners of dwellings constructed before 1950 to replace windows with lead-free, energy efficient windows.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Making loans to owners of dwellings constructed before 1950 to replace windows with lead-free, energy efficient windows.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Review any and all legislative proposals to restrict or limit the use of CCAP.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Review any and all legislative proposals to restrict or limit the use of CCAP.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Work to eliminate the practice of municipally owned utilities billing the property owner for the incurred service obligations of the tenants.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Work to eliminate the practice of municipally owned utilities billing the property owner for the incurred service obligations of the tenants.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Work with the legislature and all relevant state agencies to create a more effective program to eliminate lead poisoning in Wisconsin.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Work with the legislature and all relevant state agencies to create a more effective program to eliminate lead poisoning in Wisconsin.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Working with WHEDA to develop a program to replace lead paint contaminated windows.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Working with WHEDA to develop a program to replace lead paint contaminated windows.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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

  2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2011
January - June
$12,250.00
2011
July - December
$10,200.00
2012
January - June
$12,100.00
Total $34,550.00
Total Hours Communicating 2011
January - June
24.00
2011
July - December
19.00
2012
January - June
13.00
Total 56.00
Total Hours Other 2011
January - June
52.00
2011
July - December
45.00
2012
January - June
42.00
Total 139.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: prohibiting ordinances that place certain limits on landlords.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
10%
2011
July - December
25%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 12%
Relating to: the interest rate on delinquent property taxes.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
5%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: comprehensive planning and making an appropriation.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
10%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: factors for determining the reasonableness of attorney fees.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
15%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 5%
Relating to: assignment of income, prizes, and earnings to pay a municipal court judgment and prohibiting municipal electric or water utilities from collecting certain utility arrearages from owners of rental properties as property liens.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
30%
2012
January - June
40%
2012
July - December
Total 21%

Budget Bill Subjects

2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
10%
2011
July - December
5%
2012
January - June
5%
2012
July - December
Total 7%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
15%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
5%
2012
July - December
Total 7%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
25%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
5%
2012
July - December
Total 11%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
5%
2011
July - December
5%
2012
January - June
5%
2012
July - December
Total 5%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
5%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 2%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
5%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 2%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
5%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 2%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
10%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
5%
2012
July - December
Total 5%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
10%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
10%
2012
July - December
Total 7%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
5%
2012
January - June
5%
2012
July - December
Total 3%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
10%
2012
July - December
Total 3%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
10%
2012
July - December
Total 3%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures