Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Individuals and organizations that are dedicated to the promotion of free markets, limited government, individual liberty, and a robust civil society.

Lobbying Interests:
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty may lobby on the following issues: education funding, school choice, K-12 accountability, general K-12 reform, parental rights, taxation, open government, regulation, healthcare price transparency, various administrative rules, election administration, issues that effect the cost of living, separation of powers, equality under the law, and occupational licensing.

Contact
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Kyle Koenen
330 E Kilbourn Ave, Suite 725
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414)727-94554
kyle@will-law.org
http://www.will-law.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 1
Assembly Bill 1
Relating to: changes to the educational assessment program and the school and school district accountability report. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/4/2025
First Communication Date
1/29/2025
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 2
Assembly Bill 2
Relating to: requiring school boards to adopt policies to prohibit the use of wireless communication devices during instructional time.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/28/2025
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 5
Assembly Bill 5
Relating to: requiring school boards to make textbooks, curricula, and instructional materials available for inspection by school district residents.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/5/2025
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 25
Assembly Bill 25
Relating to: an incumbent transmission facility owner’s right to construct, own, and maintain certain transmission facilities and Public Service Commission procedures if the transmission facility is a regionally cost-shared transmission line.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/14/2025
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 51
Assembly Bill 51
Relating to: participation in interscholastic athletics and application of the public records and open meetings laws to interscholastic athletic associations.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/29/2025
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 91
Assembly Bill 91
Relating to: the requirement that first class cities and first class city school districts place school resource officers in schools. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/4/2025
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 100
Assembly Bill 100
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

For
Notification Date
3/4/2025
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 174
Assembly Bill 174
Relating to: transmission facilities; installation of large wind energy, large solar energy, and battery energy storage systems; installation of light-mitigating technology systems; and prioritizing nuclear energy resources. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/15/2025
First Communication Date
4/8/2025
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 190
Assembly Bill 190
Relating to: obtaining attorney fees and costs under the state’s public records law when an authority voluntarily or unilaterally releases a contested record after an action has been filed in court.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/16/2025
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 217
Assembly Bill 217
Relating to: local government competitive bidding thresholds. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/1/2025
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.
Assembly Bill 241
Assembly Bill 241
Relating to: required ratio of journeyworkers to apprentices in apprenticeship programs and contracts.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/21/2025
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 268
Assembly Bill 268
Relating to: the right of appeal for complainants aggrieved by decisions of the Elections Commission concerning the conduct of election officials.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/27/2025
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 274
Assembly Bill 274
Relating to: the expiration of administrative rules. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/2/2025
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 275
Assembly Bill 275
Relating to: challenges to the validity of administrative rules and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/2/2025
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 276
Assembly Bill 276
Relating to: statements of scope for administrative rules. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/2/2025
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 277
Assembly Bill 277
Relating to: requirements for proposed administrative rules that impose any costs.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/2/2025
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 286
Assembly Bill 286
Relating to: interest earned on coronavirus state and local fiscal recovery funds. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/11/2025
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 Joint Resolution 8
Assembly Joint Resolution 8
Relating to: restricting the governor’s partial veto authority to only rejecting entire bill sections of an appropriation bill that are capable of separate enactment and reducing appropriations in a bill (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/11/2025
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 16
Senate Bill 16
Relating to: participation in interscholastic athletics and application of the public records and open meetings laws to interscholastic athletic associations.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/29/2025
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 18
Senate Bill 18
Relating to: changes to the educational assessment program and the school and school district accountability report. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/13/2025
First Communication Date
2/5/2025
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 22
Senate Bill 22
Relating to: requiring school boards to make textbooks, curricula, and instructional materials available for inspection by school district residents.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/13/2025
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 28
Senate Bill 28
Relating to: an incumbent transmission facility owner’s right to construct, own, and maintain certain transmission facilities and Public Service Commission procedures if the transmission facility is a regionally cost-shared transmission line.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/13/2025
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 29
Senate Bill 29
Relating to: requiring school boards to adopt policies to prohibit the use of wireless communication devices during instructional time.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/28/2025
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 194
Senate Bill 194
Relating to: obtaining attorney fees and costs under the state’s public records law when an authority voluntarily or unilaterally releases a contested record after an action has been filed in court.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/16/2025
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 216
Senate Bill 216
Relating to: local government competitive bidding thresholds. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/1/2025
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.
Senate Bill 242
Senate Bill 242
Relating to: required ratio of journeyworkers to apprentices in apprenticeship programs and contracts.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/21/2025
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 270
Senate Bill 270
Relating to: the right of appeal for complainants aggrieved by decisions of the Elections Commission concerning the conduct of election officials.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/27/2025
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 275
Senate Bill 275
Relating to: statements of scope for administrative rules. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/23/2025
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 276
Senate Bill 276
Relating to: challenges to the validity of administrative rules and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/23/2025
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 277
Senate Bill 277
Relating to: the expiration of administrative rules. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/23/2025
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 280
Senate Bill 280
Relating to: interest earned on coronavirus state and local fiscal recovery funds. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/11/2025
First Communication Date
6/11/2025
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 289
Senate Bill 289
Relating to: requirements for proposed administrative rules that impose any costs.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/2/2025
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 Joint Resolution 11
Senate Joint Resolution 11
Relating to: restricting the governor’s partial veto authority to only rejecting entire bill sections of an appropriation bill that are capable of separate enactment and reducing appropriations in a bill (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/11/2025
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

Public Instruction: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Departmentwide

Notification Date
3/31/2025
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.

Revenue: Collection of Taxes
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Collection of Taxes

Notification Date
3/31/2025
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

School board reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
School board reform

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/20/2024
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.

Efforts to expand educational options for parents
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Efforts to expand educational options for parents

Notification Date
12/20/2024
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.

Election integrity and administration
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Election integrity and administration

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/20/2024
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.

Ways to make government operate more efficiently
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Ways to make government operate more efficiently

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/20/2024
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.

Reduction of income and property tax burden
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reduction of income and property tax burden

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/20/2024
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.

Regulation of wedding barns
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation of wedding barns

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/20/2024
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.

Free speech
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Free speech

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/20/2024
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.

Regulation of parental choice program and charter schools
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation of parental choice program and charter schools

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/20/2024
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.

Public Records and Open Meetings Law
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Public Records and Open Meetings Law

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/20/2024
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.

Right of First Refusal Laws
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Right of First Refusal Laws

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/20/2024
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.

Administrative Rulemaking and Regulatory Reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Administrative Rulemaking and Regulatory Reform

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/20/2024
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.

Parental Rights
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Parental Rights

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/20/2024
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.

K-12 Accountability
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
K-12 Accountability

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/20/2024
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.

Healthcare Transparency
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Healthcare Transparency

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/20/2024
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.

Equal protection and equality under the law
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Equal protection and equality under the law

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/20/2024
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.

Funding of School Choice and Independent Charter Schools
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding of School Choice and Independent Charter Schools

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/20/2024
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.

Occupational Licensing Reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Occupational Licensing Reform

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/20/2024
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.

Medicaid Expansion
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Medicaid Expansion

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/20/2024
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.

Separation of Powers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Separation of Powers

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/20/2024
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

No certified reports found.

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

No legislative bills/resolutions found.

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

No topics found.

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures