Wisconsin District Attorneys' Association, Inc.
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Criminal prosecutors including the 71 elected District Attorneys, the Assistant District Attorneys, Deputy District Attorneys, Special Prosecutors and County-paid criminal prosecutors working in DA offices.
Lobbying Interests:
WDAA advocates for market-based pay for the prosecutors, including funding the statutorily established pay plan for ADAs, promoting pay equity for the elected DAs, protecting and enhancing prosecutorial discretion and advocating for Justice under law. Creation of a prosecutorial board. Promoting the interests of the Justice Coalition. Advocating for proper staffing of ADAs in Wisconsin's 71 DA offices. Addressing current and proposed criminal, juvenile and civil statutes that effect the 71 DA offices in Wisconsin and the work the prosecutors and staff do.
Title:
Board Member
Criminal prosecutors including the 71 elected District Attorneys, the Assistant District Attorneys, Deputy District Attorneys, Special Prosecutors and County-paid criminal prosecutors working in DA offices.
Lobbying Interests:
WDAA advocates for market-based pay for the prosecutors, including funding the statutorily established pay plan for ADAs, promoting pay equity for the elected DAs, protecting and enhancing prosecutorial discretion and advocating for Justice under law. Creation of a prosecutorial board. Promoting the interests of the Justice Coalition. Advocating for proper staffing of ADAs in Wisconsin's 71 DA offices. Addressing current and proposed criminal, juvenile and civil statutes that effect the 71 DA offices in Wisconsin and the work the prosecutors and staff do.
Title:
Board Member
Contact
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David Lasee
1516 Church Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 346-1303
wdaa@da.wi.gov
https://thewdaa.org
1516 Church Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 346-1303
wdaa@da.wi.gov
https://thewdaa.org
Authorized Lobbyists
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 33
Relating to: merit pay raises for state public defenders.
Bill Text and History
2/22/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: merit pay raises for state public defenders.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/22/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 42
Relating to: entering certain places with intent to commit battery and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2/24/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
WDAA is monitoring this bill.
Relating to: entering certain places with intent to commit battery and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/24/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
WDAA is monitoring this bill.
Assembly Bill 44
Relating to: increased penalties for crimes against elder persons; restraining orders for elder persons; freezing assets of a defendant charged with financial exploitation of an elder person; sexual assault of an elder person; physical abuse of an elder pe...
Bill Text and History
2/24/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
WDAA is monitoring this bill.
Relating to: increased penalties for crimes against elder persons; restraining orders for elder persons; freezing assets of a defendant charged with financial exploitation of an elder person; sexual assault of an elder person; physical abuse of an elder pe...
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/24/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
WDAA is monitoring this bill.
Assembly Bill 98
Relating to: battery by a person detained while awaiting trial as a sexually violent person and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2/22/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
This bill clarifies that a person detained but not yet committed can be held accountable just like the committed person in Sand Ridge.
Relating to: battery by a person detained while awaiting trial as a sexually violent person and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/22/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
This bill clarifies that a person detained but not yet committed can be held accountable just like the committed person in Sand Ridge.
Assembly Bill 199
Relating to: conducting juvenile proceedings by telephone or audiovisual means and appearance at any criminal proceeding by telephone or audiovisual means. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/7/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: conducting juvenile proceedings by telephone or audiovisual means and appearance at any criminal proceeding by telephone or audiovisual means. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/7/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 250
Relating to: Department of Revenue enforcement and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/17/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: Department of Revenue enforcement and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/17/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 253
Relating to: pen registers and trap and trace devices.
Bill Text and History
4/9/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: pen registers and trap and trace devices.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/9/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 280
Relating to: intoxicated operation of all-terrain vehicles, utility terrain vehicles, off-highway motorcycles, snowmobiles, and motorboats and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/4/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: intoxicated operation of all-terrain vehicles, utility terrain vehicles, off-highway motorcycles, snowmobiles, and motorboats and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/4/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 357
Relating to: manufacturing, distributing, or delivering fentanyl or fentanyl analogs and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
6/15/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
WDAA strongly support this legislation to curb the #1 substance killing our citizens who have opioid addictions.
Relating to: manufacturing, distributing, or delivering fentanyl or fentanyl analogs and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/15/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
WDAA strongly support this legislation to curb the #1 substance killing our citizens who have opioid addictions.
Assembly Bill 841
Relating to: prosecuting a violent felon for the crime of illegal possession of a firearm.
Bill Text and History
1/25/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
The Wisconsin District Attorneys' Association, Inc. has significant concerns with the mechanics of this bill, the effect on independent use of prosecutorial discretion, and the ethical responsibility to amend/dismiss if the evidence is not present.
Relating to: prosecuting a violent felon for the crime of illegal possession of a firearm.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/25/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
The Wisconsin District Attorneys' Association, Inc. has significant concerns with the mechanics of this bill, the effect on independent use of prosecutorial discretion, and the ethical responsibility to amend/dismiss if the evidence is not present.
Assembly Joint Resolution 107
Relating to: eligibility and conditions for release prior to conviction of persons accused of certain crimes and considerations for imposing bail (first consideration).
Bill Text and History
2/11/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: eligibility and conditions for release prior to conviction of persons accused of certain crimes and considerations for imposing bail (first consideration).
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/11/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 17
Relating to: increased penalties for crimes against elder persons; restraining orders for elder persons; freezing assets of a defendant charged with financial exploitation of an elder person; sexual assault of an elder person; physical abuse of an elder pe...
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 76
2/24/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
The WDAA is monitoring this bill.
Relating to: increased penalties for crimes against elder persons; restraining orders for elder persons; freezing assets of a defendant charged with financial exploitation of an elder person; sexual assault of an elder person; physical abuse of an elder pe...
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 76
Other
Notification Date2/24/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
The WDAA is monitoring this bill.
Senate Bill 28
Relating to: battery by a person detained while awaiting trial as a sexually violent person and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 13
2/11/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
This bill clarifies that a person detained but not yet committed can be held accountable just like the committed person in Sand Ridge.
Relating to: battery by a person detained while awaiting trial as a sexually violent person and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 13
For
Notification Date2/11/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
This bill clarifies that a person detained but not yet committed can be held accountable just like the committed person in Sand Ridge.
Senate Bill 53
Relating to: entering certain places with intent to commit battery and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2/24/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
The WDAA is monitoring this bill.
Relating to: entering certain places with intent to commit battery and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/24/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
The WDAA is monitoring this bill.
Senate Bill 62
Relating to: merit pay raises for state public defenders.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 7
2/11/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: merit pay raises for state public defenders.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 7
For
Notification Date2/11/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 219
Relating to: conducting juvenile proceedings by telephone or audiovisual means and appearance at any criminal proceeding by telephone or audiovisual means. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 141
4/7/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: conducting juvenile proceedings by telephone or audiovisual means and appearance at any criminal proceeding by telephone or audiovisual means. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 141
For
Notification Date4/7/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 241
Relating to: pen registers and trap and trace devices.
Bill Text and History
4/9/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: pen registers and trap and trace devices.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/9/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 285
Relating to: Department of Revenue enforcement and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/17/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: Department of Revenue enforcement and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/17/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 301
Relating to: intoxicated operation of all-terrain vehicles, utility terrain vehicles, off-highway motorcycles, snowmobiles, and motorboats and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/9/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: intoxicated operation of all-terrain vehicles, utility terrain vehicles, off-highway motorcycles, snowmobiles, and motorboats and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/9/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 352
Relating to: manufacturing, distributing, or delivering fentanyl or fentanyl analogs and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 179
6/15/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
WDAA strongly support this legislation to curb the #1 substance killing our citizens who have opioid addictions.
Relating to: manufacturing, distributing, or delivering fentanyl or fentanyl analogs and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 179
For
Notification Date6/15/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
WDAA strongly support this legislation to curb the #1 substance killing our citizens who have opioid addictions.
Senate Bill 852
Relating to: prosecuting a violent felon for the crime of illegal possession of a firearm.
Bill Text and History
1/26/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
The Wisconsin District Attorneys' Association, Inc. has significant concerns with the mechanics of this bill, the effect on independent use of prosecutorial discretion, and the ethical responsibility to amend/dismiss if the evidence is not present.
Relating to: prosecuting a violent felon for the crime of illegal possession of a firearm.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/26/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
The Wisconsin District Attorneys' Association, Inc. has significant concerns with the mechanics of this bill, the effect on independent use of prosecutorial discretion, and the ethical responsibility to amend/dismiss if the evidence is not present.
Senate Joint Resolution 82
Relating to: eligibility and conditions for release prior to conviction of persons accused of certain crimes and considerations for imposing bail (first consideration).
Bill Text and History
2/11/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: eligibility and conditions for release prior to conviction of persons accused of certain crimes and considerations for imposing bail (first consideration).
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/11/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Circuit Courts
Circuit Courts
Notification Date
2/22/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
2/22/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Corrections: Departmentwide
Corrections: Departmentwide
Notification Date
2/22/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
2/22/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
District Attorneys
District Attorneys
Notification Date
2/18/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
The WDAA is interested in the District Attorney Program specifically funding pay progression, funding uniform elected DA pay across Wisconsin as proposed, funding additional ADA FTE, funding a prosecutor board and supporting the Justice Coalition.
2/18/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
The WDAA is interested in the District Attorney Program specifically funding pay progression, funding uniform elected DA pay across Wisconsin as proposed, funding additional ADA FTE, funding a prosecutor board and supporting the Justice Coalition.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Justice
Justice
Notification Date
2/22/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
2/22/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Defender Board
Public Defender Board
Notification Date
2/22/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
2/22/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters related to funding and regulatory changes in response to COVID-19
All matters related to funding and regulatory changes in response to COVID-19
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/22/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/22/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
No certified reports found.
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
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
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.
Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures
This organization is one of fewer than 10 organizations registered with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission
that is exempt from semi-annual reporting of its lobbying hours
and expenditures. Instead of the semi-annual report the organization has submitted
a written pledge not to spend more than $500 per year on lobbying. This organization
is obliged to abide by the same standards of conduct as pertain to other organizations
that retain lobbyists and to identify each bill or rule on which it has a lobbying
communication.