Wisconsin Property Taxpayers Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Legislative action organization for property owners.

Lobbying Interests:
All areas affecting local school districts and state spending, property tax relief, credits and local aids.

CEO Name:
Nancy Dohm
President

Contact
ND
Nancy Dohm
PO Box 1493
Madison, WI 53701-1493
(608) 255-7473
(608) 255-6600
mbirkley@wptonline.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Michael Birkley Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/19/2011 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

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

Other
Notification Date
2/21/2011
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.
Comments
Support provisions limiting public employee wage increases to the rate of inflation and increasing employee health, retirement contributions. Oppose non-fiscal provisions related to collective bargaining rights.
For
Notification Date
2/21/2011
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 273
Assembly Bill 273
Relating to: the loan program for property taxes imposed as a result of an error in equalized value and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 64

For
Notification Date
9/28/2011
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.
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
Notification Date
11/2/2011
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 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
1/17/2012
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 414
Assembly Bill 414
Relating to: foreclosure on abandoned properties.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/17/2012
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 419
Assembly Bill 419
Relating to: interest due on property determined to be abandoned and due to be paid or delivered to the state treasurer.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/17/2012
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 426
Assembly Bill 426
Relating to: regulation of ferrous metallic mining and related activities, making an appropriation, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/16/2012
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 555
Assembly Bill 555
Relating to: the scheduling of referenda to approve school district borrowing or exceed a school district's revenue limit.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/13/2012
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 Joint Resolution 100
Assembly Joint Resolution 100
Relating to: accounting and expenditure of state funds and reduction of deficit (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

For
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.
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
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.
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

For
Notification Date
3/1/2012
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

Employment Relations Commission
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Employment Relations Commission

Notification Date
1/28/2011
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
Reinstate and limit Qualified Economic Offers(QEO) to 2% for all public employees.

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

Notification Date
1/28/2011
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
Limit levy increases to 2% or less unless taxpayers approve more by referendum.

Notification Date
1/28/2011
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
Redistribute first dollar credit through revised school aid formula.

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

Notification Date
1/28/2011
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
Limit county and municipal levy increases to 2% or less unless voters approve more by referendum.

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

Notification Date
1/28/2011
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
Limit levy increases to 2% or less unless district voters approve more by referendum.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Employment Relations: Limit public employee wage/benefit increases to percentage increase in employer income or less.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Employment Relations: Limit public employee wage/benefit increases to percentage increase in employer income or less.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

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.

Limit School, County, Municipal Levy Increases to 2% or less.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Limit School, County, Municipal Levy Increases to 2% or less.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

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.

School Funding: Redistribute first dollar credit through revised school aid formula.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
School Funding: Redistribute first dollar credit through revised school aid formula.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

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.

Constitutional amendment to exempt $60,000 of owner-occupied residential property value from school tax.[Oppose]
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Constitutional amendment to exempt $60,000 of owner-occupied residential property value from school tax.[Oppose]

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Eliminate property tax exemptions for privately held property.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Eliminate property tax exemptions for privately held property.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Eliminate property tax exemptions for properties owned by non-governmental entities.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Eliminate property tax exemptions for properties owned by non-governmental entities.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Comments
Wisconsin Property Taxpayers Inc

Legislation relating to factors considered in binding interest arbitration under the Municipal Employment Relations Act.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation relating to factors considered in binding interest arbitration under the Municipal Employment Relations Act.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Maintain 2/3 state 1/3 property tax support for statewide school expense.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Maintain 2/3 state 1/3 property tax support for statewide school expense.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2011
January - June
$152,539.65
2011
July - December
$151,423.70
2012
January - June
$265,934.79
2012
July - December
$222,144.31
Total $792,042.45
Total Hours Communicating 2011
January - June
223.50
2011
July - December
181.25
2012
January - June
211.50
2012
July - December
164.25
Total 780.50
Total Hours Other 2011
January - June
2873.50
2011
July - December
2663.25
2012
January - June
3740.00
2012
July - December
3209.25
Total 12486.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: creation of a Joint Committee on State Mandates and required funding of state mandates.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
20%
2012
July - December
Total 6%
Relating to: accounting and expenditure of state funds and reduction of deficit (first consideration).
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
20%
2012
July - December
Total 6%
Relating to: regulation of ferrous metallic mining and related activities, making an appropriation, and providing penalties.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
40%
2012
July - December
50%
Total 25%

Budget Bill Subjects

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 4%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
20%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 5%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
20%
2011
July - December
15%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 8%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
10%
2011
July - December
20%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 7%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
10%
2011
July - December
15%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 6%
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%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
15%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 3%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
15%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 3%

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
25%
2011
July - December
10%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
50%
Total 21%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
20%
2012
July - December
Total 6%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures