Ho-Chunk Nation
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
The HCN Government is charged with securing the rights of tribal members and advancing the general welfare of the Ho-Chunk people, while sustaining its culture and traditions and perpetuating its soveriegnty.
Lobbying Interests:
The HCN may seek to comment on treaty rights and matters of taxation, social and health services, law enforcement, land use and intergovernmental agreements that affect tribal governmental affairs and operations.
Title:
Vice President
                            
                            The HCN Government is charged with securing the rights of tribal members and advancing the general welfare of the Ho-Chunk people, while sustaining its culture and traditions and perpetuating its soveriegnty.
Lobbying Interests:
The HCN may seek to comment on treaty rights and matters of taxation, social and health services, law enforcement, land use and intergovernmental agreements that affect tribal governmental affairs and operations.
Title:
Vice President
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
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                                            Daniel Brown
PO Box 667 W9814 Airport Road
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 294-9343
(715) 284-3172
www.ho-chunknation.com
                                        
                                    PO Box 667 W9814 Airport Road
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 294-9343
(715) 284-3172
www.ho-chunknation.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas J Springer | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/9/2009 | Withdrawn On N/A | 
| Michael Rogowski | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/9/2009 | Withdrawn On N/A | 
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 214
Relating to: posttermination of parental rights contact between a child and a birth relative of the child and disclosure of the report of an investigation of the home of a proposed adoptive parent on the request of the proposed adoptive parent.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/25/2010
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: posttermination of parental rights contact between a child and a birth relative of the child and disclosure of the report of an investigation of the home of a proposed adoptive parent on the request of the proposed adoptive parent.
Bill Text and History
        
 None
                                                                                                Notification Date3/25/2010
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 253
Relating to: prohibiting smoking in indoor areas, in sports arenas, in public conveyances, and at certain outdoor locations and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
5/7/2009
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: prohibiting smoking in indoor areas, in sports arenas, in public conveyances, and at certain outdoor locations and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date5/7/2009
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 421
Relating to: Indian child welfare.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
9/24/2009
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: Indian child welfare.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date9/24/2009
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 424
Relating to: transferring ownership and jurisdiction of a municipality's highways to an American Indian tribe or agency of the United States government.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
9/24/2009
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: transferring ownership and jurisdiction of a municipality's highways to an American Indian tribe or agency of the United States government.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date9/24/2009
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 636
Relating to: the use of metal detectors on certain land and in lakes and the removal of items found on that land or in those lakes.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
1/20/2010
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 use of metal detectors on certain land and in lakes and the removal of items found on that land or in those lakes.
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date1/20/2010
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 713
Relating to: mutual assistance between tribal and county or municipal law enforcement agencies.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 264
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
4/19/2010
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: mutual assistance between tribal and county or municipal law enforcement agencies.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 264
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date4/19/2010
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 140
Relating to: posttermination of parental rights contact between a child and a birth relative of the child and disclosure of the report of an investigation of the home of a proposed adoptive parent on the request of the proposed adoptive parent.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/25/2010
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: posttermination of parental rights contact between a child and a birth relative of the child and disclosure of the report of an investigation of the home of a proposed adoptive parent on the request of the proposed adoptive parent.
Bill Text and History
        
 None
                                                                                                Notification Date3/25/2010
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 181
Relating to: prohibiting smoking in indoor areas, in sports arenas, in public conveyances, and at certain outdoor locations and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 12
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
5/7/2009
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: prohibiting smoking in indoor areas, in sports arenas, in public conveyances, and at certain outdoor locations and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 12
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date5/7/2009
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.
                                                                Senate Bill 287
Relating to: transferring ownership and jurisdiction of a municipality's highways to an American Indian tribe or agency of the United States government.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 231
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
9/24/2009
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: transferring ownership and jurisdiction of a municipality's highways to an American Indian tribe or agency of the United States government.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 231
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date9/24/2009
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 288
Relating to: Indian child welfare.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 94
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
9/24/2009
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: Indian child welfare.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 94
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date9/24/2009
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 432
Relating to: the use of metal detectors on certain land and in lakes and the removal of items found on that land or in those lakes.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
1/20/2010
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 use of metal detectors on certain land and in lakes and the removal of items found on that land or in those lakes.
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date1/20/2010
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
                                                                Allowing municipalities the authority to transfer rights of way to federally recognized Indian Tribes
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allowing municipalities the authority to transfer rights of way to federally recognized Indian Tribes
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Allowing municipalities the authority to transfer rights of way to federally recognized Indian Tribes
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
7/31/2009
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
7/31/2009
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
ICWA - Indian Child Welfare Act
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        ICWA - Indian Child Welfare Act
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative Matter and Rule
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Off-Reservation Gaming
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Off-Reservation Gaming
                                                                                    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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            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 $22,398.75 | 2009 July - December $41,538.75 | 2010 January - June $29,167.50 | 2010 July - December $0.00 | Total $93,105.00 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2009 January - June 37.00 | 2009 July - December 109.75 | 2010 January - June 61.75 | 2010 July - December 0.00 | Total 208.50 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2009 January - June 98.75 | 2009 July - December 142.00 | 2010 January - June 117.75 | 2010 July - December 0.00 | Total 358.50 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             Relating to: prohibiting smoking in indoor areas, in sports arenas, in public conveyances, and at certain outdoor locations and providing a penalty. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 5% | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total 1% | 
                                                             Relating to: prohibiting smoking in indoor areas, in sports arenas, in public conveyances, and at certain outdoor locations and providing a penalty. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 5% | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total 1% | 
                                                             Relating to: transferring ownership and jurisdiction of a municipality's highways to an American Indian tribe or agency of the United States government. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December 10% | 2010 January - June 40% | 2010 July - December | Total 17% | 
                                                             Relating to: transferring ownership and jurisdiction of a municipality's highways to an American Indian tribe or agency of the United States government. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December 10% | 2010 January - June 40% | 2010 July - December | Total 17% | 
                                                             Relating to: Indian child welfare. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December 35% | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total 16% | 
                                                             Relating to: Indian child welfare. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December 40% | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total 18% | 
                                                             Relating to: the use of metal detectors on certain land and in lakes and the removal of items found on that land or in those lakes. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June 3% | 2010 July - December | Total < 1% | 
                                                             Relating to: the use of metal detectors on certain land and in lakes and the removal of items found on that land or in those lakes. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June 3% | 2010 July - December | Total < 1% | 
                                                             Relating to: mutual assistance between tribal and county or municipal law enforcement agencies. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June 4% | 2010 July - December | Total 1% | 
                                                             Relating to: posttermination of parental rights contact between a child and a birth relative of the child and disclosure of the report of an investigation of the home of a proposed adoptive parent on the request of the proposed adoptive parent. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 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 2% | 
                                                             Relating to: posttermination of parental rights contact between a child and a birth relative of the child and disclosure of the report of an investigation of the home of a proposed adoptive parent on the request of the proposed adoptive parent. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 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 2% | 
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 85% | 2009 July - December | 2010 January - June | 2010 July - December | Total 20% | 
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.