Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Social and economic justice.
Lobbying Interests:
Health care, good jobs, tax fairness, consumer rights, and democracy
Title:
Executive Director
Social and economic justice.
Lobbying Interests:
Health care, good jobs, tax fairness, consumer rights, and democracy
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
RK
Robert Kraig
221 S. Second St., Suite 300 S
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 322-5324
(414) 476-4580
robert.kraig@citizenactionwi.org
http://www.citizenactionwi.org
221 S. Second St., Suite 300 S
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 322-5324
(414) 476-4580
robert.kraig@citizenactionwi.org
http://www.citizenactionwi.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 1
Relating to: regulation of ferrous metallic mining and related activities, procedures for obtaining approvals from the Department of Natural Resources for the construction of utility facilities, making an appropriation, and providing penalties. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/23/2013
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.
Relating to: regulation of ferrous metallic mining and related activities, procedures for obtaining approvals from the Department of Natural Resources for the construction of utility facilities, making an appropriation, and providing penalties. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/23/2013
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.
Assembly Bill 19
Relating to: torts and personal injury trusts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 154
4/3/2013
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.
Relating to: torts and personal injury trusts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 154
Against
Notification Date4/3/2013
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.
Assembly Bill 29
Relating to: collateral source payments.
Bill Text and History
4/3/2013
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.
Relating to: collateral source payments.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/3/2013
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.
Assembly Bill 85
Relating to: changing the compensation structure by which a Milwaukee County supervisor may be paid, changing the term length of a Milwaukee County supervisor, affecting the right of an annuitant under the Milwaukee County Employee's Retirement System to b...
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 14
3/22/2013
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.
Relating to: changing the compensation structure by which a Milwaukee County supervisor may be paid, changing the term length of a Milwaukee County supervisor, affecting the right of an annuitant under the Milwaukee County Employee's Retirement System to b...
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 14
Against
Notification Date3/22/2013
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.
Assembly Bill 139
Relating to: the duty of physicians to inform patients of treatment options. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 111
4/10/2013
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.
Relating to: the duty of physicians to inform patients of treatment options. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 111
Against
Notification Date4/10/2013
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.
Assembly Bill 181
Relating to: venture capital investment program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 41
6/17/2013
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.
http://citizenactionwi.org/myblog/venture-capital-bill-should-be-delayed-until-evidence-of-job-creation-produced.html
Relating to: venture capital investment program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 41
Against
Notification Date6/17/2013
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.
http://citizenactionwi.org/myblog/venture-capital-bill-should-be-delayed-until-evidence-of-job-creation-produced.html
Assembly Bill 686
Relating to: a state minimum wage, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from rule-making procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/12/2014
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.
Relating to: a state minimum wage, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from rule-making procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/12/2014
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.
Assembly Bill 750
Relating to: preemption of local ordinances that require employees of a local governmental unit, employees of a contractor of a local governmental unit, or employees who perform work funded by a local governmental unit to be paid at a minimum wage rate spe...
Bill Text and History
2/12/2014
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.
Relating to: preemption of local ordinances that require employees of a local governmental unit, employees of a contractor of a local governmental unit, or employees who perform work funded by a local governmental unit to be paid at a minimum wage rate spe...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/12/2014
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.
Assembly Joint Resolution 79
Relating to: requiring a supermajority for passage of tax increase legislation (first consideration).
Bill Text and History
2/12/2014
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.
Relating to: requiring a supermajority for passage of tax increase legislation (first consideration).
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/12/2014
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.
Assembly Joint Resolution 81
Relating to: application to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for a convention for proposing amendments relating to a balanced budget.
Bill Text and History
3/7/2014
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.
Relating to: application to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for a convention for proposing amendments relating to a balanced budget.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/7/2014
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.
Senate Bill 1
Relating to: regulation of ferrous metallic mining and related activities, procedures for obtaining approvals from the Department of Natural Resources for the construction of utility facilities, making an appropriation, and providing penalties. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 1
1/23/2013
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.
Relating to: regulation of ferrous metallic mining and related activities, procedures for obtaining approvals from the Department of Natural Resources for the construction of utility facilities, making an appropriation, and providing penalties. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 1
Against
Notification Date1/23/2013
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.
Senate Bill 13
Relating to: torts and personal injury trusts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/4/2013
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.
Relating to: torts and personal injury trusts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/4/2013
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.
Senate Bill 22
Relating to: collateral source payments.
Bill Text and History
4/3/2013
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.
Relating to: collateral source payments.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/3/2013
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.
Senate Bill 169
Relating to: venture capital investment program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/17/2013
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.
http://citizenactionwi.org/myblog/venture-capital-bill-should-be-delayed-until-evidence-of-job-creation-produced.html
Relating to: venture capital investment program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/17/2013
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.
http://citizenactionwi.org/myblog/venture-capital-bill-should-be-delayed-until-evidence-of-job-creation-produced.html
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medical Assistance and FoodShare -- Administration
Health Services: Medical Assistance and FoodShare -- Administration
Notification Date
3/22/2013
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.
3/22/2013
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medical Assistance and Related Programs -- Administration
Health Services: Medical Assistance and Related Programs -- Administration
Notification Date
3/22/2013
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.
3/22/2013
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medical Assistance and Related Programs -- Benefits
Health Services: Medical Assistance and Related Programs -- Benefits
Notification Date
3/22/2013
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.
3/22/2013
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Notification Date
3/22/2013
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.
3/22/2013
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.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Agency Name
Insurance
Subject
Navigators and nonnavigator assisters and affecting small business.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 691 (7/15/2013)
2/3/2014
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
The proposed rule represents and undue burden on those seeking to assist enrollment in ACA. Navigators and other non profit helpers are already regulated by federal law. Also a recent court decision found that such additional rules are preempted.
Insurance
Subject
Navigators and nonnavigator assisters and affecting small business.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 691 (7/15/2013)
Against
Notification Date2/3/2014
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
The proposed rule represents and undue burden on those seeking to assist enrollment in ACA. Navigators and other non profit helpers are already regulated by federal law. Also a recent court decision found that such additional rules are preempted.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Create a venture capital fund which has the explicit purpose of investing in ventures and industries likely to create family supporting jobs. Build accountability for this public purpose into all elements of the policy.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Create a venture capital fund which has the explicit purpose of investing in ventures and industries likely to create family supporting jobs. Build accountability for this public purpose into all elements of the policy.
Create a venture capital fund which has the explicit purpose of investing in ventures and industries likely to create family supporting jobs. Build accountability for this public purpose into all elements of the policy.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
5/9/2013
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
5/9/2013
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.
Remove incentives for pouching businesses from one jurisdiction to another. End shakedown of local and state government by businesses threatening to relocate based on grants, loans, and tax subsidies.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Remove incentives for pouching businesses from one jurisdiction to another. End shakedown of local and state government by businesses threatening to relocate based on grants, loans, and tax subsidies.
Remove incentives for pouching businesses from one jurisdiction to another. End shakedown of local and state government by businesses threatening to relocate based on grants, loans, and tax subsidies.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
5/9/2013
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
5/9/2013
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.
Full accountability, standards, and transparency for all expenditures for the purpose of job creation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Full accountability, standards, and transparency for all expenditures for the purpose of job creation
Full accountability, standards, and transparency for all expenditures for the purpose of job creation
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
5/9/2013
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
5/9/2013
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.
Accountability and transparency measures for all jobs programs, including quantification of number of jobs created, standards for job quality, claw-backs for failure to meet promised numbers, and web-based reporting that is clear to average person
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Accountability and transparency measures for all jobs programs, including quantification of number of jobs created, standards for job quality, claw-backs for failure to meet promised numbers, and web-based reporting that is clear to average person
Accountability and transparency measures for all jobs programs, including quantification of number of jobs created, standards for job quality, claw-backs for failure to meet promised numbers, and web-based reporting that is clear to average person
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/22/2013
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.
Comments
@item.ExternalURL
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/22/2013
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.
Comments
@item.ExternalURL
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin expansion of Medicaid programs under the terms of the Affordable Care Act.
Wisconsin expansion of Medicaid programs under the terms of the Affordable Care Act.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/22/2013
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.
Comments
@item.ExternalURL
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/22/2013
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.
Comments
@item.ExternalURL
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2013 January - June $12,014.03 |
2013 July - December $4,229.31 |
2014 January - June $10,874.68 |
2014 July - December $4,508.39 |
Total $31,626.41 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2013 January - June 34.00 |
2013 July - December 10.50 |
2014 January - June 25.50 |
2014 July - December 19.75 |
Total 89.75 |
| Total Hours Other | 2013 January - June 363.50 |
2013 July - December 152.50 |
2014 January - June 364.50 |
2014 July - December 47.25 |
Total 927.75 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: collateral source payments.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 2% |
2013 July - December 1% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: torts and personal injury trusts. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 2% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: torts and personal injury trusts. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 3% |
2013 July - December 1% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: the duty of physicians to inform patients of treatment options. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 3% |
2013 July - December 2% |
2014 January - June 5% |
2014 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: changing the compensation structure by which a Milwaukee County supervisor may be paid, changing the term length of a Milwaukee County supervisor, affecting the right of an annuitant under the Milwaukee County Employee's Retirement System to be rehired by Milwaukee County, limiting the authority of Milwaukee County to enter into certain intergovernmental agreements, removing and clarifying some authority of the Milwaukee County board, increasing and clarifying the authority of the Milwaukee County executive, deleting obsolete statutory references, and requiring a referendum. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 5% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 5% |
2014 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: venture capital investment program. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 5% |
2013 July - December 2% |
2014 January - June 10% |
2014 July - December |
Total 6% |
Relating to: venture capital investment program. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 5% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 10% |
2014 July - December |
Total 6% |
Relating to: preemption of local ordinances that require employees of a local governmental unit, employees of a contractor of a local governmental unit, or employees who perform work funded by a local governmental unit to be paid at a minimum wage rate specified in the ordinance and preemption of residency requirements for laborers, workers, mechanics, and truck drivers employed on local projects of public works to which the prevailing wage law applies. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 5% |
2014 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: a state minimum wage, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from rule-making procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 20% |
2014 July - December 20% |
Total 9% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 5% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 40% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 16% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Create a venture capital fund which has the explicit purpose of investing in ventures and industries likely to create family supporting jobs. Build accountability for this public purpose into all elements of the policy.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 5% |
2013 July - December 5% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 3% |
Remove incentives for pouching businesses from one jurisdiction to another. End shakedown of local and state government by businesses threatening to relocate based on grants, loans, and tax subsidies.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 5% |
2013 July - December 3% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December 5% |
Total 3% |
Accountability and transparency measures for all jobs programs, including quantification of number of jobs created, standards for job quality, claw-backs for failure to meet promised numbers, and web-based reporting that is clear to average person
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 10% |
2013 July - December 5% |
2014 January - June 5% |
2014 July - December 5% |
Total 7% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 10% |
2013 July - December 78% |
2014 January - June 25% |
2014 July - December 65% |
Total 30% |
Full accountability, standards, and transparency for all expenditures for the purpose of job creation
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 3% |
2014 January - June 10% |
2014 July - December 5% |
Total 5% |
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.