Wisconsin Land Title Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Land title industry - abstractors, title agents, title underwriters.
Lobbying Interests:
All matters affecting real estate and land title.
CEO Name:
Karen Gilster
Executive Officer
Land title industry - abstractors, title agents, title underwriters.
Lobbying Interests:
All matters affecting real estate and land title.
CEO Name:
Karen Gilster
Executive Officer
Contact
KG
Karen Gilster
W4230 County Road B, PO Box 873
West Salem, WI 54669
(800) 589-9582
(608) 786-2356
kgilster@wlta.org
www.wlta.org
W4230 County Road B, PO Box 873
West Salem, WI 54669
(800) 589-9582
(608) 786-2356
kgilster@wlta.org
www.wlta.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter C Christianson | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 2/2/2007 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 418
relating to: restricting access to the consolidated court automated programs.
Bill Text and History
10/4/2007
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: restricting access to the consolidated court automated programs.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/4/2007
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 496
relating to: limiting the searchability of a governmental Internet listing of property taxes assessed.
Bill Text and History
10/9/2007
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: limiting the searchability of a governmental Internet listing of property taxes assessed.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/9/2007
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 721
relating to: satisfaction of a court judgment or debt and notification to a consumer reporting agency.
Bill Text and History
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.
relating to: satisfaction of a court judgment or debt and notification to a consumer reporting agency.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/13/2008
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 857
relating to: the duties of a real property lister.
Bill Text and History
3/11/2008
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: the duties of a real property lister.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date3/11/2008
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.
Senate Bill 123
relating to: the priority of a wage claim lien over a prior lien of a commercial lending institution.
Bill Text and History
4/6/2007
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 priority of a wage claim lien over a prior lien of a commercial lending institution.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/6/2007
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 521
relating to: the duties of a real property lister.
Bill Text and History
3/11/2008
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: the duties of a real property lister.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date3/11/2008
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Fund Taxes
General Fund Taxes
Notification Date
4/30/2007
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.
Comments
Real Estate Transfer Fee -- The Wisconsin Land Title Association is OPPOSED to doubling this tax!
4/30/2007
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.
Comments
Real Estate Transfer Fee -- The Wisconsin Land Title Association is OPPOSED to doubling this tax!
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Residential mortgage loans -- non-inclusion of closing agents in proposed regulations.
Residential mortgage loans -- non-inclusion of closing agents in proposed regulations.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
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.
Legislative Matter
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Introduction of the NNUSCL Uniform Residential Mortgage Satisfaction Act in Wisconsin
Introduction of the NNUSCL Uniform Residential Mortgage Satisfaction Act in Wisconsin
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
4/6/2007
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
4/6/2007
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
Introduction of the NNUSCL Uniform Residential Mortgage Satisfaction Act in Wisconsin.
Introduction of the NNUSCL Uniform Residential Mortgage Satisfaction Act in Wisconsin.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
3/1/2007
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
3/1/2007
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.
FOR 2005 SESSION: Redraft of 2003 Assembly Bill 545 -- Relating to falsifying title insurance documents.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
FOR 2005 SESSION: Redraft of 2003 Assembly Bill 545 -- Relating to falsifying title insurance documents.
FOR 2005 SESSION: Redraft of 2003 Assembly Bill 545 -- Relating to falsifying title insurance documents.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/9/2007
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
2/9/2007
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 THE 2003 LEGISLATIVE SESSION: Relating to making it a crime to forge a title insurance commitment or a title insurance policy.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
FOR THE 2003 LEGISLATIVE SESSION: Relating to making it a crime to forge a title insurance commitment or a title insurance policy.
FOR THE 2003 LEGISLATIVE SESSION: Relating to making it a crime to forge a title insurance commitment or a title insurance policy.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/9/2007
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
Wisconsin Land Title Association
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/9/2007
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
Wisconsin Land Title Association
FOR THE 2005 LEGISLATIVE SESSION: Clarify that a wage claim lien is only effective in the county in which it is filed or create a statewide wage claim lien filing system.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
FOR THE 2005 LEGISLATIVE SESSION: Clarify that a wage claim lien is only effective in the county in which it is filed or create a statewide wage claim lien filing system.
FOR THE 2005 LEGISLATIVE SESSION: Clarify that a wage claim lien is only effective in the county in which it is filed or create a statewide wage claim lien filing system.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/9/2007
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
2/9/2007
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
FOR THE 2005 LEGISLATIVE SESSION: Provide for "grandfathering" of existing marina condominiums.
FOR THE 2005 LEGISLATIVE SESSION: Provide for "grandfathering" of existing marina condominiums.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/9/2007
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
2/9/2007
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
Forgery of title insurance policies and commitments
Forgery of title insurance policies and commitments
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/9/2007
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
2/9/2007
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-2227/3 -- Lien law revision. WLTA believes liens should be recorded in the Register of Deeds office and not filed with the Clerk of Court.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-2227/3 -- Lien law revision. WLTA believes liens should be recorded in the Register of Deeds office and not filed with the Clerk of Court.
LRB-2227/3 -- Lien law revision. WLTA believes liens should be recorded in the Register of Deeds office and not filed with the Clerk of Court.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/9/2007
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
2/9/2007
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
Re-draft of 2001 Assembly Bill 244 - Duration of Tax Warrants
Re-draft of 2001 Assembly Bill 244 - Duration of Tax Warrants
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/9/2007
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
2/9/2007
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
Relating to making it a crime to forge a title insurance commitment or a title insurance policy
Relating to making it a crime to forge a title insurance commitment or a title insurance policy
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/9/2007
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
Wisconsin Land Title Association
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/9/2007
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
Wisconsin Land Title Association
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2007 January - June $7,146.89 |
2007 July - December $8,573.25 |
2008 January - June $7,315.95 |
2008 July - December $5,576.04 |
Total $28,612.13 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2007 January - June 1.30 |
2007 July - December 4.05 |
2008 January - June 2.25 |
2008 July - December 0.50 |
Total 8.10 |
| Total Hours Other | 2007 January - June 30.25 |
2007 July - December 27.45 |
2008 January - June 31.10 |
2008 July - December 30.85 |
Total 119.65 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: the priority of a wage claim lien over a prior lien of a commercial lending institution.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 20% |
2007 July - December 10% |
2008 January - June 10% |
2008 July - December |
Total 9% |
relating to: restricting access to the consolidated court automated programs.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 10% |
2008 January - June 10% |
2008 July - December |
Total 5% |
relating to: limiting the searchability of a governmental Internet listing of property taxes assessed.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 10% |
2008 January - June 10% |
2008 July - December |
Total 5% |
relating to: satisfaction of a court judgment or debt and notification to a consumer reporting agency.
| 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 2% |
relating to: the duties of a real property lister.
| 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 2% |
relating to: the duties of a real property lister.
| 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 2% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 40% |
2007 July - December 30% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 17% |
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 20% |
2007 July - December 10% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 7% |
LRB-2227/3 -- Lien law revision. WLTA believes liens should be recorded in the Register of Deeds office and not filed with the Clerk of Court.
| 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 2% |
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