Wisconsin Council of Religious and Independent Schools
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Advocate for parents, childrenand schools in the private school community. Seek equitable access to education opportunities. Teacher licensure and professional development.
Lobbying Interests:
Parental choice in education; access to state education programs and technology initiatives; teacher licensure and professional development; other education issues affecting primarily elementary schools and secondary schools.
Title:
Executive Director
Advocate for parents, childrenand schools in the private school community. Seek equitable access to education opportunities. Teacher licensure and professional development.
Lobbying Interests:
Parental choice in education; access to state education programs and technology initiatives; teacher licensure and professional development; other education issues affecting primarily elementary schools and secondary schools.
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
JS
Judd Schemmel
437 S Yellowstone Dr, Ste 205
Madison, WI 53719
(608) 204-0790
(608) 204-0796
judd.schemmel@wcris.org
www.wcris.org
437 S Yellowstone Dr, Ste 205
Madison, WI 53719
(608) 204-0790
(608) 204-0796
judd.schemmel@wcris.org
www.wcris.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 79
relating to: authorizing the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority to issue bonds to finance a project undertaken for a facility used for education by a private, tax-exempt institution.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 109
2/27/2003
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: authorizing the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority to issue bonds to finance a project undertaken for a facility used for education by a private, tax-exempt institution.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 109
For
Notification Date2/27/2003
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 126
relating to: directing the Legislative Audit Bureau to administer a study of the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.
Bill Text and History
3/14/2003
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: directing the Legislative Audit Bureau to administer a study of the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/14/2003
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 259
relating to: eligibility for participation in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.
Bill Text and History
4/21/2003
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: eligibility for participation in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/21/2003
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 260
relating to: extending the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program to all private schools in Milwaukee County.
Bill Text and History
4/21/2003
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: extending the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program to all private schools in Milwaukee County.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/21/2003
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 369
relating to: requiring the Department of Transportation to provide transportation planning and assistance in reviewing the site plan of proposed school construction or enlargement and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
6/18/2003
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.
6/18/2003
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: requiring the Department of Transportation to provide transportation planning and assistance in reviewing the site plan of proposed school construction or enlargement and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date6/18/2003
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
Notification Date6/18/2003
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 472
relating to: the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program income limit.
Bill Text and History
9/23/2003
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: the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program income limit.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/23/2003
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 723
relating to: transportation of certain private school pupils.
Bill Text and History
1/12/2004
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: transportation of certain private school pupils.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/12/2004
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 725
relating to: eliminating various school district and Department of Public Instruction requirements.
Bill Text and History
1/12/2004
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
Opposed to only those aspects of the legislation that deal with the transportation of students attending religious and independent schools
relating to: eliminating various school district and Department of Public Instruction requirements.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/12/2004
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
Opposed to only those aspects of the legislation that deal with the transportation of students attending religious and independent schools
Assembly Bill 747
relating to: eligibility to attend Woodlands School, a charter school located in a 1st class city school district.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 156
1/19/2004
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: eligibility to attend Woodlands School, a charter school located in a 1st class city school district.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 156
For
Notification Date1/19/2004
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 816
relating to: creating a refundable individual income tax credit for parents whose dependent children attend private elementary and secondary schools and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
2/11/2004
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: creating a refundable individual income tax credit for parents whose dependent children attend private elementary and secondary schools and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/11/2004
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 836
relating to: the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2/27/2004
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: the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/27/2004
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 219
relating to: eligibility for participation in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.
Bill Text and History
9/23/2003
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: eligibility for participation in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/23/2003
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 406
relating to: the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2/27/2004
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: the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/27/2004
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 Instruction
Subject
Parent contracts for pupil transportation.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 565 (1/15/2003)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 03-006
3/14/2003
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.
Public Instruction
Subject
Parent contracts for pupil transportation.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 565 (1/15/2003)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 03-006
None
Notification Date3/14/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Emergency rules created by the Department of Public Instruction which impose fiscal accountability requirements on schools participating in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Emergency rules created by the Department of Public Instruction which impose fiscal accountability requirements on schools participating in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.
Emergency rules created by the Department of Public Instruction which impose fiscal accountability requirements on schools participating in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
11/24/2004
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
11/24/2004
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
A longitudinal study of the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.
A longitudinal study of the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/28/2003
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
2/28/2003
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 imposition of serices fees by municipalities on non-profit organizations
The imposition of serices fees by municipalities on non-profit organizations
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/13/2002
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
12/13/2002
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
| 2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2004 January - June $1,293.70 |
2004 July - December $407.71 |
Total $1,701.41 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2004 January - June 10.50 |
2004 July - December 1.75 |
Total 12.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2004 January - June 8.50 |
2004 July - December 4.00 |
Total 12.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and granting rule-making authority.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 7% |
2004 July - December |
Total 4% |
relating to: eliminating various school district and Department of Public Instruction requirements.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 85% |
2004 July - December |
Total 65% |
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.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.