Wisconsin Customers for Affordable Local and Long Distance Service
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Wisconsin Customers for Affordable Local and Long Distance Sercice (Wisconsin CALLS) supports legislation and regulatory initiatives to improve the quality of telecommunications services and to promote competition in all sectors of the telecommunications industry.
Lobbying Interests:
Wisconsin CALLS will seek to influence legislation and rule making associated with the telecommunications industry.
Title:
Attorney
Wisconsin Customers for Affordable Local and Long Distance Sercice (Wisconsin CALLS) supports legislation and regulatory initiatives to improve the quality of telecommunications services and to promote competition in all sectors of the telecommunications industry.
Lobbying Interests:
Wisconsin CALLS will seek to influence legislation and rule making associated with the telecommunications industry.
Title:
Attorney
Contact
CP
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curt Pawlisch | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/6/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Jeffrey Vercauteren | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/6/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Lee Cullen | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/6/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
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
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.
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
None
Notification Date4/28/2011
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.
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
4/29/2011
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.
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
None
Notification Date4/29/2011
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 473
Relating to: delaying the restrictions on participation by the University of Wisconsin System in selling or providing telecommunications services.
Bill Text and History
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
Government should not compete against the private sector in the offering of data and telecommunications services.
Relating to: delaying the restrictions on participation by the University of Wisconsin System in selling or providing telecommunications services.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/21/2012
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
Government should not compete against the private sector in the offering of data and telecommunications services.
Assembly Bill 571
Relating to: regulating certain service contracts and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
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.
Relating to: regulating certain service contracts and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date2/29/2012
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.
Senate Bill 375
Relating to: delaying the restrictions on participation by the University of Wisconsin System in selling or providing telecommunications services.
Bill Text and History
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
Government should not compete against the private sector in the offering of data and telecommunications services.
Relating to: delaying the restrictions on participation by the University of Wisconsin System in selling or providing telecommunications services.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/21/2012
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
Government should not compete against the private sector in the offering of data and telecommunications services.
Senate Bill 492
Relating to: regulating certain service contracts and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 226
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.
Relating to: regulating certain service contracts and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 226
None
Notification Date2/29/2012
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Service Commission
Public Service Commission
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.
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.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Agency Name
Public Service Commission (PSC)
Subject
Rule Changes for Conformity to 2011 Wisconsin Act 22.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 674 (3/15/2012)
6/27/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Public Service Commission (PSC)
Subject
Rule Changes for Conformity to 2011 Wisconsin Act 22.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 674 (3/15/2012)
Other
Notification Date6/27/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to public sector provision of telecommunications and broadband services, such as WiscNet.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to public sector provision of telecommunications and broadband services, such as WiscNet.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to public sector provision of telecommunications and broadband services, such as WiscNet.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
9/7/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
9/7/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to public sector provision of telecommunications and broadband services, such as WiscNet.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to public sector provision of telecommunications and broadband services, such as WiscNet.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to public sector provision of telecommunications and broadband services, such as WiscNet.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
9/7/2012
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
9/7/2012
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The rulemaking procedure related to the implementation of 2011 Wisconsin Act 22 (1-AC-237).
The rulemaking procedure related to the implementation of 2011 Wisconsin Act 22 (1-AC-237).
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
9/7/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
9/7/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The rulemaking procedure related to the implementation of 2011 Wisconsin Act 22 (1-AC-237).
The rulemaking procedure related to the implementation of 2011 Wisconsin Act 22 (1-AC-237).
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
9/7/2012
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
9/7/2012
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative Council Study Committee on 911 Communications.
Legislative Council Study Committee on 911 Communications.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
5/14/2012
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
5/14/2012
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to building access legislation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to building access legislation.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/14/2011
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/14/2011
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to intercarrier compensation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to intercarrier compensation.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/14/2011
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/14/2011
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to telecommunications deregulation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to telecommunications deregulation.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/14/2011
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/14/2011
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to universal service fund.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to universal service fund.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/14/2011
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/14/2011
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2011 January - June $35,209.20 |
2011 July - December $15,265.54 |
2012 January - June $4,726.73 |
2012 July - December $6,229.09 |
Total $61,430.56 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2011 January - June 42.00 |
2011 July - December 1.60 |
2012 January - June 2.20 |
2012 July - December 1.30 |
Total 47.10 |
| Total Hours Other | 2011 January - June 201.90 |
2011 July - December 31.40 |
2012 January - June 15.70 |
2012 July - December 39.10 |
Total 288.10 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
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 service; and use of transmission equipment and property by video service providers.
| 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 11% |
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 service; and use of transmission equipment and property by video service providers.
| 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 11% |
Relating to: delaying the restrictions on participation by the University of Wisconsin System in selling or providing telecommunications services.
| 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% |
Relating to: delaying the restrictions on participation by the University of Wisconsin System in selling or providing telecommunications services.
| 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% |
Relating to: regulating certain service contracts and granting rule-making authority.
| 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
| 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 4% |
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 5% |
2011 July - December 15% |
2012 January - June 5% |
2012 July - December |
Total 5% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 60% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 44% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December 80% |
2012 January - June 15% |
2012 July - December 15% |
Total 10% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June 60% |
2012 July - December 35% |
Total 7% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December 10% |
Total 1% |
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to public sector provision of telecommunications and broadband services, such as WiscNet.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December 25% |
Total 3% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication