Wisconsin Broadcasters Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Radio and television broadcasters.
Lobbying Interests:
Open meetings, open records, taxation policy, broadcast tower regulations, small business concerns, campaign finance issues, information technology, advertising related issues.
CEO Name:
Michelle Vetterkind
President
Radio and television broadcasters.
Lobbying Interests:
Open meetings, open records, taxation policy, broadcast tower regulations, small business concerns, campaign finance issues, information technology, advertising related issues.
CEO Name:
Michelle Vetterkind
President
Contact
MV
Michelle Vetterkind
44 E Mifflin St. Suite 900
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-2600
(608) 256-3986
mvetterkind@wi-broadcasters.org
44 E Mifflin St. Suite 900
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-2600
(608) 256-3986
mvetterkind@wi-broadcasters.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Vetterkind | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/22/2007 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Robert Welch | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/22/2007 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 204
relating to: advertising for prescription drugs.
Bill Text and History
3/29/2007
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.
relating to: advertising for prescription drugs.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/29/2007
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 207
relating to: regulation of cable television and video service providers.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 42
3/29/2007
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.
Comments
With Amendment for Must-Carry/Retransmission Consent and Non-Degradation of Signal
relating to: regulation of cable television and video service providers.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 42
For
Notification Date3/29/2007
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.
Comments
With Amendment for Must-Carry/Retransmission Consent and Non-Degradation of Signal
Assembly Bill 705
relating to: covenants by persons employed as on-air broadcasters on radio and television not to compete with an employer or principal after the termination of the employment or agency for any reason other than voluntary resignation or discharge for just c...
Bill Text and History
1/28/2008
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.
relating to: covenants by persons employed as on-air broadcasters on radio and television not to compete with an employer or principal after the termination of the employment or agency for any reason other than voluntary resignation or discharge for just c...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/28/2008
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 12
relating to: campaign financing, designations for the Wisconsin election campaign fund by individuals filing state income tax returns, creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for contributions to the Public Integrity Endowment, candidate time...
Bill Text and History
2/15/2008
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.
Comments
Per the repeal on the requirement that public broadcasting provide free air time.
relating to: campaign financing, designations for the Wisconsin election campaign fund by individuals filing state income tax returns, creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for contributions to the Public Integrity Endowment, candidate time...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/15/2008
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.
Comments
Per the repeal on the requirement that public broadcasting provide free air time.
Senate Bill 107
relating to: regulation of cable television and video service providers.
Bill Text and History
3/29/2007
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.
Comments
With Amendment for Must-Carry/Retransmission Consent and Non-Degradation of Signal
relating to: regulation of cable television and video service providers.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/29/2007
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.
Comments
With Amendment for Must-Carry/Retransmission Consent and Non-Degradation of Signal
Senate Bill 118
relating to: advertising for prescription drugs.
Bill Text and History
8/11/2007
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.
relating to: advertising for prescription drugs.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date8/11/2007
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
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
GAB 4.07
GAB 4.07
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
11/13/2008
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
11/13/2008
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allowing Video Franchises in Wisconsin
Allowing Video Franchises in Wisconsin
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/30/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/30/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The Amber Alert System in Wisconsin
The Amber Alert System in Wisconsin
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/30/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/30/2007
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2007 January - June $17,317.96 |
2007 July - December $18,147.75 |
2008 January - June $16,816.45 |
2008 July - December $16,500.00 |
Total $68,782.16 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2007 January - June 35.25 |
2007 July - December 19.00 |
2008 January - June 18.00 |
2008 July - December 23.00 |
Total 95.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2007 January - June 92.50 |
2007 July - December 51.00 |
2008 January - June 9.35 |
2008 July - December 13.00 |
Total 165.85 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: advertising for prescription drugs.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 40% |
2007 July - December 10% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 22% |
relating to: regulation of cable television and video service providers.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 40% |
2007 July - December 35% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 29% |
relating to: advertising for prescription drugs.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 10% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 3% |
relating to: regulation of cable television and video service providers.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 35% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 10% |
relating to: covenants by persons employed as on-air broadcasters on radio and television not to compete with an employer or principal after the termination of the employment or agency for any reason other than voluntary resignation or discharge for just cause.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 70% |
2008 July - December |
Total 7% |
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 10% |
2007 July - December 10% |
2008 January - June 20% |
2008 July - December 30% |
Total 14% |
| 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 20% |
Total 3% |
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