WI/Badger State Cemetery Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
All Wisconsin cemeteries.

Lobbying Interests:
Cemetery regulation including public health, consumer protection, marketing; cremation issues including regualtion of crematories

CEO Name:
Christine Toson Hentles
Executive Director

Contact
MW
Michael Welsh
44 E Mifflin St, 600
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 310-8833
(608) 310-8983
mike.hovenconsulting@tds.net
www.wicemeteries.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Michael Welsh Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/3/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Timothy Hoven Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/3/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Ryan Natzke Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 2/23/2007 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 1
Assembly Bill 1
state finances and appropriations. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
3/18/2008
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.
Assembly Bill 186
Assembly Bill 186
relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for equipment and supplies used by nonprofit cemeteries.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/19/2007
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 305
Assembly Bill 305
relating to: control of final disposition of certain human remains and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 58

For
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 547
Assembly Bill 547
relating to: regulation of and registration requirements for certain cemetery authorities, cemetery associations, and cemetery merchandise.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/25/2007
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 560
Assembly Bill 560
relating to: regulating the purchase and sale of scrap metal and other metal items, the determination of property value of scrap metal for a theft conviction, creating a civil cause of action regarding scrap metal, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/5/2007
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 578
Assembly Bill 578
relating to: restitution for misappropriation from a cemetery of certain objects that relate to a veteran.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/5/2007
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 92
Senate Bill 92
relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for equipment and supplies used by nonprofit cemeteries.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/17/2007
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.
Senate Bill 219
Senate Bill 219
relating to: prohibiting charging grossly excessive prices for consumer goods and services and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
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.
Senate Bill 247
Senate Bill 247
relating to: sexual contact with a corpse and disturbing a burial site.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
1/11/2008
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 288
Senate Bill 288
relating to: regulation of and registration requirements for certain cemetery authorities, cemetery associations, and cemetery merchandise.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 174

For
Notification Date
10/25/2007
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 473
Senate Bill 473
relating to: regulating the purchase and sale of scrap metal and other metal items, the determination of property value of scrap metal for a theft conviction, creating a civil cause of action regarding scrap metal, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 64

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.

Budget Bill Subjects

Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance

Notification Date
1/31/2007
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.

Regulation and Licensing
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Regulation and Licensing

Notification Date
7/18/2007
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.

Revenue: Tax Administration
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Tax Administration

Notification Date
7/18/2007
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Transportation projects that impact cemetery land.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Transportation projects that impact cemetery land.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
9/5/2008
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.

Legislative Council Study Committees
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative Council Study Committees

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/18/2008
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.

Scrap metal legislation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Scrap metal legislation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
6/27/2007
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.

Regulation of crematories
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation of crematories

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/13/2007
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.

Sales tax exemption on maintenance equipment for non-profit cemeteries
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Sales tax exemption on maintenance equipment for non-profit cemeteries

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/13/2007
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.

Cemetery consumer items
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Cemetery consumer items

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/2/2007
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.

Cemetery, Funeral, and Burial Aids program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Cemetery, Funeral, and Burial Aids program

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/31/2007
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.

Cemetery burial aids program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Cemetery burial aids program

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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.

issues and regulations relating to cremation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
issues and regulations relating to cremation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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.

Regulation of funeral directors and funeral establishments.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation of funeral directors and funeral establishments.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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.

regulations relating to cemeteries
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
regulations relating to cemeteries

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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.

Development of Final Rights legislation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development of Final Rights legislation.

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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2007
January - June
$15,124.32
2007
July - December
$15,000.00
2008
January - June
$15,222.39
2008
July - December
$10,259.48
Total $55,606.19
Total Hours Communicating 2007
January - June
22.25
2007
July - December
28.25
2008
January - June
10.50
2008
July - December
1.75
Total 62.75
Total Hours Other 2007
January - June
109.50
2007
July - December
125.00
2008
January - June
95.75
2008
July - December
21.25
Total 351.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for equipment and supplies used by nonprofit cemeteries.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
10%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: control of final disposition of certain human remains and providing a penalty.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
10%
2007
July - December
15%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 9%
relating to: regulating the purchase and sale of scrap metal and other metal items, the determination of property value of scrap metal for a theft conviction, creating a civil cause of action regarding scrap metal, and providing a penalty.
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 4%
relating to: regulation of and registration requirements for certain cemetery authorities, cemetery associations, and cemetery merchandise.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
15%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 6%
relating to: regulation of and registration requirements for certain cemetery authorities, cemetery associations, and cemetery merchandise.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
25%
2008
January - June
40%
2008
July - December
Total 20%
relating to: regulating the purchase and sale of scrap metal and other metal items, the determination of property value of scrap metal for a theft conviction, creating a civil cause of action regarding scrap metal, and providing a penalty.
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 3%

Budget Bill Subjects

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
10%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 3%
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 4%

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
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 3%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
15%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 5%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
20%
2007
July - December
20%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
40%
Total 16%
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
30%
Total 7%

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
20%
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
25%
2008
July - December
20%
Total 16%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
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
10%
Total 3%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures