Humane Society of the United States, The
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
The Humane Society of the United States promotes the protection of all animals through education and legislation
Lobbying Interests:
The Humane Society of the United States will focus on policy areas involving theuse of animals for commerce, recreation, or agriculture and areas involving the sheltering, breeding, adoption, or sale of animals
Title:
State Legislative Director
The Humane Society of the United States promotes the protection of all animals through education and legislation
Lobbying Interests:
The Humane Society of the United States will focus on policy areas involving theuse of animals for commerce, recreation, or agriculture and areas involving the sheltering, breeding, adoption, or sale of animals
Title:
State Legislative Director
Contact
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Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jill Fritz | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/16/2007 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 342
relating to: possession of certain nonnative wild animals of the family felidae and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
1/13/2008
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.
Comments
We suggest prohibitions to acquiring additional big cats as pets and public contact with the animals; add insurance and microchip requirement; and expand list to include other wild and dangerous animals.
relating to: possession of certain nonnative wild animals of the family felidae and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/13/2008
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.
Comments
We suggest prohibitions to acquiring additional big cats as pets and public contact with the animals; add insurance and microchip requirement; and expand list to include other wild and dangerous animals.
Assembly Bill 567
relating to: the sale of dogs, regulation of certain dog breeders, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
1/13/2008
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: the sale of dogs, regulation of certain dog breeders, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/13/2008
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 672
relating to: the minimum age for hunting and possessing a firearm, age specific restrictions for hunting and on possessing a firearm while hunting, requirements for obtaining a hunting certificate of accomplishment, establishing a hunting mentorship progra...
Bill Text and History
7/24/2008
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 minimum age for hunting and possessing a firearm, age specific restrictions for hunting and on possessing a firearm while hunting, requirements for obtaining a hunting certificate of accomplishment, establishing a hunting mentorship progra...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date7/24/2008
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 38
relating to: possession of dogs by certain felony offenders and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
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.
Comments
This bill will help prevent felony offenders from possessing or breeding fighting dogs, and we urge Wisconsin legislators to support this important humane legislation.
relating to: possession of dogs by certain felony offenders and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/3/2007
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.
Comments
This bill will help prevent felony offenders from possessing or breeding fighting dogs, and we urge Wisconsin legislators to support this important humane legislation.
Senate Bill 162
relating to: extending domestic abuse restraining orders and injunctions to include abuse to animals and threats of abuse to animals.
Bill Text and History
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.
Comments
This bill would extend domestic abuse restraining orders and injunctions to include abuse to animals and threats of abuse to animals, and we urge legislators to support this humane legislation.
relating to: extending domestic abuse restraining orders and injunctions to include abuse to animals and threats of abuse to animals.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/3/2007
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.
Comments
This bill would extend domestic abuse restraining orders and injunctions to include abuse to animals and threats of abuse to animals, and we urge legislators to support this humane legislation.
Senate Bill 262
relating to: slaughter of equine animals.
Bill Text and History
1/13/2008
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.
Comments
We support this humane legislation to prohibit the slaughter of horses in Wisconsin.
relating to: slaughter of equine animals.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/13/2008
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.
Comments
We support this humane legislation to prohibit the slaughter of horses in Wisconsin.
Senate Bill 308
relating to: the sale of dogs, regulation of certain dog breeders, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
1/13/2008
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: the sale of dogs, regulation of certain dog breeders, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/13/2008
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.
Senate Bill 529
relating to: the minimum age for hunting and possessing a firearm, age specific restrictions for hunting and on possessing a firearm while hunting, requirements for obtaining a hunting certificate of accomplishment, establishing a hunting mentorship progra...
Bill Text and History
7/24/2008
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 minimum age for hunting and possessing a firearm, age specific restrictions for hunting and on possessing a firearm while hunting, requirements for obtaining a hunting certificate of accomplishment, establishing a hunting mentorship progra...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date7/24/2008
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
The passage of a Pet Facilities Licensing Act to regulate pet breeding and sheltering facilities in Wisconsin.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The passage of a Pet Facilities Licensing Act to regulate pet breeding and sheltering facilities in Wisconsin.
The passage of a Pet Facilities Licensing Act to regulate pet breeding and sheltering facilities in Wisconsin.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
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.
Legislative Matter
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.
With reference to AB 42, the "Hunter, Angler, Trapper Bill of Rights," the inclusion of the views of voters who do not hunt, fish, or trap animals in legislative matters involving conservation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
With reference to AB 42, the "Hunter, Angler, Trapper Bill of Rights," the inclusion of the views of voters who do not hunt, fish, or trap animals in legislative matters involving conservation.
With reference to AB 42, the "Hunter, Angler, Trapper Bill of Rights," the inclusion of the views of voters who do not hunt, fish, or trap animals in legislative matters involving conservation.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/25/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/25/2007
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2007 January - June $3,835.37 |
2007 July - December $2,978.55 |
2008 January - June $5,708.28 |
2008 July - December $791.24 |
Total $13,313.44 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2007 January - June 11.50 |
2007 July - December 30.90 |
2008 January - June 11.25 |
2008 July - December 0.00 |
Total 53.65 |
| Total Hours Other | 2007 January - June 65.25 |
2007 July - December 15.90 |
2008 January - June 74.00 |
2008 July - December 8.00 |
Total 163.15 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: extending domestic abuse restraining orders and injunctions to include abuse to animals and threats of abuse to animals.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 10% |
2007 July - December 10% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 6% |
relating to: possession of dogs by certain felony offenders and providing a penalty.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 30% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 5% |
2008 July - December |
Total 12% |
relating to: possession of certain nonnative wild animals of the family felidae and granting rule-making authority.
| 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% |
relating to: the sale of dogs, regulation of certain dog breeders, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 25% |
2008 January - June 25% |
2008 July - December |
Total 15% |
relating to: the sale of dogs, regulation of certain dog breeders, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 25% |
2008 January - June 25% |
2008 July - December |
Total 15% |
relating to: slaughter of equine animals.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 30% |
2008 January - June 20% |
2008 July - December |
Total 14% |
relating to: the minimum age for hunting and possessing a firearm, age specific restrictions for hunting and on possessing a firearm while hunting, requirements for obtaining a hunting certificate of accomplishment, establishing a hunting mentorship program, and granting rule-making authority.
| 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 4% |
relating to: the minimum age for hunting and possessing a firearm, age specific restrictions for hunting and on possessing a firearm while hunting, requirements for obtaining a hunting certificate of accomplishment, establishing a hunting mentorship program, and granting rule-making authority.
| 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 4% |
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
With reference to AB 42, the "Hunter, Angler, Trapper Bill of Rights," the inclusion of the views of voters who do not hunt, fish, or trap animals in legislative matters involving conservation.
| 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 4% |
The passage of a Pet Facilities Licensing Act to regulate pet breeding and sheltering facilities in Wisconsin.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 50% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December 100% |
Total 21% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication