Wisconsin District Attorney's Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Represents District Attorneys, Deputy District Attorneys and Assistant DA's.

Lobbying Interests:
Areas of criminal law of interest to the DA system, funding allocation for the DA's, other legislation affecting DA tenure or victim/witness, domestic violence, child protection issues.

Title:
District Attorney

Contact
SH
Scott Horne
333 Vine Street, Room 1100
LaCrosse, WI 54601-3296
(608) 785-9613
(608) 789-4853
horne.scott@mail.da.state.wi.us

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 203
Assembly Bill 203
relating to: evidence of lay and expert witnesses.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/14/2005
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 436
Assembly Bill 436
relating to: domestic abuse arrests and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 104

Other
Notification Date
1/31/2006
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 521
Assembly Bill 521
relating to: termination of parental rights and adoption, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 293

For
Notification Date
1/31/2006
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 717
Assembly Bill 717
relating to: felony murder and amending cross-references to felony murder for the purpose of correcting errors and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 313

For
Notification Date
1/31/2006
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 784
Assembly Bill 784
relating to: a mandatory term of confinement and the maximum term of imprisonment for certain child sex offenses and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 430

Against
Notification Date
2/9/2006
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 830
Assembly Bill 830
relating to: anatomical gifts and the powers and duties of coroners and medical examiners.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 230

For
Notification Date
1/31/2006
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 942
Assembly Bill 942
relating to: child pornography, sexual exploitation of a child, using a computer to facilitate a child sex crime, child sex offenders working with children, making appropriations, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 433

Other
Notification Date
3/8/2006
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 1023
Assembly Bill 1023
relating to: discovery in implied consent cases involving drunken driving and in certain prosecutions for alcohol beverage violations.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/8/2006
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
bill equates discovery in refusals with civil OWI cases. SCHOEPP allows discovery beyond that for homicide cases. Depositions, interrogatories, etc. are expensive, time-consuming and serve no real purpose given discovery allowed in revision.
Assembly Bill 1122
Assembly Bill 1122
relating to: the Vernon County District Attorney and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/10/2006
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
The WDAA supports full-time career professional prosecutors. This proposal makes the Vernon DA full-time. It was left part-time in the 1990 transition only because the DA wanted a part-time private practice which the WDAA does not support.
Assembly Bill 1137
Assembly Bill 1137
relating to: crime victim and witness assistance surcharges imposed on persons committing civil offenses and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/10/2006
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
Supports reimbursement to counties for costs of V/W programs by expanding the V/W surcharge to a class of offenders who are responsible for the need for programs--individuals who are charged with crimes and plead to forfeitures.
Assembly Joint Resolution 3
Assembly Joint Resolution 3
relating to: 4-year terms of office for certain county officers (2nd consideration).

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/16/2005
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 1
Senate Bill 1
relating to: creation of a Government Accountability Board, making appropriations, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/8/2006
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 70
Senate Bill 70
relating to: evidence of lay and expert witnesses.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/14/2005
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 145
Senate Bill 145
relating to: deferred prosecution agreements for persons charged with issuing a worthless check or other order for payment and allowing a district attorney to collect money owed to others.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 462

For
Notification Date
1/17/2006
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 289
Senate Bill 289
relating to: penalties for sexual assault offenses involving force or violence, treating first- or second-degree sexual assault as a two-strikes offense, court-ordered treatment for imprisoned sex offenders, and mandatory lifetime supervision for certain s...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/31/2006
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 408
Senate Bill 408
relating to: a mandatory term of confinement and the maximum term of imprisonment for certain child sex offenses and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/31/2006
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 441
Senate Bill 441
relating to: anatomical gifts and the powers and duties of coroners and medical examiners.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/31/2006
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 592
Senate Bill 592
relating to: discovery in implied consent cases involving drunken driving and in certain prosecutions for alcohol beverage violations.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 332

For
Notification Date
3/8/2006
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: Agency Services
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Agency Services

Notification Date
4/29/2005
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 placement of DA IT program with State Prosecutor program. Support spending authority for amounts authorized for DA IT.

Administration: Attached Programs
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Attached Programs

Notification Date
4/29/2005
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.

Administration: Information Technology
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Information Technology

Notification Date
4/14/2005
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
District Attorney IT Functions

District Attorneys
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
District Attorneys

Notification Date
4/14/2005
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.

Justice
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Justice

Notification Date
4/14/2005
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.

Public Defender
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Defender

Notification Date
4/29/2005
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
Delete provision for making OAR 1st a forfeiture. substitute provisions recognizing DA discretion to charge forfeiture and divert OAR in lieu of crime and eliminate mandatory revocation/susp. for Ch. 961 and OAS 4th.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Legislative Council on DA program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative Council on DA program

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
6/9/2006
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.

ADA Contract--advocating that the new contract for ADAs address retention issues by including provisions rewarding experience as well as Cost of Living.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
ADA Contract--advocating that the new contract for ADAs address retention issues by including provisions rewarding experience as well as Cost of Living.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
4/20/2006
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 criminal penalties for Operating after Revocation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to criminal penalties for Operating after Revocation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/17/2006
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

  2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2005
January - June
$12,000.00
2005
July - December
$3,750.00
2006
January - June
$4,500.00
2006
July - December
$4,500.00
Total $24,750.00
Total Hours Communicating 2005
January - June
57.50
2005
July - December
5.50
2006
January - June
39.00
2006
July - December
0.00
Total 102.00
Total Hours Other 2005
January - June
63.50
2005
July - December
15.00
2006
January - June
38.00
2006
July - December
0.00
Total 116.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: evidence of lay and expert witnesses.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
5%
2005
July - December
10%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 4%
relating to: 4-year terms of office for certain county officers (2nd consideration).
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
10%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 5%
relating to: evidence of lay and expert witnesses.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
5%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: penalties for sexual assault offenses involving force or violence, treating first- or second-degree sexual assault as a two-strikes offense, court-ordered treatment for imprisoned sex offenders, and mandatory lifetime supervision for certain sex offenders and providing penalties.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
5%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: felony murder and amending cross-references to felony murder for the purpose of correcting errors and providing a penalty.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
5%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: termination of parental rights and adoption, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
10%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: anatomical gifts and the powers and duties of coroners and medical examiners.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
10%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: anatomical gifts and the powers and duties of coroners and medical examiners.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
10%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: domestic abuse arrests and providing a penalty.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
15%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: a mandatory term of confinement and the maximum term of imprisonment for certain child sex offenses and providing penalties.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
30%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: the Vernon County District Attorney and making an appropriation.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2%
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: crime victim and witness assistance surcharges imposed on persons committing civil offenses and making an appropriation.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
3%
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: creation of a Government Accountability Board, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: deferred prosecution agreements for persons charged with issuing a worthless check or other order for payment and allowing a district attorney to collect money owed to others.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: child pornography, sexual exploitation of a child, using a computer to facilitate a child sex crime, child sex offenders working with children, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
25%
2006
July - December
Total 9%
relating to: a mandatory term of confinement and the maximum term of imprisonment for certain child sex offenses and providing penalties.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
30%
2006
July - December
Total 11%

Budget Bill Subjects

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
10%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 5%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
15%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 8%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
20%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 11%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
40%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 22%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
Total 2%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
25%
2006
July - December
Total 9%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures