Common Cause in Wisconsin
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Non-profit, non-partisan lobbying organization supporting campaign finance reform and open and accountable government.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and rules concerning campaign finance, elections, ethics of public officials, regulation of lobbyists and government operations.
Title:
Executive Director
Non-profit, non-partisan lobbying organization supporting campaign finance reform and open and accountable government.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and rules concerning campaign finance, elections, ethics of public officials, regulation of lobbyists and government operations.
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
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Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| James W Heck Jr | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/2/2007 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
December 2007 Special Session Senate Bill 1
relating to: state finances and appropriations, other than state finances and appropriations for operations of the Department of Transportation and programs administered by the Department of Transportation, constituting a biennial budget act of the 2007 le...
Bill Text and History
2/11/2008
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: state finances and appropriations, other than state finances and appropriations for operations of the Department of Transportation and programs administered by the Department of Transportation, constituting a biennial budget act of the 2007 le...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/11/2008
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 61
relating to: acceptance of certain political contributions by certain elective state officials and committees.
Bill Text and History
2/11/2008
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: acceptance of certain political contributions by certain elective state officials and committees.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/11/2008
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 250
relating to: public financing of campaigns for the office of justice of the supreme court, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
5/1/2007
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.
relating to: public financing of campaigns for the office of justice of the supreme court, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/1/2007
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.
Senate Bill 2
relating to: creation of a Government Accountability Board; enforcement of elections, ethics, lobbying regulation laws; and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
1/21/2007
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.
relating to: creation of a Government Accountability Board; enforcement of elections, ethics, lobbying regulation laws; and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/21/2007
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 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
2/3/2007
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.
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 Date2/3/2007
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 77
relating to: the scope of regulated activity under the campaign finance law.
Bill Text and History
5/1/2007
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.
relating to: the scope of regulated activity under the campaign finance law.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/1/2007
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.
Senate Bill 112
relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for contributions to candidates for elective public office.
Bill Text and History
5/15/2007
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: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for contributions to candidates for elective public office.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/15/2007
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 171
relating to: public financing of campaigns for the office of justice of the supreme court, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
5/1/2007
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.
relating to: public financing of campaigns for the office of justice of the supreme court, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/1/2007
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
comprehensive campaign finance reform bill
comprehensive campaign finance reform bill
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Comprehensive Campaign Finance Reform Legislation: Primarily changes to Chapter 11 of the Wisconsin Statutes -- currently in LRB-1151/1 form.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Comprehensive Campaign Finance Reform Legislation: Primarily changes to Chapter 11 of the Wisconsin Statutes -- currently in LRB-1151/1 form.
Comprehensive Campaign Finance Reform Legislation: Primarily changes to Chapter 11 of the Wisconsin Statutes -- currently in LRB-1151/1 form.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Comprehensive Legislation to Make Changes in the State Elections and Ethics Boards -- currently in LRB-1150/1dn form.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Comprehensive Legislation to Make Changes in the State Elections and Ethics Boards -- currently in LRB-1150/1dn form.
Comprehensive Legislation to Make Changes in the State Elections and Ethics Boards -- currently in LRB-1150/1dn form.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2007 January - June $12,115.61 |
2007 July - December $6,011.33 |
2008 January - June $7,280.52 |
2008 July - December $361.66 |
Total $25,769.12 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2007 January - June 51.25 |
2007 July - December 26.00 |
2008 January - June 29.50 |
2008 July - December 3.50 |
Total 110.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2007 January - June 78.75 |
2007 July - December 38.75 |
2008 January - June 50.25 |
2008 July - December 3.50 |
Total 171.25 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: public financing of campaigns for the office of justice of the supreme court, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 5% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 5% |
2008 July - December |
Total 4% |
relating to: public financing of campaigns for the office of justice of the supreme court, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 5% |
2007 July - December 30% |
2008 January - June 10% |
2008 July - December |
Total 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 on public broadcasting television stations and public access channels, statewide voter registration, staffing of the Elections Board, providing exemptions from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, providing penalties, and making appropriations.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 15% |
2007 July - December 60% |
2008 January - June 10% |
2008 July - December |
Total 24% |
relating to: the scope of regulated activity under the campaign finance law.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 25% |
2007 July - December 10% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 14% |
relating to: state finances and appropriations, other than state finances and appropriations for operations of the Department of Transportation and programs administered by the Department of Transportation, constituting a biennial budget act of the 2007 legislature.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 75% |
2008 July - December |
Total 21% |
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 |
2008 July - December 33% |
Total < 1% |
Comprehensive Campaign Finance Reform Legislation: Primarily changes to Chapter 11 of the Wisconsin Statutes -- currently in LRB-1151/1 form.
| 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 33% |
Total < 1% |
Comprehensive Legislation to Make Changes in the State Elections and Ethics Boards -- currently in LRB-1150/1dn form.
| 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 34% |
Total < 1% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.