Humane Society of the United States, The

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Animal protection

Lobbying Interests:
Animal protection, wildlife, companion animals.

Title:
Manager-Lobbying, Reporting, & Accounting

Contact
LRJ
Linda R. Jones
1255 23rd St., NW, Suite 450
Washington, DC 20037
(410) 987-0252
(202) 778-6126
ljones@humanesociety.org
http://www.humanesociety.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 323
Assembly Bill 323
Relating to: requiring an open season for woodchucks.

Bill Text and History

2017 Wisconsin Act 64

Against
Notification Date
5/22/2017
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
No scientific evidence to indicate a hunt will reduce conflict with woodchucks , the authors’ stated goal. Bill is unnecessary: homeowners and occupants already have the right to hunt and trap woodchucks and others can get a permit from the DNR.
Assembly Bill 522
Assembly Bill 522
Relating to: the rendering of first aid to animals by emergency medical technicians or first responders.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/4/2017
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 support the idea behind this bill, but some types of emergency first aid, like CPR, have different techniques for humans vs animals. Ideally training would be required for first responders in the basics of animal first aid.
Assembly Bill 666
Assembly Bill 666
Relating to: sexual contact with an animal and providing a criminal penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/24/2017
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 712
Assembly Bill 712
Relating to: enforcement of federal and state laws relating to the management of the wolf population and to the killing of wolves and expenditure of funds for wolf management purposes. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/14/2017
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 249
Senate Bill 249
Relating to: requiring an open season for woodchucks.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/15/2017
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
No scientific evidence to indicate a hunt will reduce conflict with woodchucks , the authors’ stated goal. Bill is unnecessary: homeowners and occupants already have the right to hunt and trap woodchucks and others can get a permit from the DNR.
Senate Bill 254
Senate Bill 254
Relating to: damages for injury, loss, or death of pet.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/22/2017
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 435
Senate Bill 435
Relating to: the rendering of first aid to animals by emergency medical technicians or first responders.

Bill Text and History

2017 Wisconsin Act 166

For
Notification Date
10/11/2017
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 support the idea behind this bill, but some types of emergency first aid, like CPR, have different techniques for humans vs animals. Ideally training would be required for first responders in the basics of animal first aid.
Senate Bill 602
Senate Bill 602
Relating to: enforcement of federal and state laws relating to the management of the wolf population and to the killing of wolves and expenditure of funds for wolf management purposes. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/1/2017
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 774
Senate Bill 774
Relating to: prohibiting the use of certain trapping devices in state parks.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/8/2018
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 776
Senate Bill 776
Relating to: eliminating depredation payments for hunting dogs injured or killed by wolves. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/8/2018
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 802
Senate Bill 802
Relating to: sexual contact with an animal and providing a criminal penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/15/2018
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

Wolf management.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wolf management.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/29/2018
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.

Sexual abuse of animals.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Sexual abuse of animals.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
7/26/2017
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.

Allowing recovery of actual damages due to injuries to pets.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allowing recovery of actual damages due to injuries to pets.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
5/15/2017
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.

Exemptions from dog license fees.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Exemptions from dog license fees.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/20/2017
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.

The possession of dangerous wild animals.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The possession of dangerous wild animals.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/26/2017
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

  2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2017
January - June
$3,154.72
2017
July - December
$1,731.20
2018
January - June
$735.15
2018
July - December
$2,351.78
Total $7,972.85
Total Hours Communicating 2017
January - June
35.25
2017
July - December
16.75
2018
January - June
14.50
2018
July - December
1.00
Total 67.50
Total Hours Other 2017
January - June
121.50
2017
July - December
75.50
2018
January - June
55.50
2018
July - December
44.00
Total 296.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: damages for injury, loss, or death of pet.
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
1%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
1%
2018
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: requiring an open season for woodchucks.
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: requiring an open season for woodchucks.
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
15%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 7%
Relating to: the rendering of first aid to animals by emergency medical technicians or first responders.
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
5%
2018
January - June
3%
2018
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: the rendering of first aid to animals by emergency medical technicians or first responders.
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
5%
2018
January - June
1%
2018
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: sexual contact with an animal and providing a criminal penalty.
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
20%
2018
January - June
29%
2018
July - December
Total 10%
Relating to: enforcement of federal and state laws relating to the management of the wolf population and to the killing of wolves and expenditure of funds for wolf management purposes. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
25%
2018
January - June
15%
2018
July - December
Total 9%
Relating to: enforcement of federal and state laws relating to the management of the wolf population and to the killing of wolves and expenditure of funds for wolf management purposes. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
25%
2018
January - June
15%
2018
July - December
Total 9%
Relating to: eliminating depredation payments for hunting dogs injured or killed by wolves. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
3%
2018
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: prohibiting the use of certain trapping devices in state parks.
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
4%
2018
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: sexual contact with an animal and providing a criminal penalty.
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
29%
2018
July - December
Total 5%

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

2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
1%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total < 1%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
1%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total < 1%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
75%
2017
July - December
10%
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
20%
Total 37%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
10%
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
60%
Total 10%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
20%
Total 2%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
5%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 2%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures