WISPIRG (Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group)
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Public interest education and advocacy on consumer protection, toxics and public health, transportation, good government, and other issues.
Lobbying Interests:
transportation, state budget, toxics and public health, government transparency, consumer protection, health care.
Title:
Executive Director
Public interest education and advocacy on consumer protection, toxics and public health, transportation, good government, and other issues.
Lobbying Interests:
transportation, state budget, toxics and public health, government transparency, consumer protection, health care.
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
BS
Bruce Speight
122 State Street, Suite 309
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-9501
bspeight@wispirg.org
www.wispirg.org
122 State Street, Suite 309
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-9501
bspeight@wispirg.org
www.wispirg.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Speight | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/25/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Kyle Bailey | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/25/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Shannon Nelson | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/25/2011 | Withdrawn On 8/6/2012 |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
January 2011 Special Session Assembly Bill 6
Relating to: creation of an authority, to be known as the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, and making appropriations.
Bill Text and History
2/1/2011
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.
Comments
We're advocating maximum transparency and fiscal accountability in the state budget, including in economic development subsidies, which relate to this bill.
Supporting Documentation
20110201_102656_WISPIRG Testimony for Joint Committee Hearing on SB6-AB6 bills to create Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.pdf
www.wispirg.org
Relating to: creation of an authority, to be known as the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, and making appropriations.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/1/2011
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.
Comments
We're advocating maximum transparency and fiscal accountability in the state budget, including in economic development subsidies, which relate to this bill.
Supporting Documentation
20110201_102656_WISPIRG Testimony for Joint Committee Hearing on SB6-AB6 bills to create Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.pdf
www.wispirg.org
January 2011 Special Session Assembly Bill 11
Relating to: state finances, collective bargaining for public employees, compensation and fringe benefits of public employees, the state civil service system, the Medical Assistance program, sale of certain facilities, granting bonding authority, and makin...
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 10
3/16/2011
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
WISPIRG opposes the provision that would allow for the sale or lease of state-owned power plants. Before moving forward to allow for the privatization of public assets, the state must adopt principles that protect Wisconsin taxpayers and consumers.
Relating to: state finances, collective bargaining for public employees, compensation and fringe benefits of public employees, the state civil service system, the Medical Assistance program, sale of certain facilities, granting bonding authority, and makin...
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 10
Other
Notification Date3/16/2011
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
WISPIRG opposes the provision that would allow for the sale or lease of state-owned power plants. Before moving forward to allow for the privatization of public assets, the state must adopt principles that protect Wisconsin taxpayers and consumers.
January 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 6
Relating to: creation of an authority, to be known as the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, and making appropriations.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 7
2/1/2011
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.
Comments
We're advocating maximum transparency and fiscal accountability in the state budget, including in economic development subsidies, which relate to this bill.
Supporting Documentation
20110201_102733_WISPIRG Testimony for Joint Committee Hearing on SB6-AB6 bills to create Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.pdf
www.wispirg.org/
Relating to: creation of an authority, to be known as the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, and making appropriations.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 7
Other
Notification Date2/1/2011
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.
Comments
We're advocating maximum transparency and fiscal accountability in the state budget, including in economic development subsidies, which relate to this bill.
Supporting Documentation
20110201_102733_WISPIRG Testimony for Joint Committee Hearing on SB6-AB6 bills to create Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.pdf
www.wispirg.org/
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
4/27/2011
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: 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
Against
Notification Date4/27/2011
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 522
Relating to: the engagement of engineering and similar services by the Department of Transportation.
Bill Text and History
3/15/2012
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: the engagement of engineering and similar services by the Department of Transportation.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/15/2012
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 582
Relating to: regulation of rental-purchase agreements and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
3/16/2012
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: regulation of rental-purchase agreements and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/16/2012
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
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
4/27/2011
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: 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
Against
Notification Date4/27/2011
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 67
Relating to: political disbursements and obligations by corporations and cooperative associations and the scope of regulated activity under the campaign finance law.
Bill Text and History
1/31/2012
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: political disbursements and obligations by corporations and cooperative associations and the scope of regulated activity under the campaign finance law.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/31/2012
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 114
Relating to: legislative consideration of a biennial budget bill.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 220
3/16/2012
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: legislative consideration of a biennial budget bill.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 220
For
Notification Date3/16/2012
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 499
Relating to: the engagement of engineering and similar services by the Department of Transportation.
Bill Text and History
3/15/2012
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: the engagement of engineering and similar services by the Department of Transportation.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/15/2012
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.
September 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 12
Relating to: factors for determining the reasonableness of attorney fees.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 92
10/19/2011
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: factors for determining the reasonableness of attorney fees.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 92
Against
Notification Date10/19/2011
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 13
Relating to: providing immunity from liability to drug and device manufacturers and sellers under certain circumstances.
Bill Text and History
10/19/2011
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: providing immunity from liability to drug and device manufacturers and sellers under certain circumstances.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/19/2011
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 14
Relating to: interest rates on judgments in certain civil actions.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 69
10/19/2011
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: interest rates on judgments in certain civil actions.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 69
Against
Notification Date10/19/2011
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
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration
Administration
Notification Date
4/27/2011
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
Advocacy to maintain requirement to conduct cost-benefit analyses for outsourcing any public services.
4/27/2011
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
Advocacy to maintain requirement to conduct cost-benefit analyses for outsourcing any public services.
Notification Date
4/27/2011
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
Advocacy for a comprehensive, centralized, easily-searchable online databa! se of state government expenditures and subsidies, with checkbook level detail.
4/27/2011
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
Advocacy for a comprehensive, centralized, easily-searchable online databa! se of state government expenditures and subsidies, with checkbook level detail.
Notification Date
4/27/2011
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
Support maintaining funding for Focus on Energy.
4/27/2011
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
Support maintaining funding for Focus on Energy.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Departmentwide
Transportation: Departmentwide
Notification Date
4/27/2011
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
Advocating spending transportation dollars wisely and with a focus on getting results. Advocacy includes spending transportation dollars first for repair and maintenance of existing infrastructure and support for transit.
4/27/2011
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
Advocating spending transportation dollars wisely and with a focus on getting results. Advocacy includes spending transportation dollars first for repair and maintenance of existing infrastructure and support for transit.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health Care Exchange
Health Care Exchange
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
7/31/2012
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
7/31/2012
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 $8,150.57 |
2011 July - December $4,961.05 |
2012 January - June $4,055.36 |
2012 July - December $2,229.84 |
Total $19,396.81 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2011 January - June 65.50 |
2011 July - December 18.00 |
2012 January - June 37.00 |
2012 July - December 22.00 |
Total 142.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2011 January - June 286.00 |
2011 July - December 195.00 |
2012 January - June 127.00 |
2012 July - December 39.00 |
Total 647.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
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, identification cards issued by the Department of Transportation, creating an identification certificate issued by the Department of Transportation, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 2% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: state finances, collective bargaining for public employees, compensation and fringe benefits of public employees, the state civil service system, the Medical Assistance program, sale of certain facilities, granting bonding authority, and making an appropriation.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 2% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: creation of an authority, to be known as the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, and making appropriations.
| 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 2% |
Relating to: creation of an authority, to be known as the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, and making appropriations.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 20% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 9% |
Relating to: factors for determining the reasonableness of attorney fees.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December 1% |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: providing immunity from liability to drug and device manufacturers and sellers under certain circumstances.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December 1% |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: interest rates on judgments in certain civil actions.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December 1% |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: political disbursements and obligations by corporations and cooperative associations and the scope of regulated activity under the campaign finance law.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June 1% |
2012 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: regulation of rental-purchase agreements 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 3% |
2012 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 70% |
2011 July - December 79% |
2012 January - June 55% |
2012 July - December 28% |
Total 66% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December 6% |
2012 January - June 21% |
2012 July - December |
Total 6% |
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
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication