Wisconsin Library Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Improving and promoting library and information services.
Lobbying Interests:
All legislative initiatives as they pertain to library needs and interests. Budget priorities for library systems
CEO Name:
Laura Sauser
Improving and promoting library and information services.
Lobbying Interests:
All legislative initiatives as they pertain to library needs and interests. Budget priorities for library systems
CEO Name:
Laura Sauser
Contact
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Laura Sauser
4610 South Biltmore Lane, Suite 100
Madison, WI 53718
515 865 6264
sauser@wisconsinlibraries.org
http://www.wla.lib.wi.us
4610 South Biltmore Lane, Suite 100
Madison, WI 53718
515 865 6264
sauser@wisconsinlibraries.org
http://www.wla.lib.wi.us
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Aids to Libraries, Individuals and Organizations
Public Instruction: Aids to Libraries, Individuals and Organizations
Notification Date
2/26/2025
First Communication Date
2/25/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
2/26/2025
First Communication Date
2/25/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
any legislation related to criminal liability to librarians for obscene material
any legislation related to criminal liability to librarians for obscene material
Notification Date
2/20/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
2/20/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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
legislation related to intellectual freedom
legislation related to intellectual freedom
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/31/2024
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/31/2024
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
Wisconsin budget 2026-27
Wisconsin budget 2026-27
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/31/2024
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
12/31/2024
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
Any rule, regulation or legislation related to cross-county payments for library services
Any rule, regulation or legislation related to cross-county payments for library services
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/31/2024
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/31/2024
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.
legislation related to parental knowledge of children's books that are checked out at public libraries
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
legislation related to parental knowledge of children's books that are checked out at public libraries
legislation related to parental knowledge of children's books that are checked out at public libraries
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/31/2024
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
12/31/2024
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
legislation related to rating systems for library materials
legislation related to rating systems for library materials
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/31/2024
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/31/2024
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2025 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2025 January - June $26,500.00 |
Total $26,500.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2025 January - June 54.25 |
Total 54.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2025 January - June 22.00 |
Total 22.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 80% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 80% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 20% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 20% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.