Legal Action of Wisconsin
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
Non profit law firm representing low-income people in their civil legal aid matters.
Lobbying Interests:
Issues related to civil legal problems of low-income people
Title:
Executive Director
                            
                            Non profit law firm representing low-income people in their civil legal aid matters.
Lobbying Interests:
Issues related to civil legal problems of low-income people
Title:
Executive Director
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
                        DP
                                            Deedee Peterson
666 W. Wisconsin Ave, Suite 2000
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 278-7777 x3051
ddp@legalaction.org
http://www.legalaction.org
                                        
                                    666 W. Wisconsin Ave, Suite 2000
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 278-7777 x3051
ddp@legalaction.org
http://www.legalaction.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 1
Relating to: state government actions to address the COVID-19 pandemic, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
1/21/2021
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
Liability immunity would not protect our clients who are worried about COVID workplace safety or who report issues. Changes could provide better protections, keep Wisconsinites employed, and advance businesses who protect employees and the public.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: state government actions to address the COVID-19 pandemic, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date1/21/2021
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
Liability immunity would not protect our clients who are worried about COVID workplace safety or who report issues. Changes could provide better protections, keep Wisconsinites employed, and advance businesses who protect employees and the public.
                                                                Assembly Bill 69
Relating to: expungement of records of certain crimes and discrimination based on expunged conviction. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/15/2021
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: expungement of records of certain crimes and discrimination based on expunged conviction. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date3/15/2021
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 627
Relating to: terminating parental rights based on the parent's incarceration. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
11/30/2021
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.
Supporting Documentation
20211130_LAW Comments AB 627_11.30.21.pdf
                                                                                                
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: terminating parental rights based on the parent's incarceration. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date11/30/2021
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.
Supporting Documentation
20211130_LAW Comments AB 627_11.30.21.pdf
                                                                Assembly Bill 628
Relating to: elimination of a jury trial in a proceeding under the Children's Code. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
11/30/2021
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.
Supporting Documentation
20211130_LAW Comments AB 628_11.30.21.pdf
                                                                                                
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: elimination of a jury trial in a proceeding under the Children's Code. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date11/30/2021
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.
Supporting Documentation
20211130_LAW Comments AB 628_11.30.21.pdf
                                                                Assembly Bill 633
Relating to: the required annual exchange of financial information in an order for family support, child support, or maintenance.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
11/30/2021
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
Section 3 is of particular importance to our clients, as it is critical that parties be able to redact identifying information to protect the health and safety of victims of domestic abuse.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: the required annual exchange of financial information in an order for family support, child support, or maintenance.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date11/30/2021
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
Section 3 is of particular importance to our clients, as it is critical that parties be able to redact identifying information to protect the health and safety of victims of domestic abuse.
                                                                Assembly Bill 722
Relating to: stipulated orders before judgment in actions for divorce, annulment, or legal separation.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 204
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
11/30/2021
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
It is important that our clients' stipulations be enforced during actions involving the family, and that their intentions are clearly understood.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: stipulated orders before judgment in actions for divorce, annulment, or legal separation.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 204
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date11/30/2021
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
It is important that our clients' stipulations be enforced during actions involving the family, and that their intentions are clearly understood.
                                                                Assembly Bill 723
Relating to: procedures for de novo review in actions affecting the family.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 205
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
11/30/2021
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
It is important to be able to provide bright line rules that are consistent from county to county, especially for pro se clients.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: procedures for de novo review in actions affecting the family.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 205
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date11/30/2021
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
It is important to be able to provide bright line rules that are consistent from county to county, especially for pro se clients.
                                                                Assembly Bill 858
Relating to: consumer lawsuit lending and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/21/2022
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 protections provided in AB 858/SB 842 for people who rely on lawsuit lending to right wrongs that they could otherwise not afford to pursue would benefit Legal Action's low-income clients.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: consumer lawsuit lending and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/21/2022
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 protections provided in AB 858/SB 842 for people who rely on lawsuit lending to right wrongs that they could otherwise not afford to pursue would benefit Legal Action's low-income clients.
                                                                Assembly Bill 934
Relating to: disenrollment of ineligible individuals from and redeterminations of eligibility for the Medical Assistance program and database confirmation for public assistance program eligibility. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/7/2022
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.
Supporting Documentation
20220207_AB934 & SB905 Disenrollment Med Assist. Bill.pdf
                                                                                                
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: disenrollment of ineligible individuals from and redeterminations of eligibility for the Medical Assistance program and database confirmation for public assistance program eligibility. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date2/7/2022
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.
Supporting Documentation
20220207_AB934 & SB905 Disenrollment Med Assist. Bill.pdf
                                                                Assembly Bill 935
Relating to: FoodShare work and FoodShare employment and training requirements and drug testing.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/7/2022
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.
Supporting Documentation
20220207_AB 935 & SB 902 FoodShare.pdf
                                                                                                
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: FoodShare work and FoodShare employment and training requirements and drug testing.
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date2/7/2022
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.
Supporting Documentation
20220207_AB 935 & SB 902 FoodShare.pdf
                                                                Assembly Bill 936
Relating to: failure to accept employment to remain eligible for Medical Assistance.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/7/2022
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.
Supporting Documentation
20220207_AB 936 & SB 912 Disenrollment for not taking job.pdf
                                                                                                
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: failure to accept employment to remain eligible for Medical Assistance.
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date2/7/2022
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.
Supporting Documentation
20220207_AB 936 & SB 912 Disenrollment for not taking job.pdf
                                                                Assembly Bill 937
Relating to: the amount of benefits received under the unemployment insurance law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/7/2022
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.
Supporting Documentation
20220207_AB 937 & SB906 UI Unemp Rate.pdf
                                                                                                
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: the amount of benefits received under the unemployment insurance law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date2/7/2022
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.
Supporting Documentation
20220207_AB 937 & SB906 UI Unemp Rate.pdf
                                                                Assembly Bill 938
Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law, requiring an audit to be conducted by the Legislative Audit Bureau, requiring approval by the Joint Committee on Finance of certain federally authorized unemployment benefits, and authorizing ...
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/7/2022
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.
Supporting Documentation
20220207_AB938 & SB932 Changes to UI.pdf
                                                                                                
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law, requiring an audit to be conducted by the Legislative Audit Bureau, requiring approval by the Joint Committee on Finance of certain federally authorized unemployment benefits, and authorizing ...
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date2/7/2022
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.
Supporting Documentation
20220207_AB938 & SB932 Changes to UI.pdf
                                                                Assembly Bill 939
Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/7/2022
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.
Supporting Documentation
20220207_AB939 & SB911 Job Interviews Bill.pdf
                                                                                                
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date2/7/2022
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.
Supporting Documentation
20220207_AB939 & SB911 Job Interviews Bill.pdf
                                                                Senate Bill 78
Relating to: expungement of records of certain crimes and discrimination based on expunged conviction. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
5/7/2021
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: expungement of records of certain crimes and discrimination based on expunged conviction. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date5/7/2021
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 112
Relating to: factors relating to the physical placement of a child.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 37
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/2/2021
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
Legal Action is concerned that SB 112 would move the focus away from what is best for children and negatively impact our clients and their children, especially those affected by family violence.
Supporting Documentation
20210302_LAW Feedback on SB 112 (Final) - RBH.pdf
                                                                                                
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: factors relating to the physical placement of a child.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 37
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date3/2/2021
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
Legal Action is concerned that SB 112 would move the focus away from what is best for children and negatively impact our clients and their children, especially those affected by family violence.
Supporting Documentation
20210302_LAW Feedback on SB 112 (Final) - RBH.pdf
                                                                Senate Bill 116
Relating to: modifications to legal custody or physical placement contingent upon a future event.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 20
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/2/2021
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
Legal Action is concerned that SB 116 would negatively impact our clients and their children, especially those affected by family violence.
Supporting Documentation
20210302_LAW Feedback on SB 116 (Final) - RBH.pdf
                                                                                                
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: modifications to legal custody or physical placement contingent upon a future event.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 20
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date3/2/2021
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
Legal Action is concerned that SB 116 would negatively impact our clients and their children, especially those affected by family violence.
Supporting Documentation
20210302_LAW Feedback on SB 116 (Final) - RBH.pdf
                                                                Senate Bill 595
Relating to: terminating parental rights based on the parent's incarceration. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
1/26/2022
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: terminating parental rights based on the parent's incarceration. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date1/26/2022
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 842
Relating to: consumer lawsuit lending and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/21/2022
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 protections provided in AB 858/SB 842 for people who rely on lawsuit lending to right wrongs that they could otherwise not afford to pursue would benefit Legal Action's low-income clients.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: consumer lawsuit lending and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/21/2022
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 protections provided in AB 858/SB 842 for people who rely on lawsuit lending to right wrongs that they could otherwise not afford to pursue would benefit Legal Action's low-income clients.
                                                                Senate Bill 902
Relating to: FoodShare work and FoodShare employment and training requirements and drug testing.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/8/2022
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.
Supporting Documentation
20220208_SB 902 & AB 935 FoodShare.pdf
                                                                                                
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: FoodShare work and FoodShare employment and training requirements and drug testing.
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date2/8/2022
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.
Supporting Documentation
20220208_SB 902 & AB 935 FoodShare.pdf
                                                                Senate Bill 905
Relating to: disenrollment of ineligible individuals from and redeterminations of eligibility for the Medical Assistance program and database confirmation for public assistance program eligibility. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/8/2022
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.
Supporting Documentation
20220208_SB905 & AB 934 Disenrollment Med Assist. Bill.pdf
                                                                                                
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: disenrollment of ineligible individuals from and redeterminations of eligibility for the Medical Assistance program and database confirmation for public assistance program eligibility. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date2/8/2022
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.
Supporting Documentation
20220208_SB905 & AB 934 Disenrollment Med Assist. Bill.pdf
                                                                Senate Bill 906
Relating to: the amount of benefits received under the unemployment insurance law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/8/2022
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.
Supporting Documentation
20220208_SB906 & AB 937 UI Unemp Rate.pdf
                                                                                                
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: the amount of benefits received under the unemployment insurance law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date2/8/2022
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.
Supporting Documentation
20220208_SB906 & AB 937 UI Unemp Rate.pdf
                                                                Senate Bill 911
Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/8/2022
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.
Supporting Documentation
20220208_SB911 & AB 939 Job Interviews Bill.pdf
                                                                                                
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date2/8/2022
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.
Supporting Documentation
20220208_SB911 & AB 939 Job Interviews Bill.pdf
                                                                Senate Bill 912
Relating to: failure to accept employment to remain eligible for Medical Assistance.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/8/2022
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.
Supporting Documentation
20220208_SB 912 & AB 936 Disenrollment for not taking job.pdf
                                                                                                
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: failure to accept employment to remain eligible for Medical Assistance.
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date2/8/2022
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.
Supporting Documentation
20220208_SB 912 & AB 936 Disenrollment for not taking job.pdf
                                                                Senate Bill 914
Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law, a grant program for hiring qualified long-term unemployment recipients, allocation of federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funding for certain purposes, the state plan under the federal Wo...
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/8/2022
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: various changes to the unemployment insurance law, a grant program for hiring qualified long-term unemployment recipients, allocation of federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funding for certain purposes, the state plan under the federal Wo...
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date2/8/2022
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 932
Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law, requiring an audit to be conducted by the Legislative Audit Bureau, requiring approval by the Joint Committee on Finance of certain federally authorized unemployment benefits, and authorizing ...
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/8/2022
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.
Supporting Documentation
20220208_SB932 & AB 938 Changes to UI.pdf
                                                                                                
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law, requiring an audit to be conducted by the Legislative Audit Bureau, requiring approval by the Joint Committee on Finance of certain federally authorized unemployment benefits, and authorizing ...
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date2/8/2022
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.
Supporting Documentation
20220208_SB932 & AB 938 Changes to UI.pdf
Budget Bill Subjects
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Departmentwide
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Administration: Departmentwide
                                                                                            Notification Date
5/18/2021
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 in support of funding for civil legal aid.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                5/18/2021
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 in support of funding for civil legal aid.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Children and Families: Economic Support
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Children and Families: Economic Support
                                                                                            Notification Date
5/18/2021
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 in support of funding for civil legal aid.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                5/18/2021
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 in support of funding for civil legal aid.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
                                                                    Agency Name
Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
Subject
COVID-19 protections for migrant workers
Scope Statement
SS 032_20
                                                                
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/23/2021
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
Providing feedback that new emergency rule could reduce COVID risk and thus benefit Legal Action's farmworker clients.
Supporting Documentation
20210223_LAW Comment re New Em Rule re COVID protections for MSAW Feb 2020 FINAL - ESB.pdf
                                                                                                
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
Subject
COVID-19 protections for migrant workers
Scope Statement
SS 032_20
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/23/2021
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
Providing feedback that new emergency rule could reduce COVID risk and thus benefit Legal Action's farmworker clients.
Supporting Documentation
20210223_LAW Comment re New Em Rule re COVID protections for MSAW Feb 2020 FINAL - ESB.pdf
                                                                    Agency Name
Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
Subject
COVID-19 protections for migrant workers
Scope Statement
SS 003_22
                                                                
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
1/26/2022
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
A new emergency rule focused on COVID-19 is critically necessary for the immediate preservation of public health, safety, and welfare of Wisconsin’s migrant and seasonal farmworkers.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
Subject
COVID-19 protections for migrant workers
Scope Statement
SS 003_22
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date1/26/2022
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
A new emergency rule focused on COVID-19 is critically necessary for the immediate preservation of public health, safety, and welfare of Wisconsin’s migrant and seasonal farmworkers.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Moratorium on evictions due to COVID-19.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Moratorium on evictions due to COVID-19.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
4/2/2021
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
4/2/2021
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Concerns relayed to DWD re: issues related to UI overpayments
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Concerns relayed to DWD re: issues related to UI overpayments
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
3/2/2021
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.
Supporting Documentation
20210302_Letter to DWD - Coordination of benefits - with Exhibits (BDS).pdf
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                            Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
3/2/2021
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.
Supporting Documentation
20210302_Letter to DWD - Coordination of benefits - with Exhibits (BDS).pdf
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Expungement
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Expungement
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/4/2021
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
2/4/2021
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.
                                                                Dept. of Administration Interagency Council on Homelessness -- state plan for homelessness (A Hand and a Home).
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Dept. of Administration Interagency Council on Homelessness -- state plan for homelessness (A Hand and a Home).
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Dept. of Administration Interagency Council on Homelessness -- state plan for homelessness (A Hand and a Home).
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/1/2021
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
@item.ExternalURL
                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/1/2021
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
@item.ExternalURL
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Expungement changes
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Expungement changes
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/23/2020
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
12/23/2020
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
| 2021 January - June | 2021 July - December | 2022 January - June | 2022 July - December | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2021 January - June $8,238.34 | 2021 July - December $672.71 | 2022 January - June $2,367.63 | 2022 July - December $0.00 | Total $11,278.68 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2021 January - June 18.60 | 2021 July - December 0.60 | 2022 January - June 0.80 | 2022 July - December 0.00 | Total 20.00 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2021 January - June 77.00 | 2021 July - December 37.00 | 2022 January - June 32.80 | 2022 July - December 0.00 | Total 146.80 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
                            Budget Bill Subjects
| 2021 January - June | 2021 July - December | 2022 January - June | 2022 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 45% | 2021 July - December | 2022 January - June | 2022 July - December | Total 26% | 
| 2021 January - June | 2021 July - December | 2022 January - June | 2022 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 45% | 2021 July - December | 2022 January - June | 2022 July - December | Total 26% | 
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
                            Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
No topics found.
                            Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.