Badger State Sheriffs' Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
The Badger State Sheriffs' Association is made up of the 72 Wisconsin Sheriffs. The BSSA promotes state-wide law enforcement and public safety initiatives that assist The Office of Sheriff with providing professional, prepared, and up-to-date services to the citizens of each County and the State of Wisconsin.
Lobbying Interests:
The BSSA will work with local, State, and Federal officials on public safety, law enforcement, emergency management, corrections, court, civil process and other crime prevention programs and services.
CEO Name:
Dean Meyer
Executive Director
The Badger State Sheriffs' Association is made up of the 72 Wisconsin Sheriffs. The BSSA promotes state-wide law enforcement and public safety initiatives that assist The Office of Sheriff with providing professional, prepared, and up-to-date services to the citizens of each County and the State of Wisconsin.
Lobbying Interests:
The BSSA will work with local, State, and Federal officials on public safety, law enforcement, emergency management, corrections, court, civil process and other crime prevention programs and services.
CEO Name:
Dean Meyer
Executive Director
Contact
DCM
Dean C. Meyer
P.O. Box 394
Bruce, WI 54819
(715) 415-2412
(715) 868-3327
badgersheriff@brucetel.net
http://www.badgersheriff.com
P.O. Box 394
Bruce, WI 54819
(715) 415-2412
(715) 868-3327
badgersheriff@brucetel.net
http://www.badgersheriff.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 9
Relating to: law enforcement officers who are on duty, off-duty law enforcement officers, and former law enforcement officers and going armed with firearms.
Bill Text and History
1/2/2014
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.
Comments
The BSSA supports legislation authorizing off-duty law enforcement officers the ability to carry a duty weapon on school grounds.
Relating to: law enforcement officers who are on duty, off-duty law enforcement officers, and former law enforcement officers and going armed with firearms.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/2/2014
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.
Comments
The BSSA supports legislation authorizing off-duty law enforcement officers the ability to carry a duty weapon on school grounds.
Assembly Bill 74
Relating to: increasing the crime victim and witness assistance surcharge, dedicating funds for crime prevention organizations, and creating local crime prevention funding boards. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/2/2014
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.
Relating to: increasing the crime victim and witness assistance surcharge, dedicating funds for crime prevention organizations, and creating local crime prevention funding boards. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/2/2014
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.
Assembly Bill 242
Relating to: charges for inmate telephone use at a jail or house of correction. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/2/2014
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.
Comments
County Jails need to retain the ability to contract out inmate phone service for jail inmates.
Relating to: charges for inmate telephone use at a jail or house of correction. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/2/2014
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.
Comments
County Jails need to retain the ability to contract out inmate phone service for jail inmates.
Assembly Bill 251
Relating to: allowing a county to seek reimbursement for expenses incurred in confining a prisoner in jail. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/2/2014
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.
Comments
The BSSA supports legislation that would allow the County Sheriff to bill those who are booked into the Jail a daily inmate fee and also for those expenses incurred by that inmate while in custody and held in the County Jail.
Relating to: allowing a county to seek reimbursement for expenses incurred in confining a prisoner in jail. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/2/2014
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.
Comments
The BSSA supports legislation that would allow the County Sheriff to bill those who are booked into the Jail a daily inmate fee and also for those expenses incurred by that inmate while in custody and held in the County Jail.
Assembly Bill 387
Relating to: the age at which a person who is alleged to have violated a criminal law, a civil law, or a municipal ordinance and who is not alleged to have committed certain violent offences or has not previously been convicted of a crime or adjudicated de...
Bill Text and History
1/2/2014
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.
Comments
The BSSA supports Wisconsin keeping the current 17 year old language as is.
Relating to: the age at which a person who is alleged to have violated a criminal law, a civil law, or a municipal ordinance and who is not alleged to have committed certain violent offences or has not previously been convicted of a crime or adjudicated de...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/2/2014
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.
Comments
The BSSA supports Wisconsin keeping the current 17 year old language as is.
Assembly Bill 409
Relating to: investigation of deaths involving a law enforcement officer. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 348
1/2/2014
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.
Comments
The BSSA supports the bill as amended.
Relating to: investigation of deaths involving a law enforcement officer. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 348
For
Notification Date1/2/2014
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.
Comments
The BSSA supports the bill as amended.
Assembly Bill 613
Relating to: modifying the duties of a county clerk; the counties in which a board of election commissioners is required; and staffing of a board of election commissioners in populous counties. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 373
1/27/2014
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.
Comments
This bill aligns the required historical duties of the County Clark with current statuatory duties and requirements of the Office of County Clerk.
Relating to: modifying the duties of a county clerk; the counties in which a board of election commissioners is required; and staffing of a board of election commissioners in populous counties. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 373
For
Notification Date1/27/2014
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.
Comments
This bill aligns the required historical duties of the County Clark with current statuatory duties and requirements of the Office of County Clerk.
Assembly Bill 699
Relating to: classifying county jailers, detention officers, and correctional officers as protective occupation participants under the Wisconsin Retirement System. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/5/2014
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.
Comments
Since the passage of Act 10, some people were under the impression that a County was prohibited from designating county jailers as protective occupation employees. This bill leaves the decision to the County on how they designate they jail staff.
Relating to: classifying county jailers, detention officers, and correctional officers as protective occupation participants under the Wisconsin Retirement System. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/5/2014
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.
Comments
Since the passage of Act 10, some people were under the impression that a County was prohibited from designating county jailers as protective occupation employees. This bill leaves the decision to the County on how they designate they jail staff.
Assembly Bill 727
Relating to: a firearm prohibition for an individual subject to an individuals-at-risk injunction and disclosure of and access to information regarding individuals who are prohibited from possessing a firearm. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 223
2/27/2014
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.
Comments
The BSSA strongly supports this bill and believes this change will enhance public safety and officer safety.
Relating to: a firearm prohibition for an individual subject to an individuals-at-risk injunction and disclosure of and access to information regarding individuals who are prohibited from possessing a firearm. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 223
For
Notification Date2/27/2014
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.
Comments
The BSSA strongly supports this bill and believes this change will enhance public safety and officer safety.
Assembly Bill 779
Relating to: state 911 telecommunications services, police and fire protection fee imposed on certain communications services, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/3/2014
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.
Comments
The BSSA supports this bill with a funding level appropriate to properly fund the level at which PSAP's must be updated.
Relating to: state 911 telecommunications services, police and fire protection fee imposed on certain communications services, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/3/2014
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.
Comments
The BSSA supports this bill with a funding level appropriate to properly fund the level at which PSAP's must be updated.
Assembly Joint Resolution 77
Relating to: appointment of treasurer in Milwaukee county (first consideration).
Bill Text and History
1/27/2014
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.
Comments
While this legislation would only impact Milwaukee County, any erosion of the Constitution that effects the voice of the people should not be allowed or considered.
Relating to: appointment of treasurer in Milwaukee county (first consideration).
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/27/2014
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.
Comments
While this legislation would only impact Milwaukee County, any erosion of the Constitution that effects the voice of the people should not be allowed or considered.
Senate Bill 447
Relating to: strip searches. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/14/2014
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.
Comments
The BSSA believes this bill is essential to help maintain the safe and secure operations of a County Jail.
Relating to: strip searches. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/14/2014
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.
Comments
The BSSA believes this bill is essential to help maintain the safe and secure operations of a County Jail.
Senate Bill 566
Relating to: state 911 telecommunications services, police and fire protection fee imposed on certain communications services, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/3/2014
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.
Comments
The BSSA supports this bill at a funding level appropriate to fund the updating of PSAP's as required to provide service.
Relating to: state 911 telecommunications services, police and fire protection fee imposed on certain communications services, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/3/2014
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.
Comments
The BSSA supports this bill at a funding level appropriate to fund the updating of PSAP's as required to provide service.
Senate Bill 580
Relating to: a firearm prohibition for an individual subject to an individuals-at-risk injunction and disclosure of and access to information regarding individuals who are prohibited from possessing a firearm. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/25/2014
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.
Comments
The BSSA strongly supports this bill and the ability for law enforcement to gain access to this important information.
Relating to: a firearm prohibition for an individual subject to an individuals-at-risk injunction and disclosure of and access to information regarding individuals who are prohibited from possessing a firearm. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/25/2014
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.
Comments
The BSSA strongly supports this bill and the ability for law enforcement to gain access to this important information.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Employee Trust Funds
Employee Trust Funds
Notification Date
7/30/2013
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.
Comments
The BSSA opposes the language in the budget bill.
7/30/2013
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.
Comments
The BSSA opposes the language in the budget bill.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Provisions
General Provisions
Notification Date
7/30/2013
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.
Comments
The BSSA opposes the language in the budget bill.
7/30/2013
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.
Comments
The BSSA opposes the language in the budget bill.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Justice: DNA Collection
Justice: DNA Collection
Notification Date
7/30/2013
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.
Comments
The BSSA disagrees with the current language.
7/30/2013
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.
Comments
The BSSA disagrees with the current language.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Justice: General Agency Provisions
Justice: General Agency Provisions
Notification Date
7/30/2013
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.
Comments
Bailbond provision. The BSSA opposes this language.
7/30/2013
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.
Comments
Bailbond provision. The BSSA opposes this language.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2013 January - June $70.28 |
2013 July - December $0.00 |
2014 January - June $2,614.00 |
2014 July - December $0.00 |
Total $2,684.28 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2013 January - June 3.00 |
2013 July - December 25.00 |
2014 January - June 0.00 |
2014 July - December 1.00 |
Total 29.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2013 January - June 0.00 |
2013 July - December 0.00 |
2014 January - June 0.00 |
2014 July - December 3.00 |
Total 3.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: law enforcement officers who are on duty, off-duty law enforcement officers, and former law enforcement officers and going armed with firearms.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 10% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 9% |
Relating to: increasing the crime victim and witness assistance surcharge, dedicating funds for crime prevention organizations, and creating local crime prevention funding boards. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 10% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 9% |
Relating to: charges for inmate telephone use at a jail or house of correction. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 10% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 9% |
Relating to: allowing a county to seek reimbursement for expenses incurred in confining a prisoner in jail. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 10% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 9% |
Relating to: the age at which a person who is alleged to have violated a criminal law, a civil law, or a municipal ordinance and who is not alleged to have committed certain violent offences or has not previously been convicted of a crime or adjudicated delinquent is subject to juvenile court jurisdiction. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 10% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 9% |
Relating to: investigation of deaths involving a law enforcement officer. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 50% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 41% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 15% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December 100% |
Total 13% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 25% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 25% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 35% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 3% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication