Wisconsin Alliance of Cities Inc

Registered Principal Details

Cessation Date
6/7/2010 12:00:00 AM

Business Or Interest:
Taxes, government organization, environment

Lobbying Interests:
All state legislation and administrative rules affecting cities.

Title:
Executive Director

Contact
EH
Edward Huck
122 W Washington Ave, Ste 300
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-5881
(608) 257-5882
ed@wiscities.org
www.wiscities.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 3
Assembly Bill 3
Relating to: restrictions on the use and sale of fertilizer containing phosphorus and other turf fertilizer and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 9

For
Notification Date
1/28/2009
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 25
Assembly Bill 25
Relating to: school board approval of subdivision plats.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/23/2009
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 40
Assembly Bill 40
Relating to: the filing of a wage claim or the bringing of a wage claim action by a collective bargaining representative on behalf of an employee and the priority of a wage claim lien over a prior lien of a commercial lending institution and over the right...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/23/2009
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 110
Assembly Bill 110
Relating to: access to employment records of candidates for law enforcement positions.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/29/2009
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 127
Assembly Bill 127
Relating to: preparation of zero-based biennial budget requests by executive branch agencies, preparation and passage of biennial budget bill or bills, state budget deficit, and generally accepted accounting principles.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/7/2009
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 134
Assembly Bill 134
Relating to: the extension for objecting to property tax assessments.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/9/2009
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 136
Assembly Bill 136
Relating to: partially exempting an assessor and an assessor's staff from liability for trespassing, creating immunity from civil liability, and changing the notice requirements related to the revaluation of property by an assessor.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 68

For
Notification Date
8/24/2009
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 145
Assembly Bill 145
Relating to: legislative review of municipal ward, supervisory district, aldermanic district, and certain school district election district plans.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/9/2009
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 159
Assembly Bill 159
Relating to: the charge-back of refunded or rescinded taxes and of personal property taxes and sharing certain collected taxes.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 171

Against
Notification Date
4/29/2009
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.
Other
Notification Date
4/29/2009
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.
Other
Notification Date
4/29/2009
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
The substitue amendment goes a long way to solving our opposition.
Assembly Bill 161
Assembly Bill 161
Relating to: reimbursement for damages caused by dogs and the use of funds derived from the licensing of dogs.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
8/19/2009
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 could cost significant dollars to local governments
Assembly Bill 165
Assembly Bill 165
Relating to: expanding the types of property that may be specially assessed by a neighborhood improvement district.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 147

For
Notification Date
4/6/2009
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 174
Assembly Bill 174
Relating to: authorizing sharing of tax increments by certain environmental remediation tax incremental districts.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 66

For
Notification Date
4/8/2009
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 175
Assembly Bill 175
Relating to: expanding the life of a tax incremental district in the city of Racine.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/8/2009
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 179
Assembly Bill 179
Relating to: notification to the state and certain public agencies regarding a medical malpractice claim and limits on liability.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
8/24/2009
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 183
Assembly Bill 183
Relating to: the immobilization or removal, impoundment, and disposal of motor vehicles for multiple nonmoving traffic violations.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/9/2009
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 213
Assembly Bill 213
Relating to: establishing and changing compensation for city and village elective offices; signing village contracts; bidding procedure for village public construction contracts; officer-of-the-peace status of village officers; publication by the city cler...

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 173

For
Notification Date
1/19/2010
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 215
Assembly Bill 215
Relating to: determining the value of billboards for personal property tax purposes.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/5/2010
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 239
Assembly Bill 239
Relating to: limiting a city's and village's use of direct annexation and authorizing limited town challenges to an annexation.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/21/2009
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
Notification Date
5/21/2009
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
The bill will be amended according to agreements between the Towns and the Cities. Therefore we change are position to support.
Assembly Bill 242
Assembly Bill 242
Relating to: the removal of nonconforming outdoor advertising signs.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
7/30/2009
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
For the record I have neither verbally or in any other form conveyed support for this legislation.
Against
Notification Date
7/30/2009
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
It appears that at the time of the Senate hearing we did not have a problem with this bill. As of now, however, we must oppose because some members feel the bill reverses current state policy.
Assembly Bill 243
Assembly Bill 243
Relating to: delaying the implementation date of the comprehensive planning statute for certain local governmental units.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/25/2009
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 260
Assembly Bill 260
Relating to: extraterritorial plat approval on basis of land's use.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 399

Against
Notification Date
9/29/2009
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 282
Assembly Bill 282
Relating to: the creation of regional transit authorities and making appropriations.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/13/2010
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 312
Assembly Bill 312
Relating to: authorizing cities and towns, and expanding the authority of villages, to create combined protective services departments.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/16/2009
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 313
Assembly Bill 313
Relating to: licensure fee for an emergency medical technician.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/11/2009
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
The bill would create an unequal treatment with respect to EMT licence fees.
Assembly Bill 319
Assembly Bill 319
Relating to: regional structural collapse teams and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 43

For
Notification Date
9/11/2009
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 335
Assembly Bill 335
Relating to: the consumption of alcohol beverages in public places.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 395

Against
Notification Date
9/11/2009
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
the bill would allow the unlicensed and unregulated serving of alcohol at colleges.
Assembly Bill 337
Assembly Bill 337
Relating to: payment of employee required contributions under the Wisconsin Retirement System.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/29/2009
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 reflects the reality of the world economy.
Assembly Bill 372
Assembly Bill 372
Relating to: the disposal of solid waste from a household on the property where it is generated.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/25/2009
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 373
Assembly Bill 373
Relating to: providing information to a firearms dealer when purchasing a handgun, authorizing the Department of Justice to prosecute violations of certain laws regulating firearms, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/11/2009
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 375
Assembly Bill 375
Relating to: a property tax exemption for certain nonprofit community theaters.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 152

Against
Notification Date
9/8/2009
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.
Other
Notification Date
9/8/2009
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
Although we generally oppose property tax exemptions, this bill is supported by the city of La Crosse.
Assembly Bill 401
Assembly Bill 401
Relating to: creation of renewable resource credits by electric providers and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/16/2009
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 403
Assembly Bill 403
Relating to: local government property insurance fund premiums.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
9/29/2009
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 404
Assembly Bill 404
Relating to: prohibiting municipal electric or water utilities from collecting certain utility arrearages from owners of rental properties as property liens.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
8/31/2009
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 426
Assembly Bill 426
Relating to: authorizing the designation of a tax incremental district as distressed and expanding the use of donor tax incremental districts.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/29/2009
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 445
Assembly Bill 445
Relating to: an integrated crime alert network and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/11/2009
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 450
Assembly Bill 450
Relating to: final offer limits under the Municipal Employment Relations Act.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/29/2009
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 468
Assembly Bill 468
Relating to: municipal court fees.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/7/2009
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 487
Assembly Bill 487
Relating to: various changes in the unemployment insurance law and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/7/2010
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
The city of West Allis believes the bill would have negative financial impact on their city and cost them more.
Assembly Bill 489
Assembly Bill 489
Relating to: public access to certain local government law enforcement records.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/3/2009
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 502
Assembly Bill 502
Relating to: requiring the Department of Revenue to certify the tax base of Tax Incremental Financing District Number 18 in the city of Waukesha.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/3/2009
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 518
Assembly Bill 518
Relating to: requiring a person to report a stolen or lost firearm, creating a database for stolen and lost firearms, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/11/2009
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 519
Assembly Bill 519
Relating to: extending the expenditure period of Tax Incremental District Number 6 in the city of Sheboygan.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/16/2009
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 546
Assembly Bill 546
Relating to: requiring governmental bodies of certain political subdivisions to post meeting notices and minutes on their Web sites.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/19/2010
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: remedial statutory changes affecting the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission (suggested as remedial legislation by the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission).

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 212

For
Notification Date
1/7/2010
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 582
Assembly Bill 582
Relating to: eliminating the authority of municipalities and counties to impose a local motor vehicle registration fee.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/1/2010
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 605
Assembly Bill 605
Relating to: authorizing two or more cities, villages, towns, or counties, or a combination of such political subdivisions, to create a commission to issue conduit revenue bonds and exercise eminent domain authority and exempting from taxation interest on ...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/8/2010
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.
Other
Notification Date
2/8/2010
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 606
Assembly Bill 606
Relating to: the regulation of video service providers and interim cable operators, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/9/2009
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 610
Assembly Bill 610
Relating to: driving a motor vehicle while using a cellular telephone and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/1/2010
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 654
Assembly Bill 654
Relating to: requiring local units of government to use the qualifications-based selection process for certain public works consulting contracts.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/4/2010
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
Costs of the total project also matter!
Assembly Bill 661
Assembly Bill 661
Relating to: county and municipal expenditures for emergency services.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/24/2010
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
Assembly Bill 721
Relating to: public, educational, and governmental access channel requirements for video service providers and interim cable operators.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/23/2010
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 723
Assembly Bill 723
Relating to: the southeastern regional transit authority, the creation of interim regional transit authorities in southeast Wisconsin, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/13/2010
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 734
Assembly Bill 734
Relating to: the creation of a Fox Cities regional transit authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/11/2010
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 759
Assembly Bill 759
Relating to: conditions of release to extended supervision, parole, conditional release, and supervised release, and conditions of probation, for sex offenders who committed certain crimes against children; prohibited areas for sex offenders who committed ...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/13/2010
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 should be limited to distance standards
Assembly Bill 791
Assembly Bill 791
Relating to: the creation of a La Crosse County regional transit authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/13/2010
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 820
Assembly Bill 820
Relating to: exempting attorneys from regulation as adjustment service companies.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/15/2010
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 843
Assembly Bill 843
Relating to: energy conservation standards for the construction of certain buildings, energy and environmental design standards for state buildings, structures, and facilities, energy and environmental design standards for school district facilities and ot...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/15/2010
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.
Other
Notification Date
3/15/2010
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
The Alliance of Cities believes that environmental state standards are a better approach than the LED certification mandate.
Senate Bill 2
Senate Bill 2
Relating to: the filing of a wage claim or the bringing of a wage claim action by a collective bargaining representative on behalf of an employee and the priority of a wage claim lien over a prior lien of a commercial lending institution and over the right...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/3/2009
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 expand the authority of the union to file wage claims on behalf of its employees when the City and the employee may otherwise be able to resolve the matter directly between themselves.
Senate Bill 11
Senate Bill 11
Relating to: a requirement that all employers in this state grant a paid leave of absence on Veterans Day to employees who are veterans.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
8/18/2009
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
although we appreciate the thoughtfulness of this bill this is no time to add an additional $3.3 million to the costs of local governments.
Senate Bill 20
Senate Bill 20
Relating to: authorizing the circuit court to order a person who engages in discrimination in employment to pay compensatory and punitive damages and a surcharge and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 20

Against
Notification Date
3/13/2009
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 81
Senate Bill 81
Relating to: authorizing a city or village to extend the life of a tax incremental district for one year to benefit housing in the city or village.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/8/2009
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 82
Senate Bill 82
Relating to: access to employment records of candidates for law enforcement positions.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/29/2009
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 83
Senate Bill 83
Relating to: strip searches.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/29/2009
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 107
Senate Bill 107
Relating to: the sale, disposal, collection, and recycling of electronic devices, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 50

For
Notification Date
4/8/2009
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 117
Senate Bill 117
Relating to: extraterritorial plat approval on basis of land's use.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/29/2009
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 127
Senate Bill 127
Relating to: notification to the state and certain public agencies regarding a medical malpractice claim and limits on liability.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 278

Against
Notification Date
8/18/2009
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 144
Senate Bill 144
Relating to: authorizing sharing of tax increments by certain environmental remediation tax incremental districts.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/25/2009
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 147
Senate Bill 147
Relating to: administration of grant funds under the county-tribal cooperative law enforcement program.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/8/2009
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.
Other
Notification Date
4/8/2009
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 172
Senate Bill 172
Relating to: limiting a city's and village's use of direct annexation and authorizing limited town challenges to an annexation.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 366

Against
Notification Date
4/29/2009
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
Notification Date
4/29/2009
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
The bill will be amended according to an agreement between the towns and the cities, therefore we change our position to support.
Senate Bill 173
Senate Bill 173
Relating to: the removal of nonconforming outdoor advertising signs.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
7/30/2009
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
For the record I have never verbally or in any other format supported this legislation.
Against
Notification Date
7/30/2009
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 did not have a problem with this bill at the time of the Senate hearing. However, some members now feel the bill reverses current state policy.
Senate Bill 182
Senate Bill 182
Relating to: statute of limitations for intentional torts.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 120

Against
Notification Date
6/25/2009
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
Notification Date
6/25/2009
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 inadvertantly took an oppose position
Senate Bill 196
Senate Bill 196
Relating to: the time within which a complaint may be filed or a civil action may be brought alleging a violation of the family and medical leave law and the procedures governing an appeal of a determination of the Department of Workforce Development under...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/25/2009
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 205
Senate Bill 205
Relating to: the creation of regional transit authorities and making appropriations.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/22/2009
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 208
Senate Bill 208
Relating to: regulation of persons who sell dogs or operate animal shelters or animal control facilities, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/19/2009
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 214
Senate Bill 214
Relating to: a real property tax exemption for snowmobile clubs.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/9/2009
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 215
Senate Bill 215
Relating to: a personal property tax exemption for snowmobile clubs.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 155

Against
Notification Date
6/9/2009
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: causing injury to a law enforcement officer while resisting or obstructing an officer or while attempting to flee and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/19/2009
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 229
Senate Bill 229
Relating to: regional structural collapse teams and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/11/2009
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 234
Senate Bill 234
Relating to: the consumption of alcohol beverages in public places.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/11/2009
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 237
Senate Bill 237
Relating to: the governor's certification of an abnormal economic disruption.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/16/2009
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 276
Senate Bill 276
Relating to: requiring governmental bodies of school districts and certain political subdivisions to post meeting notices and minutes on their Web sites.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/7/2009
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
It's another mandate.
Senate Bill 291
Senate Bill 291
Relating to: authorizing the designation of a tax incremental district as distressed and expanding the use of donor tax incremental districts.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 310

For
Notification Date
9/29/2009
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 294
Senate Bill 294
Relating to: municipal quotas for retail intoxicating liquor licenses.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/19/2010
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 297
Senate Bill 297
Relating to: the immobilization or removal, impoundment, and disposal of motor vehicles for multiple nonmoving traffic violations.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/13/2009
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 314
Senate Bill 314
Relating to: traditional neighborhood development ordinances, mixed-use zoning, and the state housing strategy plan.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 351

For
Notification Date
11/11/2009
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 321
Senate Bill 321
Relating to: operation of neighborhood electric vehicles.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 311

For
Notification Date
11/11/2009
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 329
Senate Bill 329
Relating to: municipal court fees.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/7/2009
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 350
Senate Bill 350
Relating to: an optional identification requirement for voting in elections.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/7/2010
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
The city of West Allis believes the bill wouldallow lack of uniformity and is not necessry because the SVRS already provides good data integrity.
Senate Bill 366
Senate Bill 366
Relating to: various changes in the unemployment insurance law and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/7/2010
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
The City of West Allis believes the would have a negative financial impact on the city by costing them more.
Senate Bill 367
Senate Bill 367
Relating to: requiring a person to report a stolen or lost firearm, creating a database for stolen and lost firearms, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/11/2009
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 399
Senate Bill 399
Relating to: authorizing two or more cities, villages, towns, or counties, or a combination of such political subdivisions, to create a commission to issue conduit revenue bonds and exercise eminent domain authority and exempting from taxation interest on ...

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 205

Against
Notification Date
2/8/2010
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 is a bill that the bond companies can not find a reason for!
Other
Notification Date
2/8/2010
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 429
Senate Bill 429
Relating to: establishing a presumption for employment-connected communicable diseases for fire fighters, emergency medical service providers, law enforcement officers, and certain correctional employees.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 284

Against
Notification Date
2/8/2010
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 430
Senate Bill 430
Relating to: collective bargaining over health care coverage for municipal employees, allowing municipal employers to change health care coverage plan providers, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/21/2009
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 442
Senate Bill 442
Relating to: requiring local units of government to use the qualifications-based selection process for certain public works consulting contracts.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/4/2010
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
Costs of the project also matter!
Senate Bill 463
Senate Bill 463
Relating to: extending the expenditure period of Tax Incremental District Number 6 in the city of Sheboygan and requiring the Department of Revenue to certify the tax base of Tax Incremental Financing District Number 18 in the city of Waukesha.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 176

For
Notification Date
1/25/2010
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 466
Senate Bill 466
Relating to: regulation by the office of the commissioner of insurance of self-insured health plans offered by a city, town, village, county, or school district, providing a penalty, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/28/2010
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.
Other
Notification Date
1/28/2010
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 would support an amendment to exclude local government. Otherwise we would have to oppose.
Senate Bill 520
Senate Bill 520
Relating to: requiring municipalities to pay health insurance premiums for survivors of a fire fighter who dies, or has died, in the line of duty.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 285

Against
Notification Date
3/15/2010
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 548
Senate Bill 548
Relating to: conditions of release to extended supervision, parole, conditional release, and supervised release, and conditions of probation, for sex offenders who committed certain crimes against children; prohibited areas for sex offenders who committed ...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/13/2010
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 should be limited to distance standards
Senate Bill 582
Senate Bill 582
Relating to: public, educational, and governmental access channel requirements for video service providers and interim cable operators.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/12/2010
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 624
Senate Bill 624
Relating to: expanding the authority of political subdivisions to make residential energy efficiency improvement loans, and authorizing political subdivisions to make water efficiency improvement loans and impose special charges for the loans.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 272

For
Notification Date
4/12/2010
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

General Fund Taxes
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Fund Taxes

Notification Date
4/16/2009
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
The orgazation supports full financing of all expenditures in a sustainable manner

General Provisions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Provisions

Notification Date
4/16/2009
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 oppose the policies under prevailing wages and the tipping fee increases while not increasing grants to local governments.

Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Direct Aid Payments
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Direct Aid Payments

Notification Date
4/16/2009
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 advocate for a new program and formula for future payments to local government using the former shared revenue program as a base.

Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Local Revenue Options
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Local Revenue Options

Notification Date
4/16/2009
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 advocate for a local option first responders fee on cell phones and landlines

Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Property Taxation
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Property Taxation

Notification Date
4/16/2009
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 advocate for a 4% floor for levy limits and exemptions for loss of revenue, tipping fees, further we would like an floor of 3% for expenditure restraint and an exemption for grants.

Transportation: Other Divisions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Other Divisions

Notification Date
4/16/2009
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 the Governors language for RTA's for the fox valley, dane county and SE Wisconsin. We advocate an amendment to the budget that would include the legislative council bill on RTA as a "rest of the state" approach for Regional Transit.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

NR 52, relating to access on properties purchased in whole or in part
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 52, relating to access on properties purchased in whole or in part
Scope Statement
Register Number: 624 (1/1/2008)
For
Notification Date
3/15/2010
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

Consolidation of services
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Consolidation of services

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/15/2010
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.

Regional Economic Development Payment
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regional Economic Development Payment

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/22/2010
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.

lost or stolen weapon reporting
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
lost or stolen weapon reporting

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/7/2009
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.

tipping fees. We submit the new increase should increase state recycling grants.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
tipping fees. We submit the new increase should increase state recycling grants.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
6/9/2009
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.

drunk driving first offense
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
drunk driving first offense

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/15/2009
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.

Emergency TIF legislation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Emergency TIF legislation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/15/2009
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.

creation of regional transportation authorities wherever the need arrises across Wisconsin.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
creation of regional transportation authorities wherever the need arrises across Wisconsin.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/6/2009
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.

First Responder Surcharge
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
First Responder Surcharge

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/6/2009
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.

fully develped land recieving ag use assessment treatment. Lobbying to change so it can be assessed at highest and best use.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
fully develped land recieving ag use assessment treatment. Lobbying to change so it can be assessed at highest and best use.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/6/2009
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.

If levy limits are proposed, the 2% floor must be changed. Currently the floor is punitive.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
If levy limits are proposed, the 2% floor must be changed. Currently the floor is punitive.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/6/2009
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.

Licensing tax-exempt housing
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Licensing tax-exempt housing

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/6/2009
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.

New revenues to fill the state's revenue gap.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
New revenues to fill the state's revenue gap.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/6/2009
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.

Properties that are improved and platted should not recieve agricultural tax breaks.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Properties that are improved and platted should not recieve agricultural tax breaks.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/6/2009
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.

REDI, Regional economic Development proposal. Subsidy to the current Shared Revenue program.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
REDI, Regional economic Development proposal. Subsidy to the current Shared Revenue program.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/6/2009
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.

Regional Transit
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regional Transit

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/6/2009
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.

Repeal court expansion of the computer property tax exemption
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Repeal court expansion of the computer property tax exemption

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/6/2009
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.

Stormwater issues.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Stormwater issues.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/6/2009
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.

Using a cell phone and land line phone surcharge to pay for operating costs associated with police and fire.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Using a cell phone and land line phone surcharge to pay for operating costs associated with police and fire.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/6/2009
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

  2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2009
January - June
$63,303.06
2009
July - December
$32,041.55
2010
January - June
$44,179.73
Total $139,524.34
Total Hours Communicating 2009
January - June
83.00
2009
July - December
67.50
2010
January - June
60.50
Total 211.00
Total Hours Other 2009
January - June
970.50
2009
July - December
736.50
2010
January - June
600.00
Total 2307.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: the creation of regional transit authorities and making appropriations.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
20%
2009
July - December
20%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 15%
Relating to: administration of grant funds under the county-tribal cooperative law enforcement program.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: statute of limitations for intentional torts.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: requiring the Department of Revenue to certify the tax base of Tax Incremental Financing District Number 18 in the city of Waukesha.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
3%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: extending the expenditure period of Tax Incremental District Number 6 in the city of Sheboygan.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
3%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: the removal of nonconforming outdoor advertising signs.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
5%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: authorizing the designation of a tax incremental district as distressed and expanding the use of donor tax incremental districts.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
5%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: requiring a person to report a stolen or lost firearm, creating a database for stolen and lost firearms, and providing a penalty.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
10%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: the southeastern regional transit authority, the creation of interim regional transit authorities in southeast Wisconsin, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
15%
2010
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: the creation of regional transit authorities and making appropriations.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
30%
2010
July - December
Total 8%
Relating to: the creation of a Fox Cities regional transit authority.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
30%
2010
July - December
Total 8%

Budget Bill Subjects

2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
5%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 2%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
10%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 4%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
10%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 4%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
15%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 6%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
10%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 3%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
35%
2009
July - December
40%
2010
January - June
25%
2010
July - December
Total 34%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures