Dog Federation of Wisconsin Inc
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
A professional association of local Wisconsin organizations and individuals devoted to promoting and protecting responsible dog ownership.
Lobbying Interests:
All matters of State government that would affect dog owners; including breeding, managing, owning, hunting, licensing, sales, showing, working, and training of dogs.
CEO Name:
Heidi Braun
Lobbyist
A professional association of local Wisconsin organizations and individuals devoted to promoting and protecting responsible dog ownership.
Lobbying Interests:
All matters of State government that would affect dog owners; including breeding, managing, owning, hunting, licensing, sales, showing, working, and training of dogs.
CEO Name:
Heidi Braun
Lobbyist
Contact
GRG
Gary R Goyke
754 Williamson Street
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 237-8121
(608) 255-3301
gary.goyke@gmail.com
http://www.dfow.org
754 Williamson Street
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 237-8121
(608) 255-3301
gary.goyke@gmail.com
http://www.dfow.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 308
Relating to: providing an exemption from civil liability for forcibly entering a vehicle under certain circumstances.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 103
9/29/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
The DFW members are opposing the inclusion of domestic animals in this otherwise noble legislation. Section F of the bill allows a person to leave with the animal if a note is left on the windshield. Dog thefts through auto break-ins are increasing.
Relating to: providing an exemption from civil liability for forcibly entering a vehicle under certain circumstances.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 103
Against
Notification Date9/29/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
The DFW members are opposing the inclusion of domestic animals in this otherwise noble legislation. Section F of the bill allows a person to leave with the animal if a note is left on the windshield. Dog thefts through auto break-ins are increasing.
Assembly Bill 333
Relating to: the possession of certain wild animals and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/4/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: the possession of certain wild animals and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date1/4/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 413
Relating to: liability for damages caused by dogs, court orders to kill a dog, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/22/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
The Federation membership has concern regarding the severity of new penalties and forfeitures which are being created. Sections of the proposal are supported but the Federation is trying to determine and suggest a more realistic enforcement penalty.
Relating to: liability for damages caused by dogs, court orders to kill a dog, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date10/22/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
The Federation membership has concern regarding the severity of new penalties and forfeitures which are being created. Sections of the proposal are supported but the Federation is trying to determine and suggest a more realistic enforcement penalty.
Assembly Bill 487
Relating to: animals believed to have been involved in crimes against animals, when a stray or abandoned animal may be considered unclaimed, and a court order relating to an animal taken into or held in custody. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/4/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: animals believed to have been involved in crimes against animals, when a stray or abandoned animal may be considered unclaimed, and a court order relating to an animal taken into or held in custody. (FE)
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date1/4/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 527
Relating to: authorizing a person to shoot to kill an animal wounded by certain hunters.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 225
1/4/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: authorizing a person to shoot to kill an animal wounded by certain hunters.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 225
None
Notification Date1/4/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Joint Resolution 4
Relating to: honoring the service of all military working dogs.
Bill Text and History
3/13/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Recognitions mentioned in the resolution are very well deserved.
Relating to: honoring the service of all military working dogs.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/13/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Recognitions mentioned in the resolution are very well deserved.
Senate Bill 230
Relating to: providing an exemption from civil liability for forcibly entering a vehicle under certain circumstances.
Bill Text and History
11/6/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
We are asking that Section F of the bill be amended or eliminate the parts of the proposal that relate to immunity for rescuing domestic animals. Growing concerns of additional attempts of dog theft..
Relating to: providing an exemption from civil liability for forcibly entering a vehicle under certain circumstances.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/6/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
We are asking that Section F of the bill be amended or eliminate the parts of the proposal that relate to immunity for rescuing domestic animals. Growing concerns of additional attempts of dog theft..
Senate Bill 241
Relating to: the possession of certain wild animals and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
8/27/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
The Dog Federation of Wisconsin will carefully review all aspects of this proposal and any amendments to the bill. We would determine additional comments in the near future.
Relating to: the possession of certain wild animals and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date8/27/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
The Dog Federation of Wisconsin will carefully review all aspects of this proposal and any amendments to the bill. We would determine additional comments in the near future.
Senate Bill 286
Relating to: liability for damages caused by dogs, court orders to kill a dog, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 112
10/5/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
The Dog Federation of Wisconsin has concerns with the size and scope of the penalties being put into law. Sections of the bill are supported. Concerns are noted in other areas and will be monitored.
Relating to: liability for damages caused by dogs, court orders to kill a dog, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 112
Other
Notification Date10/5/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
The Dog Federation of Wisconsin has concerns with the size and scope of the penalties being put into law. Sections of the bill are supported. Concerns are noted in other areas and will be monitored.
Senate Bill 444
Relating to: authorizing a person to shoot to kill an animal wounded by certain hunters.
Bill Text and History
1/4/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: authorizing a person to shoot to kill an animal wounded by certain hunters.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date1/4/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 450
Relating to: animals believed to have been involved in crimes against animals, when a stray or abandoned animal may be considered unclaimed, and a court order relating to an animal taken into or held in custody. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 233
2/3/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
The Federation has polled it's members and finds the proposed changes to the stay hold provisions of the bill to be strongly objectionable. We ask the Committee to please amend the bill.
Relating to: animals believed to have been involved in crimes against animals, when a stray or abandoned animal may be considered unclaimed, and a court order relating to an animal taken into or held in custody. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 233
Other
Notification Date2/3/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
The Federation has polled it's members and finds the proposed changes to the stay hold provisions of the bill to be strongly objectionable. We ask the Committee to please amend the bill.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Notification Date
5/11/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
5/11/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Miscellaneous Appropriations
Miscellaneous Appropriations
Notification Date
5/11/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
5/11/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Tax Relief: Property Taxation
Shared Revenue and Tax Relief: Property Taxation
Notification Date
5/11/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
5/11/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
The Dog Federation of Wisconsin will carefully review any new proposal to regulate or define the term "Exotic Pet". After review the Association may take a public stand on any bills that are introduced.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The Dog Federation of Wisconsin will carefully review any new proposal to regulate or define the term "Exotic Pet". After review the Association may take a public stand on any bills that are introduced.
The Dog Federation of Wisconsin will carefully review any new proposal to regulate or define the term "Exotic Pet". After review the Association may take a public stand on any bills that are introduced.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
7/31/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
7/31/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
We are concerned with what may be called efforts to over criminalize certain actions regarding the care, treatment or breeding of just some animals. We will be studying this matter carefully, contacting legal experts, and law makers from other state
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
We are concerned with what may be called efforts to over criminalize certain actions regarding the care, treatment or breeding of just some animals. We will be studying this matter carefully, contacting legal experts, and law makers from other state
We are concerned with what may be called efforts to over criminalize certain actions regarding the care, treatment or breeding of just some animals. We will be studying this matter carefully, contacting legal experts, and law makers from other state
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/9/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/9/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2015 January - June $1,000.00 |
2015 July - December $2,000.00 |
2016 January - June $2,000.00 |
2016 July - December $1,000.00 |
Total $6,000.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2015 January - June 8.00 |
2015 July - December 12.00 |
2016 January - June 11.00 |
2016 July - December 11.00 |
Total 42.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2015 January - June 21.00 |
2015 July - December 27.00 |
2016 January - June 22.00 |
2016 July - December 28.00 |
Total 98.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: honoring the service of all military working dogs.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 10% |
2015 July - December 10% |
2016 January - June 10% |
2016 July - December |
Total 7% |
Relating to: the possession of certain wild animals and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 5% |
2016 January - June 5% |
2016 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: authorizing a person to shoot to kill an animal wounded by certain hunters.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 5% |
2016 January - June 5% |
2016 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: the possession of certain wild animals and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 10% |
2016 January - June 10% |
2016 July - December 5% |
Total 6% |
Relating to: liability for damages caused by dogs, court orders to kill a dog, and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 10% |
2016 January - June 10% |
2016 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: animals believed to have been involved in crimes against animals, when a stray or abandoned animal may be considered unclaimed, and a court order relating to an animal taken into or held in custody. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 10% |
2016 January - June 10% |
2016 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: authorizing a person to shoot to kill an animal wounded by certain hunters.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 10% |
2016 January - June 5% |
2016 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: providing an exemption from civil liability for forcibly entering a vehicle under certain circumstances.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 10% |
2016 January - June 10% |
2016 July - December 10% |
Total 8% |
Relating to: liability for damages caused by dogs, court orders to kill a dog, and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 10% |
2016 January - June 5% |
2016 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: providing an exemption from civil liability for forcibly entering a vehicle under certain circumstances.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 20% |
2016 January - June 20% |
2016 July - December 5% |
Total 12% |
Relating to: animals believed to have been involved in crimes against animals, when a stray or abandoned animal may be considered unclaimed, and a court order relating to an animal taken into or held in custody. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June 10% |
2016 July - December 10% |
Total 5% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 10% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 10% |
Total 5% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 10% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 10% |
Total 5% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 30% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 30% |
Total 15% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
We are concerned with what may be called efforts to over criminalize certain actions regarding the care, treatment or breeding of just some animals. We will be studying this matter carefully, contacting legal experts, and law makers from other state
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 30% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 5% |
Total 8% |
The Dog Federation of Wisconsin will carefully review any new proposal to regulate or define the term "Exotic Pet". After review the Association may take a public stand on any bills that are introduced.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 5% |
Total 1% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication