City of Milwaukee

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Municipality serving 584,000 residents

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

Title:
Legislative Fiscal Manager - Sr.

Contact

Jennifer Gonda
Rm 606, City Hall, 200 E Wells St
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 286-3492
jgonda@milwaukee.gov

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name	Exclusive Duties	Authorized On	Withdrawn On
Jennifer Gonda	Exclusive Duties N/A	Authorized On 1/1/2011	Withdrawn On N/A
Joe'Mar Hooper	Exclusive Duties N/A	Authorized On 1/1/2011	Withdrawn On N/A
Brenda Wood	Exclusive Duties N/A	Authorized On 1/1/2011	Withdrawn On N/A
Paul Vornholt	Exclusive Duties N/A	Authorized On 1/28/2011	Withdrawn On 4/5/2012

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

January 2011 Special Session Assembly Bill 3

January 2011 Special Session Assembly Bill 3
Relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for businesses that relocate to this state.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 3

For

Notification Date
1/13/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

January 2011 Special Session Assembly Bill 4

January 2011 Special Session Assembly Bill 4
Relating to: increasing the amount of the credits under the economic development tax credit program.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 4

For

January 2011 Special Session Assembly Bill 11

January 2011 Special Session Assembly Bill 11
Relating to: state finances, collective bargaining for public employees, compensation and fringe benefits of public employees, the state civil service system, the Medical Assistance program, sale of certain facilities, granting bonding authority, and makin...

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 10

Against

Notification Date
2/16/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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
Need Amendments.

January 2011 Special Session Assembly Bill 12

January 2011 Special Session Assembly Bill 12
Relating to: preemption of city, village, town, or county ordinances requiring employers to provide employees with leave from employment to deal with family, medical, or health issues.

Bill Text and History

None

Notification Date
3/4/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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

January 2011 Special Session Assembly Bill 14

January 2011 Special Session Assembly Bill 14
Relating to: regulation of telecommunications utilities and alternative telecommunications utilities; telecommunications provider of last-resort obligations; telecommunications intrastate switched access rates; interconnected voice over Internet protocol s...

Bill Text and History

Other

Notification Date
5/11/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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
For information only.

January 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 3

January 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 3
Relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for businesses that relocate to this state.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
2/1/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

January 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 4

January 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 4
Relating to: increasing the amount of the credits under the economic development tax credit program.

Bill Text and History

For

January 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 11

January 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 11
Relating to: state finances, collective bargaining for public employees, compensation and fringe benefits of public employees, the state civil service system, the Medical Assistance program, sale of certain facilities, granting bonding authority, and makin...

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
2/15/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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
Need Amendments.

January 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 13

January 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 13
Relating to: regulation of telecommunications utilities and alternative telecommunications utilities; telecommunications provider of last-resort obligations; telecommunications intrastate switched access rates; interconnected voice over Internet protocol s...

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 22

Other

Assembly Bill 7

Assembly Bill 7
Relating to: requiring certain identification in order to vote at a polling place or obtain an absentee ballot, verification of the addresses of electors, absentee voting procedure in certain residential care apartment complexes and adult family homes, ide...

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 23

Against

Notification Date
2/8/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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
Seeking Amendments

Assembly Bill 8

Assembly Bill 8
Relating to: the filing of certain forms related to Tax Incremental Financing District Number 72 in the city of Milwaukee.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 14

Assembly Bill 14
Relating to: county and municipal expenditures for emergency services.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 37

Assembly Bill 37
Relating to: authorizing the City of Milwaukee to sell city-owned property used for school purposes.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
3/2/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 41

Assembly Bill 41
Relating to: preemption of city, village, town, or county ordinances requiring employers to provide employees with leave from employment to deal with family, medical, or health issues.

Bill Text and History

Other

Notification Date
3/9/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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
No Position.

Assembly Bill 44

Assembly Bill 44
Relating to: prohibiting the Milwaukee Public Schools from imposing residency requirements on teachers.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
3/10/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Assembly Bill 51

Assembly Bill 51
Relating to: creating a Charter School Authorizing Board, providing additional charter school authorizers, eliminating the limit on the number of pupils who may attend virtual charter schools, modifying teacher licensure requirements, eliminating the limit...

Bill Text and History

Other

Notification Date
3/18/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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
For Information Only

Assembly Bill 63

Assembly Bill 63
Relating to: closing hours for certain alcohol beverage retailers.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 97

Other

Notification Date
5/3/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 65

Assembly Bill 65
Relating to: placing limits on residency requirements for 1st class city police officers and fire fighters.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
3/30/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 69

Assembly Bill 69
Relating to: the privilege of self-defense.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 94

Against

Notification Date
9/14/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 81

Assembly Bill 81
Relating to: special identification cards issued by the Department of Transportation providing parking privileges for persons with physical disabilities and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 98

For

Notification Date
4/15/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 92

Assembly Bill 92
Relating to: eliminating the enrollment cap for the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and extending the program to permit private schools located in Milwaukee County to participate.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 115

Assembly Bill 115
Relating to: a property tax exemption for a nonprofit resale store.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
5/9/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 116

Assembly Bill 116
Relating to: creating a microstamping requirement for certain handguns, certification of compliance with the microstamping requirement, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 126

Assembly Bill 126
Relating to: carrying a concealed weapon; licenses authorizing persons to carry concealed weapons; possessing or transporting a firearm, bow, or crossbow under certain circumstances; disorderly conduct limitations; photographic identification cards for for...

Bill Text and History

Other

Notification Date
5/17/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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
For Information Only.

Assembly Bill 135

Assembly Bill 135
Relating to: the interest rate on delinquent property taxes.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
6/1/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 138

Assembly Bill 138
Relating to: county and municipal expenditures for emergency services.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
5/24/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 139

Assembly Bill 139
Relating to: loans to study or implement the consolidation, or cooperation for the provision, of local governmental unit services or the consolidation of local governmental units and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 140

Assembly Bill 140
Relating to: exceptions to county and municipal levy limits and school district revenue limits for expenditures related to the implementation of service consolidation or cooperation, or to the implementation of political subdivision or school district cons...

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 150

Assembly Bill 150
Relating to: interest rates on payday loans and loans by licensed lenders.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
7/20/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 155

Assembly Bill 155
Relating to: prohibiting ordinances that place certain limits on landlords.

Bill Text and History

Other

Assembly Bill 169

Assembly Bill 169
Relating to: residency of election officials.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
6/9/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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
With reservations on the provisions allowing political parties to specify wards for nominations. (Assembly Substitute Amendment 1)

Assembly Bill 179

Assembly Bill 179
Relating to: authorizing the creation of a multijurisdictional tax incremental financing district.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 77

For

Notification Date
9/21/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 180

Assembly Bill 180
Relating to: liability of cities, villages, towns, and counties for damages caused by an insufficiency or want of repair of a highway.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
7/19/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 182

Assembly Bill 182
Relating to: assignment of income, prizes, and earnings to pay a municipal court judgment and prohibiting municipal electric or water utilities from collecting certain utility arrearages from owners of rental properties as property liens.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
7/7/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 190

Assembly Bill 190
Relating to: carrying a concealed weapon if prohibited from possessing a firearm, purchasing a firearm for a person who is prohibited from possessing a firearm, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other

Assembly Bill 219

Assembly Bill 219
Relating to: funding postretirement health care benefits of local government employees.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
9/16/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 226

Assembly Bill 226
Relating to: notice of the fee for identification cards issued by the Department of Transportation.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
8/29/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 234

Assembly Bill 234
Relating to: ordinances, regulations, resolutions, or other restrictions of local governmental units that restrict hunting with a bow and arrow.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
10/26/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 240

Assembly Bill 240
Relating to: the disclosure of electronic juvenile court records to law enforcement agencies and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
9/1/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 244

Assembly Bill 244
Relating to: restricting eligibility for the homestead tax credit.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
10/25/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 262

Assembly Bill 262
Relating to: excluding permits and licenses from the definition of real property for property tax purposes.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
9/17/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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
551 20111018_162809_Senate Bill 182 and Assembly Bill 262 White Paper (2).pdf

Against

Notification Date
9/17/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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
Copy and Paste Link to View Document: http://ethics.state.wi.us/PositionFileUploads/20111019_092029_Senate%20Bill%20182%20and%20Assembly%20Bill%20262%20C%20Milw%20(2).pdf

Assembly Bill 263

Assembly Bill 263
Relating to: costs associated with providing false information to a law enforcement officer.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 269

For

Assembly Bill 269

Assembly Bill 269
Relating to: prohibitions against contacting certain persons and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 267

For

Assembly Bill 285

Assembly Bill 285
Relating to: municipal court fees.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
10/24/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Assembly Bill 286

Assembly Bill 286
Relating to: permitting an employer to refuse to employ or to bar or terminate from employment an individual who has been convicted of a felony and who has not been pardoned for that felony and preempting cities, villages, towns, and counties from adopting...

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 288

Assembly Bill 288
Relating to: adoption by governmental units of a maintenance program that applies to private sewage systems.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 295

Assembly Bill 295
Relating to: requiring a referendum before a municipality or county may impose a local motor vehicle registration fee.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
10/20/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 311

Assembly Bill 311
Relating to: creating a sporting recruitment and retention council, programs to encourage recruitment of hunters and trappers, restrictions on expenditures under the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson stewardship program, reduced fees for certain first-time hun...

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 168

Against

Assembly Bill 316

Assembly Bill 316
Relating to: financial assistance for local recycling programs and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
10/19/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 326

Assembly Bill 326
Relating to: creation of a Joint Committee on State Mandates and required funding of state mandates.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 337

Assembly Bill 337
Relating to: providing instruction in human growth and development.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 366

Assembly Bill 366
Relating to: notice of the fee for identification cards issued by the Department of Transportation.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
11/11/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 368

Assembly Bill 368
Relating to: restoring indexing provisions to the homestead tax credit.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 403

Assembly Bill 403
Relating to: the length of time for which a variance applies.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
2/21/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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
Amend to include special use permits.

Assembly Bill 407

Assembly Bill 407
Relating to: creating an individual income tax deduction for certain amounts paid for sewer, water, and garbage collection fees.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
12/9/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 414

Assembly Bill 414
Relating to: foreclosure on abandoned properties.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 428

Assembly Bill 428
Relating to: noncompetitive appointment of certain disabled veterans to classified positions in the state civil service system.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
2/15/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 435

Assembly Bill 435
Relating to: services of the Department of Transportation relating to operator's licenses and identification cards.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
12/21/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 484

Assembly Bill 484
Relating to: buyer identification cards and the definition of junk vehicles.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
2/8/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 510

Assembly Bill 510
Relating to: deposit placement programs of public depositories.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
3/7/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 523

Assembly Bill 523
Relating to: permitting a funeral establishment to be located in cemetery, prohibiting discrimination against a funeral establishment that has no relationship with a cemetery, prohibiting discrimination against a cemetery that has not relationship with a f...

Bill Text and History

None

Notification Date
2/29/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 526

Assembly Bill 526
Relating to: loans and repayment assistance by a political subdivision for energy and water improvements to premises and collection of the debt by special charge.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
2/6/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 529

Assembly Bill 529
Relating to: licensing of taxicabs by a 1st class city.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 536

Assembly Bill 536
Relating to: increasing the allowable number of project plan amendments, and lengthening the time during which tax increments may be allocated and expenditures for project costs may be made, for Tax Incremental District Number 3 in the city of Middleton.

Bill Text and History

Other

Notification Date
2/16/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 538

Assembly Bill 538
Relating to: changes to product liability law and the law governing remedies against manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and promoters of a product.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 544

Assembly Bill 544
Relating to: changes to product liability law and the law governing remedies against manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and promoters of a product.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 561

Assembly Bill 561
Relating to: miscellaneous landlord-tenant provisions and prohibiting a local government from imposing a moratorium on eviction actions.

Bill Text and History

None

Notification Date
3/19/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 563

Assembly Bill 563
Relating to: changes to the local room tax and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other

Assembly Bill 569

Assembly Bill 569
Relating to: the immobilization or removal, impoundment, and disposal of motor vehicles for multiple nonmoving traffic violations.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
2/17/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 617

Assembly Bill 617
Relating to: lodging establishments and restricting a local government's ability to prohibit or restrict a person from renting out of the person's residential dwelling.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 618

Assembly Bill 618
Relating to: outdoor advertising signs that are relocated because of state highway projects.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Joint Resolution 41

Assembly Joint Resolution 41
Relating to: different property tax levy rates for parts of cities, villages, towns, counties, and school districts added by attachments to school districts, consolidations, and boundary changes under cooperative agreements (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 6

Senate Bill 6
Relating to: requiring certain identification in order to vote at a polling place or obtain an absentee ballot, verification of the addresses of electors, absentee voting procedure in certain residential care apartment complexes and adult family homes, ide...

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 8

Senate Bill 8
Relating to: conforming the state family and medical leave law to the federal family and medical leave law and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 11

Senate Bill 11
Relating to: the filing of certain forms related to Tax Incremental Financing District Number 72 in the city of Milwaukee.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 12

For

Notification Date
1/25/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 20

Senate Bill 20
Relating to: authorizing the City of Milwaukee to sell city-owned property used for school purposes.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 17

For

Notification Date
2/24/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 22

Senate Bill 22
Relating to: creating a Charter School Authorizing Board, providing additional charter school authorizers, eliminating the limit on the number of pupils who may attend virtual charter schools, modifying teacher licensure requirements, eliminating the limit...

Bill Text and History

Other

Notification Date
2/25/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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
For Information Only

Senate Bill 23

Senate Bill 23
Relating to: preemption of city, village, town, or county ordinances requiring employers to provide employees with leave from employment to deal with family, medical, or health issues.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 16

Other

Notification Date
3/3/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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
No Position.

Senate Bill 30

Senate Bill 30
Relating to: placing limits on residency requirements for 1st class city police officers and fire fighters.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 32

Senate Bill 32
Relating to: ordinances establishing standards for places of employment and public buildings.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 34

Senate Bill 34
Relating to: prohibiting the Milwaukee Public Schools from imposing residency requirements on teachers.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
3/12/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 44

Senate Bill 44
Relating to: closing hours for certain alcohol beverage retailers.

Bill Text and History

Other

Senate Bill 54

Senate Bill 54
Relating to: certain controlled substances and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 31

For

Senate Bill 58

Senate Bill 58
Relating to: liability of public utility customers for unbilled utility service.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
4/28/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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
Copy & Paste Link to View Document: http://ethics.state.wi.us/PositionFileUploads/20111021_085237_C%20Milw%20SB%2058%20Response_110919.pdf

Senate Bill 66

Senate Bill 66
Relating to: a property tax exemption for a nonprofit resale store.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 71

Senate Bill 71
Relating to: creating a microstamping requirement for certain handguns, certification of compliance with the microstamping requirement, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 79

Senate Bill 79
Relating to: the privilege of self-defense.

Bill Text and History

Against

Other

Senate Bill 83

Senate Bill 83
Relating to: various changes to the eminent domain laws.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 90

Senate Bill 90
Relating to: carrying a concealed weapon; licenses authorizing persons to carry concealed weapons; possessing or transporting a firearm, bow, or crossbow under certain circumstances; disorderly conduct limitations; photographic identification cards for for...

Bill Text and History

Other

Senate Bill 93

Senate Bill 93
Relating to: going armed with weapons, possessing or transporting a firearm, bow, or crossbow under certain circumstances, disorderly conduct limitations, and electric weapons.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 35

Against

Senate Bill 99

Senate Bill 99
Relating to: interest rates on payday loans and loans by licensed lenders.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 107

Senate Bill 107
Relating to: prohibiting ordinances that place certain limits on landlords.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 108

Other

Senate Bill 125

Senate Bill 125
Relating to: liability of cities, villages, towns, and counties for damages caused by an insufficiency or want of repair of a highway.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 132

For

Senate Bill 131

Senate Bill 131
Relating to: carrying a concealed weapon if prohibited from possessing a firearm, purchasing a firearm for a person who is prohibited from possessing a firearm, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other

Notification Date
6/21/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 150

Senate Bill 150
Relating to: division of municipalities into wards and redistricting of supervisory and aldermanic districts and appointing a panel to hear challenges to the apportionment of a congressional or legislative district, and hearing certain appeals.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 39

Against

Senate Bill 153

Senate Bill 153
Relating to: permitting governmental employers who are not participating employers in the Wisconsin Retirement System to be covered in the local government health insurance plan offered by the group insurance board.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 133

For

Senate Bill 162

Senate Bill 162
Relating to: notice of the fee for identification cards issued by the Department of Transportation.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
8/23/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 165

Senate Bill 165
Relating to: birth certificates for Milwaukee County residents.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
10/11/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 173

Senate Bill 173
Relating to: the disclosure of electronic juvenile court records to law enforcement agencies and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 270

For

Senate Bill 175

Senate Bill 175
Relating to: restricting eligibility for the homestead tax credit.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 182

Senate Bill 182
Relating to: excluding permits and licenses from the definition of real property for property tax purposes.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
9/17/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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
550 20111018_162736_Senate Bill 182 and Assembly Bill 262 White Paper (2).pdf

Against

Notification Date
9/17/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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
Copy & Paste Link to view document: http://ethics.state.wi.us/PositionFileUploads/20111019_092029_Senate%20Bill%20182%20and%20Assembly%20Bill%20262%20C%20Milw%20(2).pdf

Senate Bill 196

Senate Bill 196
Relating to: excluding from the calculation of expenditure restraint payments expenditures made pursuant to a purchasing agreement with a school district.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 106

For

Senate Bill 199

Senate Bill 199
Relating to: adoption by governmental units of a maintenance program that applies to private sewage systems.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 134

For

Senate Bill 201

Senate Bill 201
Relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for hiring unemployed individuals.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 207

Senate Bill 207
Relating to: permitting an employer to refuse to employ or to bar or terminate from employment an individual who has been convicted of a felony and who has not been pardoned for that felony and preempting cities, villages, towns, and counties from adopting...

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 209

Senate Bill 209
Relating to: financial assistance for local recycling programs and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
10/4/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 237

Senate Bill 237
Relating to: providing instruction in human growth and development.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 216

Against

Senate Bill 240

Senate Bill 240
Relating to: funding postretirement health care benefits of local government employees.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 252

Senate Bill 252
Relating to: municipal court fees.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 263

Senate Bill 263
Relating to: setback requirements for wind energy systems and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Other

Notification Date
11/12/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 269

Senate Bill 269
Relating to: residency of election officials.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
11/1/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 272

Senate Bill 272
Relating to: restoring indexing provisions to the homestead tax credit.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 289

Senate Bill 289
Relating to: the appointment of adult school crossing guards.

Bill Text and History

Other

Notification Date
12/12/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 300

Senate Bill 300
Relating to: the length of time for which a variance applies.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 135

For

Senate Bill 307

Senate Bill 307
Relating to: foreclosure on abandoned properties.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 136

For

Notification Date
12/2/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 308

Senate Bill 308
Relating to: deposit placement programs of public depositories.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 204

For

Senate Bill 323

Senate Bill 323
Relating to: birth certificates that are requested for the purpose of voting.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
12/13/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 339

Senate Bill 339
Relating to: noncompetitive appointment of certain disabled veterans to classified positions in the state civil service system.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 211

For

Senate Bill 373

Senate Bill 373
Relating to: changes to product liability law and the law governing remedies against manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and promoters of a product.

Bill Text and History

None

Notification Date
2/14/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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

Senate Bill 425

Senate Bill 425
Relating to: loans and repayment assistance by a political subdivision for energy and water improvements to premises and collection of the debt by special charge.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 138

For

Senate Bill 437

Senate Bill 437
Relating to: licensing of taxicabs by a 1st class city.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 438

Senate Bill 438
Relating to: changes to the local room tax and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other

Senate Bill 440

Senate Bill 440
Relating to: increasing the allowable number of project plan amendments, and lengthening the time during which tax increments may be allocated and expenditures for project costs may be made, for Tax Incremental District Number 3 in the city of Middleton.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 139

Other

Senate Bill 466

Senate Bill 466
Relating to: miscellaneous landlord-tenant provisions and prohibiting a local government from imposing a moratorium on eviction actions.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 143

None

Senate Bill 468

Senate Bill 468
Relating to: prohibiting the expenditure of moneys from the national mortgage settlement without legislative approval.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 482

Senate Bill 482
Relating to: lodging establishments and restricting a local government's ability to prohibit or restrict an individual from renting his or her home.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 493

Senate Bill 493
Relating to: outdoor advertising signs that are relocated because of state highway projects.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 521

Senate Bill 521
Relating to: the immobilization or removal, impoundment, and disposal of motor vehicles for multiple nonmoving traffic violations.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
2/28/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Senate Joint Resolution 48

Senate Joint Resolution 48
Relating to: creating fiscal year allowable revenues for the state and local governmental units, returning excess revenue to the taxpayers, requiring electoral approval for certain taxing and spending decisions, and allowing local governmental units to exe...

Bill Text and History

Against

September 2011 Special Session Assembly Bill 1

September 2011 Special Session Assembly Bill 1
Relating to: authorizing the creation of a multijurisdictional tax incremental financing district.

Bill Text and History

For

September 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 1

September 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 1
Relating to: authorizing the creation of a multijurisdictional tax incremental financing district.

Bill Text and History

For

Budget Bill Subjects

Administration

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration

Arts Board

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Arts Board

Notification Date
3/31/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Board of Commissioners of Public Lands

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Board of Commissioners of Public Lands

Board on Aging and Long-Term Care

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Board on Aging and Long-Term Care

Bonding Authorization

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Bonding Authorization

Building Commission

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Building Commission

Building Program

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Building Program

Children and Families: Children and Families

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

Children and Families: Departmentwide

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Children and Families: Departmentwide

Children and Families: Economic Support and Child Care

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Children and Families: Economic Support and Child Care

Circuit Courts

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Circuit Courts

Commerce

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Commerce

Corrections: Departmentwide

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Corrections: Departmentwide

Employment Relations Commission

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Employment Relations Commission

Financial Institutions

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Financial Institutions

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

Government Accountability Board

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Government Accountability Board

Health Services: Departmentwide

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Departmentwide

Health Services: Medical Assistance and Related Programs

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

Insurance

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Insurance

Investment Board

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Investment Board

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

Miscellaneous Appropriations

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Miscellaneous Appropriations

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: Forestry and Parks

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Forestry and Parks

Natural Resources: Water Quality

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

Office of State Employment Relations

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Office of State Employment Relations

Public Instruction: Administrative and Other Funding

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

Public Instruction: Categorical Aids

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

Public Instruction: Choice and Charter

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

Public Instruction: General School Aids and Revenue Limits

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

Public Service Commission

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Service Commission

Revenue

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue

Shared Revenue and Tax Relief

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

Transportation: Departmentwide

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Departmentwide

Transportation: Local Transportation Aid

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

Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance

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

Transportation: Motor Vehicles

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

Transportation: State Highways

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

University of Wisconsin System

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

Wisconsin Technical College System

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

Workforce Development

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Leg Council Special Committee on 911 Communications.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Leg Council Special Committee on 911 Communications.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/24/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Leg Council Special Committee on Supervised Release and Discharge of Sexually Violent Persons.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Leg Council Special Committee on Supervised Release and Discharge of Sexually Violent Persons.

LRB-2120/4 Relating to: changes to the local room tax and providing a penalty.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-2120/4 Relating to: changes to the local room tax and providing a penalty.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/7/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Add additional eligibilities and flexibilities to the DOT Harbor Assistance Program.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Add additional eligibilities and flexibilities to the DOT Harbor Assistance Program.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/20/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 Public Debt Amortization Funds to invest in State obligations.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allow Public Debt Amortization Funds to invest in State obligations.

Change Comm Chapter 61 to redefine the size and nature of construction projects that require the use of a design professional.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Change Comm Chapter 61 to redefine the size and nature of construction projects that require the use of a design professional.

Enter into additional agent agreements with the City of Milwaukee for the enforcement of specific state statutes.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Enter into additional agent agreements with the City of Milwaukee for the enforcement of specific state statutes.

Permit the City of Milwaukee to grant additional variances.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Permit the City of Milwaukee to grant additional variances.

Permit the City of Milwaukee to perform manufacturing assessments.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Permit the City of Milwaukee to perform manufacturing assessments.

Permit the City of Milwaukee to provide elevator inspections.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Permit the City of Milwaukee to provide elevator inspections.

Permit the City of Milwaukee to provide petroleum tank inspections.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Permit the City of Milwaukee to provide petroleum tank inspections.

Restructure the current process for certifying pesticide applicators.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Restructure the current process for certifying pesticide applicators.

LRB-2745 Relating to: regulation of motor vehicle salvage dealers and providing a penalty.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-2745 Relating to: regulation of motor vehicle salvage dealers and providing a penalty.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/19/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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-3141/1 Relating to: creating an individual income tax deduction for certain amounts paid for sewer, water, and garbage collection fees.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-3141/1 Relating to: creating an individual income tax deduction for certain amounts paid for sewer, water, and garbage collection fees.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/5/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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-3420/P1 Relating to: determining equalized property values.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-3420/P1 Relating to: determining equalized property values.

Senate Bill 58 Update - Document

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Senate Bill 58 Update - Document

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/21/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 182 - Assembly Bill 262 Update - Documents

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Senate Bill 182 - Assembly Bill 262 Update - Documents

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/19/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Address inequity in municipal video franchise fee by including satellite providers.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Address inequity in municipal video franchise fee by including satellite providers.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/12/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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 for a fee payable to the city to be charged at the time of filing a foreclosure action to cover the estimated cost of city services to ensure the property is not a blighting influence on the neighborhood while in the foreclosure process.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allow for a fee payable to the city to be charged at the time of filing a foreclosure action to cover the estimated cost of city services to ensure the property is not a blighting influence on the neighborhood while in the foreclosure process.

Allow for additional satellite in-person absentee ballot sites.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allow for additional satellite in-person absentee ballot sites.

Allow the City of Milwaukee to enroll in the State's "municipal" health insurance plan.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allow the City of Milwaukee to enroll in the State's "municipal" health insurance plan.

Amend the Controlled Substances Act, Wis. Stat. 961.571, to better define drug paraphernalia.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend the Controlled Substances Act, Wis. Stat. 961.571, to better define drug paraphernalia.

Amend the Juvenile Code, Wis. Stat. 938.396 (2g) to allow law enforcement agencies and officers access to and copies of court records of juveniles for law enforcement purposes.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend the Juvenile Code, Wis. Stat. 938.396 (2g) to allow law enforcement agencies and officers access to and copies of court records of juveniles for law enforcement purposes.

Amend Wis. Stat 7.30 (2) to allow municipalities to draw poll workers from the county rather than just their respective municipality.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat 7.30 (2) to allow municipalities to draw poll workers from the county rather than just their respective municipality.

Amend Wis. Stat. 111.70(4)(cm)7 to change the factors associated with collective bargaining to disallow inaccurate employer comparisons and more closely reflect the city's cost-of-living.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. 111.70(4)(cm)7 to change the factors associated with collective bargaining to disallow inaccurate employer comparisons and more closely reflect the city's cost-of-living.

Amend Wis. Stat. 125.68 (3) Prohibit Class A and B licenses within 300 feet of a day care center.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. 125.68 (3) Prohibit Class A and B licenses within 300 feet of a day care center.

Amend Wis. Stat. 145.06 to allow municipal utility employees to repair water and sewer service piping.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. 145.06 to allow municipal utility employees to repair water and sewer service piping.

Amend Wis. Stat. 19.84 so that the electronic posting of meeting notices is sufficient to meet posting requirements.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. 19.84 so that the electronic posting of meeting notices is sufficient to meet posting requirements.

Amend Wis. Stat. 323.42 (1) to reduce the amount of city liability that the City is responsible for before the State will idemnify for volunteer liability.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. 323.42 (1) to reduce the amount of city liability that the City is responsible for before the State will idemnify for volunteer liability.

Amend Wis. Stat. 341.35 to allow municipalities to charge the motor vehicle registration fee to vehicles greater than 8000 pounds.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. 341.35 to allow municipalities to charge the motor vehicle registration fee to vehicles greater than 8000 pounds.

Amend Wis. Stat. 345 to establish a time frame (180 days) to pay and/or adjudicate a parking citation. Failure to do so will result in a plea of no contest, finding of guilt and a judgment entered.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. 345 to establish a time frame (180 days) to pay and/or adjudicate a parking citation. Failure to do so will result in a plea of no contest, finding of guilt and a judgment entered.

Amend Wis. Stat. 346.56 (1m) to change the penalties for parking violations by removing the differentiation between the first and second offense.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. 346.56 (1m) to change the penalties for parking violations by removing the differentiation between the first and second offense.

Amend Wis. Stat. 346.74 to increase the fine for a hit and run accident.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. 346.74 to increase the fine for a hit and run accident.

Amend Wis. Stat. 349.13 by replacing traffic officer with parking enforcer to clarify that parking checkers are able to enforce parking violations.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. 349.13 by replacing traffic officer with parking enforcer to clarify that parking checkers are able to enforce parking violations.

Amend Wis. Stat. 43.30 (1m) to make it explicitly permissible to share public library records with collection agencies.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. 43.30 (1m) to make it explicitly permissible to share public library records with collection agencies.

Amend Wis. Stat. 458 to require mandatory licensure for all real estate appraisers.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. 458 to require mandatory licensure for all real estate appraisers.

Amend Wis. Stat. 63.39 (2m) to provide that veterans with the same test score are treated equally.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. 63.39 (2m) to provide that veterans with the same test score are treated equally.

Amend Wis. Stat. 66.0309 so the SEWRPC board composition reflects the population proportion of member counties.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. 66.0309 so the SEWRPC board composition reflects the population proportion of member counties.

Amend Wis. Stat. 66.0903(2) to exempt the following from prevailing wage requirements: construction, renovation, demolition of residential properties containing 4 or fewer units, unless the property will house a government function.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. 66.0903(2) to exempt the following from prevailing wage requirements: construction, renovation, demolition of residential properties containing 4 or fewer units, unless the property will house a government function.

Amend Wis. Stat. 66.1105 (5) (bm) to keep property owned by the City and being marketed for redevelopment purposes out of the TID base.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. 66.1105 (5) (bm) to keep property owned by the City and being marketed for redevelopment purposes out of the TID base.

Amend Wis. Stat. 66.1105(5)(b) to direct Dept. of Revenue to calculate the tax incremental base for TID 72 as though the requirements for a 2009 creation were met.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. 66.1105(5)(b) to direct Dept. of Revenue to calculate the tax incremental base for TID 72 as though the requirements for a 2009 creation were met.

Amend Wis. Stat. 66.1105(6)(c) to allow for tax increments to be deposited into a separate fund for a tax incremental district, or into a consolidated fund for all tax increments received by a municipality.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. 66.1105(6)(c) to allow for tax increments to be deposited into a separate fund for a tax incremental district, or into a consolidated fund for all tax increments received by a municipality.

Amend Wis. Stat. 7.20 (2) so the City Board of Election Commissioners be non-partisan, similar to the State Government Accountability Board.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. 7.20 (2) so the City Board of Election Commissioners be non-partisan, similar to the State Government Accountability Board.

Amend Wis. Stat. 70.03 to clarify the taxability of triple-net leased properties and contract rights.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. 70.03 to clarify the taxability of triple-net leased properties and contract rights.

Amend Wis. Stat. 70.07 to require income and expense information to be submitted to BOA in 1st class cities, similar to what is required in all other cities under 70.47 (af).

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. 70.07 to require income and expense information to be submitted to BOA in 1st class cities, similar to what is required in all other cities under 70.47 (af).

Amend Wis. Stat. 70.111 (18); Wis. Stat. 77.54 (30); Wis. Stat. 77.54 (56); Wis. Stat. 196.378 (1) (ar) to expand State tax incentives for solar installations.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. 70.111 (18); Wis. Stat. 77.54 (30); Wis. Stat. 77.54 (56); Wis. Stat. 196.378 (1) (ar) to expand State tax incentives for solar installations.

Amend Wis. Stat. 814.65 (1) to increase the maximum allowable Municipal Court Fees.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. 814.65 (1) to increase the maximum allowable Municipal Court Fees.

Amend Wis. Stat. 846.102 to shorten the redemption period for properties involved in a foreclosure action that meet the definition of being abandoned.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. 846.102 to shorten the redemption period for properties involved in a foreclosure action that meet the definition of being abandoned.

Amend Wis. Stat. 943.017 to change the graffiti penalty to felony.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. 943.017 to change the graffiti penalty to felony.

Amend Wis.Stat.167.10 to prohibit possession/ use of fireworks statewide,strengthen law for permitting of fireworks granted by state/local jurisdiction,establish penalty for firework violation,establish enforcement jurisdiction where violation occurs

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis.Stat.167.10 to prohibit possession/ use of fireworks statewide,strengthen law for permitting of fireworks granted by state/local jurisdiction,establish penalty for firework violation,establish enforcement jurisdiction where violation occurs

Amend Wisconsin Public Records Law, Wis. Stat. 19.31-39 to create a "deliberative process" or "frank communication" exception.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wisconsin Public Records Law, Wis. Stat. 19.31-39 to create a "deliberative process" or "frank communication" exception.

Amend Wisconsin Public Records Law, Wis. Stat. 19.31-39 to create a section on fees to be charged for electronic records.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wisconsin Public Records Law, Wis. Stat. 19.31-39 to create a section on fees to be charged for electronic records.

Amend Wisconsin Public Records Law, Wis. Stat. 19.35(3) to create a provision for charging requesters for a record custodian's actual/direct costs of redacting/separating portions of records not subject to public disclosure.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wisconsin Public Records Law, Wis. Stat. 19.35(3) to create a provision for charging requesters for a record custodian's actual/direct costs of redacting/separating portions of records not subject to public disclosure.

Authorize the use of photographic traffic enforcement systems to detect red light running violations.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Authorize the use of photographic traffic enforcement systems to detect red light running violations.

Change the Maintenance of Effort (MOE) requirement for public libraries.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Change the Maintenance of Effort (MOE) requirement for public libraries.

Create a statewide employer-assisted housing program.

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

Create Wis. Stat. 349.132 to authorize cities to tow and/or boot any vehicle with multiple unpaid parking citations.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Create Wis. Stat. 349.132 to authorize cities to tow and/or boot any vehicle with multiple unpaid parking citations.

Create Wis. Stat. 349.175 to permit the impoundment of vehicles operated in violation of cruising related and other traffic ordinances. Require payment of forfeitures as a condition of release of the impounded vehicle.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Create Wis. Stat. 349.175 to permit the impoundment of vehicles operated in violation of cruising related and other traffic ordinances. Require payment of forfeitures as a condition of release of the impounded vehicle.

Create Wis. Stat. 846.011 to include in the definition of owner an entity that causes a property to become abandoned through filing a foreclosure action.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Create Wis. Stat. 846.011 to include in the definition of owner an entity that causes a property to become abandoned through filing a foreclosure action.

Create Wis. Stat. 891.47 to establish a presumption in municipal court that a parking ticket is presumptive evidence of the facts therein.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Create Wis. Stat. 891.47 to establish a presumption in municipal court that a parking ticket is presumptive evidence of the facts therein.

Discourage frivolous appeals by requiring a fee for appeals to the Board of Review.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Discourage frivolous appeals by requiring a fee for appeals to the Board of Review.

Enact a Firearms Package that makes straw purchasing a felony;prohibits felons from being within 1,000 feet of a store that sells firearms,a gun show or a firing range;requires that provate gun sales be brokered at a location that holds an FFL; etc.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Enact a Firearms Package that makes straw purchasing a felony;prohibits felons from being within 1,000 feet of a store that sells firearms,a gun show or a firing range;requires that provate gun sales be brokered at a location that holds an FFL; etc.

Ensure accessibility in the electoral process. (Voter ID)

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Ensure accessibility in the electoral process. (Voter ID)

Establish a product stewardship law administered by the DNR under which multiple product classes can be considered for designation under producer-funded stewardship programs.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Establish a product stewardship law administered by the DNR under which multiple product classes can be considered for designation under producer-funded stewardship programs.

Expand eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Expand eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit.

Expand eligibility to the Homestead Property Tax Credit.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Expand eligibility to the Homestead Property Tax Credit.

Expand funding for the Clean Water Program to further support sewer infrastructure replacement.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Expand funding for the Clean Water Program to further support sewer infrastructure replacement.

Expand municipal authority under Wis. Stat. 134.71 to approve, issue, deny, refuse renewal, suspend and revoke precious metal and gem dealer licenses.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Expand municipal authority under Wis. Stat. 134.71 to approve, issue, deny, refuse renewal, suspend and revoke precious metal and gem dealer licenses.

Extend the Police and Fire Protection Fee (911 Surcharge) created in Wis. Stat. 196.025 and distribute it to municipalities outside of the Shared Revenue program to support the cost of first responders.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Extend the Police and Fire Protection Fee (911 Surcharge) created in Wis. Stat. 196.025 and distribute it to municipalities outside of the Shared Revenue program to support the cost of first responders.

Improve the mowing standard for highways and State or County owned properties in urban areas.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Improve the mowing standard for highways and State or County owned properties in urban areas.

Include cargo handling equipment as eligible for Harbor Assistance Program grant funds.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Include cargo handling equipment as eligible for Harbor Assistance Program grant funds.

Include language in DNR Admin Rule 216 to codify the agreement to include sediment reduction attributable to combined sewers toward municipalities' developed urban area performance standard outlined in NR151.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Include language in DNR Admin Rule 216 to codify the agreement to include sediment reduction attributable to combined sewers toward municipalities' developed urban area performance standard outlined in NR151.

Increase funding for faculty and research at the UW-Milwaukee School of Public Health.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increase funding for faculty and research at the UW-Milwaukee School of Public Health.

Increase funding for Library System Aid to 13% of statewide library expenditures, as required in the Department of Public Instruction's requested budget.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increase funding for Library System Aid to 13% of statewide library expenditures, as required in the Department of Public Instruction's requested budget.

Increase funding for local road repair and replacement.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increase funding for local road repair and replacement.

Increase funding for preventing the spread of Tuberculosis.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increase funding for preventing the spread of Tuberculosis.

Increase funding for programs to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted disease.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increase funding for programs to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted disease.

Increase funding to test beach water quality and update DNR standards on closure of beaches to better fit unique circumstances that may arise.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increase funding to test beach water quality and update DNR standards on closure of beaches to better fit unique circumstances that may arise.

Increase per capita funding for public health agencies in Wisconsin to be on par with states with similar size.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increase per capita funding for public health agencies in Wisconsin to be on par with states with similar size.

Modify state formula for allocating Workforce Investment Act funding to MAWIB.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Modify state formula for allocating Workforce Investment Act funding to MAWIB.

Modify the format of vehicle registration stickers to reduce sticker theft.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Modify the format of vehicle registration stickers to reduce sticker theft.

Officially recognize and provide funding for the Central Library as the State Resource Library to provide support for the Great Lakes Marine History Collection.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Officially recognize and provide funding for the Central Library as the State Resource Library to provide support for the Great Lakes Marine History Collection.

Offset any increased recycling tipping fees with increased recycling grants.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Offset any increased recycling tipping fees with increased recycling grants.

Prohibit the possession, use, or sale of synthetic marijuana statewide.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Prohibit the possession, use, or sale of synthetic marijuana statewide.

Provide funding for the Wisconsin Center for Health Equity.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Provide funding for the Wisconsin Center for Health Equity.

Provide funding to communities impacted by Emerald Ash Borer and other invasive pests for risk management and reforestation.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Provide funding to communities impacted by Emerald Ash Borer and other invasive pests for risk management and reforestation.

Raise the income threshold for the Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan Program to $30,000.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Raise the income threshold for the Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan Program to $30,000.

Restore funding source for Public Education and Government (PEG) channels.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Restore funding source for Public Education and Government (PEG) channels.

Seek an exception to DOT's policy on freeway signage to allow signs to be posted for exits to the Historic Central Library.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek an exception to DOT's policy on freeway signage to allow signs to be posted for exits to the Historic Central Library.

Seek an exception to Wis. Stat. 66.0628 to authorize the City to auction taxicab permits for payments exceeding the costs related to licensing.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek an exception to Wis. Stat. 66.0628 to authorize the City to auction taxicab permits for payments exceeding the costs related to licensing.

Seek incentives for utilities to expand energy efficiency initiatives; and direct the PSC to allow and incentivize an on-bill fee for energy efficiency loans.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek incentives for utilities to expand energy efficiency initiatives; and direct the PSC to allow and incentivize an on-bill fee for energy efficiency loans.

Seek legislation that would grant cities of the first class the option of enacting a system where the chiefs of the fire and police departments are appointed by the Mayor.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek legislation that would grant cities of the first class the option of enacting a system where the chiefs of the fire and police departments are appointed by the Mayor.

Seek to facilitate the transfer of surplus MPS buildings.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek to facilitate the transfer of surplus MPS buildings.

Support efforts to ensure access to affordable health insurance for Milwaukee residents. (BC+)

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support efforts to ensure access to affordable health insurance for Milwaukee residents. (BC+)

Support initiatives to address the fraudulent use of handicapped parking cards.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support initiatives to address the fraudulent use of handicapped parking cards.

Support the statewide smoking ban.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support the statewide smoking ban.

Total Lobbying Effort

	2011 January - June	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures	2011 January - June $113,244.87	2011 July - December $65,251.96	2012 January - June $55,306.96	2012 July - December $50,097.67	Total $283,901.46
Total Hours Communicating	2011 January - June 351.00	2011 July - December 138.25	2012 January - June 172.65	2012 July - December 100.00	Total 761.90
Total Hours Other	2011 January - June 1186.50	2011 July - December 758.50	2012 January - June 618.50	2012 July - December 604.50	Total 3168.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Senate Bill 20

Relating to: authorizing the City of Milwaukee to sell city-owned property used for school purposes.

2011 January - June	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total
2011 January - June 5%	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 2%

January 2011 Special Session Assembly Bill 11

Relating to: state finances, collective bargaining for public employees, compensation and fringe benefits of public employees, the state civil service system, the Medical Assistance program, sale of certain facilities, granting bonding authority, and making an appropriation.

2011 January - June	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total
2011 January - June 5%	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 2%

Assembly Bill 65

Relating to: placing limits on residency requirements for 1st class city police officers and fire fighters.

2011 January - June	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total
2011 January - June 15%	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 6%

Senate Bill 307

Relating to: foreclosure on abandoned properties.

2011 January - June	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total
2011 January - June	2011 July - December 5%	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 1%

Senate Bill 173

Relating to: the disclosure of electronic juvenile court records to law enforcement agencies and providing a penalty.

2011 January - June	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total
2011 January - June	2011 July - December 10%	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 2%

Senate Bill 182

Relating to: excluding permits and licenses from the definition of real property for property tax purposes.

2011 January - June	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total
2011 January - June	2011 July - December 10%	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 2%

Assembly Bill 529

Relating to: licensing of taxicabs by a 1st class city.

2011 January - June	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total
2011 January - June	2011 July - December	2012 January - June 5%	2012 July - December	Total 1%

Senate Bill 30

Relating to: placing limits on residency requirements for 1st class city police officers and fire fighters.

2011 January - June	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total
2011 January - June	2011 July - December	2012 January - June 5%	2012 July - December	Total 1%

Budget Bill Subjects

Employment Relations Commission

2011 January - June	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total
2011 January - June 5%	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 2%

Natural Resources: Air, Waste, and Contaminated Land

2011 January - June	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total
2011 January - June 5%	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 2%

Public Instruction: Choice and Charter

2011 January - June	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total
2011 January - June 5%	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 2%

Shared Revenue and Tax Relief

2011 January - June	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total
2011 January - June 5%	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 2%

Transportation: Local Transportation Aid

2011 January - June	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total
2011 January - June 5%	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total 2%

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

2011 January - June	2011 July - December	2012 January - June	2012 July - December	Total
2011 January - June 50%	2011 July - December 75%	2012 January - June 90%	2012 July - December 100%	Total 73%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures

2011

January - June

July - December

2012

January - June

July - December