Family Research Institute of Wisconsin Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Pro-family educational and research institute. Contributions are from the public-at-large. No membership.

Lobbying Interests:
Any legislation or rules that will impact Wisconsin families, including but not necessarily limited to education, taxes/spending, social services/child-protection agencies, marriage, abortion, physician-assisted suicide, human embryonic stem cell research, cloning and gambling.

Title:
Executive Director

Contact
JKA
Julaine K Appling
PO Box 2075
Madison, WI 53701-2075
6082563228
(608) 256-3370
fri@fri-wi.org
www.fri-wi.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 142
Assembly Bill 142
relating to: prohibiting an organization or affiliate of an organization that engages in abortion-related activities from receiving certain public funds, prohibiting an organization that receives certain public funds from using other public and private fun...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/10/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 226
Assembly Bill 226
relating to: campaign financing, designations for the Wisconsin election campaign fund by individuals filing state income tax returns, creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for contributions to the Public Integrity Endowment, candidate time...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
8/31/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 285
Assembly Bill 285
relating to: employment discrimination based on creed and exemption from liability and discipline for pharmacists who refuse to dispense for abortions, assisted suicides, and euthanasia.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/10/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 309
Assembly Bill 309
relating to: instruction in marriage and parental responsibility.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 341

For
Notification Date
6/10/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 321
Assembly Bill 321
relating to: voluntary and informed consent for abortions.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/10/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 343
Assembly Bill 343
relating to: prohibiting the University of Wisconsin System from advertising the availability of, prescribing, and dispensing certain hormonal medication or combination of medications and prohibiting persons from advertising, prescribing, or dispensing the...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/10/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 647
Assembly Bill 647
relating to: school policies on bullying.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
8/31/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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
8/31/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 690
Assembly Bill 690
relating to: providing instruction in human growth and development.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/16/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 691
Assembly Bill 691
relating to: providing notice of abstinence only education.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/16/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 994
Assembly Bill 994
relating to: delivery of a controlled substance by a pregnant woman to an unborn child and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/14/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 67
Assembly Joint Resolution 67
relating to: providing that only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state (2nd consideration).

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/5/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 72
Senate Bill 72
relating to: prohibiting an organization or affiliate of an organization that engages in abortion-related activities from receiving certain public funds, prohibiting an organization that receives certain public funds from using other public and private fun...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/10/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 138
Senate Bill 138
relating to: voluntary and informed consent for abortions.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/10/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 155
Senate Bill 155
relating to: employment discrimination based on creed and exemption from liability and discipline for pharmacists who refuse to dispense for abortions, assisted suicides, and euthanasia.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/10/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 224
Senate Bill 224
relating to: permitting certain individuals to make written requests for medication for the purpose of ending their lives, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/10/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 258
Senate Bill 258
relating to: public library loaning or rental to minors of movies with a restricted rating.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/16/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 286
Senate Bill 286
relating to: school district human growth and development programs.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 445

For
Notification Date
11/16/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 310
Senate Bill 310
relating to: school policies on bullying.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/30/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 506
Senate Bill 506
relating to: prohibiting school districts from adopting certain textbooks.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/14/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 526
Senate Bill 526
relating to: sexual intercourse or sexual contact with a person who is under the influence of alcohol beverages and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 436

For
Notification Date
2/14/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 552
Senate Bill 552
relating to: a Medical Assistance family planning demonstration project minimum age eligibility limitation change.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/14/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 Resolution 53
Senate Resolution 53
providing that only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state (2nd consideration).

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/5/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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

Use of terms "BCE" and "CE" in textbooks
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Use of terms "BCE" and "CE" in textbooks

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/3/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

bill changing Human Growth & Development law to include "scientifically & medically accurate" information
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
bill changing Human Growth & Development law to include "scientifically & medically accurate" information

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/25/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Bill changing Human Growth & Development law to notify parents of "abstinence-only" curriculum; including "opt-out" language
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Bill changing Human Growth & Development law to notify parents of "abstinence-only" curriculum; including "opt-out" language

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/25/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 UW System from dispensing, promoting or advertising "emergency contraception"
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Prohibiting the UW System from dispensing, promoting or advertising "emergency contraception"

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/29/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Adding an abstinence component to the existing human growth and development statutes
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Adding an abstinence component to the existing human growth and development statutes

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/25/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 an organization or affiliate of an organization that engages in abortion-related activities from receiving certain public funds
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Prohibiting an organization or affiliate of an organization that engages in abortion-related activities from receiving certain public funds

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/25/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Amending Wisconsin constitution to define marriage as only between one man and one woman
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amending Wisconsin constitution to define marriage as only between one man and one woman

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/22/2005
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.

Changing Wisconsin's parental consent law for abortions
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changing Wisconsin's parental consent law for abortions

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/22/2005
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.

Clarifing exisitng Human Growth and Development law
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Clarifing exisitng Human Growth and Development law

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/7/2005
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.

preserving marriage between one man and one woman
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
preserving marriage between one man and one woman

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/7/2005
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

  2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2005
January - June
$772.33
2005
July - December
$3,991.66
2006
January - June
$310.54
2006
July - December
$0.00
Total $5,074.53
Total Hours Communicating 2005
January - June
13.25
2005
July - December
8.75
2006
January - June
7.75
2006
July - December
0.00
Total 29.75
Total Hours Other 2005
January - June
7.50
2005
July - December
1.00
2006
January - June
1.00
2006
July - December
0.00
Total 9.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: prohibiting an organization or affiliate of an organization that engages in abortion-related activities from receiving certain public funds, prohibiting an organization that receives certain public funds from using other public and private funds for abortion-related activities, specifying restrictions on affiliation between certain organizations, changing the types of information that may be provided by organizations that receive the funds, changing requirements related to the maternal and child health program and family planning services, and requiring audits.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
1%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: voluntary and informed consent for abortions.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
1%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: employment discrimination based on creed and exemption from liability and discipline for pharmacists who refuse to dispense for abortions, assisted suicides, and euthanasia.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
1%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: instruction in marriage and parental responsibility.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
1%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: voluntary and informed consent for abortions.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
1%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: prohibiting the University of Wisconsin System from advertising the availability of, prescribing, and dispensing certain hormonal medication or combination of medications and prohibiting persons from advertising, prescribing, or dispensing the medication or combination of medications on University of Wisconsin System property.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
5%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: school district human growth and development programs.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
20%
2006
January - June
8%
2006
July - December
Total 8%
providing that only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state (2nd consideration).
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
55%
2006
January - June
75%
2006
July - December
Total 31%
relating to: campaign financing, designations for the Wisconsin election campaign fund by individuals filing state income tax returns, creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for contributions to the Public Integrity Endowment, candidate time on public broadcasting television stations and public access channels, statewide voter registration, staffing of the Elections Board, providing exemptions from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
1%
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: prohibiting school districts from adopting certain textbooks.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
1%
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: school policies on bullying.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: providing instruction in human growth and development.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: a Medical Assistance family planning demonstration project minimum age eligibility limitation change.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
Total < 1%

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

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
1%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
1%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
1%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
1%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
1%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
85%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 45%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
25%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 6%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures