Protect Democracy United
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Protect Democracy is a cross-ideological non-profit group dedicated to defeating the authoritarian threat, building more resilient democratic institutions, and protecting our freedom and liberal democracy.
Lobbying Interests:
Any election law changes, revisions and/or updates
Protect Democracy is a cross-ideological non-profit group dedicated to defeating the authoritarian threat, building more resilient democratic institutions, and protecting our freedom and liberal democracy.
Lobbying Interests:
Any election law changes, revisions and/or updates
Contact
JS
Jim Steineke
2 E. Mifflin Street, Suite 804
Madison, WI 53703
920-427-2477
jim@thewelchgroup.org
http://protectdemocracy.org
2 E. Mifflin Street, Suite 804
Madison, WI 53703
920-427-2477
jim@thewelchgroup.org
http://protectdemocracy.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 312
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Assembly Bill 312
Relating to: hours for voting by absentee ballot in person at the office of the municipal clerk or an alternate site. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/9/2025
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: hours for voting by absentee ballot in person at the office of the municipal clerk or an alternate site. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/9/2025
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 374
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Assembly Bill 374
Relating to: compliance with the federal Electoral Count Reform Act. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2025 Wisconsin Act 214
7/18/2025
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: compliance with the federal Electoral Count Reform Act. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2025 Wisconsin Act 214
For
Notification Date7/18/2025
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 517
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Assembly Bill 517
Relating to: expressly prohibiting a foreign national from making a contribution to a referendum committee.
Bill Text and History
1/27/2026
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: expressly prohibiting a foreign national from making a contribution to a referendum committee.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/27/2026
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 304
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Senate Bill 304
Relating to: hours for voting by absentee ballot in person at the office of the municipal clerk or an alternate site. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/9/2025
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: hours for voting by absentee ballot in person at the office of the municipal clerk or an alternate site. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/9/2025
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
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Senate Bill 378
Relating to: compliance with the federal Electoral Count Reform Act. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/18/2025
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: compliance with the federal Electoral Count Reform Act. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/18/2025
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 520
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Senate Bill 520
Relating to: expressly prohibiting a foreign national from making a contribution to a referendum committee.
Bill Text and History
4/17/2026
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: expressly prohibiting a foreign national from making a contribution to a referendum committee.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/17/2026
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Elections Commission
Elections Commission
Notification Date
4/1/2025
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.
4/1/2025
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters involving the system of elections in Wisconsin
Matters involving the system of elections in Wisconsin
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2025
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2025
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
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2025 January - June $29,700.00 |
2025 July - December $25,200.00 |
Total $54,900.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2025 January - June 16.00 |
2025 July - December 19.50 |
Total 35.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2025 January - June 72.00 |
2025 July - December 65.50 |
Total 137.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: hours for voting by absentee ballot in person at the office of the municipal clerk or an alternate site. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 2% |
2025 July - December 5% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: hours for voting by absentee ballot in person at the office of the municipal clerk or an alternate site. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 3% |
2025 July - December 5% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: compliance with the federal Electoral Count Reform Act. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 10% |
2025 July - December 30% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 20% |
Relating to: compliance with the federal Electoral Count Reform Act. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 15% |
2025 July - December 30% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 23% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 40% |
2025 July - December 20% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 30% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 20% |
2025 July - December 10% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 15% |
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