Wisconsin Merchants Federation

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Wisconsin's main street merchants/retail industry.

Lobbying Interests:
The Wisconsin Merchants Federation is the "voice of Wisconsin retailing." Our members' concerns range from trade regulations to taxation, from the environment to retail security and crime.

CEO Name:
Chris Tackett
President

Contact
CCT
Chris C Tackett
1 E Main St Ste 305
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-3541
(608) 257-8755
wmf@wismerchants.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 11
Assembly Bill 11
relating to: disclosure of social security numbers by persons who purchase goods from sellers of goods at retail and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/29/2007
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.
Against
Notification Date
3/29/2007
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 47
Assembly Bill 47
relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/12/2008
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
Assembly Bill 102
relating to: prohibiting use of social security numbers on state civil service examinations, prohibiting requests by merchants for customers' social security numbers, posting certain personal information in government records on the Internet, prohibiting a...

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/29/2007
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.
Against
Notification Date
3/29/2007
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 128
Assembly Bill 128
relating to: actions against manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and promoters of products.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/29/2007
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 150
Assembly Bill 150
relating to: substitutions by pharmacists dispensing epilepsy drugs.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/1/2008
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 191
Assembly Bill 191
relating to: surcharges and restitution paid to child advocacy centers.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/5/2007
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.
Other
Notification Date
6/5/2007
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 207
Assembly Bill 207
relating to: regulation of cable television and video service providers.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 42

Other
Notification Date
3/29/2007
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.
For
Notification Date
3/29/2007
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 208
Assembly Bill 208
relating to: the regulation of traveling sales crews, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/1/2008
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 237
Assembly Bill 237
relating to: imposing a tax on the sale of soft drinks, creating a dental access trust fund, creating grants for dental public health and dental education projects, and making appropriations.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/26/2007
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.
Against
Notification Date
4/26/2007
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 244
Assembly Bill 244
relating to: eliminating the personal property tax.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/5/2007
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 260
Assembly Bill 260
relating to: permitting an employer to refuse to employ or to terminate from employment an individual who has been convicted of a sex offense or a violent offense and preempting cities, villages, town, and counties from adopting provisions concerning emplo...

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/26/2007
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.
For
Notification Date
4/26/2007
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 267
Assembly Bill 267
relating to: retention of personal identification data by retailers.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/26/2007
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: a state minimum wage and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/3/2007
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 340
Assembly Bill 340
relating to: retail theft, proof of ownership for certain sales, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/12/2008
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 360
Assembly Bill 360
relating to: disclosure of terms and conditions applicable to the use of gift certificates, gift cards, and other gift obligations and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/11/2007
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 396
Assembly Bill 396
relating to: restrictions on the use and sale of fertilizer containing phosphorus and other lawn fertilizer and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/12/2008
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 418
Assembly Bill 418
relating to: restricting access to the consolidated court automated programs.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
8/9/2007
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 460
Assembly Bill 460
relating to: the provision of coin-operated soda water vending machines to retail food establishments.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
8/15/2007
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 488
Assembly Bill 488
relating to: the sale of consumer goods containing radio frequency identification tags.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
8/15/2007
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 560
Assembly Bill 560
relating to: regulating the purchase and sale of scrap metal and other metal items, the determination of property value of scrap metal for a theft conviction, creating a civil cause of action regarding scrap metal, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/14/2008
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.
For
Notification Date
2/14/2008
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 579
Assembly Bill 579
relating to: increasing the jurisdictional amount in small claims actions.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/12/2008
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 580
Assembly Bill 580
relating to: objecting to property tax assessments.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 86

Against
Notification Date
2/26/2008
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 638
Assembly Bill 638
relating to: bottling of water provided by a local governmental unit.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/3/2008
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 648
Assembly Bill 648
relating to: prohibiting certain automated telephone solicitations.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
1/14/2008
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.
Against
Notification Date
1/14/2008
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 713
Assembly Bill 713
relating to: the minimum sale price of prescription drugs.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/1/2008
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 721
Assembly Bill 721
relating to: satisfaction of a court judgment or debt and notification to a consumer reporting agency.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/3/2008
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 725
Assembly Bill 725
relating to: sales and use tax exemption for energy-efficient products purchased in conjunction with Earth Day.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/30/2008
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 731
Assembly Bill 731
relating to: remote dispensing by pharmacists and authorizing the exercise of rule-making powers.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/1/2008
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 737
Assembly Bill 737
relating to: an integrated crime alert network.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/5/2008
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 745
Assembly Bill 745
relating to: prohibiting the retention of certain information obtained in transactions using account access devices.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/12/2008
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.
None
Notification Date
2/12/2008
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.
Against
Notification Date
2/12/2008
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 746
Assembly Bill 746
relating to: the age at which a person who is alleged to have violated a criminal law, a civil law, or a municipal ordinance is subject to circuit court or municipal court rather than juvenile court jurisdiction, imposing a fee on the sale of video games a...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/5/2008
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 757
Assembly Bill 757
relating to: various changes in unemployment insurance law and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/5/2008
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 758
Assembly Bill 758
relating to: making various changes in the worker's compensation law.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/5/2008
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 759
Assembly Bill 759
relating to: possession of an electric weapon.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/12/2008
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 813
Assembly Bill 813
relating to: regulating the provision of certain plastic bags to customers of retailers of consumer goods and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/19/2008
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 820
Assembly Bill 820
relating to: the minimum price of merchandise sold at wholesale or retail, prohibiting anticompetitive pricing and pricing that injures competition, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/3/2008
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 855
Assembly Bill 855
relating to: providing descriptions of claims that exceed $10,000.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
3/3/2008
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 885
Assembly Bill 885
relating to: strategic energy plans regarding electricity, certificates of public convenience and necessity for electric generation and transmission facilities, approval of electric power purchase contracts, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/3/2008
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 93
Assembly Joint Resolution 93
relating to: proclaiming June 7, 2008, as Proper Drug Disposal Day.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/1/2008
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: increasing the recycling fee imposed on the disposal of solid waste, the program of financial assistance for local recycling programs, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/29/2007
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 30
Senate Bill 30
relating to: permitting a mother to breast-feed in any public or private location where she is otherwise authorized to be.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
6/5/2007
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 31
Senate Bill 31
relating to: an education tax credit for businesses.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/29/2007
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 48
Senate Bill 48
relating to: expanding types of volunteer health care providers to include pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 201

Other
Notification Date
3/29/2007
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 59
Senate Bill 59
relating to: product liability of manufacturers, distributors, and sellers.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/29/2007
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 63
Senate Bill 63
relating to: the provision of taste samples of fermented malt beverages and wine on certain retail premises.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/29/2007
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.
For
Notification Date
3/29/2007
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 71
Senate Bill 71
relating to: substitutions by pharmacists dispensing epilepsy drugs.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/29/2007
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.
Against
Notification Date
3/29/2007
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 80
Senate Bill 80
relating to: the regulation of traveling sales crews, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/29/2007
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.
For
Notification Date
3/29/2007
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.
Against
Notification Date
3/29/2007
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 81
Senate Bill 81
relating to: management of greenhouse gases, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/29/2007
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
Senate Bill 99
relating to: prohibitions against certain telephone and facsimile solicitations, authorizing a private cause of action, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/3/2007
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 107
Senate Bill 107
relating to: regulation of cable television and video service providers.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/29/2007
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.
For
Notification Date
3/29/2007
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 117
Senate Bill 117
relating to: imposing a tax on the sale of soft drinks, creating a dental access trust fund, creating grants for dental public health and dental education projects, and making appropriations.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/29/2007
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.
For
Notification Date
3/29/2007
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.
Against
Notification Date
3/29/2007
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 118
Senate Bill 118
relating to: advertising for prescription drugs.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/26/2007
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.
Against
Notification Date
4/26/2007
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 130
Senate Bill 130
relating to: a state minimum wage and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/26/2007
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.
Against
Notification Date
4/26/2007
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 172
Senate Bill 172
relating to: the use of automatic dialing announcing devices and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
8/6/2007
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.
Against
Notification Date
8/6/2007
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 178
Senate Bill 178
relating to: health insurance coverage of treatment for autism spectrum disorders.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/22/2008
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 191
Senate Bill 191
relating to: disclosure of terms and conditions applicable to the use of gift certificates, gift cards, and other gift obligations and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
7/30/2007
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.
For
Notification Date
7/30/2007
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 197
Senate Bill 197
relating to: restrictions on the use and sale of fertilizer containing phosphorus and other lawn fertilizer and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
7/30/2007
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.
For
Notification Date
7/30/2007
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.
Against
Notification Date
7/30/2007
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 205
Senate Bill 205
relating to: a sales tax and use tax exemption for nonprescription drugs.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
7/30/2007
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 211
Senate Bill 211
relating to: soliciting purchases of goods or services using unsolicited checks or money orders and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/21/2007
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 212
Senate Bill 212
relating to: renewals and extensions of business contracts.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/19/2008
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 219
Senate Bill 219
relating to: prohibiting charging grossly excessive prices for consumer goods and services and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
7/30/2007
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 245
Senate Bill 245
relating to: terms and conditions of gift certificates, gift cards, and other gift obligations and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
7/30/2007
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.
Against
Notification Date
7/30/2007
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 259
Senate Bill 259
relating to: prohibiting the use of information in credit reports for issuing or setting premiums for motor vehicle or property insurance.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/11/2007
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 297
Senate Bill 297
relating to: nursery dealers, nursery growers, Christmas tree growers, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 62

Against
Notification Date
2/27/2008
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 342
Senate Bill 342
relating to: increasing the jurisdictional amount in small claims actions.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/12/2008
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 346
Senate Bill 346
relating to: products containing mercury and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/1/2008
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 360
Senate Bill 360
relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for vitamins.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/5/2008
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 367
Senate Bill 367
relating to: tax disclosure statements.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
1/14/2008
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 397
Senate Bill 397
relating to: the disposal, collection, and recycling of electronic devices, making an appropriation, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/21/2008
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.
For
Notification Date
1/21/2008
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 401
Senate Bill 401
relating to: the age at which a person who is alleged to have violated a criminal law, a civil law, or a municipal ordinance is subject to circuit court or municipal court rather than juvenile court jurisdiction, imposing a fee on the sale of video games a...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/18/2008
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 409
Senate Bill 409
relating to: remote dispensing by pharmacists and authorizing the exercise of rule-making powers.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 202

For
Notification Date
2/1/2008
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 421
Senate Bill 421
relating to: sales and use tax exemption for energy-efficient products purchased in conjunction with Earth Day.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/5/2008
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 430
Senate Bill 430
relating to: making various changes in the worker's compensation law.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 185

For
Notification Date
2/5/2008
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 431
Senate Bill 431
relating to: various changes in unemployment insurance law and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 59

For
Notification Date
2/5/2008
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 439
Senate Bill 439
relating to: prohibiting the retention of certain information obtained in transactions using account access devices.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/12/2008
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.
None
Notification Date
2/12/2008
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 446
Senate Bill 446
relating to: the streamlined sales and use tax agreement.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/12/2008
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 451
Senate Bill 451
relating to: regulating the provision of certain plastic bags to customers of retailers of consumer goods and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/12/2008
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 452
Senate Bill 452
relating to: an integrated crime alert network.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/12/2008
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 458
Senate Bill 458
relating to: restricting access to the consolidated court automated Internet Web site.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
3/3/2008
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 473
Senate Bill 473
relating to: regulating the purchase and sale of scrap metal and other metal items, the determination of property value of scrap metal for a theft conviction, creating a civil cause of action regarding scrap metal, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 64

Against
Notification Date
2/14/2008
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 510
Senate Bill 510
relating to: requiring the combined reporting of corporate income and franchise taxes; supplemental funding for the renewable energy grant and loan program; Wisconsin higher education grants for technical college students; income eligibility for child care...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/3/2008
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 9
Senate Resolution 9
relating to: urging Congress and the President to enact the Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/12/2008
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 Proceedings

ATCP 112, restricting release of credit reports; security freezes.
Agency Name
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
ATCP 112, restricting release of credit reports; security freezes.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 606 (6/15/2006)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 06-130
Other
Notification Date
1/4/2007
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

LRB 3774/3 - Plastic bag ban
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 3774/3 - Plastic bag ban

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/1/2008
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 3907/2 - Plastic bag ban
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 3907/2 - Plastic bag ban

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/1/2008
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.

E-Waste
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
E-Waste

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/18/2008
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.

Video Gaming Tax
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Video Gaming Tax

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/18/2008
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 3058/2 – E-Waste Bill - Establishes a collection and recycling system in Wisconsin for certain discarded electronic devices by households, and bans landfilling or incineration of these devices in Wisconsin landfills and incinerators
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 3058/2 – E-Waste Bill - Establishes a collection and recycling system in Wisconsin for certain discarded electronic devices by households, and bans landfilling or incineration of these devices in Wisconsin landfills and incinerators

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/15/2008
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

  2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2007
January - June
$171,611.30
2007
July - December
$168,621.18
2008
January - June
$166,281.53
2008
July - December
$0.00
Total $506,514.01
Total Hours Communicating 2007
January - June
116.75
2007
July - December
112.00
2008
January - June
275.40
2008
July - December
0.00
Total 504.15
Total Hours Other 2007
January - June
749.25
2007
July - December
703.00
2008
January - June
188.95
2008
July - December
0.00
Total 1641.20

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

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

Minor Efforts
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
100%
2007
July - December
100%
2008
January - June
100%
2008
July - December
Total 100%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures