Wisconsin Land Title Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Land title industry - abstractors, title agents, title underwriters.
Lobbying Interests:
All matters affecting real estate and land title.
CEO Name:
Karen Gilster
Executive Officer
Land title industry - abstractors, title agents, title underwriters.
Lobbying Interests:
All matters affecting real estate and land title.
CEO Name:
Karen Gilster
Executive Officer
Contact
KG
Karen Gilster
W4230 County Road B, PO Box 873
West Salem, WI 54669
(800) 589-9582
(608) 786-2356
kgilster@wlta.org
www.wlta.org
W4230 County Road B, PO Box 873
West Salem, WI 54669
(800) 589-9582
(608) 786-2356
kgilster@wlta.org
www.wlta.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter C Christianson | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 2/3/2009 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 40
Relating to: the filing of a wage claim or the bringing of a wage claim action by a collective bargaining representative on behalf of an employee and the priority of a wage claim lien over a prior lien of a commercial lending institution and over the right...
Bill Text and History
4/20/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: the filing of a wage claim or the bringing of a wage claim action by a collective bargaining representative on behalf of an employee and the priority of a wage claim lien over a prior lien of a commercial lending institution and over the right...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/20/2010
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 292
Relating to: recording and filing documents with the register of deeds.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 98
9/9/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: recording and filing documents with the register of deeds.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 98
For
Notification Date9/9/2009
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 340
Relating to: restricting access to and limiting information contained in the Consolidated Court Automation Programs and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
7/10/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: restricting access to and limiting information contained in the Consolidated Court Automation Programs and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date7/10/2009
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 663
Relating to: restricting access to and limiting information contained in the Consolidated Court Automation Programs and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
1/26/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: restricting access to and limiting information contained in the Consolidated Court Automation Programs and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/26/2010
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 821
Relating to: commercial real estate liens and recording a correction instrument and a lis pendens.
Bill Text and History
3/10/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: commercial real estate liens and recording a correction instrument and a lis pendens.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/10/2010
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 2
Relating to: the filing of a wage claim or the bringing of a wage claim action by a collective bargaining representative on behalf of an employee and the priority of a wage claim lien over a prior lien of a commercial lending institution and over the right...
Bill Text and History
2/9/2009
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
WLTA opposes SB 2 unless it is amended to provide for an electronic lien notification system. Although current law provides for a lien filed in one county to be effective in all 72, you can't find it in the other 71 counties.
Relating to: the filing of a wage claim or the bringing of a wage claim action by a collective bargaining representative on behalf of an employee and the priority of a wage claim lien over a prior lien of a commercial lending institution and over the right...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/9/2009
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
WLTA opposes SB 2 unless it is amended to provide for an electronic lien notification system. Although current law provides for a lien filed in one county to be effective in all 72, you can't find it in the other 71 counties.
Senate Bill 365
Relating to: the Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 166
2/1/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: the Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 166
For
Notification Date2/1/2010
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 507
Relating to: changing the fees collected by a register of deeds, the redaction of social security numbers from electronic documents, and changes to the land information program.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 314
3/10/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: changing the fees collected by a register of deeds, the redaction of social security numbers from electronic documents, and changes to the land information program.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 314
For
Notification Date3/10/2010
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 587
Relating to: commercial real estate liens and recording a correction instrument and a lis pendens.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 348
3/8/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: commercial real estate liens and recording a correction instrument and a lis pendens.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 348
For
Notification Date3/8/2010
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
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Commercial lien notice requirement and affidavits of correction
Commercial lien notice requirement and affidavits of correction
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/30/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/30/2010
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.
FOR 2005 SESSION: Redraft of 2003 Assembly Bill 545 -- Relating to falsifying title insurance documents.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
FOR 2005 SESSION: Redraft of 2003 Assembly Bill 545 -- Relating to falsifying title insurance documents.
FOR 2005 SESSION: Redraft of 2003 Assembly Bill 545 -- Relating to falsifying title insurance documents.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/3/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/3/2009
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.
FOR THE 2003 LEGISLATIVE SESSION: Relating to making it a crime to forge a title insurance commitment or a title insurance policy.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
FOR THE 2003 LEGISLATIVE SESSION: Relating to making it a crime to forge a title insurance commitment or a title insurance policy.
FOR THE 2003 LEGISLATIVE SESSION: Relating to making it a crime to forge a title insurance commitment or a title insurance policy.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/3/2009
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
Wisconsin Land Title Association
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/3/2009
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
Wisconsin Land Title Association
FOR THE 2005 LEGISLATIVE SESSION: Clarify that a wage claim lien is only effective in the county in which it is filed or create a statewide wage claim lien filing system.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
FOR THE 2005 LEGISLATIVE SESSION: Clarify that a wage claim lien is only effective in the county in which it is filed or create a statewide wage claim lien filing system.
FOR THE 2005 LEGISLATIVE SESSION: Clarify that a wage claim lien is only effective in the county in which it is filed or create a statewide wage claim lien filing system.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/3/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/3/2009
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
FOR THE 2005 LEGISLATIVE SESSION: Provide for "grandfathering" of existing marina condominiums.
FOR THE 2005 LEGISLATIVE SESSION: Provide for "grandfathering" of existing marina condominiums.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/3/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/3/2009
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
Forgery of title insurance policies and commitments
Forgery of title insurance policies and commitments
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/3/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/3/2009
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
Introduction of the NNUSCL Uniform Residential Mortgage Satisfaction Act in Wisconsin
Introduction of the NNUSCL Uniform Residential Mortgage Satisfaction Act in Wisconsin
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/3/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/3/2009
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
Introduction of the NNUSCL Uniform Residential Mortgage Satisfaction Act in Wisconsin.
Introduction of the NNUSCL Uniform Residential Mortgage Satisfaction Act in Wisconsin.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/3/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/3/2009
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.
LRB-2227/3 -- Lien law revision. WLTA believes liens should be recorded in the Register of Deeds office and not filed with the Clerk of Court.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-2227/3 -- Lien law revision. WLTA believes liens should be recorded in the Register of Deeds office and not filed with the Clerk of Court.
LRB-2227/3 -- Lien law revision. WLTA believes liens should be recorded in the Register of Deeds office and not filed with the Clerk of Court.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/3/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/3/2009
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
Re-draft of 2001 Assembly Bill 244 - Duration of Tax Warrants
Re-draft of 2001 Assembly Bill 244 - Duration of Tax Warrants
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/3/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/3/2009
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
Relating to making it a crime to forge a title insurance commitment or a title insurance policy
Relating to making it a crime to forge a title insurance commitment or a title insurance policy
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/3/2009
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
Wisconsin Land Title Association
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/3/2009
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
Wisconsin Land Title Association
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Residential mortgage loans -- non-inclusion of closing agents in proposed regulations.
Residential mortgage loans -- non-inclusion of closing agents in proposed regulations.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/3/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/3/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2009 January - June $4,779.55 |
2009 July - December $5,667.75 |
2010 January - June $11,780.00 |
2010 July - December $2,750.50 |
Total $24,977.80 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2009 January - June 4.10 |
2009 July - December 4.00 |
2010 January - June 20.30 |
2010 July - December 0.00 |
Total 28.40 |
| Total Hours Other | 2009 January - June 17.80 |
2009 July - December 21.90 |
2010 January - June 29.90 |
2010 July - December 10.10 |
Total 79.70 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: restricting access to and limiting information contained in the Consolidated Court Automation Programs and providing a penalty.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 15% |
2009 July - December 10% |
2010 January - June 5% |
2010 July - December |
Total 8% |
Relating to: the filing of a wage claim or the bringing of a wage claim action by a collective bargaining representative on behalf of an employee and the priority of a wage claim lien over a prior lien of a commercial lending institution and over the rights of a purchaser of any property of the employer.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 55% |
2009 July - December 10% |
2010 January - June 10% |
2010 July - December |
Total 19% |
Relating to: recording and filing documents with the register of deeds.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 10% |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: the Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act and providing a penalty.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 5% |
2010 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: changing the fees collected by a register of deeds, the redaction of social security numbers from electronic documents, and changes to the land information program.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 5% |
2010 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: restricting access to and limiting information contained in the Consolidated Court Automation Programs and providing a penalty.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 10% |
2010 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: commercial real estate liens and recording a correction instrument and a lis pendens.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 30% |
2010 July - December |
Total 14% |
Relating to: commercial real estate liens and recording a correction instrument and a lis pendens.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 30% |
2010 July - December |
Total 14% |
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
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December 40% |
Total 4% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication