Community Advocates, Inc.
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Providing basic needs advocacy and services to low-income Milwaukeeans
Lobbying Interests:
poverty, homelessness, housing, energy, utilities, health care, Badger Care, domestic violence, disability, taxation, children, community justice, employment
Title:
Deputy Director and Counsel
Providing basic needs advocacy and services to low-income Milwaukeeans
Lobbying Interests:
poverty, homelessness, housing, energy, utilities, health care, Badger Care, domestic violence, disability, taxation, children, community justice, employment
Title:
Deputy Director and Counsel
Contact
DK
Debra Kraft
728 N James Lovell Street
Milwaukee, WI 53092
(414) 270-2944
(414) 270-2971
dkraft@communityadvocates.net
http://www.communityadvocates.net
728 N James Lovell Street
Milwaukee, WI 53092
(414) 270-2944
(414) 270-2971
dkraft@communityadvocates.net
http://www.communityadvocates.net
Authorized Lobbyists
Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 286
Relating to: permitting an employer to refuse to employ or to bar or terminate from employment an individual who has been convicted of a felony and who has not been pardoned for that felony and preempting cities, villages, towns, and counties from adopting...
Bill Text and History
10/26/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
10/26/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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
576 20111028_105741_CJ - AB286_Comments_for_GAB102811.pdf
10/26/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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
Please copy/paste link to view document: http://ethics.state.wi.us/PositionFileUploads/20111031_110348_CJ%20-%20AB286_Comments_for_GAB102811.pdf
Relating to: permitting an employer to refuse to employ or to bar or terminate from employment an individual who has been convicted of a felony and who has not been pardoned for that felony and preempting cities, villages, towns, and counties from adopting...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/26/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 Date10/26/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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
576 20111028_105741_CJ - AB286_Comments_for_GAB102811.pdf
Against
Notification Date10/26/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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
Please copy/paste link to view document: http://ethics.state.wi.us/PositionFileUploads/20111031_110348_CJ%20-%20AB286_Comments_for_GAB102811.pdf
Senate Bill 207
Relating to: permitting an employer to refuse to employ or to bar or terminate from employment an individual who has been convicted of a felony and who has not been pardoned for that felony and preempting cities, villages, towns, and counties from adopting...
Bill Text and History
10/27/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
10/27/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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
573 20111028_104751_CJ - AB286_And SB207_Comments_for_GAB102811.pdf
10/27/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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
Please copy/paste link to view document: http://ethics.state.wi.us/PositionFileUploads/20111031_110348_CJ%20-%20SB207.pdf
Relating to: permitting an employer to refuse to employ or to bar or terminate from employment an individual who has been convicted of a felony and who has not been pardoned for that felony and preempting cities, villages, towns, and counties from adopting...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/27/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 Date10/27/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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
573 20111028_104751_CJ - AB286_And SB207_Comments_for_GAB102811.pdf
Against
Notification Date10/27/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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
Please copy/paste link to view document: http://ethics.state.wi.us/PositionFileUploads/20111031_110348_CJ%20-%20SB207.pdf
Senate Joint Resolution 21
Relating to: the right of the people to contract privately for health care services and health care coverage, and prohibiting requiring a person to obtain or maintain health insurance coverage or to participate in any health care system or plan (first cons...
Bill Text and History
10/26/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: the right of the people to contract privately for health care services and health care coverage, and prohibiting requiring a person to obtain or maintain health insurance coverage or to participate in any health care system or plan (first cons...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/26/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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
Ins 3.375, health insurance coverage of nervous and mental disorders, alcoholism and other drug abuse problems and affecting small business.
Agency Name
Insurance
Subject
Ins 3.375, health insurance coverage of nervous and mental disorders, alcoholism and other drug abuse problems and affecting small business.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 654 (7/1/2010)
1/28/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Insurance
Subject
Ins 3.375, health insurance coverage of nervous and mental disorders, alcoholism and other drug abuse problems and affecting small business.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 654 (7/1/2010)
For
Notification Date1/28/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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
Advocate for policies that assist Wisconsin's low-income population in the following area: statewide criminal justice system reform including alternatives to incarceration such as deferred prosecution or diversion and reentry programs.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Advocate for policies that assist Wisconsin's low-income population in the following area: statewide criminal justice system reform including alternatives to incarceration such as deferred prosecution or diversion and reentry programs.
Advocate for policies that assist Wisconsin's low-income population in the following area: statewide criminal justice system reform including alternatives to incarceration such as deferred prosecution or diversion and reentry programs.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/25/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/25/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The establishment of health insurance exchanges in accordance with the federal Affordable Care Act.
The establishment of health insurance exchanges in accordance with the federal Affordable Care Act.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/5/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/5/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
AB 286
AB 286
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
10/31/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
10/31/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
SB 207
SB 207
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
10/31/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
10/31/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Advocate for policies that assist Wisconsin's low-income population in the following areas: employment, income, taxation, education, homelessness, housing, energy, utilities, health care, Badger Care, domestic violence, disability.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Advocate for policies that assist Wisconsin's low-income population in the following areas: employment, income, taxation, education, homelessness, housing, energy, utilities, health care, Badger Care, domestic violence, disability.
Advocate for policies that assist Wisconsin's low-income population in the following areas: employment, income, taxation, education, homelessness, housing, energy, utilities, health care, Badger Care, domestic violence, disability.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/1/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/1/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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
2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total | |
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Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2011 January - June $9,513.45 |
2011 July - December $7,277.35 |
2012 January - June $4,312.81 |
2012 July - December $3,946.72 |
Total $25,050.33 |
Total Hours Communicating | 2011 January - June 36.65 |
2011 July - December 45.30 |
2012 January - June 38.50 |
2012 July - December 17.45 |
Total 137.90 |
Total Hours Other | 2011 January - June 120.75 |
2011 July - December 67.00 |
2012 January - June 36.70 |
2012 July - December 44.00 |
Total 268.45 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: the right of the people to contract privately for health care services and health care coverage, and prohibiting requiring a person to obtain or maintain health insurance coverage or to participate in any health care system or plan (first consideration).
2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2011 January - June |
2011 July - December 2% |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: permitting an employer to refuse to employ or to bar or terminate from employment an individual who has been convicted of a felony and who has not been pardoned for that felony and preempting cities, villages, towns, and counties from adopting provisions concerning employment discrimination based on arrest or conviction record that prohibit activity that is allowed under the state fair employment law.
2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2011 January - June |
2011 July - December 8% |
2012 January - June 13% |
2012 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: permitting an employer to refuse to employ or to bar or terminate from employment an individual who has been convicted of a felony and who has not been pardoned for that felony and preempting cities, villages, towns, and counties from adopting provisions concerning employment discrimination based on arrest or conviction record that prohibit activity that is allowed under the state fair employment law.
2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2011 January - June |
2011 July - December 24% |
2012 January - June 13% |
2012 July - December |
Total 9% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Advocate for policies that assist Wisconsin's low-income population in the following areas: employment, income, taxation, education, homelessness, housing, energy, utilities, health care, Badger Care, domestic violence, disability.
2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2011 January - June 100% |
2011 July - December 49% |
2012 January - June 52% |
2012 July - December 48% |
Total 69% |
2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2011 January - June |
2011 July - December 17% |
2012 January - June 22% |
2012 July - December 49% |
Total 16% |
Advocate for policies that assist Wisconsin's low-income population in the following area: statewide criminal justice system reform including alternatives to incarceration such as deferred prosecution or diversion and reentry programs.
2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December 3% |
Total < 1% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.