Wisconsin Federation of Teachers

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Labor union representing teachers and other public employees throughout Wisconsin.

Lobbying Interests:
Education, Health, Social Services, State Government, Taxation, Trust Funds, Employment Relations, Personnel Commission, Public Defenders Board, DPI, UW System, Wisconsin Technical College Board, Collective Bargaining.

CEO Name:
Andy Gussert
Government Relations Representative

Contact
SS
Scott Spector
6602 Normandy Lane
Madison, WI 53719
(608) 662-1444
(608) 662-1443
spector@aft-wisconsin.org
www.aft-wisconsin.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Scott Spector Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/9/2009 Withdrawn On N/A
Bryan Kennedy Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/9/2009 Withdrawn On N/A
Greg Weyenberg Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/9/2009 Withdrawn On N/A
Kevin Kniffin Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/9/2009 Withdrawn On N/A
Christa Peters Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 3/6/2009 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 2
Assembly Bill 2
Relating to: state procurement of contractual services.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 136

For
Notification Date
3/30/2009
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 31
Assembly Bill 31
Relating to: authorizing the circuit court to order a person who engages in discrimination in employment to pay compensatory and punitive damages and a surcharge and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/6/2009
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 51
Assembly Bill 51
Relating to: scheduling of classes at technical colleges.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
7/7/2009
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 95
Assembly Bill 95
Relating to: preparation time as a mandatory subject of collective bargaining.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 34

For
Notification Date
4/6/2009
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 105
Assembly Bill 105
Relating to: arbitration and fair-share agreements during collective bargaining negotiations under the Municipal Employment Relations Act.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/6/2009
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 119
Assembly Bill 119
Relating to: requirements for pupils enrolled in five-year-old kindergarten.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 41

For
Notification Date
3/17/2009
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 138
Assembly Bill 138
Relating to: the appointment and term of service of the secretary of natural resources and vacancies on the Natural Resources Board.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/29/2009
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 152
Assembly Bill 152
Relating to: mandatory overtime hours and on-call time worked by health care workers and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/30/2009
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 172
Assembly Bill 172
Relating to: requiring instruction in public schools on the history of organized labor in America and the collective bargaining process.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 99

For
Notification Date
4/6/2009
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 224
Assembly Bill 224
Relating to: the reimbursement rate for private attorneys appointed by the State Public Defender.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/17/2009
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 551
Assembly Bill 551
Relating to: furlough of executive branch state employees during the 2009-11 fiscal biennium and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/15/2009
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 578
Assembly Bill 578
Relating to: healthy and environmentally sensitive cleaning in certain buildings, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/15/2009
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 609
Assembly Bill 609
Relating to: vacating an award following arbitration pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/14/2010
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 615
Assembly Bill 615
Relating to: the powers and duties of the board of school directors and the superintendent of schools in a first class city school district, awarding a grant to a nonprofit corporation, requiring a referendum, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/16/2009
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 634
Assembly Bill 634
Relating to: collective bargaining and protective occupation participant status under the Wisconsin Retirement System and a county retirement system for county jail employees, county employees of a juvenile detention facility, and state employees who are e...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/14/2010
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 792
Assembly Bill 792
Relating to: state contractual services and false claims submitted to state and local governments, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/4/2010
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 1
Senate Bill 1
Relating to: a state minimum wage, permitting the enactment of local living wage ordinances, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/6/2009
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.
Senate Bill 2
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

For
Notification Date
2/6/2009
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.
Senate Bill 19
Senate Bill 19
Relating to: liability of the state for a violation of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, Fair Labor Standards Act, or Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 or of Title I of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Bill Text and History

For
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.
Senate Bill 20
Senate Bill 20
Relating to: authorizing the circuit court to order a person who engages in discrimination in employment to pay compensatory and punitive damages and a surcharge and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 20

For
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.
Senate Bill 41
Senate Bill 41
Relating to: indoor environmental quality in public and private schools.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 96

For
Notification Date
7/8/2009
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.
Senate Bill 51
Senate Bill 51
Relating to: judicial discretion in certain John Doe proceedings and the provision of attorney representation of state employees at John Doe proceedings.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 24

For
Notification Date
3/17/2009
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.
Senate Bill 67
Senate Bill 67
Relating to: preparation time as a mandatory subject of collective bargaining.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/17/2009
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.
Senate Bill 89
Senate Bill 89
Relating to: requirements for pupils enrolled in five-year-old kindergarten.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/30/2009
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.
Senate Bill 94
Senate Bill 94
Relating to: the licensing and regulation of thermal system insulation mechanics; creating a thermal system insulation council; requiring the employment of a state inspector; establishing standards for installing and maintaining thermal system insulation; ...

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 16

For
Notification Date
3/30/2009
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.
Senate Bill 109
Senate Bill 109
Relating to: commencement of the school term in public schools.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/30/2009
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.
Senate Bill 135
Senate Bill 135
Relating to: requiring instruction in public schools on the history of organized labor in America and the collective bargaining process.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/8/2009
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.
Senate Bill 263
Senate Bill 263
Relating to: criteria for determining indigency for purposes of representation by the State Public Defender and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 164

For
Notification Date
12/15/2009
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.
Senate Bill 389
Senate Bill 389
Relating to: licensing sign language interpreters, creating an evidentiary privilege for communications with those interpreters, creating a Sign Language Interpreter Council, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 360

For
Notification Date
3/4/2010
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 390
Senate Bill 390
Relating to: deduction of voluntary payments from retirement annuities under the Wisconsin Retirement System.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/15/2009
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.
Senate Bill 405
Senate Bill 405
Relating to: the powers and duties of the board of school directors and the superintendent of schools in a first class city school district, awarding a grant to a nonprofit corporation, requiring a referendum, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/14/2009
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.
Senate Bill 447
Senate Bill 447
Relating to: state contractual services and false claims submitted to state and local governments, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/14/2010
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 462
Senate Bill 462
Relating to: the governance, and election of members of the board of school directors, of a first class city school district, and tenure for school principals.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/22/2010
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 523
Senate Bill 523
Relating to: unfair labor practices in violation of collective bargaining rights.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 289

For
Notification Date
3/1/2010
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

Administration: Agency Services
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Agency Services

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Administration: General Agency Provisions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: General Agency Provisions

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Administration: Information Technology
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Information Technology

Notification Date
1/31/2009
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
Contracting out of IT projects

Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Departmentwide and Resource Management
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Departmentwide and Resource Management

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Trade and Consumer Protection
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Trade and Consumer Protection

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Budget Management and Compensation Reserves
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Budget Management and Compensation Reserves

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Building Commission
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Building Commission

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Children and Families
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Children and Families

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Commerce: Building and Environmental Regulation
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Commerce: Building and Environmental Regulation

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Commerce: Departmentwide and Economic Development
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Commerce: Departmentwide and Economic Development

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Corrections: Adult Correctional Facilities
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Corrections: Adult Correctional Facilities

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Corrections: Community Corrections
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Corrections: Community Corrections

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Corrections: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Corrections: Departmentwide

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Corrections: Juvenile Corrections
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Corrections: Juvenile Corrections

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Elections Board
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Elections Board

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Employee Trust Funds
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Employee Trust Funds

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Employment Relations
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Employment Relations

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Financial Institutions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Financial Institutions

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

General Fund Taxes
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Fund Taxes

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

General Provisions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Provisions

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Governor
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Governor

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Health and Family Services: Care and Treatment Facilities
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Care and Treatment Facilities

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Health and Family Services: Community Aids and Supportive Living
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Community Aids and Supportive Living

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Health and Family Services: Departmentwide and Management and Technology
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Departmentwide and Management and Technology

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Health and Family Services: Family Care and Other Community-Based Long-Term Care Programs
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Family Care and Other Community-Based Long-Term Care Programs

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Health and Family Services: Health
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Health

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Investment Board
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Investment Board

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Justice
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Justice

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Military Affairs: Agencywide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Military Affairs: Agencywide

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Miscellaneous Appropriations
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Miscellaneous Appropriations

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Departmentwide

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Natural Resources: Forestry and Parks
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Forestry and Parks

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Public Defender
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Defender

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Public Instruction: Administrative and Other Funding
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Administrative and Other Funding

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Public Instruction: Assessments and Licensing
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Assessments and Licensing

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Public Instruction: Categorical Aids
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Categorical Aids

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Public Instruction: Choice, Charter and Open Enrollment
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Choice, Charter and Open Enrollment

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Public Instruction: General School Aids
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: General School Aids

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Revenue: Tax Administration
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Tax Administration

Notification Date
1/31/2009
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
Support additional positions for the Department of Revenue

University of Wisconsin System
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
University of Wisconsin System

Notification Date
3/17/2009
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.

Veterans Affairs: Educational Approval Board
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Veterans Affairs: Educational Approval Board

Notification Date
3/17/2009
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.

Veterans Affairs: General Agency Provisions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Veterans Affairs: General Agency Provisions

Notification Date
3/17/2009
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.

Veterans Affairs: Homes and Facilities for Veterans
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Veterans Affairs: Homes and Facilities for Veterans

Notification Date
3/17/2009
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.

Veterans Affairs: Trust Fund Programs and Veterans Benefits
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Veterans Affairs: Trust Fund Programs and Veterans Benefits

Notification Date
3/17/2009
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.

Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority

Notification Date
3/17/2009
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.

Wisconsin Technical College System
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Wisconsin Technical College System

Notification Date
3/17/2009
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.

Workforce Development: Child Support
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Child Support

Notification Date
3/17/2009
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.

Workforce Development: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Departmentwide

Notification Date
3/17/2009
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.

Workforce Development: Economic Support and Child Care
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Economic Support and Child Care

Notification Date
3/17/2009
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.

Workforce Development: Employment, Training and Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Employment, Training and Vocational Rehabilitation Programs

Notification Date
3/17/2009
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Public Defender Retention Issues
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Public Defender Retention Issues

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/17/2009
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.

2009-2011 budget proposals from state agencies
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2009-2011 budget proposals from state agencies

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/9/2009
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.

Budget Issue relating to DHFS
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Budget Issue relating to DHFS

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/9/2009
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.

Campaign Finance Reform: Registration and regulation of issue advocacy ads.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Campaign Finance Reform: Registration and regulation of issue advocacy ads.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/9/2009
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.

Collective Bargaining Rights for UW Faculty and Academic Staff
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Collective Bargaining Rights for UW Faculty and Academic Staff

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/9/2009
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.

Elected Boards for Wisconsin Technical College Boards
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Elected Boards for Wisconsin Technical College Boards

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/9/2009
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.

Health care reform for state employees including the wait period for state employees to be enrolled in the state health plan and access to the state health care plan for workers living in rural communities.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health care reform for state employees including the wait period for state employees to be enrolled in the state health plan and access to the state health care plan for workers living in rural communities.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/9/2009
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.

Increasing the number of W-2 participants who can take classes in Wisconsin Technical Colleges.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increasing the number of W-2 participants who can take classes in Wisconsin Technical Colleges.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/9/2009
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.

Pay and Benefits for Part Time Faculty at the UW and Tech College System
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Pay and Benefits for Part Time Faculty at the UW and Tech College System

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/9/2009
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.

Providing protective status to prison employees including docters and dentists.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Providing protective status to prison employees including docters and dentists.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/9/2009
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.

Reforming the school funding formula and aid to rural school districts
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reforming the school funding formula and aid to rural school districts

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/9/2009
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.

Sick leave conversion for UW employees.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Sick leave conversion for UW employees.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/9/2009
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.

State contracting policies relating
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State contracting policies relating

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/9/2009
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.

The number of graduate students eligible for tuition remission at the University of Wisconsin.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The number of graduate students eligible for tuition remission at the University of Wisconsin.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/9/2009
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.

WI retirement system treatment of education support professional creditable service toward retirement elligibility
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WI retirement system treatment of education support professional creditable service toward retirement elligibility

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/9/2009
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.

WTCS Revenue Source
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WTCS Revenue Source

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/9/2009
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2009
January - June
$124,710.90
2009
July - December
$76,477.13
2010
January - June
$56,223.55
2010
July - December
$15,819.84
Total $273,231.41
Total Hours Communicating 2009
January - June
748.50
2009
July - December
534.75
2010
January - June
285.00
2010
July - December
135.00
Total 1703.25
Total Hours Other 2009
January - June
560.00
2009
July - December
569.75
2010
January - June
432.50
2010
July - December
94.50
Total 1656.75

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: state procurement of contractual services.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
1%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: authorizing the circuit court to order a person who engages in discrimination in employment to pay compensatory and punitive damages and a surcharge and making an appropriation.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
1%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: judicial discretion in certain John Doe proceedings and the provision of attorney representation of state employees at John Doe proceedings.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
1%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: scheduling of classes at technical colleges.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
1%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: arbitration and fair-share agreements during collective bargaining negotiations under the Municipal Employment Relations Act.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
1%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: requirements for pupils enrolled in five-year-old kindergarten.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
1%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: requiring instruction in public schools on the history of organized labor in America and the collective bargaining process.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: the reimbursement rate for private attorneys appointed by the State Public Defender.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: liability of the state for a violation of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, Fair Labor Standards Act, or Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 or of Title I of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
3%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: requiring instruction in public schools on the history of organized labor in America and the collective bargaining process.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
4%
2009
July - December
1%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: furlough of executive branch state employees during the 2009-11 fiscal biennium and making an appropriation.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2%
2010
January - June
2%
2010
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: deduction of voluntary payments from retirement annuities under the Wisconsin Retirement System.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2%
2010
January - June
5%
2010
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: collective bargaining and protective occupation participant status under the Wisconsin Retirement System and a county retirement system for county jail employees, county employees of a juvenile detention facility, and state employees who are employed at state correctional institutions, juvenile correctional facilities, the mental health institutes at Mendota and Winnebago, the Wisconsin Resource Center, and secure mental health units or facilities for sexually violent persons.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
3%
2010
January - June
3%
2010
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: criteria for determining indigency for purposes of representation by the State Public Defender and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
4%
2010
January - June
3%
2010
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: the appointment and term of service of the secretary of natural resources and vacancies on the Natural Resources Board.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
5%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: the powers and duties of the board of school directors and the superintendent of schools in a first class city school district, awarding a grant to a nonprofit corporation, requiring a referendum, and granting rule-making authority.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
5%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: the powers and duties of the board of school directors and the superintendent of schools in a first class city school district, awarding a grant to a nonprofit corporation, requiring a referendum, and granting rule-making authority.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
15%
2010
January - June
15%
2010
July - December
Total 8%
Relating to: state contractual services and false claims submitted to state and local governments, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and providing penalties.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
25%
2010
January - June
17%
2010
July - December
Total 12%
Relating to: licensing sign language interpreters, creating an evidentiary privilege for communications with those interpreters, creating a Sign Language Interpreter Council, granting rule-making authority, 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
1%
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: the governance, and election of members of the board of school directors, of a first class city school district, and tenure for school principals.
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 2%
Relating to: state contractual services and false claims submitted to state and local governments, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and providing penalties.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
12%
2010
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: unfair labor practices in violation of collective bargaining rights.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
25%
2010
July - December
Total 5%

Budget Bill Subjects

2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
1%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
1%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
1%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
10%
Total 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
4%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 2%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
6%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 2%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
7%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 3%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
8%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 3%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
9%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 4%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
11%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 4%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
20%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 8%

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
3%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
8%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
36%
Total 5%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
9%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 3%
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
9%
Total 4%
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
5%
Total < 1%
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
31%
Total 2%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
7%
2009
July - December
8%
2010
January - June
7%
2010
July - December
9%
Total 7%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures