Madison Area Technical College

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Community and Technical Higher Education: Vocational; technical; and adult education; workforce and economic deveopment; K-12 and higher education.

Lobbying Interests:
All matters affecting the technical college system.

Title:
President

Contact
BB
Bettsey Barhorst
3550 Anderson St
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 246-6676
(608) 246-6700
bbarhorst@matcmadison.edu
www.matcmadison.edu

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 11
Assembly Bill 11
Relating to: authorizing the Department of Commerce to designate one additional enterprise zone.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
4/20/2011
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 62
Assembly Bill 62
Relating to: administration of medication to pupils.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/1/2011
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.
Comments
Support the bill, as amended by ASA 1, which permits a registered nurse to serve as a school nurse regardless of his/her degree - AASN or BSN.
Assembly Bill 97
Assembly Bill 97
Relating to: advanced manufacturing skills grants for technical colleges.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/10/2011
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 126
Assembly Bill 126
Relating to: carrying a concealed weapon; licenses authorizing persons to carry concealed weapons; possessing or transporting a firearm, bow, or crossbow under certain circumstances; disorderly conduct limitations; photographic identification cards for for...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/19/2011
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
Madison Area Technical College strongly urges state lawmakers to exempt all property of the institution from any legislation allowing state residents to legally carry concealed weapons.
Supporting Documentation
20110518_152917_Concealed Weapons_LobbyingStatementDRAFT.doc

Assembly Bill 322
Assembly Bill 322
Relating to: accessible instructional materials for students with disabilities enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System or the Technical College System.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 124

For
Notification Date
2/24/2012
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.
Comments
The College supports the bill as amended by ASA 1 offered by Representatives Knilans and Seidel.
Assembly Bill 353
Assembly Bill 353
Relating to: membership of technical college district boards.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/8/2011
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 431
Assembly Bill 431
Relating to: grants to technical college district boards under the Workforce Advancement Training Program.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/14/2012
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.
Assembly Bill 473
Assembly Bill 473
Relating to: delaying the restrictions on participation by the University of Wisconsin System in selling or providing telecommunications services.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/18/2012
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 40
Senate Bill 40
Relating to: advanced manufacturing skills grants for technical colleges.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
3/23/2011
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.
For
Notification Date
3/23/2011
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
Support with the adoption of Senate Amendment 1 to SB 40.
For
Notification Date
3/23/2011
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
Support the bill as amended by Senate Amendment 1 adopted by the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Higher Education.
Senate Bill 90
Senate Bill 90
Relating to: carrying a concealed weapon; licenses authorizing persons to carry concealed weapons; possessing or transporting a firearm, bow, or crossbow under certain circumstances; disorderly conduct limitations; photographic identification cards for for...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/19/2011
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
Madison Area Technical College strongly urges state lawmakers to exempt all property of the institution from any legislation allowing state residents to legally carry concealed weapons.
Supporting Documentation
20110518_152955_Concealed Weapons_LobbyingStatementDRAFT.doc

Senate Bill 93
Senate Bill 93
Relating to: going armed with weapons, possessing or transporting a firearm, bow, or crossbow under certain circumstances, disorderly conduct limitations, and electric weapons.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 35

Against
Notification Date
5/19/2011
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
Madison Area Technical College strongly urges state lawmakers to exempt all property of the institution from any legislation allowing state residents to legally carry concealed weapons.
Supporting Documentation
20110518_153038_Concealed Weapons_LobbyingStatementDRAFT.doc

Senate Bill 275
Senate Bill 275
Relating to: membership of technical college district boards.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 286

Against
Notification Date
12/8/2011
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 316
Senate Bill 316
Relating to: grants to technical college district boards under the Workforce Advancement Training Program.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/15/2012
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 375
Senate Bill 375
Relating to: delaying the restrictions on participation by the University of Wisconsin System in selling or providing telecommunications services.

Bill Text and History

For
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 485
Senate Bill 485
Relating to: accessible instructional materials for students with disabilities enrolled in institutions of higher education.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/24/2012
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 Joint Resolution 65
Senate Joint Resolution 65
Relating to: commending Madison Area Technical College on its 100th anniversary.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/20/2012
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 18
September 2011 Special Session Assembly Bill 18
Relating to: authorizing a school board to grant a vocational high school diploma.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
10/18/2011
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

General Fund Taxes
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Fund Taxes

Notification Date
4/25/2011
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.

University of Wisconsin System
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
University of Wisconsin System

Notification Date
6/20/2011
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
WiscNet - UW System Omnibus Motion # 489. The College opposes the provision which would prohibit the UW System or its institutions from participating in WiscNet.

Wisconsin Technical College System
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Wisconsin Technical College System

Notification Date
4/25/2011
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
Reinstate statutory authority of 1.5 mill for operational levy. Madison College has consistently stayed significantly under the tax limits. This provision effectively takes away $12,000,000 of taxing authority.

Notification Date
4/25/2011
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
498 20110518_153907_State Initiative_REV#2_Final.doc

Notification Date
4/25/2011
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.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Workforce training grants under 2013 Wisconsin Act 9.
Agency Name
Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
Subject
Workforce training grants under 2013 Wisconsin Act 9.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 689 (5/15/2013)
Other
Notification Date
2/6/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Comments
Madison College filed comments on the proposed rule. Interest period is for July 2013-December 2013. This time period is not an option to select on the screen.
Supporting Documentation
20140206_030235_MC Comments re DWD 801 Fast Forward Grant FINAL_16July13.pdf

PI 34.01 and 34.31, school nurse qualifications.
Agency Name
Public Instruction
Subject
PI 34.01 and 34.31, school nurse qualifications.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 652 (4/15/2010)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 10-058
Against
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.

Comments
Madison Area Technical College is opposed to the administrative rule to require school nurses to hold a bachelor's degree.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Issues related to levy limits on WI Technical College System District Boards
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues related to levy limits on WI Technical College System District Boards

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/24/2012
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.

WI Technical College System 2013-15 Biennial Budget Request
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WI Technical College System 2013-15 Biennial Budget Request

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
10/24/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

WI Technical College System 2013-15 Biennial Budget Request
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WI Technical College System 2013-15 Biennial Budget Request

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/24/2012
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.

Proposal related to the hiring of part-time faculty
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposal related to the hiring of part-time faculty

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/28/2012
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.

LRB 3626 and LRB 3655 regarding extending the date by which the UW System would be prohibited from participating in WiscNet.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 3626 and LRB 3655 regarding extending the date by which the UW System would be prohibited from participating in WiscNet.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/23/2011
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.

Permitting WTCS Districts to lease land to third parties for school related purposes.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Permitting WTCS Districts to lease land to third parties for school related purposes.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/27/2011
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.

Development, drafting or introduction of proposals relating to Development of the 2011-13 State Budget Bill
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of proposals relating to Development of the 2011-13 State Budget Bill

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
4/20/2011
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
2012
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2011
January - June
$5,951.79
2011
July - December
$2,842.95
2012
January - June
$1,051.39
2012
July - December
$1,679.63
Total $11,525.76
Total Hours Communicating 2011
January - June
27.00
2011
July - December
10.25
2012
January - June
7.00
2012
July - December
0.00
Total 44.25
Total Hours Other 2011
January - June
27.25
2011
July - December
12.75
2012
January - June
6.25
2012
July - December
19.00
Total 65.25

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: delaying the restrictions on participation by the University of Wisconsin System in selling or providing telecommunications services.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
13%
2012
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: accessible instructional materials for students with disabilities enrolled in institutions of higher education.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
14%
2012
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: membership of technical college district boards.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
15%
2012
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: commending Madison Area Technical College on its 100th anniversary.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
19%
2012
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: accessible instructional materials for students with disabilities enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System or the Technical College System.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
20%
2012
July - December
Total 3%

Budget Bill Subjects

2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
23%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
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
62%
2011
July - December
17%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 34%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
48%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 10%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
11%
2012
July - December
Total 1%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
100%
Total 17%

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
15%
2011
July - December
35%
2012
January - June
8%
2012
July - December
Total 16%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures