Wisconsin Democracy Campaign

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
To promote clean government and a healthy democracy through campaign finance reform, ethics reforms, and other pro-democracy reforms.

Lobbying Interests:
Lobbying for changes in the campaign finance system that will help revitalize democracy and enable all candidates to have a fair chance to present their ideas to the voters. Lobbying for stronger ethics enforcement, lobbying reforms and changes safeguarding the electoral process.

Title:
Executive Director

Contact
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Michael McCabe
210 N Bassett St, Ste 215
Madison, WI 53703-5017
(608) 255-4260
(608) 255-4359
wisdc@wisdc.org
http://www.wisdc.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

January 2011 Special Session Assembly Bill 8
January 2011 Special Session Assembly Bill 8
Relating to: the authority of a state agency to promulgate rules interpreting the provisions of a statute enforced or administered by the agency and to implement or enforce any standard, requirement, or threshold as a term or condition of a license issued ...

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 21

Against
Notification Date
1/25/2011
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.
January 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 8
January 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 8
Relating to: the authority of a state agency to promulgate rules interpreting the provisions of a statute enforced or administered by the agency and to implement or enforce any standard, requirement, or threshold as a term or condition of a license issued ...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/25/2011
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.
January 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 10
January 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 10
Relating to: an exemption from water quality standards for wetlands and from certain other regulatory provisions concerning water quality and surface water use that apply to a wetland area in Brown County; and review of certain changes to shoreland, wetlan...

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 6

Against
Notification Date
2/1/2011
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.
January 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 11
January 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 11
Relating to: state finances, collective bargaining for public employees, compensation and fringe benefits of public employees, the state civil service system, the Medical Assistance program, sale of certain facilities, granting bonding authority, and makin...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/15/2011
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
Turns state agency legislative liaisons, media spokespeople, and lawyers into political appointees--undermines state agency ability to represent the public w/o fear of retribution; allows governor to divvy special favors to his supporters
Assembly Bill 7
Assembly Bill 7
Relating to: requiring certain identification in order to vote at a polling place or obtain an absentee ballot, verification of the addresses of electors, absentee voting procedure in certain residential care apartment complexes and adult family homes, ide...

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 23

Against
Notification Date
2/11/2011
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.
Assembly Bill 28
Assembly Bill 28
Relating to: reporting of information by nonresident registrants under the campaign finance law.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/8/2011
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.
Assembly Bill 89
Assembly Bill 89
Relating to: application of the open meetings law to legislative party caucuses.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/21/2011
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.
Assembly Bill 161
Assembly Bill 161
Relating to: the dates of the September primary and certain other election occurrences and absentee voting.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
10/5/2011
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.
Assembly Bill 196
Assembly Bill 196
Relating to: prohibiting the promulgation of certain rules concerning campaign financing by the Government Accountability Board.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/30/2011
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.
www.wisdc.org/op062411.php
Assembly Bill 198
Assembly Bill 198
Relating to: preparation of legislative and congressional districting plans by the Legislative Reference Bureau and the Government Accountability Board.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/9/2011
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.
Assembly Bill 264
Assembly Bill 264
Relating to: acceptance of certain political contributions by certain elective state officials, officials elect, and committees and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/21/2011
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.
Assembly Bill 296
Assembly Bill 296
Relating to: treatment of contributions used to finance recall petition drives.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/4/2011
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.
Assembly Bill 317
Assembly Bill 317
Relating to: creation of a Wisconsin election campaign fund, making appropriations, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/19/2011
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.
Assembly Bill 355
Assembly Bill 355
Relating to: exempting rules promulgated by the Government Accountability Board from certain administrative rule-making procedures involving the approval of the governor.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/23/2011
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.
Assembly Bill 361
Assembly Bill 361
Relating to: management and preservation of records and correspondence of members of the legislature.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/23/2011
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.
Assembly Bill 378
Assembly Bill 378
Relating to: the form and content of certain communications made for political purposes.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
11/23/2011
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
Need to include ad funding sources. This is a modest improvement.
Assembly Bill 389
Assembly Bill 389
Relating to: the authority of a state agency to promulgate rules interpreting the provisions of a statute enforced or administered by the agency and to implement or enforce standards, requirements, and thresholds; elimination of gubernatorial approval of p...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/23/2011
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.
Assembly Bill 591
Assembly Bill 591
Relating to: political disbursements and obligations by corporations, cooperative associations, and labor organizations and the scope of regulated activity and reporting of certain activity under the campaign finance law.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/22/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 621
Assembly Bill 621
Relating to: attempts to influence action upon model or similar proposed legislation, prohibiting the expending of certain moneys by members of the legislature, and reporting by certain persons providing or state public officials receiving certain things o...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/22/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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: the scope of regulated activity under the campaign finance law, public financing of elections for certain state offices, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting ru...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/22/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 673
Assembly Bill 673
Relating to: campaign contributions to the governor or certain committees by lobbyists, principals, and other persons who may be affected by proposed administrative rules.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/22/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 682
Assembly Bill 682
Relating to: authority of the Wisconsin Supreme Court to review a decision of a justice to deny a motion to disqualify the justice.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/22/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 684
Assembly Bill 684
Relating to: notice of certain political contributions made to a judge or justice.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/22/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 685
Assembly Bill 685
Relating to: judicial disqualification based on campaign financial support.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/22/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 686
Assembly Bill 686
Relating to: disqualification of a judge or justice.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/22/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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: an objective standard for the disqualification of a judge or justice.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/22/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 726
Assembly Bill 726
Relating to: political disbursements and obligations by corporations and cooperative associations.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/22/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 26
Assembly Joint Resolution 26
Relating to: deleting from the constitution the offices of secretary of state and state treasurer (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
8/18/2011
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.
Assembly Joint Resolution 52
Assembly Joint Resolution 52
Relating to: requiring the legislature to enact laws requiring reasonable notice of and public access to meetings of governmental bodies, including the legislature, and making members of the legislature subject to citations and civil penalties for violatio...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/21/2011
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.
Assembly Joint Resolution 121
Assembly Joint Resolution 121
Relating to: amending the U.S. Constitution via congressional action or constitutional convention to establish that corporations are not entitled to constitutional rights of natural persons and that money is not speech.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/22/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 6
Senate Bill 6
Relating to: requiring certain identification in order to vote at a polling place or obtain an absentee ballot, verification of the addresses of electors, absentee voting procedure in certain residential care apartment complexes and adult family homes, ide...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/25/2011
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.
Senate Bill 17
Senate Bill 17
Relating to: reporting of information by nonresident registrants under the campaign finance law.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/11/2011
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.
Senate Bill 67
Senate Bill 67
Relating to: political disbursements and obligations by corporations and cooperative associations and the scope of regulated activity under the campaign finance law.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/27/2011
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.
Senate Bill 114
Senate Bill 114
Relating to: legislative consideration of a biennial budget bill.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 220

Other
Notification Date
1/25/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 139
Senate Bill 139
Relating to: prohibiting the promulgation of certain rules concerning campaign financing by the Government Accountability Board.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
7/2/2011
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.
www.wisdc.org/op062411.php
Senate Bill 148
Senate Bill 148
Relating to: legislative redistricting.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 43

Against
Notification Date
7/15/2011
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 Date
7/15/2011
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
wisdc.org/pr071211.php
Senate Bill 149
Senate Bill 149
Relating to: congressional redistricting.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 44

Against
Notification Date
7/15/2011
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.
Senate Bill 150
Senate Bill 150
Relating to: division of municipalities into wards and redistricting of supervisory and aldermanic districts and appointing a panel to hear challenges to the apportionment of a congressional or legislative district, and hearing certain appeals.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 39

Against
Notification Date
7/15/2011
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.
Senate Bill 157
Senate Bill 157
Relating to: preparation of legislative and congressional districting plans by the Legislative Reference Bureau and the Government Accountability Board.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/21/2011
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.
Senate Bill 162
Senate Bill 162
Relating to: notice of the fee for identification cards issued by the Department of Transportation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/21/2011
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.
Senate Bill 248
Senate Bill 248
Relating to: management and preservation of records and correspondence of members of the legislature.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/23/2011
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.
Senate Bill 281
Senate Bill 281
Relating to: the form and content of certain communications made for political purposes.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
11/23/2011
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
Need to include ad funding sources. This is a modest improvement.
Senate Bill 292
Senate Bill 292
Relating to: reporting of the principal place of employment of certain individuals who make political contributions.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/18/2011
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 Date
11/18/2011
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
www.wisdc.org/wdctestimony011212.php
Senate Bill 446
Senate Bill 446
Relating to: political disbursements and obligations by corporations, cooperative associations, and labor organizations and the scope of regulated activity and reporting of certain activity under the campaign finance law.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/22/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 Joint Resolution 68
Senate Joint Resolution 68
Relating to: an independent redistricting commission (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/5/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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

GAB 1.28, defining the term “political purpose”.
Agency Name
Government Accountability Board
Subject
GAB 1.28, defining the term “political purpose”.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 633 (9/15/2008)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 09-013
For
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.

GAB 1.91, organizations making independent disbursements.
Agency Name
Government Accountability Board
Subject
GAB 1.91, organizations making independent disbursements.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 653 (6/1/2010)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 10-087
For
Notification Date
9/21/2011
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.

GAB 6.05, filing of campaign finance reports in electronic format.
Agency Name
Government Accountability Board
Subject
GAB 6.05, filing of campaign finance reports in electronic format.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 641 (5/15/2009)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 09-040
Other
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.

Comments
Similar to the "paper trail" now required of any electronic voting machine, the shortcomings of the state's new campaign finance reporting system call for a mandatory paper trail of campaign contributions and election expenses.
www.wisdc.org/blog/2009/03/somethings-missing.html
For
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Restoring the Wisconsin Election Campaign Fund (LRB 2348)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Restoring the Wisconsin Election Campaign Fund (LRB 2348)

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/28/2011
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.

prohibiting the promulgation of certain rules concerning campaign financing by the Government Accountability Board (LRB 2253/2254)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
prohibiting the promulgation of certain rules concerning campaign financing by the Government Accountability Board (LRB 2253/2254)

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
6/25/2011
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.

Unnecessary creation of task force on elections process and election technology (LRB 11-2196/1)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Unnecessary creation of task force on elections process and election technology (LRB 11-2196/1)

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
6/8/2011
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.

preparation of legislative and congressional districting plans
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
preparation of legislative and congressional districting plans

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/18/2011
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.

2010 Joint Legislative Council Study Committee on Judicial Discipline and Recusal
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2010 Joint Legislative Council Study Committee on Judicial Discipline and Recusal

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

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.

Allowing public to view economic interest statements anonymously
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allowing public to view economic interest statements anonymously

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

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.

Amendment of the Code of Judicial Conduct's rules on recusals -- examination of when the financing and conduct of judicial campaigns should result in a judge's disqualification from hearing and ruling on a case.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amendment of the Code of Judicial Conduct's rules on recusals -- examination of when the financing and conduct of judicial campaigns should result in a judge's disqualification from hearing and ruling on a case.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

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.

comprehensive campaign finance reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
comprehensive campaign finance reform

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

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.

creation of a non-partisan and independent redistricting process
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
creation of a non-partisan and independent redistricting process

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

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.

ElBd 1.28, scope of campaign finance regulation - regulation of issue ads
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
ElBd 1.28, scope of campaign finance regulation - regulation of issue ads

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

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.

Election law reforms and voting rights protections
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Election law reforms and voting rights protections

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

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.

Electronic voting equipment approval for use in Wisconsin elections
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Electronic voting equipment approval for use in Wisconsin elections

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.

emergency rule to amend GAB 6.05 relating to filing campaign finance reports in electronic format
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
emergency rule to amend GAB 6.05 relating to filing campaign finance reports in electronic format

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

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.

Comments
www.wisdc.org/blog/2009/03/somethings-missing.html

Excluding incarcerated, disenfranchised felons from the enumeration of population for apportionment and redistricting (constitutional amendment)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Excluding incarcerated, disenfranchised felons from the enumeration of population for apportionment and redistricting (constitutional amendment)

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

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.

Increased transparency of Government Accountability Board investigations
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increased transparency of Government Accountability Board investigations

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

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.

National Popular Vote Interstate Compact
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
National Popular Vote Interstate Compact

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

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.

permitting the use of preferential or instant runoff voting systems for local nonpartisan races
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
permitting the use of preferential or instant runoff voting systems for local nonpartisan races

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

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.

Prohibiting elected state officials and their campaign committees from soliciting or accepting campaign contributions during the budget process.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Prohibiting elected state officials and their campaign committees from soliciting or accepting campaign contributions during the budget process.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

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.

Proposed GAB 1.90, regulation of nonprofit corporations organized solely for political activity (MCFL Corporations)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposed GAB 1.90, regulation of nonprofit corporations organized solely for political activity (MCFL Corporations)

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

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.

Proposed GAB 1.91, Disclosure of Independent Political Expenditures
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposed GAB 1.91, Disclosure of Independent Political Expenditures

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

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.

rulemaking to create registration, reporting and advertising disclaimer requirements for corporate election spending
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
rulemaking to create registration, reporting and advertising disclaimer requirements for corporate election spending

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

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.

Comments
www.wisdc.org/wdcstatement032310.php

Total Lobbying Effort

  2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2011
January - June
$2,166.58
2011
July - December
$2,965.95
2012
January - June
$1,923.22
2012
July - December
$430.49
Total $7,486.24
Total Hours Communicating 2011
January - June
7.00
2011
July - December
18.00
2012
January - June
10.25
2012
July - December
1.25
Total 36.50
Total Hours Other 2011
January - June
58.50
2011
July - December
62.50
2012
January - June
42.25
2012
July - December
9.25
Total 172.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: reporting of information by nonresident registrants under the campaign finance law.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
5%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: requiring certain identification in order to vote at a polling place or obtain an absentee ballot, verification of the addresses of electors, absentee voting procedure in certain residential care apartment complexes and adult family homes, identification cards issued by the Department of Transportation, creating an identification certificate issued by the Department of Transportation, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
20%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 6%
Relating to: requiring certain identification in order to vote at a polling place or obtain an absentee ballot, verification of the addresses of electors, absentee voting procedure in certain residential care apartment complexes and adult family homes, identification cards issued by the Department of Transportation, creating an identification certificate issued by the Department of Transportation, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
20%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 6%
Relating to: preparation of legislative and congressional districting plans by the Legislative Reference Bureau and the Government Accountability Board.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
20%
2011
July - December
5%
2012
January - June
5%
2012
July - December
Total 10%
Relating to: prohibiting the promulgation of certain rules concerning campaign financing by the Government Accountability Board.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
5%
2012
January - June
20%
2012
July - December
Total 7%
Relating to: congressional redistricting.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
5%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: preparation of legislative and congressional districting plans by the Legislative Reference Bureau and the Government Accountability Board.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
5%
2012
January - June
5%
2012
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: treatment of contributions used to finance recall petition drives.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
5%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: division of municipalities into wards and redistricting of supervisory and aldermanic districts and appointing a panel to hear challenges to the apportionment of a congressional or legislative district, and hearing certain appeals.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
15%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 6%
Relating to: legislative redistricting.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
20%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 8%
Relating to: prohibiting the promulgation of certain rules concerning campaign financing by the Government Accountability Board.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
15%
2012
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: reporting of the principal place of employment of certain individuals who make political contributions.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
30%
2012
July - December
Total 8%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
5%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 2%

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
5%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
45%
Total 4%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
10%
2011
July - December
20%
2012
January - June
15%
2012
July - December
45%
Total 17%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
20%
2011
July - December
15%
2012
January - June
10%
2012
July - December
10%
Total 15%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures