Wisconsin Bankers Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Wisconsin's state and nationally chartered commercial banks.

Lobbying Interests:
The Wisconsin Bankers Association represents the interests of Wisconsin banks and their customers on government relations matters involving banking, agricultural, economic development, environmental, taxation, real estate, consumer, insurance, and other financially related issues.

CEO Name:
Kurt Bauer
Director - Government Relations

Contact
MS
Michael Semmann
PO Box 8880
Madison, WI 53708-0880
(608) 441-1206
(608) 661-9381
msemmann@wisbank.com
www.wisbank.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 5
Assembly Bill 5
Relating to: payment of Wisconsin supplemental and extended unemployment insurance benefits in this state.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 1

Other
Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.
Assembly Bill 15
Assembly Bill 15
Relating to: health insurance coverage of treatment for autism spectrum disorders.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.
Assembly Bill 18
Assembly Bill 18
Relating to: the income and franchise tax credit that supplements the federal historic rehabilitation tax credit.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.
Assembly Bill 20
Assembly Bill 20
Relating to: denying tax benefits to financial institutions that violate the state or federal soldiers' relief act.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.
Assembly Bill 30
Assembly Bill 30
Relating to: employer monitoring of employee electronic mail usage.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/4/2009
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 38
Assembly Bill 38
Relating to: excluding from taxable income gains from a Wisconsin business.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.
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
2/18/2009
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.
Assembly Bill 58
Assembly Bill 58
Relating to: the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act, as approved by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/18/2009
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
Needs a technical amendment
Assembly Bill 63
Assembly Bill 63
Relating to: the scope of regulated activity under the campaign finance law.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.
Assembly Bill 73
Assembly Bill 73
Relating to: cash value of life insurance regarding eligibility for the veterans assistance program.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.
Assembly Bill 74
Assembly Bill 74
Relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.
Assembly Bill 107
Assembly Bill 107
Relating to: protections for tenants in foreclosure actions.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/27/2009
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 113
Assembly Bill 113
Relating to: changes to economic development tax benefit programs, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/27/2009
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 131
Assembly Bill 131
Relating to: pleading requirements for assignees of creditors under the Wisconsin Consumer Act.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/14/2009
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 135
Assembly Bill 135
Relating to: allowing an individual income tax deduction for certain amounts contributed by a divorced or legally separated parent to his or her child's college savings account or college tuition and expenses program and limiting the deduction that may be ...

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/27/2009
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 149
Assembly Bill 149
Relating to: the interest rate on delinquent property taxes.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/27/2009
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

Other
Notification Date
4/27/2009
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 160
Assembly Bill 160
Relating to: delaying certain mortgage foreclosure actions.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
9/10/2009
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 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

Other
Notification Date
4/27/2009
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 184
Assembly Bill 184
Relating to: increasing expense deductions for income and franchise tax purposes.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/27/2009
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 185
Assembly Bill 185
Relating to: prohibiting the use of information in credit reports for issuing or setting premiums for motor vehicle or property insurance.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/27/2009
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 189
Assembly Bill 189
Relating to: increasing the amount of the homestead exemption.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/14/2009
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 202
Assembly Bill 202
Relating to: bulk transfers of inventory.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 110

Other
Notification Date
9/10/2009
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 234
Assembly Bill 234
Relating to: an income and franchise tax for hiring certain individuals.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
9/10/2009
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 255
Assembly Bill 255
Relating to: eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits and payment of extended benefits; excluding recovery and reinvestment act moneys from the calculation of expenditure restraint payments; eligibility for participation in the programs of a communi...

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 11

Other
Notification Date
9/10/2009
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 261
Assembly Bill 261
Relating to: soliciting purchases of goods or services using unsolicited checks or money orders and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 150

Against
Notification Date
7/1/2009
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
WBA is opposed as written, but would support if it was amended to include Amendment 1 to 2007-2008 SB 211.
Assembly Bill 265
Assembly Bill 265
Relating to: the regulation of income tax refund anticipation loans and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
6/2/2009
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 268
Assembly Bill 268
Relating to: federalizing the treatment of capital losses.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
6/4/2009
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 279
Assembly Bill 279
Relating to: registration of livestock premises.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
6/11/2009
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 280
Assembly Bill 280
Relating to: seizure of a computer used to commit a crime and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
9/10/2009
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 290
Assembly Bill 290
Relating to: licensing tax preparers, prohibiting making or arranging certain refund anticipation loans, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/2/2009
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 292
Assembly Bill 292
Relating to: recording and filing documents with the register of deeds.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 98

Other
Notification Date
6/4/2009
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 305
Assembly Bill 305
Relating to: notification of alternative dispute resolution in foreclosure actions.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
6/4/2009
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 310
Assembly Bill 310
Relating to: motor vehicle title loans.

Bill Text and History

None
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 311
Assembly Bill 311
Relating to: payday loans.

Bill Text and History

None
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 315
Assembly Bill 315
Relating to: the financial institutions in which the investment instrument of a college savings account may be held.

Bill Text and History

Other
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 327
Assembly Bill 327
Relating to: contributions by state contractors, grantees, or loan recipients and their officers and substantial owners to certain elective state officials.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
9/10/2009
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 340
Assembly Bill 340
Relating to: restricting access to and limiting information contained in the Consolidated Court Automation Programs and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
9/10/2009
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 367
Assembly Bill 367
Relating to: employment discrimination based on credit history.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
9/10/2009
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 387
Assembly Bill 387
Relating to: the homestead exemption and increases in the value of the exemption for various property that is exempt from execution.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
9/10/2009
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 392
Assembly Bill 392
Relating to: finance charges for licensed lenders.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
9/10/2009
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 407
Assembly Bill 407
Relating to: mortgage loan defaults and notification of alternative dispute resolution options.

Bill Text and History

Other
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 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
10/15/2009
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.
Assembly Bill 445
Assembly Bill 445
Relating to: an integrated crime alert network and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

Other
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 459
Assembly Bill 459
Relating to: the model academic standards for personal financial literacy.

Bill Text and History

Other
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 471
Assembly Bill 471
Relating to: mortgage broker duties and agency relationships.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 188

Other
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 472
Assembly Bill 472
Relating to: certification and licensure of real estate appraisers and requirements for appraisal reports and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Other
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 478
Assembly Bill 478
Relating to: ending combined reporting.

Bill Text and History

Other
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 494
Assembly Bill 494
Relating to: the methodology for filing campaign finance reports in electronic format.

Bill Text and History

Other
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 527
Assembly Bill 527
Relating to: requirements before a sale or other transfer of a manufactured and mobile home community, providing an exemption from the real estate transfer fee, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other
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 529
Assembly Bill 529
Relating to: violations of the Wisconsin Uniform Securities Law and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 196

Other
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 532
Assembly Bill 532
Relating to: directing the Department of Commerce to award grants to community development corporations to establish capital access programs, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making...

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 268

None
Notification Date
1/4/2010
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.
For
Notification Date
1/4/2010
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.
Assembly Bill 543
Assembly Bill 543
Relating to: barring landlords from requiring certain payments and from making certain claims against estates.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/2/2010
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 550
Assembly Bill 550
Relating to: the exchange of electronic records contained in the Consolidated Court Automation Program and in the Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System between the director of state courts and the Department of Children and Families and prov...

Bill Text and History

Other
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 564
Assembly Bill 564
Relating to: long-term name reservation by a limited liability company (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Financial Institutions).

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 236

Other
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 608
Assembly Bill 608
Relating to: adopting Internal Revenue Code provisions related to individual retirement accounts.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/2/2010
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 631
Assembly Bill 631
Relating to: adopting Internal Revenue Code provisions related to individual retirement accounts.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/2/2010
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 638
Assembly Bill 638
Relating to: the format and fees for obtaining copies of public records.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 370

None
Notification Date
2/2/2010
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 639
Assembly Bill 639
Relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/2/2010
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 642
Assembly Bill 642
Relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for a qualified equity investment in a qualified community development entity, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
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 648
Assembly Bill 648
Relating to: adopting Internal Revenue Code provisions related to individual retirement accounts and adopting provisions of the Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008 for state income and franchise tax purposes.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/2/2010
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 658
Assembly Bill 658
Relating to: qualifications of mortgage loan originators.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 386

None
Notification Date
2/2/2010
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.
Against
Notification Date
2/2/2010
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 672
Assembly Bill 672
Relating to: foreclosure and sale of residential property.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/22/2010
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.
Assembly Bill 687
Assembly Bill 687
Relating to: adopting revised article 1 of the Uniform Commercial Code concerning general provisions.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/2/2010
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 688
Assembly Bill 688
Relating to: adopting revised Article 7 of the Uniform Commercial Code, concerning documents of title.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/2/2010
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 691
Assembly Bill 691
Relating to: requiring certain county agencies to petition a court to freeze accounts of certain individuals being financially exploited.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
1/27/2010
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 704
Assembly Bill 704
Relating to: uniform power of attorney for finances and property.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 319

For
Notification Date
2/22/2010
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.
Assembly Bill 711
Assembly Bill 711
Relating to: vehicle towing and storage liens.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/22/2010
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.
Assembly Bill 727
Assembly Bill 727
Relating to: changing the fees collected by a register of deeds, the redaction of social security numbers from electronic documents, and changes to the land information program.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/22/2010
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.
Assembly Bill 729
Assembly Bill 729
Relating to: residential mortgage loan foreclosures.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/22/2010
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.
Assembly Bill 733
Assembly Bill 733
Relating to: the deadlines, for applying for assistance and closing loans under the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 217

None
Notification Date
2/22/2010
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.
Assembly Bill 741
Assembly Bill 741
Relating to: subpoenas and warrants requiring providers of electronic communications services or of remote computing services to provide customer information or disclose contents of wire or electronic communications.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/22/2010
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.
Assembly Bill 745
Assembly Bill 745
Relating to: prohibiting institutions of higher education from engaging in certain activity regarding student credit cards, requiring such institutions to provide financial literacy information to students, creating requirements for credit cards issued to ...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/22/2010
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.
Comments
WBA supports financial literacy but is opposed to this bill as written.
Assembly Bill 756
Assembly Bill 756
Relating to: the dairy and livestock investment tax credits.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 294

Against
Notification Date
2/22/2010
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.
For
Notification Date
2/22/2010
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.
Assembly Bill 758
Assembly Bill 758
Relating to: life settlements, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/22/2010
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.
Assembly Bill 765
Assembly Bill 765
Relating to: licensing requirements for mortgage bankers and mortgage brokers.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/2/2010
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 812
Assembly Bill 812
Relating to: political disbursements by corporations and cooperative associations and the scope of regulated activity under the campaign finance law.

Bill Text and History

None
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.
Assembly Bill 816
Assembly Bill 816
Relating to: state contracts with financial institutions with foreclosures in the state.

Bill Text and History

Against
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.
Assembly Bill 821
Assembly Bill 821
Relating to: commercial real estate liens and recording a correction instrument and a lis pendens.

Bill Text and History

None
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.
Assembly Bill 838
Assembly Bill 838
Relating to: creating a refundable individual income tax credit for property taxes paid on a principal dwelling that is destroyed by a natural or man-made disaster and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

None
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.
Assembly Bill 846
Assembly Bill 846
Relating to: allowing required condominium disclosures to be made electronically.

Bill Text and History

None
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.
Assembly Bill 873
Assembly Bill 873
Relating to: liens by commercial real estate brokers.

Bill Text and History

None
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.
Assembly Bill 904
Assembly Bill 904
Relating to: loans to manufacturing businesses for energy improvements, job creation, retooling, or clean energy production; the administration of energy utility programs; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; requiring the exercise of eme...

Bill Text and History

None
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.
Assembly Bill 908
Assembly Bill 908
Relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for interest paid on certain student loans.

Bill Text and History

None
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.
Assembly Bill 918
Assembly Bill 918
Relating to: offers of settlement.

Bill Text and History

None
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.
Assembly Bill 939
Assembly Bill 939
Relating to: compliance by employers with certain laws whose enforcement depends on the proper classification of persons as employees or nonemployees and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/29/2010
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 948
Assembly Bill 948
Relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for investments in a community development financial institution and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/29/2010
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 961
Assembly Bill 961
Relating to: targets for the allocation of federal tax credits by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
4/29/2010
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 Joint Resolution 119
Assembly Joint Resolution 119
Relating to: permitting the use of the net proceeds of the state lottery for the payment of interest on loans made to any person to commence the business of farming (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
4/5/2010
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.
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
1/9/2009
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 9
Senate Bill 9
Relating to: a tort action for intentional misrepresentation in a residential real estate transaction.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 4

Other
Notification Date
2/18/2009
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 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

Other
Notification Date
2/18/2009
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 31
Senate Bill 31
Relating to: the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act, as approved by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 33

Other
Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.
For
Notification Date
2/18/2009
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 45
Senate Bill 45
Relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/18/2009
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 62
Senate Bill 62
Relating to: state finances and appropriations and making diverse other changes in the statutes.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 2

Other
Notification Date
2/18/2009
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 78
Senate Bill 78
Relating to: protections for tenants in foreclosure actions.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/10/2009
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 105
Senate Bill 105
Relating to: payment card network fees for merchants and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/12/2009
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 120
Senate Bill 120
Relating to: pleading requirements for assignees of creditors under the Wisconsin Consumer Act.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/14/2009
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 160
Senate Bill 160
Relating to: increasing the amount of the homestead exemption.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/14/2009
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 189
Senate Bill 189
Relating to: eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits and payment of extended benefits; excluding recovery and reinvestment act moneys from the calculation of expenditure restraint payments; eligibility for participation in the programs of a communi...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/5/2009
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 213
Senate Bill 213
Relating to: notification of alternative dispute resolution in foreclosure actions.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
6/4/2009
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 255
Senate Bill 255
Relating to: notification of default and mediation regarding residential real property subject to foreclosure and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Other
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 259
Senate Bill 259
Relating to: the homestead exemption and increases in the value of the exemption for various property that is exempt from execution.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 80

Other
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 270
Senate Bill 270
Relating to: limiting the searchability of a governmental Internet listing of property taxes assessed.

Bill Text and History

None
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 275
Senate Bill 275
Relating to: employment discrimination based on credit history.

Bill Text and History

None
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 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
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.
Senate Bill 326
Senate Bill 326
Relating to: the model academic standards for personal financial literacy.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/30/2009
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.
Senate Bill 339
Senate Bill 339
Relating to: certification and licensure of real estate appraisers and requirements for appraisal reports and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

None
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.
Senate Bill 365
Senate Bill 365
Relating to: the Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 166

None
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.
Senate Bill 409
Senate Bill 409
Relating to: a postsecondary education tax credit for businesses; increasing annual limits on angel investment tax credits; awarding grants to the WiSys Technology Foundation, Inc.; business plan competitions and an emerging technology center in the Univer...

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 265

None
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.
Senate Bill 412
Senate Bill 412
Relating to: changing certain administrative procedures under the tax incremental financing program.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 312

None
Notification Date
12/30/2009
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.
Senate Bill 413
Senate Bill 413
Relating to: receivership for abatement of residential nuisances.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 125

None
Notification Date
12/30/2009
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.
Senate Bill 416
Senate Bill 416
Relating to: adopting Internal Revenue Code provisions related to individual retirement accounts.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/30/2009
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.
Senate Bill 420
Senate Bill 420
Relating to: adopting Internal Revenue Code provisions related to contributions to individual retirement accounts and retirement plans.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/30/2009
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.
Senate Bill 425
Senate Bill 425
Relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/30/2009
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.
Senate Bill 426
Senate Bill 426
Relating to: the format and fees for obtaining copies of public records.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
12/30/2009
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.
Senate Bill 439
Senate Bill 439
Relating to: adopting Internal Revenue Code provisions related to individual retirement accounts and adopting provisions of the Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008 for state income and franchise tax purposes.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 161

For
Notification Date
12/23/2009
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.
Senate Bill 440
Senate Bill 440
Relating to: waiving certain federal bond limitations allocated to cities and counties and requiring the Department of Commerce to develop a system for reallocating the bond limitations to other state and local units of government.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 112

None
Notification Date
12/30/2009
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.
Senate Bill 461
Senate Bill 461
Relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for a qualified equity investment in a qualified community development entity, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/2/2010
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 472
Senate Bill 472
Relating to: adopting revised article 1 of the Uniform Commercial Code concerning general provisions.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 320

None
Notification Date
2/2/2010
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 480
Senate Bill 480
Relating to: adopting revised Article 7 of the Uniform Commercial Code, concerning documents of title.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 322

None
Notification Date
2/2/2010
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 503
Senate Bill 503
Relating to: requiring certain county agencies to petition a court to freeze accounts of certain individuals being financially exploited.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/3/2010
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 506
Senate Bill 506
Relating to: vehicle towing and storage liens.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 201

None
Notification Date
2/22/2010
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.
Senate Bill 511
Senate Bill 511
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

None
Notification Date
2/22/2010
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.
Senate Bill 525
Senate Bill 525
Relating to: prohibiting institutions of higher education from engaging in certain activity regarding student credit cards, requiring such institutions to provide financial literacy information to students, creating requirements for credit cards issued to ...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/22/2010
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.
Comments
WBA supports financial literacy but opposes the bill as written.
Senate Bill 529
Senate Bill 529
Relating to: uniform power of attorney for finances and property.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/22/2010
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.
Senate Bill 530
Senate Bill 530
Relating to: regulating consumer small loans, limiting the areas in which a payday lender may operate, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 405

None
Notification Date
2/22/2010
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.
Senate Bill 533
Senate Bill 533
Relating to: an integrated crime alert network and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 358

None
Notification Date
2/22/2010
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.
Senate Bill 540
Senate Bill 540
Relating to: political disbursements by corporations and cooperative associations and the scope of regulated activity under the campaign finance law.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/22/2010
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.
Senate Bill 572
Senate Bill 572
Relating to: suitability of annuity contracts and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 343

None
Notification Date
3/22/2010
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.
Senate Bill 574
Senate Bill 574
Relating to: exemption from execution for payments made to certain family farm businesses.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
3/22/2010
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.
Senate Bill 581
Senate Bill 581
Relating to: prohibiting social security numbers on instruments under the corporate registration system and on records under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 347

None
Notification Date
3/22/2010
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.
Senate Bill 587
Senate Bill 587
Relating to: commercial real estate liens and recording a correction instrument and a lis pendens.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 348

None
Notification Date
3/22/2010
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.
Senate Bill 605
Senate Bill 605
Relating to: allowing required condominium disclosures to be made electronically.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 357

None
Notification Date
3/22/2010
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.
Senate Bill 620
Senate Bill 620
Relating to: groundwater management, water conservation, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
3/22/2010
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.
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

None
Notification Date
3/22/2010
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.
Senate Bill 672
Senate Bill 672
Relating to: compliance by employers with certain laws whose enforcement depends on the proper classification of persons as employees or nonemployees and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 292

None
Notification Date
5/4/2010
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.
Senate Bill 691
Senate Bill 691
Relating to: eliminating the estate tax.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/4/2010
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.
Senate Bill 692
Senate Bill 692
Relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for investments in a community development financial institution and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/4/2010
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.
Senate Bill 701
Senate Bill 701
Relating to: the foreclosure and sale of residential property.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/4/2010
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

Administration: Agency Services
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Agency Services

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Commerce: Departmentwide and Economic Development
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Commerce: Departmentwide and Economic Development

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Financial Institutions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Financial Institutions

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

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

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

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

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Tax 1, 2, and 3, modernization of corporation franchise and income tax.
Agency Name
Revenue
Subject
Tax 1, 2, and 3, modernization of corporation franchise and income tax.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 641 (6/1/2009)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 10-095
Other
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.

Tax 1.16, financial record matching.
Agency Name
Revenue
Subject
Tax 1.16, financial record matching.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 644 (8/15/2009)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 09-118
Other
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.

Tax 2 and 11, the Failure to Produce Records penalty.
Agency Name
Revenue
Subject
Tax 2 and 11, the Failure to Produce Records penalty.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 644 (8/15/2009)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 09-087
Other
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2011-2013 State Budget
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2011-2013 State Budget

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/28/2010
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.

Department of Commerce, WHEDA and other economic development legislation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Department of Commerce, WHEDA and other economic development legislation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/28/2010
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.

Government Accountability Board structure, fees, etc.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Government Accountability Board structure, fees, etc.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/28/2010
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.

Legislation, rules or state policies to help raise Wisconsin's dairy prices
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation, rules or state policies to help raise Wisconsin's dairy prices

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

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.

IRA Conversion
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
IRA Conversion

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

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.

2009-2011 Wisconsin State Budget
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2009-2011 Wisconsin State Budget

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/2/2009
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.

Centralized Ag Lien
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Centralized Ag Lien

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/2/2009
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.

Changes to the Wisconsin Consumer Act
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changes to the Wisconsin Consumer Act

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/2/2009
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.

Corporate Tax Structure
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Corporate Tax Structure

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/2/2009
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.

delaying certain mortgage foreclosure actions.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
delaying certain mortgage foreclosure actions.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/2/2009
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.

Estate Tax
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Estate Tax

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/2/2009
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.

Financial Crimes
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Financial Crimes

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/2/2009
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.

Financial Institution Expansion
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Financial Institution Expansion

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/2/2009
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.

Financial Institutions Regulation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Financial Institutions Regulation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/2/2009
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.

Health Savings Accounts
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health Savings Accounts

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/2/2009
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.

Regulation of gift certificates, gift cards, and other gift obligations.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation of gift certificates, gift cards, and other gift obligations.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/2/2009
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.

regulation of mortgage disclosures
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
regulation of mortgage disclosures

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/2/2009
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.

Trust Banking
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Trust Banking

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/2/2009
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.

Unathorized practice of law
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Unathorized practice of law

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/2/2009
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.

Uniform Power of Attorney Act
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Uniform Power of Attorney Act

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/2/2009
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
2010
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2009
January - June
$205,630.39
2009
July - December
$153,408.47
2010
January - June
$149,858.61
2010
July - December
$104,511.11
Total $613,408.58
Total Hours Communicating 2009
January - June
457.10
2009
July - December
293.45
2010
January - June
382.55
2010
July - December
99.50
Total 1232.60
Total Hours Other 2009
January - June
1536.30
2009
July - December
1226.75
2010
January - June
1112.80
2010
July - December
629.95
Total 4505.80

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: licensing tax preparers, prohibiting making or arranging certain refund anticipation loans, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing penalties.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
1%
2009
July - December
1%
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: the financial institutions in which the investment instrument of a college savings account may be held.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
1%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: payment card network fees for merchants and providing a penalty.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2%
2009
July - December
2%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: a tort action for intentional misrepresentation in a residential real estate transaction.
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%
Relating to: the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act, as approved by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
5%
2009
July - December
2%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 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 rights of a purchaser of any property of the employer.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
5%
2009
July - December
15%
2010
January - June
20%
2010
July - December
Total 11%
Relating to: soliciting purchases of goods or services using unsolicited checks or money orders and providing a penalty.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
5%
2009
July - December
2%
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: notification of alternative dispute resolution in foreclosure actions.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
5%
2009
July - December
2%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 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 rights of a purchaser of any property of the employer.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
10%
2009
July - December
5%
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total 5%
Relating to: notification of alternative dispute resolution in foreclosure actions.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
10%
2009
July - December
2%
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: prohibiting the use of information in credit reports for issuing or setting premiums for motor vehicle or property insurance.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
1%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: increasing the amount of the homestead exemption.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
1%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: the regulation of income tax refund anticipation loans and providing a penalty.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
1%
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: payday loans.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
1%
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: the homestead exemption and increases in the value of the exemption for various property that is exempt from execution.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
1%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: finance charges for licensed lenders.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
1%
2010
January - June
2%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: employment discrimination based on credit history.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
1%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: the model academic standards for personal financial literacy.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
1%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: the model academic standards for personal financial literacy.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
1%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: mortgage broker duties and agency relationships.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
1%
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: certification and licensure of real estate appraisers and requirements for appraisal reports and granting rule-making authority.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
1%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: adopting Internal Revenue Code provisions related to individual retirement accounts.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
1%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: adopting Internal Revenue Code provisions related to contributions to individual retirement accounts and retirement plans.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
1%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act, as approved by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws.
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: delaying certain mortgage foreclosure actions.
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: increasing the amount of the homestead exemption.
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: notification of default and mediation regarding residential real property subject to foreclosure and granting rule-making authority.
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: the homestead exemption and increases in the value of the exemption for various property that is exempt from execution.
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: mortgage loan defaults and notification of alternative dispute resolution options.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2%
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
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
2%
2010
January - June
2%
2010
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.
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: adopting Internal Revenue Code provisions related to individual retirement accounts and adopting provisions of the Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008 for state income and franchise tax purposes.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
5%
2010
January - June
5%
2010
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: changing certain administrative procedures under the tax incremental financing program.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: waiving certain federal bond limitations allocated to cities and counties and requiring the Department of Commerce to develop a system for reallocating the bond limitations to other state and local units of government.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: qualifications of mortgage loan originators.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: adopting revised article 1 of the Uniform Commercial Code concerning general provisions.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: requiring certain county agencies to petition a court to freeze accounts of certain individuals being financially exploited.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: adopting revised Article 7 of the Uniform Commercial Code, concerning documents of title.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: requiring certain county agencies to petition a court to freeze accounts of certain individuals being financially exploited.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: vehicle towing and storage liens.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: uniform power of attorney for finances and property.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: prohibiting institutions of higher education from engaging in certain activity regarding student credit cards, requiring such institutions to provide financial literacy information to students, creating requirements for credit cards issued to underage customers, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: regulating consumer small loans, limiting the areas in which a payday lender may operate, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: prohibiting institutions of higher education from engaging in certain activity regarding student credit cards, requiring such institutions to provide financial literacy information to students, creating requirements for credit cards issued to underage customers, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: the dairy and livestock investment tax credits.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: licensing requirements for mortgage bankers and mortgage brokers.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: prohibiting social security numbers on instruments under the corporate registration system and on records under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: commercial real estate liens and recording a correction instrument and a lis pendens.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: state contracts with financial institutions with foreclosures in the state.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: commercial real estate liens and recording a correction instrument and a lis pendens.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: liens by commercial real estate brokers.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: compliance by employers with certain laws whose enforcement depends on the proper classification of persons as employees or nonemployees and providing penalties.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: compliance by employers with certain laws whose enforcement depends on the proper classification of persons as employees or nonemployees and providing penalties.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: the foreclosure and sale of residential property.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: employment discrimination based on credit history.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
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
2010
January - June
2%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: violations of the Wisconsin Uniform Securities Law and providing a penalty.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
5%
2010
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: adopting Internal Revenue Code provisions related to individual retirement accounts and adopting provisions of the Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008 for state income and franchise tax purposes.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
5%
2010
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: uniform power of attorney for finances and property.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
5%
2010
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: residential mortgage loan foreclosures.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
10%
2010
July - December
Total 3%

Budget Bill Subjects

2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2%
2009
July - December
2%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
2%
Total 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
5%
2009
July - December
2%
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
5%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
2%
Total 5%
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 3%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
2%
Total < 1%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
1%
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
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
2%
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2%
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
2%
Total 1%

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
1%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
5%
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
1%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
2%
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
1%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
1%
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
1%
2009
July - December
1%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2%
2009
July - December
2%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
5%
Total 2%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2%
2009
July - December
1%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
1%
Total 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
5%
2009
July - December
5%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
5%
Total 4%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
5%
2009
July - December
2%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
5%
Total 3%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
1%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
2%
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
1%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
1%
Total < 1%
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%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
1%
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
2%
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
5%
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
5%
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
5%
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
5%
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
25%
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
5%
2009
July - December
5%
2010
January - June
9%
2010
July - December
10%
Total 7%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

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

Other Matters
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
1%
2009
July - December
1%
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
5%
Total 2%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures