Milwaukee Professional Fire Fighters Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Milwaukee Professional Fire Fighters Association - All fire fighters in Milwaukee.

Lobbying Interests:
Statute 111.70, pursue item by item arbitration in 1st class cities, Senate Bill 297 - support legislation, residency repeal in Milwaukee, consolidation of fire services.

CEO Name:
David Seager, Jr.
President

Contact
DSJ
David Seager, Jr.
5625 W Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 259-8000
(414) 259-0375
president@local215.com
www.local215.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
David Seager, Jr Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 4/1/2011 Withdrawn On N/A
Buddy Julius Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 8/13/2012 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 27
Assembly Bill 27
Relating to: requiring political subdivisions to pay health insurance premiums for survivors of a law enforcement officer who dies, or has died, in the line of duty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/11/2011
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 44
Assembly Bill 44
Relating to: prohibiting the Milwaukee Public Schools from imposing residency requirements on teachers.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/17/2011
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 65
Assembly Bill 65
Relating to: placing limits on residency requirements for 1st class city police officers and fire fighters.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/11/2011
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 83
Assembly Bill 83
Relating to: the display and sale of novelty lighters and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/17/2011
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 92
Assembly Bill 92
Relating to: eliminating the enrollment cap for the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and extending the program to permit private schools located in Milwaukee County to participate.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/23/2011
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 94
Assembly Bill 94
Relating to: the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/23/2011
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 127
Assembly Bill 127
Relating to: payment by employers of contributions under the Wisconsin Retirement System that are required of public safety employees, arbitration under the Municipal Employment Relations Act, allowing municipal employers choice in health care coverage pla...

Bill Text and History

Against
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.
Assembly Bill 219
Assembly Bill 219
Relating to: funding postretirement health care benefits of local government employees.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/7/2012
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 18
Senate Bill 18
Relating to: requiring political subdivisions to pay health insurance premiums for survivors of a law enforcement officer who dies, or has died, in the line of duty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/11/2011
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 29
Senate Bill 29
Relating to: expanding and increasing the tax exemption for retirement plan income received by an individual.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/11/2011
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 30
Senate Bill 30
Relating to: placing limits on residency requirements for 1st class city police officers and fire fighters.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/11/2011
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 34
Senate Bill 34
Relating to: prohibiting the Milwaukee Public Schools from imposing residency requirements on teachers.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/17/2011
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 42
Senate Bill 42
Relating to: mandatory reporting of child abuse or neglect by school district employees; training in child abuse and neglect identification, laws, and procedures for those employees; retaliation against a person who reports child abuse or neglect in good f...

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 81

For
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.
Senate Bill 69
Senate Bill 69
Relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for tuition expenses paid for dependents who attend private elementary and secondary schools.

Bill Text and History

For
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.
Senate Bill 109
Senate Bill 109
Relating to: soft tissue injury to a law enforcement officer when resisting or obstructing arrest.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 74

For
Notification Date
6/7/2011
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.
Senate Bill 128
Senate Bill 128
Relating to: provision of police or fire protection services by a county sheriff or municipality.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/18/2011
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 Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

All matters lobbied for in the last portion of the 2011-2012 legislative session were regarding the upcoming 2013-2015 biennium Budget. This was due in large part to the fact that, for all intents and purposes, the session expired in March of 2012.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters lobbied for in the last portion of the 2011-2012 legislative session were regarding the upcoming 2013-2015 biennium Budget. This was due in large part to the fact that, for all intents and purposes, the session expired in March of 2012.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/16/2013
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.

General topics relating to the Milwaukee Professional Fire Fighters Association
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
General topics relating to the Milwaukee Professional Fire Fighters Association

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
9/4/2012
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.

General topics relating to the Milwaukee Professional Fire Fighters Association
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
General topics relating to the Milwaukee Professional Fire Fighters Association

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/4/2012
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.

Issue by Issue Arbitration statute change regarding WI ST. Statute 111.70.4(jm)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issue by Issue Arbitration statute change regarding WI ST. Statute 111.70.4(jm)

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/17/2012
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2011
January - June
$10,151.85
2011
July - December
$7,946.64
2012
January - June
$9,972.93
2012
July - December
$5,110.67
Total $33,182.09
Total Hours Communicating 2011
January - June
251.15
2011
July - December
163.50
2012
January - June
171.90
2012
July - December
37.95
Total 624.50
Total Hours Other 2011
January - June
0.00
2011
July - December
0.00
2012
January - June
0.00
2012
July - December
10.00
Total 10.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: requiring political subdivisions to pay health insurance premiums for survivors of a law enforcement officer who dies, or has died, in the line of duty.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
1%
2011
July - December
1%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: requiring political subdivisions to pay health insurance premiums for survivors of a law enforcement officer who dies, or has died, in the line of duty.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
1%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: expanding and increasing the tax exemption for retirement plan income received by an individual.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
1%
2011
July - December
1%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: prohibiting the Milwaukee Public Schools from imposing residency requirements on teachers.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
1%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: mandatory reporting of child abuse or neglect by school district employees; training in child abuse and neglect identification, laws, and procedures for those employees; retaliation against a person who reports child abuse or neglect in good faith, and granting rule-making authority.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
1%
2011
July - December
2%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: the display and sale of novelty lighters and providing a penalty.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
1%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for tuition expenses paid for dependents who attend private elementary and secondary schools.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
1%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: payment by employers of contributions under the Wisconsin Retirement System that are required of public safety employees, arbitration under the Municipal Employment Relations Act, allowing municipal employers choice in health care coverage plan providers and health savings accounts that cover public safety employees, and prohibited and permissive subjects of collective bargaining.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
1%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: soft tissue injury to a law enforcement officer when resisting or obstructing arrest.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
1%
2011
July - December
2%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: provision of police or fire protection services by a county sheriff or municipality.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
1%
2011
July - December
1%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: prohibiting the Milwaukee Public Schools from imposing residency requirements on teachers.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2%
2011
July - December
2%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: eliminating the enrollment cap for the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and extending the program to permit private schools located in Milwaukee County to participate.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
4%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
4%
2011
July - December
1%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: placing limits on residency requirements for 1st class city police officers and fire fighters.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
40%
2011
July - December
40%
2012
January - June
30%
2012
July - December
Total 34%
Relating to: placing limits on residency requirements for 1st class city police officers and fire fighters.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
40%
2011
July - December
40%
2012
January - June
30%
2012
July - December
Total 34%

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

2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
25%
2012
July - December
Total 7%

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

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
5%
2012
July - December
Total 1%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures