Wisconsin Democracy Campaign

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign tracks the money in state politics, fights government corruption and works for campaign finance reform, fair elections, judicial integrity, media democracy, open and transparent government, and democracy reform in areas such as state legislative and congressional redistricting, ethics, and lobbying. We pursue these objectives through research, citizen education, community outreach, coalition building and direct advocacy.

Lobbying Interests:
Lobbying for changes in the campaign finance system that will help revitalize democracy and enable all candidates to have a fair chance to present their ideas to the voters. Lobbying for stronger ethics enforcement, lobbying reforms and changes safeguarding the electoral process.

Title:
Executive Director

Contact
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Michael McCabe
210 N Bassett St, Ste 215
Madison, WI 53703-5017
(608) 255-4260
(608) 255-4359
wisdc@wisdc.org
http://www.wisdc.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Beverly Speer Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 11/29/2012 Withdrawn On N/A
Michael McCabe Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/10/2012 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 26
Assembly Bill 26
Relating to: fees charged for access to public records. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/26/2013
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 51
Assembly Bill 51
Relating to: employment by a former member of the legislature as a lobbyist. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/22/2013
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
Two year waiting period is better than just one.
Assembly Bill 54
Assembly Bill 54
Relating to: limiting the times for voting by absentee ballots in person.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/7/2013
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 92
Assembly Bill 92
Relating to: alternate sites for absentee voting in person.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/17/2013
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.
Assembly Bill 141
Assembly Bill 141
Relating to: notice of certain political contributions made to a judge or justice.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 142
Assembly Bill 142
Relating to: an objective standard for the disqualification of a judge or justice.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 143
Assembly Bill 143
Relating to: disqualification of a judge or justice.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 144
Assembly Bill 144
Relating to: equally divided determinations of the Wisconsin Supreme Court on matters of judicial discipline or permanent disability.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 145
Assembly Bill 145
Relating to: judicial disqualification based on campaign financial support.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 146
Assembly Bill 146
Relating to: authority of the Wisconsin Supreme Court to review a decision of a justice to deny a motion to disqualify the justice.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 161
Assembly Bill 161
Relating to: injunctions suspending or restraining the enforcement or execution statewide of a statute of this state.

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 156

Against
Notification Date
5/15/2013
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 185
Assembly Bill 185
Relating to: legislative and congressional redistricting. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/20/2013
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 225
Assembly Bill 225
Relating to: various changes in the campaign finance laws; exemption of certain electors from the requirement to present proof of identification when voting in an election; identifying documentation to establish proof of residency for voter registration; r...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/7/2013
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://www.wisdc.org/wdctestimony121813.php
Assembly Bill 353
Assembly Bill 353
Relating to: the scope of regulated activity under the campaign finance law, public financing of elections for certain state offices, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting ru...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/18/2013
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 354
Assembly Bill 354
Relating to: political disbursements and obligations by corporations and cooperative associations.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/18/2013
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 378
Assembly Bill 378
Relating to: reporting of the principal place of employment of certain individuals who make political contributions.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/30/2013
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 493
Assembly Bill 493
Relating to: exemption of certain electors from the requirement to present proof of identification when voting in an election and use of veterans identification cards as proof of identification.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/6/2013
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 543
Assembly Bill 543
Relating to: public financing of campaigns for the office of justice of the supreme court, making appropriations, and providing penalties. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
12/10/2013
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.
Comments
We support AB353 which includes public financing for Supreme Court elections. In addition to the basic grant and seed money contributions, candidates should be able to qualify for matching grants on certain small donations from individuals.
Assembly Bill 603
Assembly Bill 603
Relating to: providing proof of residence when registering to vote.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/23/2014
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 685
Assembly Bill 685
Relating to: restricting information available on the consolidated court automated Internet site. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/6/2014
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 837
Assembly Bill 837
Relating to: deceptive election practices and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Joint Resolution 18
Assembly Joint Resolution 18
Relating to: temporary service by a court of appeals judge in the supreme court in judicial disciplinary proceedings (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Joint Resolution 19
Assembly Joint Resolution 19
Relating to: a panel of court of appeals judges in disciplinary proceedings involving a supreme court justice (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Joint Resolution 50
Assembly Joint Resolution 50
Relating to: an advisory referendum on an amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/18/2013
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 Joint Resolution 80
Assembly Joint Resolution 80
Relating to: providing for an advisory referendum on the question of adopting a nonpartisan system for redistricting.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/16/2014
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
Wisconsin voters deserve to weigh in on whether the Legislature should adopt a nonpartisan system for redistricting of legislative and congressional districts due to the lack of public hearings on AB 185.
Senate Bill 20
Senate Bill 20
Relating to: residency of election officials.

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 147

Against
Notification Date
9/4/2013
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 33
Senate Bill 33
Relating to: employment by a former member of the legislature as a lobbyist. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/22/2013
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
Two year waiting period is better than just one.
Senate Bill 91
Senate Bill 91
Relating to: alternate sites for absentee voting in person.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/17/2013
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.
Senate Bill 98
Senate Bill 98
Relating to: reporting of information by nonresident registrants under the campaign finance law.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/1/2013
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 163
Senate Bill 163
Relating to: legislative and congressional redistricting. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/7/2013
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 166
Senate Bill 166
Relating to: political disbursements and obligations by corporations, cooperative associations, and labor organizations and the scope of regulated activity and reporting of certain activity under the campaign finance law.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/7/2013
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 261
Senate Bill 261
Relating to: witness address required for valid absentee ballot.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/4/2013
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 262
Senate Bill 262
Relating to: labeling of duplicate ballots.

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 179

Other
Notification Date
9/4/2013
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 263
Senate Bill 263
Relating to: challenging an elector's registration during recount proceedings.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/4/2013
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 265
Senate Bill 265
Relating to: party representation for election officials serving at polling places.

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 181

Against
Notification Date
9/4/2013
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 266
Senate Bill 266
Relating to: the procedure for recounting ballots when electors voting in person are required to sign the poll list and fail to do so.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/4/2013
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 267
Senate Bill 267
Relating to: recording the type of identifying document provided by an elector as proof of residence.

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 182

Against
Notification Date
9/4/2013
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 268
Senate Bill 268
Relating to: nominees submitted by the Government Accountability Board candidate committee.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/4/2013
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 282
Senate Bill 282
Relating to: reporting of the principal place of employment of certain individuals who make political contributions.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/18/2013
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 324
Senate Bill 324
Relating to: limiting the times for voting by absentee ballots in person.

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 146

Against
Notification Date
10/18/2013
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 356
Senate Bill 356
Relating to: political disbursements and obligations by corporations and cooperative associations.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/20/2013
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 459
Senate Bill 459
Relating to: providing proof of residence when registering to vote.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/23/2014
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 654
Senate Bill 654
Relating to: disclosure of political activity.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/4/2014
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 655
Senate Bill 655
Relating to: various changes in the campaign finance and lobbying laws.

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 153

Against
Notification Date
3/4/2014
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

voter registration modernization
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
voter registration modernization

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
11/6/2013
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.

LRB 1072/2, reporting of the principal place of employment of certain individuals who make political contributions
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 1072/2, reporting of the principal place of employment of certain individuals who make political contributions

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
7/31/2013
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.

Resolution calling for a statewide advisory referendum on overturning Citizens United
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Resolution calling for a statewide advisory referendum on overturning Citizens United

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
7/31/2013
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
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the scope of regulated activity and reporting of certain activity under the campaign finance law (disclosure)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
the scope of regulated activity and reporting of certain activity under the campaign finance law (disclosure)

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/27/2013
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.

campaign finance reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
campaign finance reform

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/27/2013
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 redistricting reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
legislative redistricting reform

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/27/2013
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.

obsolete campaign and ethics laws
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
obsolete campaign and ethics laws

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/14/2012
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
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Total Lobbying Effort

  2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2013
January - June
$2,521.23
2013
July - December
$2,560.35
2014
January - June
$1,690.00
2014
July - December
$239.98
Total $7,011.56
Total Hours Communicating 2013
January - June
17.50
2013
July - December
7.00
2014
January - June
1.50
2014
July - December
0.00
Total 26.00
Total Hours Other 2013
January - June
42.75
2013
July - December
58.00
2014
January - June
43.50
2014
July - December
5.50
Total 149.75

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: political disbursements and obligations by corporations, cooperative associations, and labor organizations and the scope of regulated activity and reporting of certain activity under the campaign finance law.
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%
Relating to: legislative and congressional redistricting. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
15%
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
10%
2014
July - December
Total 8%
Relating to: various changes in the campaign finance laws; exemption of certain electors from the requirement to present proof of identification when voting in an election; identifying documentation to establish proof of residency for voter registration; recording the type of identifying document provided as proof of residence; limiting the times for voting by absentee ballot in person; the method of reporting election returns by municipalities; fees for election recounts; the method of recounting votes cast with automatic tabulating equipment; residency of election officials; recall petition requirements; the procedure for recounting ballots when electors voting in person are required to sign the poll list and fail to do so; challenging an elector's registration during recount proceedings; witness addresses on absentee ballot certificates; nominees submitted by the Government Accountability Board candidate committee; securing ballot containers; party representation for election officials serving at polling places; and scheduling of referendums. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
30%
2013
July - December
35%
2014
January - June
10%
2014
July - December
Total 26%
Relating to: reporting of the principal place of employment of certain individuals who make political contributions.
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
5%
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: exemption of certain electors from the requirement to present proof of identification when voting in an election and use of veterans identification cards as proof of identification.
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
5%
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: legislative and congressional redistricting. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
10%
2014
January - June
10%
2014
July - December
Total 7%
Relating to: an advisory referendum on an amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
40%
2014
January - June
50%
2014
July - December
Total 28%
Relating to: limiting the times for voting by absentee ballots in person.
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
10%
2014
July - December
Total 3%

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

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
10%
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total 3%
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
20%
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
10%
Total 7%
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
90%
Total 3%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
15%
2013
July - December
5%
2014
January - June
10%
2014
July - December
Total 10%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures