Stockbridge-Munsee Community

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Federally recognized Indian Tribe.

Lobbying Interests:
Budget, gaming, environmental, law enforcement, education, government to government relations, courts, roads, health, ethics and child welfare.

Title:
Staff Attorney

Contact
BS
Bridget Swanke
P.O. Box 70
Bowler, WI 54416
(715) 793-4392
(715) 793-4856
bridget.swanke@mohican-nsn.gov
www.mohican-nsn.gov

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Waldo "Buck" Martin Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/19/2011 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

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

Other
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.
Assembly Bill 26
Assembly Bill 26
Relating to: the use of race-based nicknames, logos, mascots, and team names by school boards.

Bill Text and History

Other
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.
Assembly Bill 30
Assembly Bill 30
Relating to: delegation by a parent, guardian, or legal custodian of a child of powers regarding the care and custody of the child by a power of attorney.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 87

Other
Notification Date
4/4/2011
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.
Assembly Bill 396
Assembly Bill 396
Relating to: relinquishing custody of a newborn child.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
1/10/2012
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

None
Notification Date
1/13/2012
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 Bill 502
Assembly Bill 502
Relating to: hunting and trapping of wolves, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/3/2012
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 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

Other
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.
Senate Bill 313
Senate Bill 313
Relating to: relinquishing custody of a newborn child.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
1/10/2012
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 411
Senate Bill 411
Relating to: hunting and trapping of wolves, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 169

Against
Notification Date
3/3/2012
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

Justice
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Justice

Notification Date
8/24/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Comments
Tribal re-entry program found in Governor's August letter to JFC regarding reduction of recidivism of Native American inmates upon their release

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Funding for elderly transportation programs
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding for elderly transportation programs

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/22/2011
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.

Redistricting of State
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Redistricting of State

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/22/2011
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.

Mining issues
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Mining issues

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/16/2011
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.

DOR topics related to state/tribal tax agreements.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DOR topics related to state/tribal tax agreements.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

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.

Issues related to Native American Tourism in the State
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues related to Native American Tourism in the State

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

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.

Issues related to tribal economic development opportunities in the state.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues related to tribal economic development opportunities in the state.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

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.

Issues related to voter ID
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues related to voter ID

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

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.

State Budget issues related to MA and other health programs.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State Budget issues related to MA and other health programs.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

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.

State Budget issues related to tribal gaming revenue.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State Budget issues related to tribal gaming revenue.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

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.

Topics related to race based logos and mascots in Wisconsin public schools.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Topics related to race based logos and mascots in Wisconsin public schools.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

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.

Topics related to State's forest cropland and managed forest programs.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Topics related to State's forest cropland and managed forest programs.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

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.

Implementation of WICWA (Wisconsin Indian Child Welfare Act)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Implementation of WICWA (Wisconsin Indian Child Welfare Act)

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

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.

Mutual assistance between tribal police departments and county sheriff's departments
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Mutual assistance between tribal police departments and county sheriff's departments

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.

Special Committee on Health Care Access
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Special Committee on Health Care Access

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.

Special Committee on Health Care Reform Implementation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Special Committee on Health Care Reform Implementation

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.

Special Committee on Local Service Consolidation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Special Committee on Local Service Consolidation

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.

Special Committee on Review of Higher Education Financial Aid Programs
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Special Committee on Review of Higher Education Financial Aid Programs

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.

Special Committee on Review of the Managed Forest Land Program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Special Committee on Review of the Managed Forest Land Program

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.

Special Committee on Strategic Job Creation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Special Committee on Strategic Job Creation

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
$14,625.00
2011
July - December
$2,700.00
2012
January - June
$1,425.00
2012
July - December
$4,500.00
Total $23,250.00
Total Hours Communicating 2011
January - June
15.50
2011
July - December
0.00
2012
January - June
4.00
2012
July - December
3.00
Total 22.50
Total Hours Other 2011
January - June
180.50
2011
July - December
36.00
2012
January - June
19.00
2012
July - December
45.00
Total 280.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

No legislative bills/resolutions found.

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

No topics found.

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
100%
2011
July - December
100%
2012
January - June
100%
2012
July - December
100%
Total 100%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures