Wisconsin Library Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Improving and promoting library and information services.

Lobbying Interests:
All legislative initiatives as they pertain to library needs and interests.

CEO Name:
Lisa K. Strand
Executive Director

Contact
LS
Lisa Strand
5250 East Terrace Drive
Madison, WI 53718-8345
(608) 245-3640
(608) 245-3646
strand@scls.lib.wi.us
www.wla.lib.wi.us

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 40
Assembly Bill 40
relating to: forfeiture of money derived from a drug crime.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 91

Against
Notification Date
2/17/2005
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 130
Assembly Bill 130
relating to: collection of fines and forfeitures by counties.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/23/2005
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
Assembly Bill 146
relating to: changing the amount at which a public construction contract let by a city, village, town, technical college district board, town sanitary district commission, or federated public library system must be let to the lowest responsible bidder.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 202

For
Notification Date
4/14/2005
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 152
Assembly Bill 152
relating to: collection of fines and forfeitures by counties.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/4/2005
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.
Comments
Concerned about potential negative impact on the Common School Fund.
Assembly Bill 211
Assembly Bill 211
relating to: collection of fees, fines, forfeitures, and surcharges by credit or debit card; setoffs against tax refunds; disclosing information obtained by the Department of Transportation to the Department of Revenue; and creation of a fine or forfeiture...

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 59

For
Notification Date
7/29/2005
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 233
Assembly Bill 233
relating to: classifying certain librarians, teachers, and social workers employed by the state as protective occupation participants under the Wisconsin Retirement System.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/10/2005
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 236
Assembly Bill 236
relating to: exempting local governments from the motor vehicle fuel tax.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/17/2005
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 483
Assembly Bill 483
relating to: county and municipal support for a public library system.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/20/2005
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 668
Assembly Bill 668
relating to: expanding eligibility for the veterans and surviving spouses property tax credit.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/12/2006
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 726
Assembly Bill 726
relating to: allowing schools and local governmental units to claim refunds of the motor vehicle fuel tax and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/18/2005
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 747
Assembly Bill 747
relating to: calculating creditable service for purposes of early retirement under the Wisconsin Retirement System.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
10/17/2005
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 1022
Assembly Bill 1022
relating to: exempting a city, town, village, or school district from the county library tax.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/20/2006
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 77
Assembly Joint Resolution 77
relating to: creating a revenue limit for the state and local governmental units, depositing excess revenue into an emergency reserve, returning excess revenue to taxpayers, elector approval for exceeding the revenue limit, state and local governmental app...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/12/2006
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 258
Senate Bill 258
relating to: public library loaning or rental to minors of movies with a restricted rating.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
7/13/2005
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 272
Senate Bill 272
relating to: the organization and funding of public libraries and public library systems and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 420

For
Notification Date
9/19/2005
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 273
Senate Bill 273
relating to: various changes to the statutes governing public libraries.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 226

For
Notification Date
9/19/2005
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 Resolution 63
Senate Resolution 63
creating a revenue limit for the state and local governmental units, depositing excess revenue into an emergency reserve, returning excess revenue to taxpayers, elector approval for exceeding the revenue limit, state and local governmental approval for red...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/12/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Budget Bill Subjects

Board of Commissioners of Public Lands
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Board of Commissioners of Public Lands

Notification Date
2/14/2005
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.

Comments
Common School Fund

Historical Society
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Historical Society

Notification Date
2/14/2005
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.

Public Instruction: Administrative and Other Funding
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Administrative and Other Funding

Notification Date
2/14/2005
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.

Comments
Public library system aid, BadgerLink, library delivery services, library service contracts

Public Instruction: General School Aids
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: General School Aids

Notification Date
2/14/2005
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.

Comments
Public library system aids, maintain the current level of BadgerLink services, UW libraries, library delivery services, library service contracts

University of Wisconsin System
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
University of Wisconsin System

Notification Date
2/14/2005
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.

Comments
UW System libraries

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

allowing public library boards to transfer library donations to certain charitable organizations
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
allowing public library boards to transfer library donations to certain charitable organizations

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/5/2006
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.

exemption of a county's library expenditures from any county levy limit
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
exemption of a county's library expenditures from any county levy limit

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/5/2006
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.

LRB 4680, to require each school district to spend at least 65 percent of its operating expenditures in each school year on direct classroom expenditures.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 4680, to require each school district to spend at least 65 percent of its operating expenditures in each school year on direct classroom expenditures.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/9/2006
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.

LRB-411/2, "reform bill", relating to the organization and funding of public libraries and public library systems and granting rule-making authority.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-411/2, "reform bill", relating to the organization and funding of public libraries and public library systems and granting rule-making authority.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/26/2005
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.

LRB-412/1, "language bill" making various changes to the statutes governing public libraries.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-412/1, "language bill" making various changes to the statutes governing public libraries.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/26/2005
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.

LRB 2213, to prohibit a public library from renting an "R" - rated movie to a minor unless provided proof that the minor's parent/guardian consents to the rental.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 2213, to prohibit a public library from renting an "R" - rated movie to a minor unless provided proof that the minor's parent/guardian consents to the rental.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
6/20/2005
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.

Changes to Wisconsin's Common School Fund
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changes to Wisconsin's Common School Fund

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/5/2005
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.

Creating public library districts
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Creating public library districts

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/5/2005
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.

Items relating to libraries for the 2005-07 biennial budget
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Items relating to libraries for the 2005-07 biennial budget

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/5/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2005
January - June
$9,318.74
2005
July - December
$4,651.51
2006
January - June
$4,994.55
2006
July - December
$4,313.37
Total $23,278.17
Total Hours Communicating 2005
January - June
4.50
2005
July - December
2.85
2006
January - June
7.75
2006
July - December
2.60
Total 17.70
Total Hours Other 2005
January - June
186.25
2005
July - December
105.40
2006
January - June
99.40
2006
July - December
77.75
Total 468.80

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: county and municipal support for a public library system.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
10%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 4%
relating to: the organization and funding of public libraries and public library systems and granting rule-making authority.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
17%
2006
January - June
20%
2006
July - December
Total 8%
relating to: public library loaning or rental to minors of movies with a restricted rating.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
10%
Total 2%

Budget Bill Subjects

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
10%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 4%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
30%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 12%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
10%
Total 2%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
10%
Total 2%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
20%
Total 3%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
50%
2005
July - December
83%
2006
January - June
80%
2006
July - December
30%
Total 61%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
20%
Total 3%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures