Center for Public Representation Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
To provide advocacy in the state administrative agencies, the legislature and the courts, on behalf of a broad range of citizens including poor families, children, disabled and elderly, as well as produce trainings and self-help legal publications for these groups.

Lobbying Interests:
Welfare reform; health care for low-income consumers; consumer; telecommunications - access for low-income individuals and communities.

Title:
Co-Director

Contact
SM
Stephen Meili
975 Bascom Mall
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 262-9143
(608) 262-5485
semeili@wisc.edu

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 278
Assembly Bill 278
relating to: prohibiting the use of information in credit reports for issuing or setting premiums for motor vehicle or property insurance.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/13/2003
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 633
Assembly Bill 633
relating to: preemption of county, city, village, or town living wage ordinances.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
7/13/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 836
Assembly Bill 836
relating to: the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against
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 847
Assembly Bill 847
relating to: the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 155

For
Notification Date
3/3/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 338
Senate Bill 338
relating to: payday loan providers and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/29/2003
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 363
Senate Bill 363
relating to: the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/3/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 406
Senate Bill 406
relating to: the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against
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.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

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
For
Notification Date
9/8/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Fair Employment Laws
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Fair Employment Laws

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
7/13/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Wisconsin Works (W-2) policy, procedures, budget issues
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin Works (W-2) policy, procedures, budget issues

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
7/13/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

A comprehensive statewide audit of the Wisconsin Works (W-2) program.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
A comprehensive statewide audit of the Wisconsin Works (W-2) program.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

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.

OCI Rules regarding independent external review of claim denials
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
OCI Rules regarding independent external review of claim denials

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
7/15/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Version of VETA included in budget reform package
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Version of VETA included in budget reform package

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/15/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

the use of credit scoring information by insurance companies
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
the use of credit scoring information by insurance companies

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/14/2003
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.

health care costs
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
health care costs

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/9/2002
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
Center for Public Representation Inc

Total Lobbying Effort

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$427.57
2004
July - December
$777.01
Total $1,204.58
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
5.08
2004
July - December
14.25
Total 19.33
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
9.16
2004
July - December
11.25
Total 20.41

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: preemption of county, city, village, or town living wage ordinances.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
5%
2004
July - December
Total 3%

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
36%
Total 23%

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
14%
2004
July - December
Total 5%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
35%
2004
July - December
Total 13%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
46%
2004
July - December
56%
Total 52%
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
8%
Total 5%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures