Tool & Die Machinists Association Of Wisconsin

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Association represents Wisconsin based Tier II and Tier III manufacturers.

Lobbying Interests:
Taxation, Civil Justice, Unemployment Insurance, Workers Compensation, labor law, and all other matters that impact on the profitability of small manufacturers.

CEO Name:
Greg Grambow
President

Contact
GG
Greg Grambow
W175 N11117 Stonewood Dr., Suite 204
Germantown, WI 53022
(262) 703-0008
(262) 532-2430
toolmaker@tcamwi.com
www.tdmaw.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Chet Gerlach Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/14/2011 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 9
Assembly Bill 9
Relating to: marketing assistance program for Wisconsin Tier II and Tier III manufacturers and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/12/2011
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.
Assembly Bill 10
Assembly Bill 10
Relating to: requiring the Department of Commerce to organize trade and marketing forums for Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III manufacturers and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/12/2011
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.
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

For
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 97
Assembly Bill 97
Relating to: advanced manufacturing skills grants for technical colleges.

Bill Text and History

For
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 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

For
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 294
Assembly Bill 294
Relating to: small business loan guarantees by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority.

Bill Text and History

For
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.
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

For
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 40
Senate Bill 40
Relating to: advanced manufacturing skills grants for technical colleges.

Bill Text and History

For
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.
Senate Bill 123
Senate Bill 123
Relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for qualified production activities income.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/16/2011
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.
September 2011 Special Session Assembly Bill 2
September 2011 Special Session Assembly Bill 2
Relating to: small business loan guarantees by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority.

Bill Text and History

For
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.
September 2011 Special Session Assembly Bill 4
September 2011 Special Session Assembly Bill 4
Relating to: advanced manufacturing skills grants for technical colleges.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/7/2011
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.
September 2011 Special Session Assembly Bill 18
September 2011 Special Session Assembly Bill 18
Relating to: authorizing a school board to grant a vocational high school diploma.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/7/2011
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.
September 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 2
September 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 2
Relating to: small business loan guarantees by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 79

For
Notification Date
11/7/2011
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.
September 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 4
September 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 4
Relating to: advanced manufacturing skills grants for technical colleges.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/7/2011
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.
September 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 18
September 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 18
Relating to: authorizing a school board to grant a vocational high school diploma.

Bill Text and History

For
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

Revenue
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue

Notification Date
6/16/2011
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
We support provisions in the budget similar to provisions in SB123 relating to "domestic production activities credits" for manufacturers.

Workforce Development
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development

Notification Date
6/16/2011
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
Unemployment Insurance - we support items in the budget relating to the reinstatement of the one week waiting period and drug testing as a condition of employment.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

All matters relating to Workforce Development
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters relating to Workforce Development

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
11/14/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

All matters relating to Workforce Development
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters relating to Workforce Development

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/14/2012
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.

All matters relating to workforce Development.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters relating to workforce Development.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/3/2012
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.

All matters relating to workforce Development.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters relating to workforce Development.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
10/3/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

All matters relating to changes in the Unemployment Insurance laws
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters relating to changes in the Unemployment Insurance laws

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

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.

all matters related to promoting technical education in Wisconsin.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
all matters related to promoting technical education in Wisconsin.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

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.

all matters relating to incentives to purchase parts made by Tier II and Tier III manufacturers.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
all matters relating to incentives to purchase parts made by Tier II and Tier III manufacturers.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/28/2011
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.

marketing partnerships between small manufacturers and the state of wisconsin.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
marketing partnerships between small manufacturers and the state of wisconsin.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/24/2011
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.

unemployment insurance
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
unemployment insurance

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/24/2011
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.

All matters relating to making manufacturing in Wisconsin more profitable and increasing the amount of business for tier I and tier II manufacturers.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters relating to making manufacturing in Wisconsin more profitable and increasing the amount of business for tier I and tier II manufacturers.

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.

All matters relating to taxes or incentives designed to make Wisconsin manufacturers more competitive.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters relating to taxes or incentives designed to make Wisconsin manufacturers more competitive.

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.

All matters relating to the Unemployment Compensation law in Wisconsin.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters relating to the Unemployment Compensation law in Wisconsin.

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
$5,587.00
2011
July - December
$6,420.00
2012
January - June
$4,794.00
2012
July - December
$3,000.00
Total $19,801.00
Total Hours Communicating 2011
January - June
21.00
2011
July - December
9.50
2012
January - June
2.25
2012
July - December
3.00
Total 35.75
Total Hours Other 2011
January - June
99.00
2011
July - December
65.00
2012
January - June
56.50
2012
July - December
54.00
Total 274.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

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.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
10%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: marketing assistance program for Wisconsin Tier II and Tier III manufacturers and making an appropriation.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
20%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
10%
2012
July - December
Total 10%
Relating to: requiring the Department of Commerce to organize trade and marketing forums for Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III manufacturers and making an appropriation.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
20%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
10%
2012
July - December
Total 10%
Relating to: advanced manufacturing skills grants for technical colleges.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
40%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 10%

Budget Bill Subjects

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

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
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 4%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
20%
2012
January - June
20%
2012
July - December
Total 9%
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
Total 8%
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
80%
Total 15%

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
5%
2011
July - December
20%
2012
January - June
10%
2012
July - December
10%
Total 10%

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
10%
2011
July - December
20%
2012
January - June
10%
2012
July - December
10%
Total 12%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures