Voces de la Frontera Action, Inc.
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
To educate & advocate for low income and immigrant workers and students.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation that impacts the immigrant community.
Title:
Associate Director
To educate & advocate for low income and immigrant workers and students.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation that impacts the immigrant community.
Title:
Associate Director
Contact
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Jeanne Geraci
1027 S. 5th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 643-1620
(414) 643-1621
jeanne@vdlf.org
www.vocesdelafrontera.net
1027 S. 5th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 643-1620
(414) 643-1621
jeanne@vdlf.org
www.vocesdelafrontera.net
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Neumann-Ortiz | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/28/2009 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Melanie Benesh | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/28/2009 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Cynthia Breunig | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/28/2009 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 353
Relating to: restoring the right to vote to certain persons barred from voting as a result of a felony conviction and changing the information required on voter registration forms.
Bill Text and History
7/30/2009
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.
Relating to: restoring the right to vote to certain persons barred from voting as a result of a felony conviction and changing the information required on voter registration forms.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/30/2009
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 240
Relating to: restoring the right to vote to certain persons barred from voting as a result of a felony conviction and changing the information required on voter registration forms.
Bill Text and History
7/30/2009
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.
Relating to: restoring the right to vote to certain persons barred from voting as a result of a felony conviction and changing the information required on voter registration forms.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/30/2009
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 600
Relating to: making companies that hire illegal aliens ineligible for certain tax exemptions, governmental contracts, grants, and loans, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
4/20/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Meet with Senator John Lehman 1 hr on Friday 4/16 about this bill. Our organization believes that SB 600 would be a bad bill for Racine businesses and economy.
Relating to: making companies that hire illegal aliens ineligible for certain tax exemptions, governmental contracts, grants, and loans, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/20/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Meet with Senator John Lehman 1 hr on Friday 4/16 about this bill. Our organization believes that SB 600 would be a bad bill for Racine businesses and economy.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Administrative and Other Funding
Public Instruction: Administrative and Other Funding
Notification Date
3/13/2009
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
Continue to support the inclusion of the in-state tuition rates for undocumented students who graduate from Wisconsin high schools or obtain their GED.
3/13/2009
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
Continue to support the inclusion of the in-state tuition rates for undocumented students who graduate from Wisconsin high schools or obtain their GED.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Other Divisions
Transportation: Other Divisions
Notification Date
3/13/2009
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
Met to discuss support for a budget amendment to include driving card option in the 2009-2010 biennial budget.
3/13/2009
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
Met to discuss support for a budget amendment to include driving card option in the 2009-2010 biennial budget.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
A bill that provides driving cards for Wisconsin residents who are unable to obtain a drivers' license or auto insurance because of their immigration status.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
A bill that provides driving cards for Wisconsin residents who are unable to obtain a drivers' license or auto insurance because of their immigration status.
A bill that provides driving cards for Wisconsin residents who are unable to obtain a drivers' license or auto insurance because of their immigration status.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
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.
Legislative Matter
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.
On December 12, 2006, Christine Neumann-Ortiz met with State Senator Jim Sullivan regarding In-State Tuition for immigrant students with long-term residency in Wisconsin and Drivers License regulations that would ensure public safety on our roads.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
On December 12, 2006, Christine Neumann-Ortiz met with State Senator Jim Sullivan regarding In-State Tuition for immigrant students with long-term residency in Wisconsin and Drivers License regulations that would ensure public safety on our roads.
On December 12, 2006, Christine Neumann-Ortiz met with State Senator Jim Sullivan regarding In-State Tuition for immigrant students with long-term residency in Wisconsin and Drivers License regulations that would ensure public safety on our roads.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2009
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
1/1/2009
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.
In-state tuition for long term Wisconsin resident immigrant students who graduate from a Wisconsin high school or obtain the high school equivalency diploma.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
In-state tuition for long term Wisconsin resident immigrant students who graduate from a Wisconsin high school or obtain the high school equivalency diploma.
In-state tuition for long term Wisconsin resident immigrant students who graduate from a Wisconsin high school or obtain the high school equivalency diploma.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
11/25/2008
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
11/25/2008
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.
Prohibit local and state ordinances relating to immigration enforcement and instead affirm and defer federal government responsability for this function.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Prohibit local and state ordinances relating to immigration enforcement and instead affirm and defer federal government responsability for this function.
Prohibit local and state ordinances relating to immigration enforcement and instead affirm and defer federal government responsability for this function.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
9/5/2007
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
9/5/2007
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.
Act 126 was passed in the last session and requires that all persons applying for a state driver's license or ID provide information on their immigration status and denies driver's licenses/IDs to persons who cannot prove their legal status.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Act 126 was passed in the last session and requires that all persons applying for a state driver's license or ID provide information on their immigration status and denies driver's licenses/IDs to persons who cannot prove their legal status.
Act 126 was passed in the last session and requires that all persons applying for a state driver's license or ID provide information on their immigration status and denies driver's licenses/IDs to persons who cannot prove their legal status.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/24/2007
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/24/2007
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 $22,920.76 |
2009 July - December $13,303.89 |
2010 January - June $5,427.46 |
2010 July - December $0.00 |
Total $41,652.11 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2009 January - June 61.50 |
2009 July - December 0.00 |
2010 January - June 14.00 |
2010 July - December 0.00 |
Total 75.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2009 January - June 166.50 |
2009 July - December 13.50 |
2010 January - June 38.25 |
2010 July - December 0.00 |
Total 218.25 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 50% |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 39% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 50% |
2009 July - December 100% |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 44% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
A bill that provides driving cards for Wisconsin residents who are unable to obtain a drivers' license or auto insurance because of their immigration status.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 100% |
2010 July - December |
Total 18% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.