Animal Wellness Action
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Animal welfare issues concerning all animals domestic and wild.
Lobbying Interests:
Animal cruelty and penalties, wildlife management, gray wolf management, mink farms, concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO), hound hunting
Animal welfare issues concerning all animals domestic and wild.
Lobbying Interests:
Animal cruelty and penalties, wildlife management, gray wolf management, mink farms, concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO), hound hunting
Contact
PC
Paul Collins
611 Pennsylvania Ave., S.E. #136
Washngton, DC 20003
(202) 525-6746
paul@animalwellnessaction.org
https://animalwellnessaction.org/
611 Pennsylvania Ave., S.E. #136
Washngton, DC 20003
(202) 525-6746
paul@animalwellnessaction.org
https://animalwellnessaction.org/
Authorized Lobbyists
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 34
Relating to: restrictions on baiting deer in counties based on chronic wasting disease or bovine tuberculosis.
Bill Text and History
6/1/2023
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
This bill gives "baiting" exceptions for areas around canned "hunting" and deer breeding facilities where disease is detected. These facilities are very well known for CWD infections and this bill is highly irresponsible and is a threat to wildlife.
Relating to: restrictions on baiting deer in counties based on chronic wasting disease or bovine tuberculosis.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/1/2023
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
This bill gives "baiting" exceptions for areas around canned "hunting" and deer breeding facilities where disease is detected. These facilities are very well known for CWD infections and this bill is highly irresponsible and is a threat to wildlife.
Assembly Bill 75
Relating to: mistreating an animal and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
3/3/2023
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 will not support a bill that provides additional cover for those that use hounds against wild animals. Animal fighting is animal fighting whether or not the involved species are wild or domestic. This could be a positive bill otherwise.
Relating to: mistreating an animal and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/3/2023
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 will not support a bill that provides additional cover for those that use hounds against wild animals. Animal fighting is animal fighting whether or not the involved species are wild or domestic. This could be a positive bill otherwise.
Assembly Bill 84
Relating to: possession of dogs by certain felony offenders and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/10/2023
First Communication Date
3/10/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
We agree with this bill in principal, but believe that convicted animal abusers should also be added to those not allowed to possess such dogs. For example those already convicted of dog fighting or other animal abuses.
Relating to: possession of dogs by certain felony offenders and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/10/2023
First Communication Date
3/10/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
We agree with this bill in principal, but believe that convicted animal abusers should also be added to those not allowed to possess such dogs. For example those already convicted of dog fighting or other animal abuses.
Assembly Bill 137
Relating to: establishing a statewide wolf population goal.
Bill Text and History
4/20/2023
First Communication Date
4/18/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
The entire idea of a "population goal" seems to be for it to be manipulated into a "cap" as has been done with the archaic "350" number from the original management plan. This is purely political and not scientific.
Relating to: establishing a statewide wolf population goal.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/20/2023
First Communication Date
4/18/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
The entire idea of a "population goal" seems to be for it to be manipulated into a "cap" as has been done with the archaic "350" number from the original management plan. This is purely political and not scientific.
Assembly Bill 512
Relating to: hunting wild animals with the aid of a dog, dog training on wild animals, and dog trialing on wild animals in the northern portion of the state.
Bill Text and History
10/23/2023
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
We see no reason for these rules to be repealed. Hounders use their dogs against wildlife with few restrictions year round and this is the only time that wildlife isn't harassed or attacked.
Relating to: hunting wild animals with the aid of a dog, dog training on wild animals, and dog trialing on wild animals in the northern portion of the state.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/23/2023
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
We see no reason for these rules to be repealed. Hounders use their dogs against wildlife with few restrictions year round and this is the only time that wildlife isn't harassed or attacked.
Assembly Bill 633
Relating to: hunting with an airgun, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
11/17/2023
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
A completely unnecessary addition to the myriad of weapons already allowed to be used to kill animals. The near silence of these weapons would make them another tool for poachers and more of a danger for other public land users.
Relating to: hunting with an airgun, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/17/2023
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
A completely unnecessary addition to the myriad of weapons already allowed to be used to kill animals. The near silence of these weapons would make them another tool for poachers and more of a danger for other public land users.
Assembly Bill 957
Relating to: preemption of certain local animal ordinances.
Bill Text and History
1/22/2024
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
This bill is an affront to local control and serves no purpose other than to give cover to unscrupulous actors such as CAFOs and puppy mills along with those those that sell the animals bred there to stores or for "research."
Relating to: preemption of certain local animal ordinances.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/22/2024
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
This bill is an affront to local control and serves no purpose other than to give cover to unscrupulous actors such as CAFOs and puppy mills along with those those that sell the animals bred there to stores or for "research."
Assembly Bill 1038
Relating to: the wildlife damage abatement program and the wildlife damage claim program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/13/2024
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
There are several things wrong with this bill. This is another giveaway to bear hunters and we are completely against the existing requirement that in order to receive payment, private lands must be opened for the recreational killing of wildlife.
Relating to: the wildlife damage abatement program and the wildlife damage claim program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/13/2024
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
There are several things wrong with this bill. This is another giveaway to bear hunters and we are completely against the existing requirement that in order to receive payment, private lands must be opened for the recreational killing of wildlife.
Senate Bill 30
Relating to: restrictions on baiting deer in counties based on chronic wasting disease or bovine tuberculosis.
Bill Text and History
6/1/2023
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
This bill gives "baiting" exceptions for areas around canned "hunting" and deer breeding facilities where disease is detected. These facilities are very well known for CWD infections and this bill is highly irresponsible and is a threat to wildlife.
Relating to: restrictions on baiting deer in counties based on chronic wasting disease or bovine tuberculosis.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/1/2023
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
This bill gives "baiting" exceptions for areas around canned "hunting" and deer breeding facilities where disease is detected. These facilities are very well known for CWD infections and this bill is highly irresponsible and is a threat to wildlife.
Senate Bill 65
Relating to: mistreating an animal and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
3/3/2023
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 will not support a bill that provides additional cover for those that use hounds against wild animals. Animal fighting is animal fighting whether or not the involved species are wild or domestic. This could be a positive bill otherwise.
Relating to: mistreating an animal and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/3/2023
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 will not support a bill that provides additional cover for those that use hounds against wild animals. Animal fighting is animal fighting whether or not the involved species are wild or domestic. This could be a positive bill otherwise.
Senate Bill 79
Relating to: possession of dogs by certain felony offenders and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/3/2023
First Communication Date
3/10/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
We agree with this bill in principal, but believe that convicted animal abusers should also be added to those not allowed to possess such dogs. For example those already convicted of dog fighting or other animal abuses.
Relating to: possession of dogs by certain felony offenders and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/3/2023
First Communication Date
3/10/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
We agree with this bill in principal, but believe that convicted animal abusers should also be added to those not allowed to possess such dogs. For example those already convicted of dog fighting or other animal abuses.
Senate Bill 139
Relating to: establishing a statewide wolf population goal.
Bill Text and History
3/27/2023
First Communication Date
3/15/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
The entire idea of a "population goal" seems to be for it to be manipulated into a "cap" as has been done with the archaic "350" number from the original management plan. This is purely political and not scientific.
Relating to: establishing a statewide wolf population goal.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/27/2023
First Communication Date
3/15/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
The entire idea of a "population goal" seems to be for it to be manipulated into a "cap" as has been done with the archaic "350" number from the original management plan. This is purely political and not scientific.
Senate Bill 545
Relating to: hunting wild animals with the aid of a dog, dog training on wild animals, and dog trialing on wild animals in the northern portion of the state.
Bill Text and History
10/26/2023
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
We see no reason for these rules to be repealed. Hounders use their dogs against wildlife with few restrictions year round and this is the only time that wildlife isn't harassed or attacked.
Relating to: hunting wild animals with the aid of a dog, dog training on wild animals, and dog trialing on wild animals in the northern portion of the state.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/26/2023
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
We see no reason for these rules to be repealed. Hounders use their dogs against wildlife with few restrictions year round and this is the only time that wildlife isn't harassed or attacked.
Senate Bill 586
Relating to: hunting with an airgun, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 115
11/17/2023
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
A completely unnecessary addition to the myriad of weapons already allowed to be used to kill animals. The near silence of these weapons would make them another tool for poachers and more of a danger for other public land users.
Relating to: hunting with an airgun, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 115
Against
Notification Date11/17/2023
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
A completely unnecessary addition to the myriad of weapons already allowed to be used to kill animals. The near silence of these weapons would make them another tool for poachers and more of a danger for other public land users.
Senate Bill 892
Relating to: preemption of certain local animal ordinances.
Bill Text and History
1/6/2024
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
This bill is an affront to local control and serves no purpose other than to give cover to unscrupulous actors such as puppy mills and those that sell the animals bred there to stores or for "research."
Relating to: preemption of certain local animal ordinances.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/6/2024
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
This bill is an affront to local control and serves no purpose other than to give cover to unscrupulous actors such as puppy mills and those that sell the animals bred there to stores or for "research."
Senate Bill 1006
Relating to: the wildlife damage abatement program and the wildlife damage claim program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/13/2024
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
There are several things wrong with this bill. This is also a giveaway to bear hunters and we are completely against the existing requirement that in order to receive payment, private lands must be opened for the recreational killing of wildlife.
Relating to: the wildlife damage abatement program and the wildlife damage claim program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/13/2024
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
There are several things wrong with this bill. This is also a giveaway to bear hunters and we are completely against the existing requirement that in order to receive payment, private lands must be opened for the recreational killing of wildlife.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Use of dogs against wild animals
Use of dogs against wild animals
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/4/2023
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/4/2023
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Mink farms
Mink farms
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/4/2023
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/4/2023
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
proposals related to animal cruelty regulation and penalties
proposals related to animal cruelty regulation and penalties
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/4/2023
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/4/2023
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO)
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO)
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/4/2023
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/4/2023
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
gray wolf management
gray wolf management
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/4/2023
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/4/2023
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
No certified reports found.
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
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
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.
Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures
This organization is one of fewer than 10 organizations registered with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission
that is exempt from semi-annual reporting of its lobbying hours
and expenditures. Instead of the semi-annual report the organization has submitted
a written pledge not to spend more than $500 per year on lobbying. This organization
is obliged to abide by the same standards of conduct as pertain to other organizations
that retain lobbyists and to identify each bill or rule on which it has a lobbying
communication.