Wisconsin Alliance of Cities Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Taxes, government organization, environment

Lobbying Interests:
All state legislation and administrative rules affecting cities.

Title:
Executive Director

Contact
EH
Edward Huck
14 West Mifflin St #206
Madison, WI 53703-2576
(608) 257-5881
(608) 257-5882
ed@wiscities.org
www.wiscities.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Edward Huck Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Jason E Johns Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/4/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
James Tenuta Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/4/2007 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 55
Assembly Bill 55
relating to: the qualifications of newspapers permitted to publish legal notices and allowing mailing of legal notices instead of publishing.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/5/2007
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.
Other
Notification Date
2/5/2007
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 57
Assembly Bill 57
relating to: disciplinary procedures for certain local law enforcement officers and fire fighters.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/20/2007
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.
Against
Notification Date
2/20/2007
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 76
Assembly Bill 76
relating to: increasing the recycling fee imposed on the disposal of solid waste, the program of financial assistance for local recycling programs, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/5/2007
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
This is what the Governor should have done in the budget when raising the tipping fee.
Assembly Bill 79
Assembly Bill 79
relating to: the powers of certain towns, authorizing the creation of charter towns by certain town boards, and expanding the authority of charter towns to create tax incremental financing districts.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/20/2007
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 110
Assembly Bill 110
relating to: collective bargaining over health care coverage for municipal employees, allowing municipal employers to change health care coverage plan providers, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/5/2007
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 133
Assembly Bill 133
relating to: requiring health insurance coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants for infants and young children.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/5/2007
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 136
Assembly Bill 136
relating to: allowing schools and local governmental units to claim refunds of the motor vehicle fuel tax and alternate fuels tax and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/5/2007
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
There is no reason for Wiscosin to treat Municipalities and Schools differently than the Federal Government
Assembly Bill 142
Assembly Bill 142
relating to: the definition of waste treatment facility for property tax exemption purposes.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/5/2007
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
We support the intent of this legislation
Assembly Bill 184
Assembly Bill 184
relating to: the investment by certain local units of government of funds held in trust to provide post-employment benefits.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 82

For
Notification Date
7/31/2007
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 207
Assembly Bill 207
relating to: regulation of cable television and video service providers.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 42

Against
Notification Date
3/22/2007
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 219
Assembly Bill 219
relating to: property tax installments paid no later than five working days after the due date and imposing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/19/2007
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 223
Assembly Bill 223
relating to: excluding Internet access services from the definition of telecommunications services for sales and use tax purposes.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/22/2008
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 244
Assembly Bill 244
relating to: eliminating the personal property tax.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/12/2007
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
What can I say? Why not eliminate local government.
Assembly Bill 253
Assembly Bill 253
relating to: the apportionment of law enforcement services costs among counties and municipalities.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/12/2007
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 254
Assembly Bill 254
relating to: municipal boundary agreements and the use of alternative dispute resolution in municipal boundary disputes.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 43

For
Notification Date
4/12/2007
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.
Against
Notification Date
4/12/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
For
Notification Date
4/12/2007
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 255
Assembly Bill 255
relating to: Department of Administration advisory review of certain annexations.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/12/2007
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
Concerned about DOA oversight on all annexations.
Against
Notification Date
4/12/2007
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 259
Assembly Bill 259
relating to: the acquisition by the Department of Transportation of land for mitigation related to highway projects.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/3/2007
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 275
Assembly Bill 275
relating to: a presumption for purposes of the worker's compensation law that the injury or death of a fire fighter due to heart or respiratory impairment or disease or due to a cerebrovascular accident arose out of the fire fighter's employment.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/19/2008
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 285
Assembly Bill 285
relating to: requiring an adverse possessor of property to pay fair market value and property taxes.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/1/2007
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: requiring funding for bills imposing state mandates on local units of government.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/1/2007
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 293
Assembly Bill 293
relating to: exempting an assessor and an assessor's staff from liability for trespassing and creating immunity from civil liability.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/31/2007
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 299
Assembly Bill 299
relating to: temporarily excluding improvements to a principal dwelling from the assessment of property taxes.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
7/3/2007
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 341
Assembly Bill 341
relating to: imposing fees for acquiring public park land, dedicating storm water treatment facilities to the public, changing the time relating to when impact fees must be paid and used, and regulating the costs of certain professional services provided t...

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 44

For
Notification Date
5/22/2007
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 350
Assembly Bill 350
relating to: creation of a Joint Committee on State Mandates and required funding of state mandates.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/3/2007
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 363
Assembly Bill 363
relating to: limiting the scope of direct legislation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/3/2007
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 409
Assembly Bill 409
relating to: expanding the area in which a tax incremental district's project costs may be expended.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 57

For
Notification Date
6/18/2007
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
This bill promotes enhancing property values in areas that need revitalization, without tying up need revenues for on going services.
Assembly Bill 423
Assembly Bill 423
relating to: extraterritorial plat approval on basis of land's use.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/21/2007
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 426
Assembly Bill 426
relating to: determining the value of billboards for personal property tax purposes.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
7/3/2007
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 447
Assembly Bill 447
relating to: mandatory and permissive subjects of collective bargaining under the Municipal Employment Relations Act.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/17/2007
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 448
Assembly Bill 448
relating to: final offer limits under the Municipal Employment Relations Act.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/17/2007
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 449
Assembly Bill 449
relating to: payment of employee required contributions under the Wisconsin Retirement System.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/17/2007
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 500
Assembly Bill 500
relating to: issuance of retail intoxicating liquor licenses.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 69

For
Notification Date
11/29/2007
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 521
Assembly Bill 521
relating to: ordinances establishing standards for places of employment and public buildings.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/14/2007
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 553
Assembly Bill 553
relating to: limiting the use of the lowest responsible bidder process and requiring local units of government to use the qualification-based selection process for certain public works consulting contracts.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/18/2007
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 575
Assembly Bill 575
relating to: fees to support water safety patrols.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/19/2007
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 580
Assembly Bill 580
relating to: objecting to property tax assessments.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 86

For
Notification Date
11/19/2007
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 581
Assembly Bill 581
relating to: prohibiting exercise of emergency powers to restrict activities related to firearms or ammunition.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 87

Against
Notification Date
11/19/2007
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 582
Assembly Bill 582
relating to: changing the requirements for the publication of certain actions taken by certain local governments.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/21/2007
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 618
Assembly Bill 618
relating to: the immobilization or removal, impoundment, and disposal of motor vehicles for multiple nonmoving traffic violations.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/18/2007
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 624
Assembly Bill 624
relating to: civil immunity for neighborhood watch members.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/29/2008
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 649
Assembly Bill 649
relating to: prohibiting municipal electric or water utilities from collecting certain utility arrearages from owners of rental properties as property liens.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/2/2008
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 673
Assembly Bill 673
relating to: receivership for abatement of residential nuisances.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/13/2008
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 690
Assembly Bill 690
relating to: harassment of a person who is part of a neighborhood crime watch program and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/29/2008
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 692
Assembly Bill 692
relating to: termination of a tenancy for a drug manufacture or distribution conviction.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/29/2008
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 717
Assembly Bill 717
relating to: fire safety performance standards for cigarettes, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 225

For
Notification Date
1/23/2008
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 805
Assembly Bill 805
relating to: compensation for the reduction in the fair market value of private real property.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/19/2008
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 834
Assembly Bill 834
relating to: prohibiting smoking in places of employment, restaurants, taverns, and other indoor areas and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/21/2008
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 23
Assembly Joint Resolution 23
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

Against
Notification Date
3/5/2007
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
Is California really a state we wish to follow?
Assembly Joint Resolution 27
Assembly Joint Resolution 27
relating to: prohibiting the state from using bonds to pay for operating costs, reimbursing the reasonable costs of imposing state mandates, and prohibiting the use of segregated funds for other purposes (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/26/2007
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 34
Assembly Joint Resolution 34
relating to: the creation of state funds and accounts and prohibiting the state from changing the purpose of any state fund or program revenue appropriation account (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/5/2007
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 39
Assembly Joint Resolution 39
relating to: different property tax levy rates for parts of cities, villages, towns, counties, and school districts added by attachments to school districts, consolidations, and boundary changes under cooperative agreements (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/4/2008
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 17
Senate Bill 17
relating to: the powers of certain towns, authorizing the creation of charter towns by certain town boards, and expanding the authority of charter towns to create tax incremental financing districts.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/5/2007
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 21
Senate Bill 21
relating to: disciplinary procedures for certain local law enforcement officers and fire fighters.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/5/2007
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 36
Senate Bill 36
relating to: the powers of certain towns, authorizing the creation of charter towns by certain town boards, and expanding the authority of charter towns to create tax incremental financing districts.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/20/2007
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.
Against
Notification Date
2/20/2007
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 46
Senate Bill 46
relating to: collective bargaining over health care coverage for municipal employees, allowing municipal employers to change health care coverage plan providers, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/5/2007
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 84
Senate Bill 84
relating to: allowing schools and local governmental units to claim refunds of the motor vehicle fuel tax and alternate fuels tax and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/20/2007
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 88
Senate Bill 88
relating to: requiring health insurance coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants for infants and young children.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/5/2007
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 93
Senate Bill 93
relating to: the investment by certain local units of government of funds held in trust to provide post-employment benefits.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/20/2007
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 95
Senate Bill 95
relating to: grants to border counties, to businesses in border counties, and to municipalities in border counties, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/20/2007
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 104
Senate Bill 104
relating to: requiring firearms restrictions record searches for certain transfers of handguns involving residents of Milwaukee County, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/30/2007
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 107
Senate Bill 107
relating to: regulation of cable television and video service providers.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/22/2007
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
see AB 207
Senate Bill 121
Senate Bill 121
relating to: arbitration and fair-share agreements during collective bargaining negotiations under the Municipal Employment Relations Act.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
8/2/2007
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 122
Senate Bill 122
relating to: the property tax exemption for waste treatment facilities.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 19

For
Notification Date
4/16/2007
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 134
Senate Bill 134
relating to: municipal boundary agreements and the use of alternative dispute resolution in municipal boundary disputes.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/12/2007
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 148
Senate Bill 148
relating to: exempting an assessor and an assessor's staff from liability for trespassing and creating immunity from civil liability.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/31/2007
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 150
Senate Bill 150
relating to: prohibiting smoking in places of employment, restaurants, taverns, and other indoor areas and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/31/2007
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 189
Senate Bill 189
relating to: creation of a Joint Committee on State Mandates and required funding of state mandates.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/3/2007
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: specifically authorizing local governmental units to issue debt related to the brownfields revolving loan program.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/3/2007
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 220
Senate Bill 220
relating to: determining the value of billboards for personal property tax purposes.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
8/2/2007
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 223
Senate Bill 223
relating to: expanding the area in which a tax incremental district's project costs may be expended.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/23/2007
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 266
Senate Bill 266
relating to: ordinances establishing standards for places of employment and public buildings.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/26/2007
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 269
Senate Bill 269
relating to: terminating a tenancy for imminent threat of serious physical harm, making leases that restrict access to certain services void and unenforceable, and prohibiting the imposition of fees for local government emergency services.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 184

Against
Notification Date
10/1/2007
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.
Other
Notification Date
10/1/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
The substitute amendment takes care of our concerns.
Senate Bill 281
Senate Bill 281
relating to: reporting requirements related to general transportation aids to local governments.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/13/2007
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 295
Senate Bill 295
relating to: limiting the use of the lowest responsible bidder process and requiring local units of government to use the qualification-based selection process for certain public works consulting contracts.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/18/2007
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: municipal quotas for retail intoxicating liquor licenses.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/19/2007
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 335
Senate Bill 335
relating to: changing the requirements for the publication of certain actions taken by certain local governments.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 72

For
Notification Date
11/21/2007
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 379
Senate Bill 379
relating to: fire safety performance standards for cigarettes, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/23/2008
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 397
Senate Bill 397
relating to: the disposal, collection, and recycling of electronic devices, making an appropriation, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/22/2008
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 403
Senate Bill 403
relating to: the property tax exemption for low-income housing.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/5/2008
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.
Other
Notification Date
2/5/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
For
Notification Date
2/5/2008
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 426
Senate Bill 426
relating to: authorizing a city or village to extend the life of a tax incremental district for one year to benefit housing in the city or village.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/19/2008
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

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
7/31/2007
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: Local Transportation Aid
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Local Transportation Aid

Notification Date
7/31/2007
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

First Responder Surcharge
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
First Responder Surcharge

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/6/2008
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.

Licensing tax-exempt housing
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Licensing tax-exempt housing

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/6/2008
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.

New revenues to fill the state's revenue gap.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
New revenues to fill the state's revenue gap.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/6/2008
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.

REDI, Regional economic Development proposal. Subsidy to the current Shared Revenue program.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
REDI, Regional economic Development proposal. Subsidy to the current Shared Revenue program.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/6/2008
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.

Regional Transit
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regional Transit

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/6/2008
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.

Repeal court expansion of the computer property tax exemption
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Repeal court expansion of the computer property tax exemption

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/6/2008
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.

Stormwater issues.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Stormwater issues.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/6/2008
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.

first dollar credit
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
first dollar credit

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/18/2008
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.

Recycling incentive grants
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Recycling incentive grants

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/18/2008
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.

Using a cell phone and land line phone surcharge to pay for operating costs associated with police and fire.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Using a cell phone and land line phone surcharge to pay for operating costs associated with police and fire.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
4/8/2008
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.

fully develped land recieving ag use assessment treatment. Lobbying to change so it can be assessed at highest and best use.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
fully develped land recieving ag use assessment treatment. Lobbying to change so it can be assessed at highest and best use.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
4/26/2007
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.

creation of regional transportation authorities wherever the need arrises across Wisconsin.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
creation of regional transportation authorities wherever the need arrises across Wisconsin.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/18/2007
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.

Expand allowing TIF dollars to be spent with 6 blocks of an existing TIF from just the city of Kenosha to all cities and villages
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Expand allowing TIF dollars to be spent with 6 blocks of an existing TIF from just the city of Kenosha to all cities and villages

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/18/2007
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.

If levy limits are proposed, the 2% floor must be changed. Currently the floor is punitive.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
If levy limits are proposed, the 2% floor must be changed. Currently the floor is punitive.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/18/2007
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.

Incresed funding for the Expenditure Restraint Program instead of levy limits.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Incresed funding for the Expenditure Restraint Program instead of levy limits.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/18/2007
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 0925/1 shoud be opposed. This mediation/arbitration change would gut Police and fire Commissions.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 0925/1 shoud be opposed. This mediation/arbitration change would gut Police and fire Commissions.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/18/2007
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.

Properties that are improved and platted should not recieve agricultural tax breaks.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Properties that are improved and platted should not recieve agricultural tax breaks.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/18/2007
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.

Property tax exemptions in general and a specific tax exemption for waste treatment that cold shift large amounts of tax base reponsibilities from manufacturers to homeowners
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Property tax exemptions in general and a specific tax exemption for waste treatment that cold shift large amounts of tax base reponsibilities from manufacturers to homeowners

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/18/2007
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.

Regional Economic Development Incentive. This is a supplemental payment to the old state shared revenue program.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regional Economic Development Incentive. This is a supplemental payment to the old state shared revenue program.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/18/2007
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.

Seek a Public notice Compromise that would inform the public, but save local governments money.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek a Public notice Compromise that would inform the public, but save local governments money.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/18/2007
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.

video franchising that protects local revenues, authority over right-of-way and public access channels.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
video franchising that protects local revenues, authority over right-of-way and public access channels.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/18/2007
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

  2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2008
January - June
$71,487.99
2008
July - December
$61,620.78
Total $133,108.77
Total Hours Communicating 2008
January - June
233.25
2008
July - December
38.50
Total 271.75
Total Hours Other 2008
January - June
925.00
2008
July - December
1123.25
Total 2048.25

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: different property tax levy rates for parts of cities, villages, towns, counties, and school districts added by attachments to school districts, consolidations, and boundary changes under cooperative agreements (first consideration).
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2%
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: changing the requirements for the publication of certain actions taken by certain local governments.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
Total 5%
relating to: expanding the area in which a tax incremental district's project costs may be expended.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
15%
2008
July - December
Total 8%
relating to: the property tax exemption for low-income housing.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
20%
2008
July - December
Total 10%

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

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
20%
2008
July - December
10%
Total 15%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
10%
Total 5%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
25%
Total 13%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
33%
2008
July - December
55%
Total 44%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures