PROFS
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Lobbying and public relations on matters important to UW Madison faculty.
Lobbying Interests:
All matters pertaining to university faculty, higher education, UW System, and UW-Madison.
CEO Name:
Michael Bernard-Donals
Lobbying and public relations on matters important to UW Madison faculty.
Lobbying Interests:
All matters pertaining to university faculty, higher education, UW System, and UW-Madison.
CEO Name:
Michael Bernard-Donals
Contact
MB
Michael Bernard-Donals
258 Bascom Hall, 500 Lincoln Drive
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 263-9273
mfelber@secfac.wisc.edu
http://www.profs.wisc.edu
258 Bascom Hall, 500 Lincoln Drive
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 263-9273
mfelber@secfac.wisc.edu
http://www.profs.wisc.edu
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 92
Relating to: spinal cord injury research grants and symposia and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/8/2025
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: spinal cord injury research grants and symposia and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/8/2025
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 102
Relating to: designating University of Wisconsin and technical college sports and athletic teams based on the sex of the participants.
Bill Text and History
3/10/2025
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: designating University of Wisconsin and technical college sports and athletic teams based on the sex of the participants.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/10/2025
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 196
Relating to: rehired annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/20/2025
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: rehired annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/20/2025
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 299
Relating to: provision of virtual mental health services for students at certain UW System institutions. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/7/2025
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: provision of virtual mental health services for students at certain UW System institutions. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/7/2025
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 99
Relating to: spinal cord injury research grants and symposia and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/8/2025
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: spinal cord injury research grants and symposia and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/8/2025
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 116
Relating to: designating University of Wisconsin and technical college sports and athletic teams based on the sex of the participants.
Bill Text and History
3/10/2025
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: designating University of Wisconsin and technical college sports and athletic teams based on the sex of the participants.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/10/2025
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 170
Relating to: rehired annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/20/2025
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: rehired annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/20/2025
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 306
Relating to: provision of virtual mental health services for students at certain UW System institutions. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/7/2025
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: provision of virtual mental health services for students at certain UW System institutions. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/7/2025
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
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Employee Trust Funds
Employee Trust Funds
Notification Date
3/1/2025
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.
3/1/2025
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
University of Wisconsin System
University of Wisconsin System
Notification Date
3/1/2025
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.
3/1/2025
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
Possible legislation changing the law regulating the rehiring of annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Possible legislation changing the law regulating the rehiring of annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).
Possible legislation changing the law regulating the rehiring of annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
5/21/2025
First Communication Date
5/20/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
5/21/2025
First Communication Date
5/20/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Appointments to Legislative Council Study Committees
Appointments to Legislative Council Study Committees
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/30/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/30/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
LRB-2739/P4, relating to prohibiting going armed with a firearm on college and university campuses and providing a penalty.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-2739/P4, relating to prohibiting going armed with a firearm on college and university campuses and providing a penalty.
LRB-2739/P4, relating to prohibiting going armed with a firearm on college and university campuses and providing a penalty.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/30/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/30/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposal to give UW-Madison its own bonding authority.
Proposal to give UW-Madison its own bonding authority.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/30/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/30/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposals to separate UW-Madison from the Universities of Wisconsin/UW System.
Proposals to separate UW-Madison from the Universities of Wisconsin/UW System.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/30/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/30/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Appointments to the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents
Appointments to the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/30/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/30/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation changing statute mandating school start date for UW System institutions
Legislation changing statute mandating school start date for UW System institutions
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/30/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/30/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposed legislation relating to speech at UW universities
Proposed legislation relating to speech at UW universities
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/30/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/30/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support for appointment of Kathy Blumenfeld as DOA Secretary
Support for appointment of Kathy Blumenfeld as DOA Secretary
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/30/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/30/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation creating gun-free zones on college and university campuses.
Legislation creating gun-free zones on college and university campuses.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/30/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/30/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation relating to shared governance of the UW System and tenure for UW faculty.
Legislation relating to shared governance of the UW System and tenure for UW faculty.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/30/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/30/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
UW System budget.
UW System budget.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/30/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/30/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
UW pay plan.
UW pay plan.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/30/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/30/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
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.