AT&T Wisconsin

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Telecommunications and Communications Services

Lobbying Interests:
Any laws, rules, or practices that affect the conduct of business by AT&T as a provider of communications services. Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.

CEO Name:
Randall Stephenson
President

Contact
STV
Scott T. VanderSanden
722 N. Broadway, 18th Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 270-5900
(414) 270-5909
scott.vandersanden@att.com
http://www.att.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Julie A Tonkovitz Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/3/2012 Withdrawn On N/A
Robyn Gruner Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/3/2012 Withdrawn On N/A
Dextra Hadnot Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/3/2012 Withdrawn On N/A
Tricia Conway Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/3/2012 Withdrawn On N/A
David J Chorzempa Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/3/2012 Withdrawn On N/A
James F Jermain Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/3/2012 Withdrawn On N/A
Kent Disch Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/3/2012 Withdrawn On N/A
Thomas Taibl Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/3/2012 Withdrawn On N/A
Buddy Julius Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/4/2012 Withdrawn On N/A
William J McCoshen Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/10/2013 Withdrawn On N/A
AJ Wilson Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/10/2013 Withdrawn On N/A
Gregory Hubbard Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/10/2013 Withdrawn On N/A
Eric J Petersen Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/10/2013 Withdrawn On N/A
William McClenahan Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 2/11/2013 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 35
Assembly Bill 35
Relating to: the effective date for licensing and registration requirements for electricians and electrical contractors. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 4

None
Notification Date
5/2/2013
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 45
Assembly Bill 45
Relating to: preference in state and local government contracts and procurement for materials manufactured in the United States. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/2/2013
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 78
Assembly Bill 78
Relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for workplace wellness programs, granting rule-making authority, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/2/2013
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 80
Assembly Bill 80
Relating to: creating a preference in state procurement for Wisconsin-based businesses. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/2/2013
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 96
Assembly Bill 96
Relating to: prohibiting certain telephone calls using electronically prerecorded messages, rules for requesting a listing in the nonsolicitation directory, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/2/2013
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 97
Assembly Bill 97
Relating to: the creation of a state 911 council.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/2/2013
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 98
Assembly Bill 98
Relating to: calls to 911 made from multiline telephone systems.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/2/2013
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 99
Assembly Bill 99
Relating to: funding for the state 911 telecommunications system and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/2/2013
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 100
Assembly Bill 100
Relating to: the state 911 grant program and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/2/2013
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 101
Assembly Bill 101
Relating to: state 911 telecommunications services and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/2/2013
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 102
Assembly Bill 102
Relating to: telecommunications subscriber records, proprietary information of certain communications providers, and updates to certain 911 telecommunications service databases.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/2/2013
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 112
Assembly Bill 112
Relating to: telecommunications systems installed on tower sites under the management and control of the Department of Natural Resources and the suspension of portions of a rule of the Department of Natural Resources.

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 27

None
Notification Date
5/2/2013
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 124
Assembly Bill 124
Relating to: inattentive driving and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 350

None
Notification Date
2/12/2014
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 136
Assembly Bill 136
Relating to: ratification of the state and province emergency management assistance compact.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/2/2013
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 172
Assembly Bill 172
Relating to: the prohibition on telephone solicitations to residential customers, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/12/2014
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 191
Assembly Bill 191
Relating to: theft of communication and video services, civil damages resulting from the theft of certain services, and providing penalties. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 89

For
Notification Date
6/27/2013
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.
Comments
The bill increases the penalty for cable service theft from a class C forfeiture to a class C misdemeanor. This affords a cable operator an opportunity to pursue criminal charges. The bills also permit an operator to seek reasonable attorney fees.
Assembly Bill 214
Assembly Bill 214
Relating to: ex parte communications in contested cases before the Public Service Commission.

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 28

For
Notification Date
5/28/2013
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 218
Assembly Bill 218
Relating to: employer access to, and observation of, the personal Internet accounts of employees and applicants for employment; educational institution access to, and observation of, the personal Internet accounts of students and prospective students; land...

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
12/9/2013
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 277
Assembly Bill 277
Relating to: rule-making procedures and modifying and repealing various rules promulgated by the Department of Financial Institutions. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 136

None
Notification Date
2/12/2014
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 462
Assembly Bill 462
Relating to: distributing a sexually explicit image without consent and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
12/9/2013
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 506
Assembly Bill 506
Relating to: professional land surveyors; the practice of professional land surveying; surveying land abutting navigable waters; various changes regarding platting, surveying, and certified survey maps; and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 358

None
Notification Date
12/9/2013
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 512
Assembly Bill 512
Relating to: expanding the requirement of county board approval of a town amendment of its zoning ordinances. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 287

None
Notification Date
2/12/2014
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 516
Assembly Bill 516
Relating to: rule-making procedures and modifying certain rules promulgated by the Department of Workforce Development for the administration of the laws governing traveling sales crews.

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 361

None
Notification Date
2/12/2014
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 536
Assembly Bill 536
Relating to: prohibition on tracking the location of a cellular telephone by law enforcement without a warrant. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 375

None
Notification Date
12/9/2013
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 595
Assembly Bill 595
Relating to: Public Service Commission certificates for certain activities; tampering with telecommunications or electric wires; regulation of pay telephone service providers and cable television telecommunications service providers; accident reporting by ...

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 125

For
Notification Date
1/9/2014
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 656
Assembly Bill 656
Relating to: notifications concerning the assertion of rights under a patent or pending patent and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
3/20/2014
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 683
Assembly Bill 683
Relating to: licensing structure for electricians and electrical apprentices; reciprocal agreements between this state and other states relating to the regulation of electricians, electrical contractors, electrical inspectors, and electrical apprentices; e...

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 143

None
Notification Date
2/10/2014
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 705
Assembly Bill 705
Relating to: portable electronics insurance.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/12/2014
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 767
Assembly Bill 767
Relating to: unlawful use of a global positioning device and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
3/13/2014
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
Support with amendment included
Senate Bill 9
Senate Bill 9
Relating to: regulating use of telephone automatic dialing-announcing devices and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/2/2013
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 42
Senate Bill 42
Relating to: creating a preference in state procurement for Wisconsin-based businesses. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/2/2013
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 88
Senate Bill 88
Relating to: preference in state and local government contracts and procurement for materials manufactured in the United States. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/2/2013
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 97
Senate Bill 97
Relating to: prohibiting certain telephone calls using electronically prerecorded messages, rules for requesting a listing in the nonsolicitation directory, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/2/2013
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 107
Senate Bill 107
Relating to: penalties and private actions for violations of restrictions on telephone solicitations. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/2/2013
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 115
Senate Bill 115
Relating to: telecommunications systems installed on tower sites under the management and control of the Department of Natural Resources and the suspension of portions of a rule of the Department of Natural Resources.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/2/2013
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 130
Senate Bill 130
Relating to: indemnification provisions in contracts for the sale of services.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/2/2013
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 171
Senate Bill 171
Relating to: theft of communication and video services, civil damages resulting from the theft of certain services, and providing penalties. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/27/2013
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.
Comments
The bill increases the penalty for cable service theft from a class C forfeiture to a class C misdemeanor. This affords a cable operator an opportunity to pursue criminal charges. The bills also permit an operator to seek reasonable attorney fees.
Senate Bill 223
Senate Bill 223
Relating to: employer access to, and observation of, the personal Internet accounts of employees and applicants for employment; educational institution access to, and observation of, the personal Internet accounts of students and prospective students; land...

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 208

Other
Notification Date
12/9/2013
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 432
Senate Bill 432
Relating to: prohibition on tracking the location of a cellular telephone by law enforcement without a warrant. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/12/2014
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 470
Senate Bill 470
Relating to: Public Service Commission certificates for certain activities; tampering with telecommunications or electric wires; regulation of pay telephone service providers and cable television telecommunications service providers; accident reporting by ...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/9/2014
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 479
Senate Bill 479
Relating to: the use of a cellular or other wireless telephone while driving a motor vehicle in a construction zone and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/12/2014
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 498
Senate Bill 498
Relating to: notifications concerning the assertion of rights under a patent or pending patent and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 339

None
Notification Date
3/20/2014
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 524
Senate Bill 524
Relating to: portable electronics insurance.

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 230

For
Notification Date
2/12/2014
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 545
Senate Bill 545
Relating to: licensing structure for electricians and electrical apprentices; reciprocal agreements between this state and other states relating to the regulation of electricians, electrical contractors, electrical inspectors, and electrical apprentices; e...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/12/2014
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

University of Wisconsin System
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
University of Wisconsin System

Notification Date
4/5/2013
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

tracking via gps device or apps
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
tracking via gps device or apps

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/9/2013
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‐0921/1-- Relating to Funding for the State 911 Telecommunications System
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB‐0921/1-- Relating to Funding for the State 911 Telecommunications System

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/12/2013
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.

issues related to broadband expansion
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
issues related to broadband expansion

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/15/2013
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.

issues related to online gambling
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
issues related to online gambling

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/15/2013
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.

issues related to online privacy
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
issues related to online privacy

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/15/2013
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.

issues related to home security systems
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
issues related to home security systems

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/15/2013
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.

issues related to exemptions from certain tax and other requirements for work performed by persons from outside of the state during a state of emergency declared by the governor.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
issues related to exemptions from certain tax and other requirements for work performed by persons from outside of the state during a state of emergency declared by the governor.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/15/2013
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.

issues related to prohibition of automated calls, text or other forms of communication
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
issues related to prohibition of automated calls, text or other forms of communication

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/15/2013
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.

issues related to State of Wisconsin No Call List
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
issues related to State of Wisconsin No Call List

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/15/2013
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.

issues related to Community Area Networks (CANs)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
issues related to Community Area Networks (CANs)

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/15/2013
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.

issues related to scrap metal theft
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
issues related to scrap metal theft

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/15/2013
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.

issues relating to building access
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
issues relating to building access

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/15/2013
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.

issues relating to telecommunications reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
issues relating to telecommunications reform

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/15/2013
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.

issues related to video franchising
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
issues related to video franchising

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/15/2013
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.

issues related to telecommunications utilities and the PSC's jurisdiction over public utilities in general
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
issues related to telecommunications utilities and the PSC's jurisdiction over public utilities in general

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/15/2013
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.

issues related to regulation of video service providers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
issues related to regulation of video service providers

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/15/2013
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.

issues related to single sales factor
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
issues related to single sales factor

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/15/2013
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.

issues related to inattentive driving
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
issues related to inattentive driving

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/15/2013
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.

issues related to identity theft
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
issues related to identity theft

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/15/2013
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.

issues related to e-waste
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
issues related to e-waste

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/15/2013
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.

issues related changes to State of Wisconsin Universal Service Fund
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
issues related changes to State of Wisconsin Universal Service Fund

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/15/2013
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.

9-1-1 Funding
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
9-1-1 Funding

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/15/2013
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.

issues related to BadgerNet Converged Network
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
issues related to BadgerNet Converged Network

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/15/2013
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.

issues related to state telecommunications purchasing
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
issues related to state telecommunications purchasing

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/15/2013
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.

DOA Broadband
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DOA Broadband

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/15/2013
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.

relating to the approval of wireless communications towers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
relating to the approval of wireless communications towers

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/15/2013
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2013
January - June
$200,123.74
2013
July - December
$184,647.72
2014
January - June
$176,007.16
2014
July - December
$155,190.75
Total $715,969.37
Total Hours Communicating 2013
January - June
312.10
2013
July - December
226.35
2014
January - June
165.45
2014
July - December
44.75
Total 748.65
Total Hours Other 2013
January - June
477.20
2013
July - December
289.85
2014
January - June
264.90
2014
July - December
144.50
Total 1176.45

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: theft of communication and video services, civil damages resulting from the theft of certain services, and providing penalties. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2%
2013
July - December
2%
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: theft of communication and video services, civil damages resulting from the theft of certain services, and providing penalties. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
3%
2013
July - December
2%
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: prohibiting certain telephone calls using electronically prerecorded messages, rules for requesting a listing in the nonsolicitation directory, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
5%
2013
July - December
5%
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: telecommunications systems installed on tower sites under the management and control of the Department of Natural Resources and the suspension of portions of a rule of the Department of Natural Resources.
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: ex parte communications in contested cases before the Public Service Commission.
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
5%
2013
July - December
2%
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: telecommunications systems installed on tower sites under the management and control of the Department of Natural Resources and the suspension of portions of a rule of the Department of Natural Resources.
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: the effective date for licensing and registration requirements for electricians and electrical contractors. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
1%
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: the creation of a state 911 council.
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2%
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: calls to 911 made from multiline telephone systems.
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2%
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: funding for the state 911 telecommunications system and granting rule-making authority.
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2%
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: the state 911 grant program and granting rule-making authority.
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2%
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: state 911 telecommunications services and making an appropriation. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2%
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: Public Service Commission certificates for certain activities; tampering with telecommunications or electric wires; regulation of pay telephone service providers and cable television telecommunications service providers; accident reporting by telecommunications utilities; the definition of transmission facility; availability of public utility rate schedules; and rule-making procedures.
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2%
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: indemnification provisions in contracts for the sale of services.
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2%
2014
January - June
2%
2014
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: Public Service Commission certificates for certain activities; tampering with telecommunications or electric wires; regulation of pay telephone service providers and cable television telecommunications service providers; accident reporting by telecommunications utilities; the definition of transmission facility; availability of public utility rate schedules; and rule-making procedures.
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2%
2014
January - June
2%
2014
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: employer access to, and observation of, the personal Internet accounts of employees and applicants for employment; educational institution access to, and observation of, the personal Internet accounts of students and prospective students; landlord access to, and observation of, the personal Internet accounts of tenants and prospective tenants; and providing a penalty. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
5%
2014
January - June
10%
2014
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: professional land surveyors; the practice of professional land surveying; surveying land abutting navigable waters; various changes regarding platting, surveying, and certified survey maps; and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
5%
2014
January - June
10%
2014
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: regulating use of telephone automatic dialing-announcing devices and providing a penalty. (FE)
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 1%
Relating to: employer access to, and observation of, the personal Internet accounts of employees and applicants for employment; educational institution access to, and observation of, the personal Internet accounts of students and prospective students; landlord access to, and observation of, the personal Internet accounts of tenants and prospective tenants; and providing a penalty. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
5%
2014
January - June
5%
2014
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: distributing a sexually explicit image without consent and providing a penalty. (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 5%
Relating to: prohibition on tracking the location of a cellular telephone by law enforcement without a warrant. (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 5%
Relating to: prohibiting certain telephone calls using electronically prerecorded messages, rules for requesting a listing in the nonsolicitation directory, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
10%
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: inattentive driving and providing a penalty.
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2%
2014
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: notifications concerning the assertion of rights under a patent or pending patent and providing a penalty. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2%
2014
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: portable electronics insurance.
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2%
2014
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: unlawful use of a global positioning device and providing a penalty. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
3%
2014
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: notifications concerning the assertion of rights under a patent or pending patent and providing a penalty. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
3%
2014
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: prohibition on tracking the location of a cellular telephone by law enforcement without a warrant. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
5%
2014
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: portable electronics insurance.
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
5%
2014
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: licensing structure for electricians and electrical apprentices; reciprocal agreements between this state and other states relating to the regulation of electricians, electrical contractors, electrical inspectors, and electrical apprentices; exemptions from licensing and supervisory requirements for electricians; inspections of electrical work within certain facilities; and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
5%
2014
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: licensing structure for electricians and electrical apprentices; reciprocal agreements between this state and other states relating to the regulation of electricians, electrical contractors, electrical inspectors, and electrical apprentices; exemptions from licensing and supervisory requirements for electricians; inspections of electrical work within certain facilities; and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
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 2%

Budget Bill Subjects

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%

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
10%
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
5%
2014
July - December
Total 5%
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
10%
2013
July - December
2%
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
30%
Total 8%
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
40%
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total 16%
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 1%
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
5%
2014
January - June
5%
2014
July - December
Total 2%
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 1%
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
30%
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
10%
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
4%
2014
July - December
30%
Total 8%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
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
10%
Total 2%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures