Wisconsin Family Action Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Actively strengthening and preserving marriage, family, life and liberty in Wisconsin

Lobbying Interests:
Any matters that directly impact Wisconsin's families - marriage, divorce, gambling, education, religious liberties, abstinence, taxes, pro-life issues

Title:
President

Contact
JA
Juliane Appling
PO Box 1327
Madison, WI 53701
(608) 268-5074
(608) 256-3370
jkappling@wisconsinfamilyaction.org
www.wisconsinfamilyaction.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Julaine K Appling Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/7/2009 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 57
Assembly Bill 57
Relating to: permitting a mother to breast-feed in any public or private location where she is otherwise authorized to be.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 148

Against
Notification Date
6/15/2009
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.
Comments
Support Strachota amendment
Assembly Bill 359
Assembly Bill 359
Relating to: creating a refundable individual income tax credit for certain married couples.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/4/2010
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.
Assembly Bill 453
Assembly Bill 453
Relating to: the statute of limitations for sexual contact with a child.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/14/2009
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.
Assembly Bill 458
Assembly Bill 458
Relating to: providing instruction in human growth and development.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 134

Against
Notification Date
10/3/2009
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.
Assembly Bill 649
Assembly Bill 649
Relating to: goals for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, for construction of zero net energy buildings and for energy conservation; information, analyses, reports, education, and training concerning greenhouse gas emissions and climate change; energy...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 653
Assembly Bill 653
Relating to: prescriptions for antimicrobial drugs for treatment of chlamydial infections, gonorrhea, or trichomoniasis.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 751
Assembly Bill 751
Relating to: entering into an agreement among the states to elect the president of the United States by means of a national popular vote.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/17/2010
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 769
Assembly Bill 769
Relating to: evidentiary recordings of persons under the age of 18 engaging in sexually explicit conduct and attempt of certain sex crimes against children and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/12/2010
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 828
Assembly Bill 828
Relating to: allowing certified advanced practice nurse prescribers to determine an illness or injury and complete forms for the purpose of medical review related to motor vehicle operator's licenses, allowing certified advanced practice nurse prescribers ...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/30/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Assembly Amendment 1 to AB 828 removes our concerns with this bill. If AA1 to AB 828 is passed, our position on this bill is neutral.
Assembly Bill 895
Assembly Bill 895
Relating to: various changes in election laws, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/16/2010
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 16
Senate Bill 16
Relating to: permitting a mother to breast-feed in any public or private location where she is otherwise authorized to be.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/9/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
For
Notification Date
2/9/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
As amended and passed by senate.
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

Against
Notification Date
3/12/2009
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 154
Senate Bill 154
Relating to: school safety plans, pupil records, and school bullying.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 309

Against
Notification Date
1/5/2010
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
Opposed to school bullying provision
Senate Bill 295
Senate Bill 295
Relating to: permitting a minor to present musical entertainment or perform in a theatrical performance in a roadhouse, cabaret, dance hall, night club, tavern, or similar place.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/31/2010
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 319
Senate Bill 319
Relating to: the statute of limitations for sexual contact with a child.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/3/2009
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 324
Senate Bill 324
Relating to: providing instruction in human growth and development.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/8/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 383
Senate Bill 383
Relating to: municipal court elections, judges, and procedure, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 402

Other
Notification Date
3/8/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 417
Senate Bill 417
Relating to: the threshold for registration and reporting by groups and individuals seeking to influence referendum results.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 313

For
Notification Date
12/4/2009
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 460
Senate Bill 460
Relating to: prescriptions for antimicrobial drugs for treatment of chlamydial infections, gonorrhea, or trichomoniasis.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 280

Against
Notification Date
2/9/2010
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 549
Senate Bill 549
Relating to: entering into an agreement among the states to elect the president of the United States by means of a national popular vote.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/23/2010
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 585
Senate Bill 585
Relating to: prohibiting discrimination against an employee who declines to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communication with the employer or with an agent, representative, or designee of the employer, the primary purpose of ...

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 290

Against
Notification Date
8/2/2010
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 640
Senate Bill 640
Relating to: various changes in election laws, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/16/2010
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 Joint Resolution 62
Senate Joint Resolution 62
Relating to: the right of the people to contract privately for health care services and health care coverage, and prohibiting requiring a person to obtain or maintain health insurance coverage or to participate in any health care system or plan (first cons...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/23/2010
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
4/13/2009
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
Proposed same-sex statewide domestic partnership registry and all benefits attached thereto

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

Notification Date
4/13/2009
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
GPR Money to family-planning organizations Changes to family-planning Medicaid waiver program

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Health Care Freedom Amendment
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health Care Freedom Amendment

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/2/2010
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 divorce reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to divorce reform

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/7/2009
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 HPV vaccine
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to HPV vaccine

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/7/2009
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 Human Growth and Development law
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to Human Growth and Development law

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/7/2009
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 marriage strengthening initiatives
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to marriage strengthening initiatives

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/7/2009
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 public funding for organizations engaged in abortion-related activities
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to public funding for organizations engaged in abortion-related activities

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/7/2009
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 stem-cell research
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to stem-cell research

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/7/2009
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 Wisconsin's parental consent law for abortions
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to Wisconsin's parental consent law for abortions

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/7/2009
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.

campaign finance reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
campaign finance reform

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/7/2009
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.

Marriage and family strengthening
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Marriage and family strengthening

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/7/2009
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.

Minimum age for eligibiity in Family Planning Medicaid Waiver program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Minimum age for eligibiity in Family Planning Medicaid Waiver program

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/7/2009
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.

Removing statute of limitations for victims of child sexual abuse
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Removing statute of limitations for victims of child sexual abuse

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/7/2009
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2009
January - June
$498.55
2009
July - December
$1,176.66
2010
January - June
$1,107.29
2010
July - December
$278.85
Total $3,061.35
Total Hours Communicating 2009
January - June
8.75
2009
July - December
13.75
2010
January - June
7.25
2010
July - December
6.25
Total 36.00
Total Hours Other 2009
January - June
4.00
2009
July - December
20.50
2010
January - June
16.75
2010
July - December
0.00
Total 41.25

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

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
5%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: permitting a mother to breast-feed in any public or private location where she is otherwise authorized to be.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
10%
2009
July - December
5%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: permitting a mother to breast-feed in any public or private location where she is otherwise authorized to be.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
10%
2009
July - December
3%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: the statute of limitations for sexual contact with a child.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
10%
2010
January - June
10%
2010
July - December
Total 6%
Relating to: providing instruction in human growth and development.
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
50%
Total 8%
Relating to: school safety plans, pupil records, and school bullying.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
15%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 6%
Relating to: the statute of limitations for sexual contact with a child.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
15%
2010
January - June
25%
2010
July - December
Total 14%
Relating to: providing instruction in human growth and development.
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: municipal court elections, judges, and procedure, 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
5%
2010
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: prescriptions for antimicrobial drugs for treatment of chlamydial infections, gonorrhea, or trichomoniasis.
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 1%
Relating to: entering into an agreement among the states to elect the president of the United States by means of a national popular vote.
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 1%
Relating to: the right of the people to contract privately for health care services and health care coverage, and prohibiting requiring a person to obtain or maintain health insurance coverage or to participate in any health care system or plan (first consideration).
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 1%
Relating to: prohibiting discrimination against an employee who declines to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communication with the employer or with an agent, representative, or designee of the employer, the primary purpose of which is to communicate the opinion of the employer about religious or political matters.
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 1%
Relating to: permitting a minor to present musical entertainment or perform in a theatrical performance in a roadhouse, cabaret, dance hall, night club, tavern, or similar place.
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 3%
Relating to: prescriptions for antimicrobial drugs for treatment of chlamydial infections, gonorrhea, or trichomoniasis.
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 3%
Relating to: entering into an agreement among the states to elect the president of the United States by means of a national popular vote.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
20%
2010
July - December
Total 6%

Budget Bill Subjects

2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
15%
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
15%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
50%
Total 6%

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
10%
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
32%
2009
July - December
2%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 6%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
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%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures