Common Cause in Wisconsin
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Non-profit, non-partisan lobbying organization supporting campaign finance reform, redistricting reform, voting rights and open and accountable government.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and rules concerning campaign finance, elections, redistricting, ethics of public officials, regulation of lobbyists and government operations.
Non-profit, non-partisan lobbying organization supporting campaign finance reform, redistricting reform, voting rights and open and accountable government.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and rules concerning campaign finance, elections, redistricting, ethics of public officials, regulation of lobbyists and government operations.
Contact
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James W Heck Jr
P O Box 2597
Madison, WI 53701
(608) 512-9363
ccwisjwh@gmail.com
http://commoncausewisconsin.org
P O Box 2597
Madison, WI 53701
(608) 512-9363
ccwisjwh@gmail.com
http://commoncausewisconsin.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 87
Relating to: restitution orders following a conviction for human trafficking and restoration of the right to vote to a person barred from voting as a result of a felony conviction. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/3/2025
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.
Relating to: restitution orders following a conviction for human trafficking and restoration of the right to vote to a person barred from voting as a result of a felony conviction. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/3/2025
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 207
Relating to: information provided to voters concerning proposed constitutional amendments and other statewide referenda. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/2/2025
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.
Relating to: information provided to voters concerning proposed constitutional amendments and other statewide referenda. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/2/2025
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 224
Relating to: the form of referendum questions.
Bill Text and History
5/28/2025
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.
Relating to: the form of referendum questions.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/28/2025
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 Joint Resolution 1
Relating to: requiring photographic identification to vote in any election (second consideration).
Bill Text and History
1/9/2025
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.
Relating to: requiring photographic identification to vote in any election (second consideration).
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/9/2025
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.
Senate Bill 94
Relating to: civil action for injury or damages resulting from riot or vandalism, participation in a riot, prohibiting certain limitations or restrictions on law enforcement responses to riot or vandalism activity, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
3/28/2025
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.
Relating to: civil action for injury or damages resulting from riot or vandalism, participation in a riot, prohibiting certain limitations or restrictions on law enforcement responses to riot or vandalism activity, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/28/2025
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 95
Relating to: restitution orders following a conviction for human trafficking and restoration of the right to vote to a person barred from voting as a result of a felony conviction. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/28/2025
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.
Relating to: restitution orders following a conviction for human trafficking and restoration of the right to vote to a person barred from voting as a result of a felony conviction. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/28/2025
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 Joint Resolution 2
Relating to: requiring photographic identification to vote in any election (second consideration).
Bill Text and History
1/9/2025
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.
Relating to: requiring photographic identification to vote in any election (second consideration).
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/9/2025
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Elections Commission
Elections Commission
Notification Date
2/24/2025
First Communication Date
2/24/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
2/24/2025
First Communication Date
2/24/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Agency Name
Elections Commission (EL)
Subject
Conduct, regulation, and accommodation of election observers
Scope Statement
SS 072_24
2/4/2025
First Communication Date
2/4/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Elections Commission (EL)
Subject
Conduct, regulation, and accommodation of election observers
Scope Statement
SS 072_24
For
Notification Date2/4/2025
First Communication Date
2/4/2025
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 $2,428.00 |
Total $2,428.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2025 January - June 5.25 |
Total 5.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2025 January - June 31.25 |
Total 31.25 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: information provided to voters concerning proposed constitutional amendments and other statewide referenda. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 1% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: the form of referendum questions.
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 1% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: civil action for injury or damages resulting from riot or vandalism, participation in a riot, prohibiting certain limitations or restrictions on law enforcement responses to riot or vandalism activity, and providing a penalty.
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 1% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: requiring photographic identification to vote in any election (second consideration).
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 15% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 15% |
Relating to: requiring photographic identification to vote in any election (second consideration).
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 15% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 15% |
Relating to: restitution orders following a conviction for human trafficking and restoration of the right to vote to a person barred from voting as a result of a felony conviction. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 20% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 20% |
Relating to: restitution orders following a conviction for human trafficking and restoration of the right to vote to a person barred from voting as a result of a felony conviction. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 20% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 20% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 12% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 13% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 12% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 13% |
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