Wisconsin Coalition for Civil Justice
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
To seek changes in Wisconsin tort system to insure fairness to all litigants. Represent statewide associations, corporations and government entities.
Lobbying Interests:
Issues related to the tort reparations systems, the civil justice system, the courts and civil procedure.
CEO Name:
Bill G. Smith
Lobbyist
To seek changes in Wisconsin tort system to insure fairness to all litigants. Represent statewide associations, corporations and government entities.
Lobbying Interests:
Issues related to the tort reparations systems, the civil justice system, the courts and civil procedure.
CEO Name:
Bill G. Smith
Lobbyist
Contact
JEH
James E Hough
10 E Doty St Ste 500
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 258-9506
(608) 283-2589
hough@hamilton-consulting.com
10 E Doty St Ste 500
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 258-9506
(608) 283-2589
hough@hamilton-consulting.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| James E Hough | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/4/2005 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Robert I Fassbender | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 7/27/2005 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 101
relating to: product liability of manufacturers, distributors, and sellers.
Bill Text and History
3/3/2005
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.
relating to: product liability of manufacturers, distributors, and sellers.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/3/2005
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 203
relating to: evidence of lay and expert witnesses.
Bill Text and History
4/12/2005
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.
relating to: evidence of lay and expert witnesses.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/12/2005
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 278
relating to: liens, public nuisances, witnesses, and liability of shareholders.
Bill Text and History
4/12/2005
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.
relating to: liens, public nuisances, witnesses, and liability of shareholders.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/12/2005
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 766
relating to: recovery of noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases.
Bill Text and History
10/25/2005
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.
relating to: recovery of noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/25/2005
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 778
relating to: actions against manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and promoters of products.
Bill Text and History
10/25/2005
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.
relating to: actions against manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and promoters of products.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/25/2005
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 843
relating to: punitive damage awards.
Bill Text and History
12/20/2005
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.
relating to: punitive damage awards.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/20/2005
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 1073
relating to: recovery of noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 183
5/17/2006
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.
relating to: recovery of noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 183
For
Notification Date5/17/2006
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 1163
relating to: liability of shareholders.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 474
5/17/2006
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.
relating to: liability of shareholders.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 474
For
Notification Date5/17/2006
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 58
relating to: product liability of manufacturers, distributors, and sellers.
Bill Text and History
3/3/2005
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.
relating to: product liability of manufacturers, distributors, and sellers.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/3/2005
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 70
relating to: evidence of lay and expert witnesses.
Bill Text and History
3/3/2005
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.
relating to: evidence of lay and expert witnesses.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/3/2005
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 159
relating to: providing the jury in civil actions with an explanation regarding the results of their findings.
Bill Text and History
4/12/2005
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.
relating to: providing the jury in civil actions with an explanation regarding the results of their findings.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/12/2005
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 161
relating to: civil liability exemption for claims resulting from weight gain and obesity.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 325
4/12/2005
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.
relating to: civil liability exemption for claims resulting from weight gain and obesity.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 325
For
Notification Date4/12/2005
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 402
relating to: actions against manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and promoters of products.
Bill Text and History
12/20/2005
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.
relating to: actions against manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and promoters of products.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/20/2005
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 425
relating to: the authority of the Department of Justice and public nuisance actions.
Bill Text and History
2/2/2006
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.
relating to: the authority of the Department of Justice and public nuisance actions.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/2/2006
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 447
relating to: punitive damage awards.
Bill Text and History
12/20/2005
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.
relating to: punitive damage awards.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/20/2005
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 448
relating to: contractor's notices, claims against certain contractors and suppliers of dwellings, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 201
12/20/2005
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.
relating to: contractor's notices, claims against certain contractors and suppliers of dwellings, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 201
For
Notification Date12/20/2005
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 456
relating to: claims for loss of society and companionship in medical malpractice cases.
Bill Text and History
12/20/2005
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.
relating to: claims for loss of society and companionship in medical malpractice cases.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date12/20/2005
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
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Medical malpractice caps
Medical malpractice caps
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
11/2/2006
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 Matter
Notification Date
11/2/2006
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 a proposal relating to
Punitive damages standard
Punitive damages standard
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
11/2/2006
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 Matter
Notification Date
11/2/2006
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 a proposal relating to
Risk contribution
Risk contribution
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
11/2/2006
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 Matter
Notification Date
11/2/2006
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 a proposal relating to
Evidentiary standards for expert testimony
Evidentiary standards for expert testimony
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/5/2005
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 Matter
Notification Date
1/5/2005
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 a proposal relating to
Products liability
Products liability
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/5/2005
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 Matter
Notification Date
1/5/2005
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
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2005 January - June $24,203.56 |
2005 July - December $25,613.00 |
2006 January - June $30,808.00 |
2006 July - December $38,806.00 |
Total $119,430.56 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2005 January - June 82.00 |
2005 July - December 114.10 |
2006 January - June 20.70 |
2006 July - December 7.50 |
Total 224.30 |
| Total Hours Other | 2005 January - June 123.00 |
2005 July - December 454.80 |
2006 January - June 358.10 |
2006 July - December 337.55 |
Total 1273.45 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: product liability of manufacturers, distributors, and sellers.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 10% |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 1% |
relating to: liens, public nuisances, witnesses, and liability of shareholders.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 10% |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 1% |
relating to: evidence of lay and expert witnesses.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 15% |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 2% |
relating to: evidence of lay and expert witnesses.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 24% |
2005 July - December 5% |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 5% |
relating to: product liability of manufacturers, distributors, and sellers.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 29% |
2005 July - December 7% |
2006 January - June 8% |
2006 July - December |
Total 9% |
relating to: punitive damage awards.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 10% |
2006 January - June 8% |
2006 July - December |
Total 6% |
relating to: recovery of noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 16% |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 6% |
relating to: actions against manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and promoters of products.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 31% |
2006 January - June 13% |
2006 July - December |
Total 15% |
relating to: contractor's notices, claims against certain contractors and suppliers of dwellings, and providing a penalty.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 31% |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 12% |
relating to: actions against manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and promoters of products.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June 8% |
2006 July - December |
Total 2% |
relating to: recovery of noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June 8% |
2006 July - December |
Total 2% |
relating to: punitive damage awards.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June 9% |
2006 July - December |
Total 2% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December 11% |
Total 3% |
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December 14% |
Total 3% |
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December 16% |
Total 4% |
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December 22% |
Total 5% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication