National Federation of Independent Business

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
All labor-related issued impacting on small business. All legal-reform issues impacting on small business. All regulatory issues impacting on small business. All tax-related issues impacting on small business. All competition-related issues impacting on small business.

Lobbying Interests:
All legislative or administrative action relating to small and/or independent business including taxation, industry, environment, trade and commerce, health, insurance, state government, labor, education, tort reform.

CEO Name:
S. Jackson Faris
State Director

Contact
BS
Billy Smith
10 E Doty St Ste 201
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-6083
(608) 255-4909
Bill.Smith@nfib.org
www.nfib.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 38
Assembly Bill 38
relating to: immunity of private campground owners and operators.

Bill Text and History

None
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.
Assembly Bill 43
Assembly Bill 43
relating to: employment discrimination because of temporary absence from work while responding to an emergency call as a volunteer fire fighter, emergency medical technician, first responder, or ambulance driver.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/17/2003
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.
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
3/6/2003
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.
Assembly Bill 81
Assembly Bill 81
relating to: preparation of economic impact statements for bills and proposed administrative rules that would have a direct economic impact on the private sector.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
3/11/2003
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 146
Assembly Bill 146
relating to: the payment of personal property taxes.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
3/26/2003
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 151
Assembly Bill 151
relating to: changing the definition of industrial development project under the Industrial Development Law.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
4/3/2003
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 196
Assembly Bill 196
relating to: access to public records.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 47

None
Notification Date
4/18/2003
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 228
Assembly Bill 228
relating to: environmental compliance audits, environmental management systems, providing incentives for improving environmental performance, providing immunity from civil penalties for certain violations of environmental requirements, access to certain in...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/2/2003
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 229
Assembly Bill 229
relating to: establishing a publicly financed health care system for residents of this state, creating the Department of Health Planning and Finance, Health Policy Board, and regional health councils, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriatio...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
4/1/2003
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 232
Assembly Bill 232
relating to: failure to pay for gasoline or diesel fuel and suspension of operating privileges after conviction for theft of gasoline or diesel fuel and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 80

None
Notification Date
7/17/2003
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.
Assembly Bill 267
Assembly Bill 267
relating to: administrative rule making regarding small businesses, data used by administrative agencies in preparing proposed rules, increasing attorney fees, creating an Internet site for proposed rules, and creating a Small Business Regulatory Review Bo...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
4/16/2003
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

None
Notification Date
7/11/2003
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

None
Notification Date
10/30/2003
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 290
Assembly Bill 290
relating to: creating an individual income tax subtract modification for amounts spent on medical insurance premiums by certain individuals.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
6/10/2003
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

None
Notification Date
5/16/2003
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 312
Assembly Bill 312
relating to: the purchase of health care coverage by certain individuals through the Group Insurance Board, requiring the Group Insurance Board and the Private Employer Health Care Coverage Board to offer a combined health care coverage plan, granting rule...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/14/2003
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.
Assembly Bill 313
Assembly Bill 313
relating to: the purchase of health care coverage by individuals who are engaged in the business of farming through the Group Insurance Board, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/14/2003
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.
Assembly Bill 317
Assembly Bill 317
relating to: product liability of manufacturers, assemblers, distributors, and sellers.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/14/2003
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.
Assembly Bill 318
Assembly Bill 318
relating to: authorizing the circuit court to order a person who engages in discrimination in employment to pay compensatory and punitive damages and an assessment, directing the secretary of workforce development to appoint a committee to study wage dispa...

Bill Text and History

None
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.
Assembly Bill 353
Assembly Bill 353
relating to: permitting an employer to refuse to employ, or to bar or terminate from employment, an individual who has been convicted of a felony and who has not been pardoned for that felony.

Bill Text and History

None
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.
Assembly Bill 362
Assembly Bill 362
relating to: health insurance coverage of prescription medication for the treatment of diabetes.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/30/2003
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 364
Assembly Bill 364
relating to: required coverage of off-label drugs for the treatment of cancer.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/30/2003
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 415
Assembly Bill 415
relating to: sales of motor vehicle fuel that are exempt from the requirements of the Unfair Sales Act.

Bill Text and History

Assembly Bill 447
Assembly Bill 447
relating to: authorizing a health benefit purchasing cooperative pilot project and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
8/1/2003
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 496
Assembly Bill 496
relating to: the removal of nonconforming outdoor advertising signs.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
10/8/2003
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 508
Assembly Bill 508
relating to: the income and franchise tax credit for sales tax and use tax paid on fuel and electricity consumed in manufacturing.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 267

None
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.
Assembly Bill 515
Assembly Bill 515
relating to: retained earnings of telecommunications cooperatives.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
11/25/2003
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 529
Assembly Bill 529
relating to: remediation of objectionable flows of electric current, burden of proof and damages in certain actions against public utilities, making an appropriation, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
1/5/2004
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 538
Assembly Bill 538
relating to: creating a qualified new business venture tax credit and a capital gains tax exemption regarding investments in certified venture capital funds and qualified new business ventures, requiring a study of new Wisconsin businesses, facilitating th...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
10/10/2003
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 547
Assembly Bill 547
relating to: the Uniform Sales and Use Tax Administration Act, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
10/10/2003
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 548
Assembly Bill 548
relating to: limiting the amount of bond set by a court in a civil action.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 105

None
Notification Date
10/10/2003
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 579
Assembly Bill 579
relating to: health insurance coverage of vaccinations against small pox, anthrax, and other diseases caused by biological agents of potential terrorist attacks and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
10/20/2003
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 595
Assembly Bill 595
relating to: civil liability exemption for claims resulting from weight gain and obesity.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
1/29/2004
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 622
Assembly Bill 622
relating to: a state minimum wage, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from rule-making procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
10/30/2003
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 626
Assembly Bill 626
relating to: an income tax and franchise tax credit for training apprentices.

Bill Text and History

None
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.
Assembly Bill 633
Assembly Bill 633
relating to: preemption of county, city, village, or town living wage ordinances.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
11/19/2003
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 639
Assembly Bill 639
relating to: creating a job training grant program, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
12/23/2003
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

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 668
Assembly Bill 668
relating to: various changes in the unemployment insurance law, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
11/24/2003
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.
Assembly Bill 669
Assembly Bill 669
relating to: making various changes in the worker's compensation law and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 144

None
Notification Date
11/24/2003
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.
Assembly Bill 685
Assembly Bill 685
relating to: the definition of a group health benefit plan.

Bill Text and History

None
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.
Assembly Bill 708
Assembly Bill 708
relating to: health insurance coverage of smoking cessation treatment and medications.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
12/30/2003
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 729
Assembly Bill 729
relating to: petitions by certain telecommunications utilities regarding unbundled network or service elements.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 125

None
Notification Date
1/15/2004
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 753
Assembly Bill 753
relating to: the homestead exemption and increases in the value of the exemption for various property that is exempt from execution.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/16/2004
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 754
Assembly Bill 754
relating to: contracting for administrative services for the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
1/16/2004
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 775
Assembly Bill 775
relating to: adopting federal law as it relates to health savings accounts for state income and franchise tax purposes.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
1/30/2004
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

None
Notification Date
4/20/2004
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 814
Assembly Bill 814
relating to: self-funded employer groups for providing health care coverage.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/17/2004
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 815
Assembly Bill 815
relating to: adopting federal law as it relates to health savings accounts for state income and franchise tax purposes.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/17/2004
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 838
Assembly Bill 838
relating to: treatment of prescription drug costs, diagnostic testing, and payments under mandated insurance coverage of treatment for nervous and mental disorders and alcoholism and other drug abuse problems, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/16/2004
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 839
Assembly Bill 839
relating to: increasing the limits for insurance coverage of nervous or mental health disorders or alcoholism or other drug abuse problems.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/16/2004
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 840
Assembly Bill 840
relating to: making various miscellaneous changes to the Health Insurance Risk-Sharing Plan, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/16/2004
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 858
Assembly Bill 858
relating to: a municipality's and county's ability to eliminate certain nonconforming buildings or premises.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/23/2004
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.
Assembly Bill 859
Assembly Bill 859
relating to: manufacturing extension center grants and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 256

None
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.
Assembly Bill 997
Assembly Bill 997
relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/20/2004
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 Joint Resolution 6
Assembly Joint Resolution 6
relating to: the vote on bills that would increase certain tax rates or broaden the base of the state sales tax (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/17/2003
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.
Assembly Joint Resolution 17
Assembly Joint Resolution 17
relating to: the vote on bills that would increase certain tax rates (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/17/2003
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.
Assembly Joint Resolution 42
Assembly Joint Resolution 42
relating to: limiting the annual percentage increase in property tax assessments and prohibiting property tax rate increases without voter approval (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
10/13/2003
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 Joint Resolution 51
Assembly Joint Resolution 51
relating to: the distribution of state funds to public school districts (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
10/20/2003
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 Joint Resolution 55
Assembly Joint Resolution 55
relating to: elector approval for certain taxing, spending, and bonding decisions by the state and local governmental units, emergency taxes, required reserves, refunds of amounts in excess of the approved amounts, and reduction of tax rates to reflect the...

Bill Text and History

None
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.
Senate Bill 16
Senate Bill 16
relating to: the capital gains income tax exclusion.

Bill Text and History

None
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.
Senate Bill 20
Senate Bill 20
relating to: creating a Wireless 911 Board and wireless 911 fund, imposing a surcharge on wireless telephone customers, making grants for emergency 911 wireless service, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority,...

Bill Text and History

None
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.
Senate Bill 31
Senate Bill 31
relating to: employment discrimination because of temporary absence from work while responding to an emergency call as a volunteer fire fighter, emergency medical technician, first responder, or ambulance driver.

Bill Text and History

None
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.
Senate Bill 49
Senate Bill 49
relating to: evidence of lay and expert witnesses.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
3/11/2003
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 61
Senate Bill 61
relating to: environmental compliance audits, environmental management systems, providing incentives for improving environmental performance, providing immunity from civil penalties for certain violations of environmental requirements, access to certain in...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 276

None
Notification Date
3/20/2003
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.
Senate Bill 71
Senate Bill 71
relating to: treatment of prescription drug costs, diagnostic testing, and payments under mandated insurance coverage of treatment for nervous and mental disorders and alcoholism and other drug abuse problems, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 178

None
Notification Date
3/20/2003
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.
Senate Bill 72
Senate Bill 72
relating to: increasing the limits for insurance coverage of nervous or mental health disorders or alcoholism or other drug abuse problems.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
3/20/2003
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.
Senate Bill 90
Senate Bill 90
relating to: establishing a publicly financed health care system for residents of this state, creating the Department of Health Planning and Finance, Health Policy Board, and regional health councils, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriatio...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
4/3/2003
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 100
Senate Bill 100
relating to: administrative rule making regarding small businesses, data used by administrative agencies in preparing proposed rules, increasing attorney fees, creating an Internet site for proposed rules, and creating a Small Business Regulatory Review Bo...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 145

None
Notification Date
4/14/2003
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.
Senate Bill 126
Senate Bill 126
relating to: product liability of manufacturers, distributors, and sellers.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/7/2003
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 130
Senate Bill 130
relating to: authorizing the circuit court to order a person who discriminates in promotion, in compensation, or in the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, or ancestry to pay compensatory and pu...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/16/2003
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 178
Senate Bill 178
relating to: rest and meal periods for employees and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
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.
Senate Bill 187
Senate Bill 187
relating to: claims for loss of society and companionship in medical malpractice cases.

Bill Text and History

None
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.
Senate Bill 202
Senate Bill 202
relating to: the purchase of health care coverage by individuals who are engaged in the business of farming through the Group Insurance Board, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
7/7/2003
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 204
Senate Bill 204
relating to: authorizing a health benefit purchasing cooperative pilot project and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 101

None
Notification Date
6/24/2003
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.
Senate Bill 239
Senate Bill 239
relating to: the removal of nonconforming outdoor advertising signs.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
10/8/2003
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 261
Senate Bill 261
relating to: creating a qualified new business venture tax credit and a capital gains tax exemption regarding investments in certified venture capital funds and qualified new business ventures, requiring a study of new Wisconsin businesses, facilitating th...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 255

None
Notification Date
10/10/2003
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 267
Senate Bill 267
relating to: the Uniform Sales and Use Tax Administration Act, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
10/3/2003
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 272
Senate Bill 272
relating to: local government telecommunications utilities and public hearings for ordinances and resolutions authorizing local government cable television, telecommunications, and Internet access facilities.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 278

None
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.
Senate Bill 273
Senate Bill 273
relating to: limiting the amount of bond set by a court in a civil action.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
10/28/2003
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 288
Senate Bill 288
relating to: defined network plan coverage of prosthetic and orthotic devices.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
10/30/2003
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 289
Senate Bill 289
relating to: civil liability exemption for claims resulting from weight gain and obesity.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
12/8/2003
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 307
Senate Bill 307
relating to: a state minimum wage, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from rule-making procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
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.
Senate Bill 322
Senate Bill 322
relating to: the definition of a group health benefit plan.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
11/24/2003
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.
Senate Bill 339
Senate Bill 339
relating to: making various changes in the worker's compensation law and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
1/16/2004
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 340
Senate Bill 340
relating to: various changes in the unemployment insurance law, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 197

None
Notification Date
1/16/2004
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 355
Senate Bill 355
relating to: eliminating the estate tax.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
12/30/2003
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 370
Senate Bill 370
relating to: petitions by certain telecommunications utilities regarding unbundled network or service elements.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
1/30/2004
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 384
Senate Bill 384
relating to: authorizing technical college districts to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of providing services and facilities to businesses, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
1/28/2004
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 409
Senate Bill 409
relating to: adopting federal law as it relates to health savings accounts for state income and franchise tax purposes.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
1/29/2004
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.
Senate Bill 459
Senate Bill 459
relating to: the sale of gift certificates, gift cards, and other gift obligations, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/23/2004
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.
Senate Bill 504
Senate Bill 504
relating to: life insurance and annuity contract exemptions from creditor claims.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 304

None
Notification Date
4/20/2004
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 568
Senate Bill 568
relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/20/2004
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 15
Senate Joint Resolution 15
relating to: the vote on bills that would increase certain tax rates (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

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.

Budget Bill Subjects

Administration: Agency Services
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Agency Services

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.

Administration: Attached Programs
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Attached Programs

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.

Administration: General Agency Provisions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: General Agency Provisions

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.

Commerce: Building and Environmental Regulation
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Commerce: Building and Environmental Regulation

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.

Commerce: Departmentwide and Economic Development
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Commerce: Departmentwide and Economic Development

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.

Employee Trust Funds
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Employee Trust Funds

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.

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

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.

General Provisions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Provisions

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.

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

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.

Insurance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Insurance

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.

Public Instruction: Revenue Limits
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Revenue Limits

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.

Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Local Revenue Options
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Local Revenue Options

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.

Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Property Taxation
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Property Taxation

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.

Tourism
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Tourism

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.

Transportation: Transportation Finance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Transportation Finance

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.

Workforce Development: Employment, Training and Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Employment, Training and Vocational Rehabilitation Programs

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.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

authorizations for collecting returned check fees.
Small Employer Uniform Quote Form.
Agency Name
Insurance
Subject
Small Employer Uniform Quote Form.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 570 (7/1/2003)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 03-055
None
Notification Date
7/7/2003
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.

DWD 270, regulation of child labor.
DWD 272, minimum wages.
Agency Name
Workforce Development
Subject
DWD 272, minimum wages.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 577 (2/1/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-036

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Unfair sales act.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Unfair sales act.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/17/2004
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.

Unfair sales act
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Unfair sales act

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/5/2004
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.

LRB 2647/1 - Main Street crime proposal.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 2647/1 - Main Street crime proposal.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/12/2003
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.

LRB-1978/2 - Mandated insurance coverage issues.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-1978/2 - Mandated insurance coverage issues.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

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.

LRB-1979/1 - Mandated insurance coverage issues.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-1979/1 - Mandated insurance coverage issues.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

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.

Legislative Council Study Committee on Mental Health Parity
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative Council Study Committee on Mental Health Parity

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/11/2003
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-0824/1 - Regulatory reform for small business.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-0824/1 - Regulatory reform for small business.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
3/11/2003
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.

Identity Theft Task Force
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Identity Theft Task Force

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/7/2002
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
National Federation of Independent Business

Total Lobbying Effort

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$86,172.77
2004
July - December
$101,884.44
Total $188,057.21
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
128.25
2004
July - December
95.00
Total 223.25
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
770.25
2004
July - December
839.50
Total 1609.75

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: a state minimum wage, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from rule-making procedures, 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
10%
2004
July - December
Total 5%
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 collection agencies, earnings garnishment, retail theft, recovery in actions involving worthless checks, and revocation of fish and game approvals for which payment is made by worthless checks.
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 5%
relating to: the definition of a group health benefit plan.
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 5%
relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.
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 7%
relating to: administrative rule making regarding small businesses, data used by administrative agencies in preparing proposed rules, increasing attorney fees, creating an Internet site for proposed rules, and creating a Small Business Regulatory Review Board.
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 10%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

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 5%

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

No topics found.

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
35%
2004
July - December
90%
Total 63%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures