Wisconsin Council of Churches
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
The Wisconsin Council of Churches (WCC) is a network of Christian churches and faith-based organizations committed to working together across our many differences. Exercising holy imagination, we help one another make courageous choices that lead toward peacemaking, social and economic justice for Wisconsin’s most vulnerable residents, the vitality of the church, and the well-being of our neighbors. The Council connects 20 Christian traditions, which have within them approximately 2,000 congregations and over one million church members.
Lobbying Interests:
Human services issues affecting low income families, church-state relations, racial disparities, policing, immigration, firearm violence, health care and pandemic response, voting rights, issues affecting Native American tribes and communities, criminal justice issues, and environmental concerns.
The Wisconsin Council of Churches (WCC) is a network of Christian churches and faith-based organizations committed to working together across our many differences. Exercising holy imagination, we help one another make courageous choices that lead toward peacemaking, social and economic justice for Wisconsin’s most vulnerable residents, the vitality of the church, and the well-being of our neighbors. The Council connects 20 Christian traditions, which have within them approximately 2,000 congregations and over one million church members.
Lobbying Interests:
Human services issues affecting low income families, church-state relations, racial disparities, policing, immigration, firearm violence, health care and pandemic response, voting rights, issues affecting Native American tribes and communities, criminal justice issues, and environmental concerns.
Contact
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Kerri Parker
30 W. Mifflin Street, Suite 602
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 837-3108
execdir@wichurches.org
http://www.wichurches.org
30 W. Mifflin Street, Suite 602
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 837-3108
execdir@wichurches.org
http://www.wichurches.org
Authorized Lobbyists
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 15
Relating to: pupil or minor access to harmful material in public libraries and to harmful material or offensive material in public schools. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/1/2023
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: pupil or minor access to harmful material in public libraries and to harmful material or offensive material in public schools. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/1/2023
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 101
Relating to: creating an ineligibility period in the Medical Assistance and FoodShare programs for voluntary employment termination. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/10/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: creating an ineligibility period in the Medical Assistance and FoodShare programs for voluntary employment termination. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/10/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 146
Relating to: local guaranteed income programs.
Bill Text and History
4/13/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: local guaranteed income programs.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/13/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 147
Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law and requiring approval by the Joint Committee on Finance of certain federally authorized unemployment benefits. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/13/2023
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 and requiring approval by the Joint Committee on Finance of certain federally authorized unemployment benefits. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/13/2023
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 148
Relating to: disenrollment of ineligible individuals from and redeterminations of eligibility for the BadgerCare Plus program and database confirmation for public assistance program eligibility. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/10/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: disenrollment of ineligible individuals from and redeterminations of eligibility for the BadgerCare Plus program and database confirmation for public assistance program eligibility. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/10/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 149
Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/13/2023
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. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/13/2023
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 150
Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law, federal Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment grants, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/13/2023
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, federal Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment grants, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/13/2023
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 151
Relating to: workforce metrics. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/13/2023
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
Mistakenly registered against this bill at April 12, 2023, Assembly Labor Committee hearing
Relating to: workforce metrics. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date4/13/2023
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
Mistakenly registered against this bill at April 12, 2023, Assembly Labor Committee hearing
Assembly Bill 152
Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law and authorizing the secretary of administration to transfer employees from any executive branch agency to the Department of Workforce Development for certain purposes. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/13/2023
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 and authorizing the secretary of administration to transfer employees from any executive branch agency to the Department of Workforce Development for certain purposes. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/13/2023
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 153
Relating to: the amount of benefits received under the unemployment insurance law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/13/2023
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 amount of benefits received under the unemployment insurance law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/13/2023
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 173
Relating to: grants to prevent suicide by firearm and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/6/2023
First Communication Date
9/21/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: grants to prevent suicide by firearm and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/6/2023
First Communication Date
9/21/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 232
Relating to: directing school boards to provide instruction on Hmong Americans and Asian Americans.
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 266
5/25/2023
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
05252023_103908_AAPI Education bill - Interfaith Testimony 5-23-23.pdf
Relating to: directing school boards to provide instruction on Hmong Americans and Asian Americans.
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 266
For
Notification Date5/25/2023
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
05252023_103908_AAPI Education bill - Interfaith Testimony 5-23-23.pdf
Assembly Bill 350
Relating to: extreme risk protection temporary restraining orders and injunctions and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/19/2023
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: extreme risk protection temporary restraining orders and injunctions and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/19/2023
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 352
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for gun safety items. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/19/2023
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: a sales and use tax exemption for gun safety items. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/19/2023
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 355
Relating to: grants to prevent suicide by firearm and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/6/2023
First Communication Date
9/21/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: grants to prevent suicide by firearm and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/6/2023
First Communication Date
9/21/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 368
Relating to: sales and transfers of firearms and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/28/2023
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: sales and transfers of firearms and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/28/2023
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 377
Relating to: designating athletic sports and teams operated or sponsored by public schools or private schools participating in a parental choice program based on the sex of the participants.
Bill Text and History
10/6/2023
First Communication Date
10/4/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
10062023_015311_AB 377.pdf
Relating to: designating athletic sports and teams operated or sponsored by public schools or private schools participating in a parental choice program based on the sex of the participants.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/6/2023
First Communication Date
10/4/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
10062023_015311_AB 377.pdf
Assembly Bill 378
Relating to: designating University of Wisconsin and technical college sports and athletic teams based on the sex of the participants.
Bill Text and History
10/6/2023
First Communication Date
10/5/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
10062023_015400_AB 378.pdf
Relating to: designating University of Wisconsin and technical college sports and athletic teams based on the sex of the participants.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/6/2023
First Communication Date
10/5/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
10062023_015400_AB 378.pdf
Assembly Bill 447
Relating to: definition of “sex” for the purpose of placing prisoners and conducting strip searches.
Bill Text and History
10/31/2023
First Communication Date
10/18/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: definition of “sex” for the purpose of placing prisoners and conducting strip searches.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/31/2023
First Communication Date
10/18/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 465
Relating to: prohibiting gender transition medical intervention for individuals under 18 years of age.
Bill Text and History
10/6/2023
First Communication Date
10/4/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
10062023_015501_AB 465.pdf
Relating to: prohibiting gender transition medical intervention for individuals under 18 years of age.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/6/2023
First Communication Date
10/4/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
10062023_015501_AB 465.pdf
Assembly Bill 502
Relating to: a civil cause of action for a minor injured by a gender transition procedure.
Bill Text and History
1/24/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: a civil cause of action for a minor injured by a gender transition procedure.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/24/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 510
Relating to: rights reserved to a parent or guardian of a child.
Bill Text and History
11/8/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: rights reserved to a parent or guardian of a child.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/8/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Joint Resolution 3
Relating to: providing for an advisory referendum on the question of requiring able-bodied, childless adults to look for work in order to receive taxpayer-funded welfare benefits.
Bill Text and History
1/18/2023
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: providing for an advisory referendum on the question of requiring able-bodied, childless adults to look for work in order to receive taxpayer-funded welfare benefits.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/18/2023
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 8
Relating to: providing for an advisory referendum on whether school districts should be prohibited from teaching that one race or sex is superior or responsible for past acts.
Bill Text and History
3/1/2023
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: providing for an advisory referendum on whether school districts should be prohibited from teaching that one race or sex is superior or responsible for past acts.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/1/2023
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 60
Relating to: the freedom to gather in places of worship during a state of emergency (first consideration).
Bill Text and History
7/18/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: the freedom to gather in places of worship during a state of emergency (first consideration).
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date7/18/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 10
Relating to: pupil or minor access to harmful material in public libraries and to harmful material or offensive material in public schools. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/1/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: pupil or minor access to harmful material in public libraries and to harmful material or offensive material in public schools. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/1/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 214
Relating to: creating an ineligibility period in the Medical Assistance and FoodShare programs for voluntary employment termination. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/10/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: creating an ineligibility period in the Medical Assistance and FoodShare programs for voluntary employment termination. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/10/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 352
Relating to: extreme risk protection temporary restraining orders and injunctions and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/30/2023
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: extreme risk protection temporary restraining orders and injunctions and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/30/2023
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 353
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for gun safety items. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/30/2023
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: a sales and use tax exemption for gun safety items. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/30/2023
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 372
Relating to: sales and transfers of firearms and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
8/13/2023
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: sales and transfers of firearms and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date8/13/2023
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 377
Relating to: designating University of Wisconsin and technical college sports and athletic teams based on the sex of the participants.
Bill Text and History
12/11/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: designating University of Wisconsin and technical college sports and athletic teams based on the sex of the participants.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date12/11/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 378
Relating to: designating athletic sports and teams operated or sponsored by public schools or private schools participating in a parental choice program based on the sex of the participants.
Bill Text and History
12/11/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: designating athletic sports and teams operated or sponsored by public schools or private schools participating in a parental choice program based on the sex of the participants.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date12/11/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 480
Relating to: prohibiting gender transition medical intervention for individuals under 18 years of age.
Bill Text and History
10/13/2023
First Communication Date
10/12/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: prohibiting gender transition medical intervention for individuals under 18 years of age.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/13/2023
First Communication Date
10/12/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 916
Relating to: requiring local governments to designate an individual for consultation required under a federal program regarding refugee resettlement and assistance. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/23/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: requiring local governments to designate an individual for consultation required under a federal program regarding refugee resettlement and assistance. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/23/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Joint Resolution 4
Relating to: providing for an advisory referendum on the question of requiring able-bodied, childless adults to look for work in order to receive taxpayer-funded welfare benefits.
Bill Text and History
2/1/2023
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: providing for an advisory referendum on the question of requiring able-bodied, childless adults to look for work in order to receive taxpayer-funded welfare benefits.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/1/2023
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 Joint Resolution 7
Relating to: providing for an advisory referendum on whether school districts should be prohibited from teaching that one race or sex is superior or responsible for past acts.
Bill Text and History
2/1/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: providing for an advisory referendum on whether school districts should be prohibited from teaching that one race or sex is superior or responsible for past acts.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/1/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Joint Resolution 54
Relating to: the freedom to gather in places of worship during a state of emergency (first consideration).
Bill Text and History
7/18/2023
First Communication Date
7/18/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
07182023_015351_SJR 54 Testimony from Wisconsin Council of Churches.docx
Relating to: the freedom to gather in places of worship during a state of emergency (first consideration).
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date7/18/2023
First Communication Date
7/18/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
07182023_015351_SJR 54 Testimony from Wisconsin Council of Churches.docx
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Departmentwide
Administration: Departmentwide
Notification Date
3/24/2023
First Communication Date
3/21/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Supporting requiring that local comprehensive, community health, and hazard mitigation plans include adaptation to climate change
3/24/2023
First Communication Date
3/21/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Supporting requiring that local comprehensive, community health, and hazard mitigation plans include adaptation to climate change
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Children and Families: Economic Support
Children and Families: Economic Support
Notification Date
5/5/2023
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
Support: State funding to continue the federally funded Child Care Counts program to support childcare and education centers and working parents who need access to affordable childcare.
5/5/2023
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
Support: State funding to continue the federally funded Child Care Counts program to support childcare and education centers and working parents who need access to affordable childcare.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Circuit Courts
Circuit Courts
Notification Date
5/5/2023
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
Support: Extreme Risk Protection Orders.
5/5/2023
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
Support: Extreme Risk Protection Orders.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Elections Commission
Elections Commission
Notification Date
5/5/2023
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
Support: Automatic voter registration, Badger Books grants, student ID's for voting, extending time for in-person absentee voting, reducing residency requirement for voting, and requiring high schools to offer voter registration.
5/5/2023
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
Support: Automatic voter registration, Badger Books grants, student ID's for voting, extending time for in-person absentee voting, reducing residency requirement for voting, and requiring high schools to offer voter registration.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Departmentwide
Health Services: Departmentwide
Notification Date
6/1/2023
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
Additional $58 million in funding for local public health departments.
6/1/2023
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
Additional $58 million in funding for local public health departments.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services; Facilities
Health Services: Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services; Facilities
Notification Date
5/5/2023
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
Support: Funding for suicide prevention grants and 988 call centers.
5/5/2023
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
Support: Funding for suicide prevention grants and 988 call centers.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Justice
Justice
Notification Date
5/5/2023
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
Support: Extreme Risk Protection Orders, universal background checks.
5/5/2023
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
Support: Extreme Risk Protection Orders, universal background checks.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Medical College of Wisconsin
Medical College of Wisconsin
Notification Date
5/5/2023
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
Support grants for violence prevention.
5/5/2023
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
Support grants for violence prevention.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Public Safety
Natural Resources: Public Safety
Notification Date
3/24/2023
First Communication Date
3/21/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Support funding to address PFAS contamination.
3/24/2023
First Communication Date
3/21/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Support funding to address PFAS contamination.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Departmentwide
Public Instruction: Departmentwide
Notification Date
7/21/2023
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
School Breakfast funding
7/21/2023
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
School Breakfast funding
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Service Commission: Regulation of Public Utilities
Public Service Commission: Regulation of Public Utilities
Notification Date
3/24/2023
First Communication Date
3/21/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Support doubling utility contribution to Focus on Energy and including as eligible projects electric technologies that replace other fuel sources.
3/24/2023
First Communication Date
3/21/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Support doubling utility contribution to Focus on Energy and including as eligible projects electric technologies that replace other fuel sources.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: State and Local Finance
Revenue: State and Local Finance
Notification Date
5/5/2023
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
Support: Sales tax exemption for gun safes, trigger locks and gun barrel locks.
5/5/2023
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
Support: Sales tax exemption for gun safes, trigger locks and gun barrel locks.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
8/18/2023
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
8/18/2023
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
Payments to Child Care Programs
Payments to Child Care Programs
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
8/18/2023
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
8/18/2023
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
Incoming Refugee and Asylum seeker legal, housing and other support
Incoming Refugee and Asylum seeker legal, housing and other support
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
6/1/2023
First Communication Date
5/23/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
6/1/2023
First Communication Date
5/23/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Extreme Risk Protection Orders
Extreme Risk Protection Orders
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.
providing state aid to reimburse public and private schools that provide free meals to all pupils for the costs of those meals
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
providing state aid to reimburse public and private schools that provide free meals to all pupils for the costs of those meals
providing state aid to reimburse public and private schools that provide free meals to all pupils for the costs of those meals
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Convention of the States for Constitutional amendments
Convention of the States for Constitutional amendments
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
COVID-19 Vaccine distribution
COVID-19 Vaccine distribution
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Ownership, transfer and sale of firearms
Ownership, transfer and sale of firearms
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/14/2022
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
20170126_StatementonNonviolence.pdf
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/14/2022
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
20170126_StatementonNonviolence.pdf
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increasing and expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit
Increasing and expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Addressing climate change in Wisconsin
Addressing climate change in Wisconsin
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increasing the use of energy efficiency
Increasing the use of energy efficiency
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
COVID-19 response, relief and recovery policies
COVID-19 response, relief and recovery policies
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increasing the use of renewable energy
Increasing the use of renewable energy
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Protection of voting rights
Protection of voting rights
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $6,659.70 |
2023 July - December $7,078.68 |
2024 January - June $313.33 |
Total $14,051.71 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 2.00 |
2023 July - December 14.25 |
2024 January - June 2.25 |
Total 18.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 70.00 |
2023 July - December 98.00 |
2024 January - June 3.75 |
Total 171.75 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: disenrollment of ineligible individuals from and redeterminations of eligibility for the BadgerCare Plus program and database confirmation for public assistance program eligibility. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 7% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: pupil or minor access to harmful material in public libraries and to harmful material or offensive material in public schools. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 7% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: grants to prevent suicide by firearm and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 1% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for gun safety items. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 1% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: grants to prevent suicide by firearm and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 1% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: sales and transfers of firearms and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 1% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: definition of “sex” for the purpose of placing prisoners and conducting strip searches.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 1% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: extreme risk protection temporary restraining orders and injunctions and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 2% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: designating University of Wisconsin and technical college sports and athletic teams based on the sex of the participants.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 2% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: designating athletic sports and teams operated or sponsored by public schools or private schools participating in a parental choice program based on the sex of the participants.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 2% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: rights reserved to a parent or guardian of a child.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 10% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 6% |
Relating to: prohibiting gender transition medical intervention for individuals under 18 years of age.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 11% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 6% |
Relating to: designating athletic sports and teams operated or sponsored by public schools or private schools participating in a parental choice program based on the sex of the participants.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 18% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 11% |
Relating to: designating University of Wisconsin and technical college sports and athletic teams based on the sex of the participants.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 22% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 13% |
Relating to: prohibiting gender transition medical intervention for individuals under 18 years of age.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 22% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 13% |
Relating to: a civil cause of action for a minor injured by a gender transition procedure.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 33% |
2024 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: requiring local governments to designate an individual for consultation required under a federal program regarding refugee resettlement and assistance. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 67% |
2024 July - December |
Total 2% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 5% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 5% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 9% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 10% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 4% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 1% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
providing state aid to reimburse public and private schools that provide free meals to all pupils for the costs of those meals
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 5% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 2% |
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