City of Milwaukee

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Municipality serving 592,765 residents

Lobbying Interests:
Any and all areas that affect a municipal corporation or its residents and taxpayers.

Title:
Legislative Liaison Director

Contact

Paul Vornholt
Rm 606, City Hall, 200 E Wells St
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 286-5562
(414) 286-8547
pvornh@milwaukee.gov

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name	Exclusive Duties	Authorized On	Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 1

Assembly Bill 1
state finances and appropriations. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other

Notification Date
3/18/2008
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.

Assembly Bill 3

Assembly Bill 3
relating to: relating to the taxable years for which a person may claim the film production services and film production company investment credits.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
2/14/2007
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 28

Assembly Bill 28
relating to: creating an individual income tax credit for retirement plan income received by an individual.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
3/8/2007
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 35

Assembly Bill 35
relating to: the privilege of self-defense.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
4/11/2007
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 56

Assembly Bill 56
relating to: the taxable years for which a person may claim the film production services and film production company investment credits.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 57

Assembly Bill 57
relating to: disciplinary procedures for certain local law enforcement officers and fire fighters.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
2/23/2007
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 71

Assembly Bill 71
relating to: requiring that patients be informed of health care facility use charges and that the charges be identified separately on bills.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
1/29/2008
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 77

Assembly Bill 77
relating to: distributing the school levy and lottery and gaming property tax credits.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 190

Other

Notification Date
7/11/2007
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 86

Assembly Bill 86
relating to: ballast water management, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other

Notification Date
5/1/2007
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 89

Assembly Bill 89
relating to: operating an aircraft recklessly or under the influence of an intoxicant and providing a penalty and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 136

Assembly Bill 136
relating to: allowing schools and local governmental units to claim refunds of the motor vehicle fuel tax and alternate fuels tax and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
3/27/2007
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 140

Assembly Bill 140
relating to: school board approval of subdivision plats.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 142

Assembly Bill 142
relating to: the definition of waste treatment facility for property tax exemption purposes.

Bill Text and History

Other

Notification Date
3/26/2007
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.
Comments
Neutral

Assembly Bill 162

Assembly Bill 162
relating to: resisting arrest while armed with or threatening to use a dangerous weapon.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 170

Assembly Bill 170
relating to: publication of municipal legal notices.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 207

Assembly Bill 207
relating to: regulation of cable television and video service providers.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 42

Against

Assembly Bill 244

Assembly Bill 244
relating to: eliminating the personal property tax.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
4/30/2007
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.

Assembly Bill 290

Assembly Bill 290
relating to: requiring funding for bills imposing state mandates on local units of government.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
5/14/2007
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 293

Assembly Bill 293
relating to: exempting an assessor and an assessor's staff from liability for trespassing and creating immunity from civil liability.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
5/30/2007
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.

Assembly Bill 294

Assembly Bill 294
relating to: a state electrical wiring code; regulation of electricians, electrical contractors, and electrical inspectors; inspections of electrical wiring; regulation of electrical wiring; regulation of heating and air conditioning contractors by a count...

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
1/31/2008
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 308

Assembly Bill 308
relating to: payment of a 1st class city police officer's salary after discharge and the adjournment of a trial or investigation relating to charges brought against such an officer.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
5/10/2007
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 350

Assembly Bill 350
relating to: creation of a Joint Committee on State Mandates and required funding of state mandates.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 380

Assembly Bill 380
relating to: the sale of fireworks; fireworks permits and displays; shipping fireworks; fireworks wholesalers licenses; disposition of seized fireworks; fireworks enforcement; granting rule-making authority; making an appropriation; and providing a penalty...

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
5/8/2008
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 409

Assembly Bill 409
relating to: expanding the area in which a tax incremental district's project costs may be expended.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 57

Against

For

Assembly Bill 418

Assembly Bill 418
relating to: restricting access to the consolidated court automated programs.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
10/15/2007
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 424

Assembly Bill 424
relating to: adjudications for involuntary commitment, appointment of a guardian of the person, and protective placement or protective services, background checks for the purchase of handguns, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Other

Notification Date
7/2/2007
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

Assembly Bill 426

Assembly Bill 426
relating to: determining the value of billboards for personal property tax purposes.

Bill Text and History

For

Against

Assembly Bill 433

Assembly Bill 433
relating to: the disclosure of certain library records to law enforcement officers.

Bill Text and History

Other

Notification Date
7/3/2007
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.

Against

For

Assembly Bill 482

Assembly Bill 482
relating to: prohibiting the Milwaukee Public Schools from imposing residency requirements on teachers.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 483

Assembly Bill 483
relating to: abatement or removal of human health hazards, requirements for certain local health officers, personnel of a local health department, state agency status for certain physicians, community health improvement plans, emergency medical services, r...

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 130

For

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 489

Assembly Bill 489
relating to: the disclosure to a birth parent whose parental rights to his or her birth child were terminated of identifying information about the birth child and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other

Notification Date
2/20/2008
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 492

Assembly Bill 492
relating to: providing information about the human papillomavirus to schools and to parents of pupils in grades 6 to 12.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
9/26/2007
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 496

Assembly Bill 496
relating to: limiting the searchability of a governmental Internet listing of property taxes assessed.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 506

Assembly Bill 506
relating to: state finances and appropriations for state school aids for the 2007-09 fiscal biennium, school district revenue limits, school safety grants, the pupil transportation reimbursement rate, the school breakfast reimbursement rate, county and mun...

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
10/3/2007
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 507

Assembly Bill 507
relating to: modifying and extending local levy limits for cities, villages, towns, and counties and creating a levy limit for technical college districts.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 520

Assembly Bill 520
relating to: terminating a tenancy for imminent threat of serious physical harm, making leases that restrict access to certain services void and unenforceable, and prohibiting the imposition of fees for local government emergency services.

Bill Text and History

Other

Assembly Bill 523

Assembly Bill 523
relating to: duties upon striking a person or an attended or occupied vehicle and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
10/9/2007
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.

Other

Assembly Bill 525

Assembly Bill 525
relating to: threatening or committing battery against certain employees of first class cities and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 193

For

Assembly Bill 528

Assembly Bill 528
relating to: the use of traffic control photographic systems to monitor intersections, imposing liability on the owners of vehicles involved in traffic control signal violations, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 553

Assembly Bill 553
relating to: limiting the use of the lowest responsible bidder process and requiring local units of government to use the qualification-based selection process for certain public works consulting contracts.

Bill Text and History

None

Notification Date
3/4/2008
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 568

Assembly Bill 568
relating to: regulating foreclosure reconveyances and foreclosure consultants, staying certain eviction actions, providing an exemption from rule-making procedures, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
1/17/2008
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 569

Assembly Bill 569
relating to: prohibiting local ordinances, resolutions, and policies that prohibit immigration status inquiries and reports to the federal government about the presence of illegal aliens and authorizing a private right of action.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
12/5/2007
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 580

Assembly Bill 580
relating to: objecting to property tax assessments.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 86

For

Notification Date
11/16/2007
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 581

Assembly Bill 581
relating to: prohibiting exercise of emergency powers to restrict activities related to firearms or ammunition.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 87

Against

Assembly Bill 603

Assembly Bill 603
relating to: use of a facsimile firearm and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 618

Assembly Bill 618
relating to: the immobilization or removal, impoundment, and disposal of motor vehicles for multiple nonmoving traffic violations.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
12/13/2007
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 637

Assembly Bill 637
relating to: allowing certain private schools located outside the city of Milwaukee to participate in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
1/4/2008
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 649

Assembly Bill 649
relating to: prohibiting municipal electric or water utilities from collecting certain utility arrearages from owners of rental properties as property liens.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 669

Assembly Bill 669
relating to: assignment of income and earnings to pay a municipal court judgment.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
1/8/2008
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 706

Assembly Bill 706
relating to: specifically authorizing local governmental units to issue debt related to the brownfields revolving loan program.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 188

For

Notification Date
2/15/2008
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.

Assembly Bill 728

Assembly Bill 728
relating to: withholding utility security system plans from public inspection.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 752

Assembly Bill 752
relating to: authorizing a city or village to extend the life of a tax incremental district for one year to benefit housing in the city or village.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
2/4/2008
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 794

Assembly Bill 794
relating to: changes to economic development tax benefit programs, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 827

Assembly Bill 827
relating to: mortgage bankers, mortgage brokers, and loan originators.

Bill Text and History

For

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.

None

Assembly Bill 841

Assembly Bill 841
relating to: changing the procedures for filling vacant civil service positions in the city of Milwaukee.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
2/21/2008
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.

Assembly Joint Resolution 27

Assembly Joint Resolution 27
relating to: prohibiting the state from using bonds to pay for operating costs, reimbursing the reasonable costs of imposing state mandates, and prohibiting the use of segregated funds for other purposes (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
4/4/2007
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.

Assembly Joint Resolution 34

Assembly Joint Resolution 34
relating to: the creation of state funds and accounts and prohibiting the state from changing the purpose of any state fund or program revenue appropriation account (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 1

Senate Bill 1
relating to: authorizing library boards to transfer a gift, bequest, or endowment to certain charitable organizations.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 61

For

Notification Date
4/10/2007
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 21

Senate Bill 21
relating to: disciplinary procedures for certain local law enforcement officers and fire fighters.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 24

Senate Bill 24
relating to: the taxable years for which a person may claim the film production services and film production company investment credits.

Bill Text and History

For

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

Against

Other

Senate Bill 104

Senate Bill 104
relating to: requiring firearms restrictions record searches for certain transfers of handguns involving residents of Milwaukee County, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other

For

Senate Bill 107

Senate Bill 107
relating to: regulation of cable television and video service providers.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 119

Senate Bill 119
relating to: ballast water management, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other

Senate Bill 122

Senate Bill 122
relating to: the property tax exemption for waste treatment facilities.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 19

For

Senate Bill 150

Senate Bill 150
relating to: prohibiting smoking in places of employment, restaurants, taverns, and other indoor areas and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other

Notification Date
5/31/2007
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.
Comments
Neutral

Senate Bill 167

Senate Bill 167
relating to: a state electrical wiring code; regulation of electricians, electrical contractors, and electrical inspectors; inspections of electrical wiring; regulation of electrical wiring; regulation of heating and air conditioning contractors by a count...

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 63

For

Senate Bill 176

Senate Bill 176
relating to: payment of a 1st class city police officer's salary after discharge and the adjournment of a trial or investigation relating to charges brought against such an officer.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 114

For

Senate Bill 178

Senate Bill 178
relating to: health insurance coverage of treatment for autism spectrum disorders.

Bill Text and History

Other

Notification Date
6/7/2007
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

Senate Bill 202

Senate Bill 202
relating to: specifically authorizing local governmental units to issue debt related to the brownfields revolving loan program.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
3/7/2008
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 203

Senate Bill 203
relating to: authorizing cities, villages, towns, and counties to solicit bids for certain contracts by using the Internet.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 214

Senate Bill 214
relating to: the disclosure of certain library records to law enforcement officers.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 34

Other

Notification Date
6/20/2007
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

For

Senate Bill 216

Senate Bill 216
relating to: adjudications for involuntary commitment, appointment of a guardian of the person, and protective placement or protective services, background checks for the purchase of handguns, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Other

For

Senate Bill 223

Senate Bill 223
relating to: expanding the area in which a tax incremental district's project costs may be expended.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
7/13/2007
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 252

Senate Bill 252
relating to: providing information about the human papillomavirus to schools and to parents of pupils in grades 6 to 12.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 258

Senate Bill 258
relating to: governance of metropolitan sewerage districts created by 1st class cities; popular election of metropolitan sewerage commissions in other sewerage districts, town sanitary district commissions, governing boards of local exposition, local profe...

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 269

Senate Bill 269
relating to: terminating a tenancy for imminent threat of serious physical harm, making leases that restrict access to certain services void and unenforceable, and prohibiting the imposition of fees for local government emergency services.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 184

Other

Senate Bill 278

Senate Bill 278
relating to: threatening or committing battery against certain employees of first class cities and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 295

Senate Bill 295
relating to: limiting the use of the lowest responsible bidder process and requiring local units of government to use the qualification-based selection process for certain public works consulting contracts.

Bill Text and History

None

Senate Bill 296

Senate Bill 296
relating to: local ordinances authorizing the removal, impoundment, and disposal of vehicles involved in traffic violations.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 298

Senate Bill 298
relating to: regulating foreclosure reconveyances and foreclosure consultants, staying certain eviction actions, providing an exemption from rule-making procedures, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 299

Senate Bill 299
relating to: distribution of a portion of the school levy tax credit.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
11/12/2007
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 309

Senate Bill 309
relating to: prohibiting local ordinances, resolutions, and policies that prohibit immigration status inquiries and reports to the federal government about the presence of illegal aliens and authorizing a private right of action.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 323

Senate Bill 323
relating to: use of a facsimile firearm and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 329

Senate Bill 329
relating to: objecting to property tax assessments.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 388

Senate Bill 388
relating to: increasing the size of the city of Milwaukee Board of Fire and Police Commissioners and authorizing a panel of the board to decide certain cases.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 390

Senate Bill 390
relating to: increasing the size of the city of Milwaukee Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, authorizing a panel of the board to decide certain cases, and the adjournment of a trial or investigation relating to charges brought against an officer.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
1/22/2008
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 397

Senate Bill 397
relating to: the disposal, collection, and recycling of electronic devices, making an appropriation, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
1/28/2008
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 403

Senate Bill 403
relating to: the property tax exemption for low-income housing.

Bill Text and History

Other

For

Senate Bill 426

Senate Bill 426
relating to: authorizing a city or village to extend the life of a tax incremental district for one year to benefit housing in the city or village.

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 480

Senate Bill 480
relating to: changes to economic development tax benefit programs, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 494

Senate Bill 494
relating to: changing the procedures for filling vacant civil service positions in the city of Milwaukee.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 497

Senate Bill 497
relating to: assistant district attorney positions and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
2/18/2008
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 517

Senate Bill 517
relating to: mortgage bankers, mortgage brokers, and loan originators.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 211

For

None

Senate Joint Resolution 24

Senate Joint Resolution 24
relating to: the creation of state funds and accounts and prohibiting the state from changing the purpose of any state fund or program revenue appropriation account (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Joint Resolution 27

Senate Joint Resolution 27
relating to: calling for changes to the state's public school funding formula to be enacted by July 1, 2009.

Bill Text and History

For

April 2008 Special Session Senate Bill 1

April 2008 Special Session Senate Bill 1
relating to: the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact, withdrawals of water from the Great Lakes Basin, water withdrawal and use, water supply planning, water conservation, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 227

For

Notification Date
5/13/2008
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

Administration: General Agency Provisions

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: General Agency Provisions

Administration: Information Technology

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Information Technology

Administration: Office of Justice Assistance

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Office of Justice Assistance

Building Commission

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Building Commission

Commerce: Building and Environmental Regulation

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Commerce: Building and Environmental Regulation

Commerce: Departmentwide and Economic Development

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Commerce: Departmentwide and Economic Development

Corrections: Community Corrections

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Corrections: Community Corrections

Corrections: Juvenile Corrections

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Corrections: Juvenile Corrections

Elections Board

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Elections Board

Employment Relations Commission

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Employment Relations Commission

General Fund Taxes

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Fund Taxes

General Provisions

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Provisions

Health and Family Services: Children and Families

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Children and Families

Health and Family Services: Community Aids and Supportive Living

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Community Aids and Supportive Living

Health and Family Services: Health

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Health

Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance

Justice

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Justice

Medical College of Wisconsin

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Medical College of Wisconsin

Natural Resources: Air, Waste and Contaminated Land

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Air, Waste and Contaminated Land

Natural Resources: Departmentwide

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Departmentwide

Natural Resources: Water Quality

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Water Quality

Public Instruction: Administrative and Other Funding

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

Public Instruction: Assessments and Licensing

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Assessments and Licensing

Public Instruction: Categorical Aids

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

Public Instruction: Choice, Charter and Open Enrollment

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Choice, Charter and Open Enrollment

Public Instruction: General School Aids

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

Public Instruction: Revenue Limits

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Revenue Limits

Public Instruction: School District Operations

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: School District Operations

Public Service Commission: Agencywide

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Service Commission: Agencywide

Revenue: Tax Administration

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Tax Administration

Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Direct Aid Payments

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Direct Aid Payments

Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Local Revenue Options

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Local Revenue Options

Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Other Credits

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Other Credits

Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Property Tax Credits

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Property Tax Credits

Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Property Taxation

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Property Taxation

State Fair Park

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
State Fair Park

Notification Date
6/6/2007
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.

Transportation: Local Transportation Aid

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Local Transportation Aid

Transportation: Local Transportation Projects

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Local Transportation Projects

Transportation: Motor Vehicles

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Motor Vehicles

Transportation: Other Divisions

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Other Divisions

Transportation: State Highway Program

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: State Highway Program

Transportation: State Patrol

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: State Patrol

Transportation: Transportation Finance

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Transportation Finance

University of Wisconsin System

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

Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority

Wisconsin Technical College System

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Wisconsin Technical College System

Workforce Development: Child Support

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Child Support

Workforce Development: Departmentwide

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Departmentwide

Workforce Development: Economic Support and Child Care

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Economic Support and Child Care

Workforce Development: Employment, Training and Vocational Rehabilitation Programs

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Employment, Training and Vocational Rehabilitation Programs

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

NR 151 to 155 to establish additional performance standard(s), clarify language, modify grant criteria to reflect program priorities, and update certain provisions based on improved data.

Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 151 to 155 to establish additional performance standard(s), clarify language, modify grant criteria to reflect program priorities, and update certain provisions based on improved data.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 610 (10/15/2006)

Other

Notification Date
10/13/2008
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

LRB 09-0324/P1 Topic: Restricting location of retail liquor licensed premises near daycare

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 09-0324/P1 Topic: Restricting location of retail liquor licensed premises near daycare

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/25/2008
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.

Support efforts to secure Neighborhood Stabilization funding from the State's allocation.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support efforts to secure Neighborhood Stabilization funding from the State's allocation.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/27/2008
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.

To create a statewide employer-assisted housing program.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
To create a statewide employer-assisted housing program.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/15/2008
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.

Legislation to allow the collection of neighborhood improvement district (NID) special assessments from residential properties containing less than 8 dwelling units.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation to allow the collection of neighborhood improvement district (NID) special assessments from residential properties containing less than 8 dwelling units.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/14/2008
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.

Legislation to protect tenant rights during foreclosure.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation to protect tenant rights during foreclosure.

LRB 2894 Relating to Municipal Court Elections, Judges and Procedure.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 2894 Relating to Municipal Court Elections, Judges and Procedure.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/29/2008
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.

Introduction and passage of state legislation that calls for the Homestead Property Tax Credit formula to be adjusted annually for inflation.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Introduction and passage of state legislation that calls for the Homestead Property Tax Credit formula to be adjusted annually for inflation.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/25/2008
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.

Introduction and passage of state legislation that seeks additional property tax relief through the Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan Program by increasing the income threshhold and expanding the amount of property taxes covered by the deferral.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Introduction and passage of state legislation that seeks additional property tax relief through the Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan Program by increasing the income threshhold and expanding the amount of property taxes covered by the deferral.

State legislation to require lenders to provide the municipality with notice of pending foreclosure.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State legislation to require lenders to provide the municipality with notice of pending foreclosure.

LRB-2221/3 Relating to: regulating consumer small loans, limiting the areas in which a payday lender may operate, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-2221/3 Relating to: regulating consumer small loans, limiting the areas in which a payday lender may operate, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/11/2008
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-3885/2 Relating to assistant district attorney positions and making an appropriation. Support

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-3885/2 Relating to assistant district attorney positions and making an appropriation. Support

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/15/2008
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.

Seek introduction of state legislation authorizing a 1st class city to establish resident-only parking zones within various commuter-impacted parking areas throughout the city.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek introduction of state legislation authorizing a 1st class city to establish resident-only parking zones within various commuter-impacted parking areas throughout the city.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/17/2008
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 3790/1 Relating to property tax exemption for low-income housing.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 3790/1 Relating to property tax exemption for low-income housing.

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.

LRB-3058 Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Recycling.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-3058 Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Recycling.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/20/2007
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.

Report of the Special Joint Legislative Council Committee on Airport Authorities.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Report of the Special Joint Legislative Council Committee on Airport Authorities.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/12/2007
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.

Local governments licensing retail food establishments for DATCP.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Local governments licensing retail food establishments for DATCP.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/16/2007
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.

LRB-2712/1 & LRB-3382/1 relating to objecting to property tax assessments.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-2712/1 & LRB-3382/1 relating to objecting to property tax assessments.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/5/2007
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.

Licensure and certification of property appraisers.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Licensure and certification of property appraisers.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/9/2007
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.

WLC:0135/1 Relating to: equalizing physical placement to the highest degree.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WLC:0135/1 Relating to: equalizing physical placement to the highest degree.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/3/2007
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.

Development or drafting of legislation to address the subprime lending and housing foreclosures.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development or drafting of legislation to address the subprime lending and housing foreclosures.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/12/2007
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.

LRB-2755/3 Adjudications for involuntary commitment, appointment of a guardian of the person, and protective placement or protective services, background checks for the purchase of handguns, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-2755/3 Adjudications for involuntary commitment, appointment of a guardian of the person, and protective placement or protective services, background checks for the purchase of handguns, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
6/19/2007
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.

Development or drafting of legislation relating to Regional Transportation Authorities.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development or drafting of legislation relating to Regional Transportation Authorities.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
4/30/2007
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.

Development or drafting of legislation relating to Tax Incremental Finance districts.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development or drafting of legislation relating to Tax Incremental Finance districts.

Development or drafting of legislation relating to the disclosure of library surveillance records for the purpose of reporting or investigating an apparent crime.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development or drafting of legislation relating to the disclosure of library surveillance records for the purpose of reporting or investigating an apparent crime.

Relating to the Public Debt Amortization Fund (PDAF). The proposed changes would conform State Statutes with how the PDAF is currently utilized.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to the Public Debt Amortization Fund (PDAF). The proposed changes would conform State Statutes with how the PDAF is currently utilized.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/30/2007
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.

Allow first class cities to pre-qualify bidders as other municipalities are allowed.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allow first class cities to pre-qualify bidders as other municipalities are allowed.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/20/2007
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.

Allow Milwaukee Police Department to identify convicted felons during routine stops.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allow Milwaukee Police Department to identify convicted felons during routine stops.

Allow the City of Milwaukee's City Service Commission to establish by rule the number of tests scores to be used in certifying candidates from eligible lists.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allow the City of Milwaukee's City Service Commission to establish by rule the number of tests scores to be used in certifying candidates from eligible lists.

Amend 2005 Wis. Act 442 which amended 802.06(1) which shortened the "answer" period in litigation from 45 days to 20 days. Under this proposal, local government would retain the 45-day answer period like the state and the insurance companies.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend 2005 Wis. Act 442 which amended 802.06(1) which shortened the "answer" period in litigation from 45 days to 20 days. Under this proposal, local government would retain the 45-day answer period like the state and the insurance companies.

Amend 62.50(1) and (17) to expand the authorized membership of the Fire and Police Commission to 7 members provided that the quorum to hear and decide disciplinary appeals is a panel of 3 members.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend 62.50(1) and (17) to expand the authorized membership of the Fire and Police Commission to 7 members provided that the quorum to hear and decide disciplinary appeals is a panel of 3 members.

Amend 62.50(14) to change the 5 to 15 day deadline for police officers disciplinary appeal trials to a pre-trial hearing within 30 days and a trial within 60 days of the pre-trial hearing.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend 62.50(14) to change the 5 to 15 day deadline for police officers disciplinary appeal trials to a pre-trial hearing within 30 days and a trial within 60 days of the pre-trial hearing.

Amend 62.50(16) to change the right of automatic adjournment in a police officer's disciplinary appeal to an adjournment for cause.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend 62.50(16) to change the right of automatic adjournment in a police officer's disciplinary appeal to an adjournment for cause.

Amend 62.50(18) to eliminate the requirement that the City continue pay and benefits to discharged police personnel pending disposition of their appeal to the Fire and Police Commission.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend 62.50(18) to eliminate the requirement that the City continue pay and benefits to discharged police personnel pending disposition of their appeal to the Fire and Police Commission.

Amend Chapt. 66.1333 so that RACM has special inspection rights to enter a spot-blighted parcel "to make inspection, surveys, appraisals, soundings or test borings, and obtain a court order for this purpose if entry is denied or resisted."

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Chapt. 66.1333 so that RACM has special inspection rights to enter a spot-blighted parcel "to make inspection, surveys, appraisals, soundings or test borings, and obtain a court order for this purpose if entry is denied or resisted."

Amend Chapter 84.06(1) to include stand-alone traffic control and lighting projects in the classification of an "improvement" or "highway improvement" so that they are eligible for Federal Highway Improvement and Safety Funds.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Chapter 84.06(1) to include stand-alone traffic control and lighting projects in the classification of an "improvement" or "highway improvement" so that they are eligible for Federal Highway Improvement and Safety Funds.

Amend Section 940.20 so that any person who intentionally causes bodily harm to a person employed enforcing state, county or city rules, laws or ordinances is guilty of a class D felony.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Section 940.20 so that any person who intentionally causes bodily harm to a person employed enforcing state, county or city rules, laws or ordinances is guilty of a class D felony.

Amend SS Chapte 236.02(12)(b), subdivision regulations to allow industrial properties to use the Certified Survey Map process instead of the subdivision plat process if more than 5 parcels are created in a 5-year period.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend SS Chapte 236.02(12)(b), subdivision regulations to allow industrial properties to use the Certified Survey Map process instead of the subdivision plat process if more than 5 parcels are created in a 5-year period.

Amend Stat. 66.1333, 66.0119 & 75.377 to give first class cities, redevelopment authorities and counties the ability to remove underground storage tanks encountered as a result of inspections undertaken after obtaining special inspection warrants.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Stat. 66.1333, 66.0119 & 75.377 to give first class cities, redevelopment authorities and counties the ability to remove underground storage tanks encountered as a result of inspections undertaken after obtaining special inspection warrants.

Amend state law to allow for access by law enforcement agencies to juvenile records, including criminal, municipal and school attendance records.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend state law to allow for access by law enforcement agencies to juvenile records, including criminal, municipal and school attendance records.

Amend Wis. Stat. 70.11(4) to specify that residential property owned by "benevolent associations" is only tax exempt if it is used to provide housing for persons of low-income or special needs.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. 70.11(4) to specify that residential property owned by "benevolent associations" is only tax exempt if it is used to provide housing for persons of low-income or special needs.

Authorizing cities to tow and/or boot legally or illegally parked vehicles for unpaid parking citations. (Debt Task Force)

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Authorizing cities to tow and/or boot legally or illegally parked vehicles for unpaid parking citations. (Debt Task Force)

Authorizing the City to establish a time frame (180 days) to pay and/or adjudicate a parking citation. (Debt Task Force)

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Authorizing the City to establish a time frame (180 days) to pay and/or adjudicate a parking citation. (Debt Task Force)

Continue $750,000 appropriation toward targeted police program.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Continue $750,000 appropriation toward targeted police program.

Correct the School Choice funding flaws: increase state share of Choice payment; equalized formula.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Correct the School Choice funding flaws: increase state share of Choice payment; equalized formula.

Create a state "e-waste" policy mandating manufacturer responsibility for recycling and/or disposal of electronics/computers/televisions.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Create a state "e-waste" policy mandating manufacturer responsibility for recycling and/or disposal of electronics/computers/televisions.

Create a State Witness Protection fund to ensure safety to cooperating witnesses.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Create a State Witness Protection fund to ensure safety to cooperating witnesses.

Create statute to allow only emergency vehicles to use amplified sound devices for purposes of emergency response situations.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Create statute to allow only emergency vehicles to use amplified sound devices for purposes of emergency response situations.

Create statutory prohibition to possess or purchase a firearm, if one has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime involving use of a firearm.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Create statutory prohibition to possess or purchase a firearm, if one has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime involving use of a firearm.

Delete the provision exempting cemetery trust funds from open records regulation.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Delete the provision exempting cemetery trust funds from open records regulation.

Enact Housing Trust Fund initiaties.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Enact Housing Trust Fund initiaties.

Expand existing statutory language to allow municipalities to use income assignment orders which are more favorable than conventional wage garnishments to collect both forfeiture and non-forfeiture debts. (Debt Task Force)

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Expand existing statutory language to allow municipalities to use income assignment orders which are more favorable than conventional wage garnishments to collect both forfeiture and non-forfeiture debts. (Debt Task Force)

Expansion of criminal background checks on all firearms purchased or transferred.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Expansion of criminal background checks on all firearms purchased or transferred.

Funding for Human Papillomaviruses (HPV) as part of the Vaccines for children (VFC) Program.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding for Human Papillomaviruses (HPV) as part of the Vaccines for children (VFC) Program.

Funding that begins to develop a School of Public Health at UWM.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding that begins to develop a School of Public Health at UWM.

Implement or support legislation related to development of the State of Wisconsin Urban Search and Rescue Task Force initiative.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Implement or support legislation related to development of the State of Wisconsin Urban Search and Rescue Task Force initiative.

Increase all other local transportation aids, including public transit alternatives.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increase all other local transportation aids, including public transit alternatives.

Increase funding for job training.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increase funding for job training.

Increase funding for traffic calming devices.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increase funding for traffic calming devices.

Increase Library System Aid to 10% of statewide local library expenditures. (DPI request is 13%.)

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increase Library System Aid to 10% of statewide local library expenditures. (DPI request is 13%.)

Increase shared revenue appropriation.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increase shared revenue appropriation.

Modify Chapter 70.11(21) to limit the property tax exemption for waste treatment and pollution abatement.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Modify Chapter 70.11(21) to limit the property tax exemption for waste treatment and pollution abatement.

Monitor Judges' re-write of Chapters 755 and 800 pertaining to Municipal Court operations.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Monitor Judges' re-write of Chapters 755 and 800 pertaining to Municipal Court operations.

Monitor legislation regarding cable television/video programming to protect city interests.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Monitor legislation regarding cable television/video programming to protect city interests.

Officially recognize and fund the Central Library as the State Resource Library.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Officially recognize and fund the Central Library as the State Resource Library.

Oppose additional state-imposed fees on municipal judgments.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Oppose additional state-imposed fees on municipal judgments.

Oppose any changes to the governance structure of General Mitchell Airport that diminishes local control.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Oppose any changes to the governance structure of General Mitchell Airport that diminishes local control.

Oppose any changes to the MCFLS governance structure that does not ensure fair representation based on population. Oppose any efforts to mandate a reciprocal borrowing payment between system members.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Oppose any changes to the MCFLS governance structure that does not ensure fair representation based on population. Oppose any efforts to mandate a reciprocal borrowing payment between system members.

Oppose any changes to the MMSD governance structure that does not ensure fair representation based on population and ability to pay.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Oppose any changes to the MMSD governance structure that does not ensure fair representation based on population and ability to pay.

Penalty enhancer for crimes committed by 3 or more persons.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Penalty enhancer for crimes committed by 3 or more persons.

Prohibit secondary sales of handguns to individuals under the age of 21.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Prohibit secondary sales of handguns to individuals under the age of 21.

Prohibit the sale of any other exchange of certain drug paraphernalia.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Prohibit the sale of any other exchange of certain drug paraphernalia.

Propose amending the phrase "traffic officer" to "parking enforcer" as a person who enforces restrictions against unauthorized parking.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Propose amending the phrase "traffic officer" to "parking enforcer" as a person who enforces restrictions against unauthorized parking.

Propose shorter statute of limitation for tax claims.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Propose shorter statute of limitation for tax claims.

Propose statute to provide that properly signed and issued parking citations constitute prima facie evidence of facts therein.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Propose statute to provide that properly signed and issued parking citations constitute prima facie evidence of facts therein.

Provide grant money for asbestos remediation either by expanding the Brownfield Program or by creating a new asbestos remediation program.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Provide grant money for asbestos remediation either by expanding the Brownfield Program or by creating a new asbestos remediation program.

Provide permanent funding for summer youth employment program in Milwaukee.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Provide permanent funding for summer youth employment program in Milwaukee.

Remove the restriction that a "Class C" Wine License can only be granted if the license is for a restaurant in which the sale of alcohol beverages accounts for less than 50% of the gross receipts.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Remove the restriction that a "Class C" Wine License can only be granted if the license is for a restaurant in which the sale of alcohol beverages accounts for less than 50% of the gross receipts.

Repeal 2005 AB657, Wis. Act 233, which created Wis. Stat. 32.03(6) which prohibits condemnation of property that is not blighted if the condemnor intends to convey or lease the property to a private entity.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Repeal 2005 AB657, Wis. Act 233, which created Wis. Stat. 32.03(6) which prohibits condemnation of property that is not blighted if the condemnor intends to convey or lease the property to a private entity.

Repeal or amend Sec. 74.37 of the Statutes, which allows property owners to submit a claim for overassessment directly to circuit court, in addition to a board of review hearing and a certiorari court review.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Repeal or amend Sec. 74.37 of the Statutes, which allows property owners to submit a claim for overassessment directly to circuit court, in addition to a board of review hearing and a certiorari court review.

Require ballistics fingerprinting for all guns sold in Wisconsin.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Require ballistics fingerprinting for all guns sold in Wisconsin.

Require County Condemnation Commission to explain how it determines 'just compensation.' (Amend Chapter 32)

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Require County Condemnation Commission to explain how it determines 'just compensation.' (Amend Chapter 32)

Requiring City to reserve a specified number of on-street metered parking spaces for handicapped parking and to charge the authorized hourly rate; thereby rescinding provisions of Wis. Stat. 346.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Requiring City to reserve a specified number of on-street metered parking spaces for handicapped parking and to charge the authorized hourly rate; thereby rescinding provisions of Wis. Stat. 346.

Restore Connecting Highway Aid to 1988 level.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Restore Connecting Highway Aid to 1988 level.

Restore GTA reimbursement rate to 1988 levels.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Restore GTA reimbursement rate to 1988 levels.

Seek and support legislation that will assist the Milwaukee Health Department achieve its 2010 goal of eliminating Childhood Lead Poisoning.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek and support legislation that will assist the Milwaukee Health Department achieve its 2010 goal of eliminating Childhood Lead Poisoning.

Seek clarification of the statute so that fax machines, copiers and multi-function devices are specifically included in the list of taxable personal property.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek clarification of the statute so that fax machines, copiers and multi-function devices are specifically included in the list of taxable personal property.

Seek legislation permitting the use of red light running equipment.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek legislation permitting the use of red light running equipment.

State funding for the purchase of larvicide to assist in controlling West Nile Virus infections.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State funding for the purchase of larvicide to assist in controlling West Nile Virus infections.

Strengthen immunization reporting requirements by schools and child care centers to local health departments.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Strengthen immunization reporting requirements by schools and child care centers to local health departments.

Support additional funding for State Crime Lab Forensic Analysis Unit.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support additional funding for State Crime Lab Forensic Analysis Unit.

Support DPI funding requests for Interlibrary Loan and Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped contracts.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support DPI funding requests for Interlibrary Loan and Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped contracts.

Support DPI request to fund the federally required conversion of the Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped's recorded formal books from cassette to downloadable digital chips.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support DPI request to fund the federally required conversion of the Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped's recorded formal books from cassette to downloadable digital chips.

Support Great Lakes Compact.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support Great Lakes Compact.

Support legislation that reduces proliferation of illegal handguns and increase penalties for their use.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support legislation that reduces proliferation of illegal handguns and increase penalties for their use.

Adjusting the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program's funding formula prior to expanding the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Adjusting the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program's funding formula prior to expanding the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

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.

Amend s.343.52(1m) pertaining to identification cards issued to persons with disabilities for parking purposes.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend s.343.52(1m) pertaining to identification cards issued to persons with disabilities for parking purposes.

Amend s.346.94(16) and s.346.945 so that only emergency vehicles are exempted from the prohibition on traffic noise.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend s.346.94(16) and s.346.945 so that only emergency vehicles are exempted from the prohibition on traffic noise.

Amend s.63.18 through s.63.53, regarding City Civil Service to delete or change outmoded and illegal references in the language of the Statute.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend s.63.18 through s.63.53, regarding City Civil Service to delete or change outmoded and illegal references in the language of the Statute.

Amend s.63.39(1)(2), and (3), to allow the City of Milwaukee, Board of City Service Commissioners to establish by rule the number of test scores to be used in certifying candidates from eligible lists.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend s.63.39(1)(2), and (3), to allow the City of Milwaukee, Board of City Service Commissioners to establish by rule the number of test scores to be used in certifying candidates from eligible lists.

Amend s.940.20 so that any person who intentionally causes bodily harm to a person employed enforcing state, county or city rules, laws or ordinances is guilty of a class D felony.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend s.940.20 so that any person who intentionally causes bodily harm to a person employed enforcing state, county or city rules, laws or ordinances is guilty of a class D felony.

Amend Section 66.0901 to remove exception for cities of the first class, to allow the City of Milwaukee to pre-qualify bidders.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Section 66.0901 to remove exception for cities of the first class, to allow the City of Milwaukee to pre-qualify bidders.

Assessment Appeals - Repeal or amend Sec. 74.37 which allows property owners to submit a claim for overassessment directly to circuit court, in addition to a board of review hearing and a certiorari court review.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Assessment Appeals - Repeal or amend Sec. 74.37 which allows property owners to submit a claim for overassessment directly to circuit court, in addition to a board of review hearing and a certiorari court review.

Cable television franchising

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Cable television franchising

City of Milwaukee Debt Recovery (Debt Task Force)

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
City of Milwaukee Debt Recovery (Debt Task Force)

Enact legislation to prohibit mob type violence and increase the penalties for such action.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Enact legislation to prohibit mob type violence and increase the penalties for such action.

Housing

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Housing

Insure adequate funding for the Governor's Parent In-home Visitation Program, Star-based Child Care Certification System, and Maternal Child Health Program.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Insure adequate funding for the Governor's Parent In-home Visitation Program, Star-based Child Care Certification System, and Maternal Child Health Program.

Legislation to narrow the waste treatment facility tax exemption.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation to narrow the waste treatment facility tax exemption.

Maintain funding for programs that support Brownfield redevelopment.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Maintain funding for programs that support Brownfield redevelopment.

Maintain or increase the current level of funding that the City qualifies for under the Recycling Grant.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Maintain or increase the current level of funding that the City qualifies for under the Recycling Grant.

Milwaukee Public Library - Increase distribution of federal library aids to library system.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Milwaukee Public Library - Increase distribution of federal library aids to library system.

Milwaukee Public Library - Maintain funding effort for contracts with the State.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Milwaukee Public Library - Maintain funding effort for contracts with the State.

Milwaukee Public Library - Seek an increase in state funding for library system aids to get closer to the statewide target of 13% of library costs.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Milwaukee Public Library - Seek an increase in state funding for library system aids to get closer to the statewide target of 13% of library costs.

Oppose any changes to the Milwaukee County Federal Library System governance structure that does not ensure fair representation based on population. Oppose any efforts to mandate a reciprocal borrowing payment between system members.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Oppose any changes to the Milwaukee County Federal Library System governance structure that does not ensure fair representation based on population. Oppose any efforts to mandate a reciprocal borrowing payment between system members.

Port of Milwaukee -- Ensure that efforts to manage invasive species take a comprehensive approach.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Port of Milwaukee -- Ensure that efforts to manage invasive species take a comprehensive approach.

Require funding of State Mandates

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Require funding of State Mandates

School Choice Funding Options

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
School Choice Funding Options

Seek designation of the Milwaukee Public Central Library as a statewide resource library to account for the considerable use of this facility by residents outside of the county.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek designation of the Milwaukee Public Central Library as a statewide resource library to account for the considerable use of this facility by residents outside of the county.

Special Leg Council Committee -- Affirmative Action

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Special Leg Council Committee -- Affirmative Action

Special Leg Council Committee -- Airport Authorities

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Special Leg Council Committee -- Airport Authorities

Special Leg Council Committee -- Disaster Preparedness Planning

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Special Leg Council Committee -- Disaster Preparedness Planning

Special Leg Council Committee -- Placement of Sex Offenders

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Special Leg Council Committee -- Placement of Sex Offenders

Special Leg Council Committee -- Review of Crimes Against Children

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Special Leg Council Committee -- Review of Crimes Against Children

Special Leg Council Committee -- Review of State School Aid Formula

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Special Leg Council Committee -- Review of State School Aid Formula

Special Leg Council Committee -- Strengthening Wisconsin Families

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Special Leg Council Committee -- Strengthening Wisconsin Families

Traffic Noise

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Traffic Noise

Total Lobbying Effort

	2007 January - June	2007 July - December	2008 January - June	2008 July - December	Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures	2007 January - June $118,748.82	2007 July - December $141,996.05	2008 January - June $122,602.92	2008 July - December $58,394.11	Total $441,741.90
Total Hours Communicating	2007 January - June 715.00	2007 July - December 733.00	2008 January - June 628.00	2008 July - December 217.25	Total 2293.25
Total Hours Other	2007 January - June 1049.50	2007 July - December 1322.00	2008 January - June 1066.00	2008 July - December 615.00	Total 4052.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 207

relating to: regulation of cable television and video service providers.

2007 January - June	2007 July - December	2008 January - June	2008 July - December	Total
2007 January - June	2007 July - December 5%	2008 January - June	2008 July - December	Total 2%

Senate Bill 176

relating to: payment of a 1st class city police officer's salary after discharge and the adjournment of a trial or investigation relating to charges brought against such an officer.

2007 January - June	2007 July - December	2008 January - June	2008 July - December	Total
2007 January - June	2007 July - December 5%	2008 January - June 5%	2008 July - December	Total 3%

Assembly Bill 580

relating to: objecting to property tax assessments.

2007 January - June	2007 July - December	2008 January - June	2008 July - December	Total
2007 January - June	2007 July - December 5%	2008 January - June	2008 July - December	Total 2%

Budget Bill Subjects

Public Instruction: Choice, Charter and Open Enrollment

2007 January - June	2007 July - December	2008 January - June	2008 July - December	Total
2007 January - June	2007 July - December 5%	2008 January - June 5%	2008 July - December	Total 3%

Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Direct Aid Payments

2007 January - June	2007 July - December	2008 January - June	2008 July - December	Total
2007 January - June	2007 July - December 5%	2008 January - June 5%	2008 July - December	Total 3%

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 75%	2008 January - June 85%	2008 July - December 100%	Total 88%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures

2007

January - June

July - December

2008

January - June

July - December