Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Provides technical assistance, policy advocacy and information to local sexual assault service providers.

Lobbying Interests:
We are committed to legislative efforts that are proactive and victim/survivor focused (i.e., protect victim privacy).

Contact
IH
Ian Henderson
2801 West Beltline Hwy, Ste 202
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 257-1516
attorney@wcasa.org
http://www.wcasa.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 11
Assembly Bill 11
Relating to: pelvic exams on unconscious patients and creating an administrative rule related to hospital requirements for pelvic exams on unconscious patients.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/12/2025
First Communication Date
2/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 24
Assembly Bill 24
Relating to: county sheriff assistance with certain federal immigration functions. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/26/2025
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 66
Assembly Bill 66
Relating to: dismissing or amending certain criminal charges and deferred prosecution agreements for certain crimes.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/4/2025
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 have concerns about how this legislation will impact survivors of sexual violence who may no longer wish to participate in a prosecution.
Assembly Bill 79
Assembly Bill 79
Relating to: prosecuting or adjudicating delinquent a person under the age of 18 for committing an act of prostitution.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/6/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 97
Assembly Bill 97
Relating to: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/6/2025
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 100
Assembly Bill 100
Relating to: designating athletic sports and teams operated or sponsored by public schools or private schools participating in a parental choice program based on the sex of the participants.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/6/2025
First Communication Date
3/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 102
Assembly Bill 102
Relating to: designating University of Wisconsin and technical college sports and athletic teams based on the sex of the participants.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/11/2025
First Communication Date
3/11/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 103
Assembly Bill 103
Relating to: school board policies related to changing a pupil’s legal name and pronouns.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/6/2025
First Communication Date
3/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 104
Assembly Bill 104
Relating to: prohibiting gender transition medical intervention for individuals under 18 years of age.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/12/2025
First Communication Date
3/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 148
Assembly Bill 148
Relating to: interpreter action by telephone or live audiovisual means in civil or criminal proceedings.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/6/2025
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 156
Assembly Bill 156
Relating to: requiring child sexual abuse prevention education. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/6/2025
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 201
Assembly Bill 201
Relating to: extortion, sexual extortion, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/20/2025
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 14
Senate Bill 14
Relating to: pelvic exams on unconscious patients and creating an administrative rule related to hospital requirements for pelvic exams on unconscious patients.

Bill Text and History

2025 Wisconsin Act 22

For
Notification Date
2/12/2025
First Communication Date
2/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 23
Senate Bill 23
Relating to: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/12/2025
First Communication Date
2/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 73
Senate Bill 73
Relating to: prosecuting or adjudicating delinquent a person under the age of 18 for committing an act of prostitution.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/6/2025
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 147
Senate Bill 147
Relating to: interpreter action by telephone or live audiovisual means in civil or criminal proceedings.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/29/2025
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 171
Senate Bill 171
Relating to: requiring child sexual abuse prevention education. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/6/2025
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 222
Senate Bill 222
Relating to: extortion, sexual extortion, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/20/2025
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

Administration: Attached Divisions and Other Bodies
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Attached Divisions and Other Bodies

Notification Date
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
2/20/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Justice
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Justice

Notification Date
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
2/20/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

mandatory reporting requirements and referring cases of threatened or suspected child abuse to law enforcement
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
mandatory reporting requirements and referring cases of threatened or suspected child abuse to law enforcement

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
8/14/2025
First Communication Date
8/14/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

grants to provide training and technical assistance to organizations that receive grants to provide services to sexual assault victims
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
grants to provide training and technical assistance to organizations that receive grants to provide services to sexual assault victims

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
8/8/2025
First Communication Date
8/5/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

sexual assault forensic exam compensation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
sexual assault forensic exam compensation

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
8/8/2025
First Communication Date
8/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Funding to create a Task Force on Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding to create a Task Force on Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/14/2025
First Communication Date
1/14/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Funding for a Tribal Liaison Coordinator Program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding for a Tribal Liaison Coordinator Program

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/14/2025
First Communication Date
1/14/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

State funding for community-based victim services grants
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State funding for community-based victim services grants

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/8/2025
First Communication Date
1/8/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2025
January - June
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2025
January - June
$3,758.26
Total $3,758.26
Total Hours Communicating 2025
January - June
28.00
Total 28.00
Total Hours Other 2025
January - June
14.50
Total 14.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: pelvic exams on unconscious patients and creating an administrative rule related to hospital requirements for pelvic exams on unconscious patients.
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
2%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: designating athletic sports and teams operated or sponsored by public schools or private schools participating in a parental choice program based on the sex of the participants.
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
2%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: school board policies related to changing a pupil’s legal name and pronouns.
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
2%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: prohibiting gender transition medical intervention for individuals under 18 years of age.
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
2%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: pelvic exams on unconscious patients and creating an administrative rule related to hospital requirements for pelvic exams on unconscious patients.
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
2%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: designating University of Wisconsin and technical college sports and athletic teams based on the sex of the participants.
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
5%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 5%

Budget Bill Subjects

2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
44%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 45%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
36%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 36%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
5%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 5%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures