Robert W Baird and Company Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Wealth management, capital markets asset management and private equity.

Lobbying Interests:
Economic development, financial institutions, and securities

CEO Name:
Paul E. Purcell
Compliance Analyst

Contact
HM
Heather Melzer
P.O. Box 672
Milwaukee, WI 53201-9809
(414) 298-4973
(414) 298-1745
hmelzer@rwbaird.com
www.rwbaird.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 87
Assembly Bill 87
Relating to: expanding the number of tax incremental financing districts that may be designated as distressed or severely distressed.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/13/2011
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 179
Assembly Bill 179
Relating to: authorizing the creation of a multijurisdictional tax incremental financing district.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 77

For
Notification Date
6/17/2011
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 275
Assembly Bill 275
Relating to: authorizing the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands to make revenue obligation trust fund loans to certain municipalities, authorizing the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands to make certain investments, application requirements for cert...

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 71

For
Notification Date
9/28/2011
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 55
Senate Bill 55
Relating to: expanding the number of tax incremental financing districts that may be designated as distressed or severely distressed.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 41

For
Notification Date
4/13/2011
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 83
Senate Bill 83
Relating to: various changes to the eminent domain laws.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
5/12/2011
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 238
Senate Bill 238
Relating to: authorizing the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands to make revenue obligation trust fund loans to certain municipalities, authorizing the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands to make certain investments, application requirements for cert...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/22/2011
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
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration

Notification Date
4/13/2011
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

529 college tuition programs
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
529 college tuition programs

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

constitutional amendment to control government spending
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
constitutional amendment to control government spending

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Issues related to Federal Impact Aid for School Districts
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues related to Federal Impact Aid for School Districts

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Issues related to state and local funding for public schools
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues related to state and local funding for public schools

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Issues related to state and local funding for the Wisconsin Technical College System
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues related to state and local funding for the Wisconsin Technical College System

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Issues related to the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues related to the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Issues related to the issuance of bonds or other obligations by the state or local governments
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues related to the issuance of bonds or other obligations by the state or local governments

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

legislation related to property tax controls
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
legislation related to property tax controls

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

legislation related to tax incremental financing
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
legislation related to tax incremental financing

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Matters related to interest rate exchange agreements
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters related to interest rate exchange agreements

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

property tax controls
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
property tax controls

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

tax incremental financing
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
tax incremental financing

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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 investment of funds held in trust to provide post-employment benefits.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
the investment of funds held in trust to provide post-employment benefits.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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 investment of funds held in trust to provide post-employment benefits.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
the investment of funds held in trust to provide post-employment benefits.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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

  2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2011
January - June
$21,000.00
2011
July - December
$21,000.00
2012
January - June
$21,000.00
2012
July - December
$21,000.00
Total $84,000.00
Total Hours Communicating 2011
January - June
16.00
2011
July - December
15.75
2012
January - June
4.75
2012
July - December
11.00
Total 47.50
Total Hours Other 2011
January - June
46.25
2011
July - December
40.25
2012
January - June
27.25
2012
July - December
47.25
Total 161.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: various changes to the eminent domain laws.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
10%
2011
July - December
10%
2012
January - June
15%
2012
July - December
Total 8%
Relating to: authorizing the creation of a multijurisdictional tax incremental financing district.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
10%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: expanding the number of tax incremental financing districts that may be designated as distressed or severely distressed.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
20%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 6%
Relating to: expanding the number of tax incremental financing districts that may be designated as distressed or severely distressed.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
30%
2011
July - December
30%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 17%
Relating to: authorizing the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands to make revenue obligation trust fund loans to certain municipalities, authorizing the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands to make certain investments, application requirements for certain state trust fund loans, persons authorized to execute certificates of indebtedness, and collection procedures for outstanding state trust fund loans.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
40%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 11%

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

2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
20%
2012
July - December
Total 3%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
20%
2012
July - December
20%
Total 9%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
20%
2012
July - December
45%
Total 16%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
15%
Total 4%

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
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
30%
2011
July - December
20%
2012
January - June
25%
2012
July - December
20%
Total 24%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures